Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Fans of the compression-fired engine, perk up: BMW has something special for you. Well, for those of you in the U.S., anyway. For Europeans, this is old hat. But now we get to join the club: BMW has... -
2013 SRT Viper, Porsche 918 Spyder Track Pack, 2013 Audi RS 5: Today's Car NewsThe 2013 SRT Viper is continuing its track testing, sussing out its final production setup for suspension, tune, and electronics controls, and along the way, it has gotten a new paint job, this time with its trademark twin racing stripes on a field of bright red. Looking good, Viper. The Porsche...
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MINI John Cooper Works Coupe GP Canceled?Just two months ago, we brought you the first spy photos of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe GP in all its compact, be-helmeted, sporty glory. Now it may be canceled. Why would MINI put the 215-ish-horsepower hotted up, trackday-ready Coupe GP on ice? That's not clear, aside from possible fears of...
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McLaren MP4-12C Spider, Mazda-Based Alfa, Sexist Parking Spots: Car News HeadlinesWant to see the new McLaren MP4-12C Spider in action? We've got you covered, as the retractable hardtop supercar hits the track in a new official video. How about more details on the upcoming Mazda-based Alfa Romeo sports car? We have those too. And if you're up for a bit of...
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Travis Pastrana To Add TORC Series Off-Road Truck Racing To His RésuméRally, NASCAR, and X Games just aren't enough four-wheeled competition for Travis Pastrana, so he's going off-road racing in a truck later this month at the Chicagoland Speedway's Route 66 Raceway in the TORC Series. Pastrana's ride will be a TORC Series Pro 2WD truck from Menzies Racing Red...
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2014 Cadillac CTS Spy ShotsUpdate: The 2014 Cadillac CTS has been revealed. Click here for all the details, photos and video. Even through bankruptcy, bailouts, and a bad economy, the Cadillac CTS range has continued to buoy the brand's reputation and rank amongst luxury competitors. It's a very, very good car in many...
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Some find it the very definition of aesthetic perfection, others see a balance of function and form, and still others can't see anything but a four-wheeled insect. Whatever your take on the Pagani...
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2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5-Liter Scores 33 MPG Highway RatingEngineers at Cadillac have made much of its segment-leading lightweight construction, tipping the scales at just 3,315 pounds in base 2.5-liter four-cylinder trim. Today, the EPA released its first batch of gas mileage figures that show what the light weight achieves: 22 mpg city and 33 mpg...
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2012 Le Mans Classic Mega-GalleryWalking around the paddock areas at Le Mans Classic hurts. Your neck is sore from constantly swiveling back and forth, your feet are sore from walking over the same several miles of historic asphalt a dozen times, and your heart is sore from the aching desire to own, to drive, to even sit in just...
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2013 North American Car, Truck/Utility Of The Year Nominees NamedEach year the 50 jurors of the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards pick a list of cars, trucks, and utility vehicles that deserve consideration for the top journalist pick of the new model year. The time for the 2013 list is upon us, and while the vast majority of these vehicles will be...
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Porsche Panamera Rentals Coming To HertzPorsche's Panamera will soon be available for rental at Hertz locations in California, Nevada, and Florida.
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2014 Mazda6, Love Your Chevy (Or Return It), BMW ActiveHybrid 3: Car News HeadlinesThe 2014 Mazda Mazda6 is coming, and a new teaser video gives us a glimpse--but no more--of what to expect. As one of the most fun-to-drive of the mainstream sedan class, we're looking forward to see what Mazda has in store. If you buy a new 2012 or 2013 Chevy, you can return it if you don't love...
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It's a somber day for news in the car world.
Maria De Villota, test driver for F1's Marussia, has been injured in a crash during testing in the U.K. The latest updates indicate she's conscious and... -
Ferrari 458 Spider, F60 F1 Car Run Goodwood Hill: VideoIn this Ferrari-filled video two-pack, you can get a tiny taste of what it was like to be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend. Ride along as Marc Gené pilots an F60 F1 race car through the tight and twisty Goodwood hill climb course, then watch the 458 Spider take to it as...
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Tampa Bay Bucs' Eric Wright Wrecks SLS AMG, Gets Arrested For Felony DUIMaking tons of money for being really good at what you do is one of the natural rewards of living in the U.S., especially if what you do is play NFL football. Unfortunately, buying and wrecking expensive sports cars while under the influence is increasingly becoming one of the natural rewards as...
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Refreshed 2013 Mazda MX-5 Leaked Via Japanese Dealer BrochureThe next generation of the Mazda MX-5 (nee Miata) has been the subject of low-level yet fierce speculation for years now. Lighter, smaller, sportier--all are on the table. But before that, it looks like we'll be getting another refresh of the current third-generation car. Known to enthusiasts as...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Chases Crook, Outruns Cargo VanThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class shows off its features while helping out the law.
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Jay Leno's Garage: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mark 1ASmall car, big engine. It's a classic, typically American story--and like many of the excellent sports cars of the era, it bears Carroll Shelby's touch. It's the 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mark 1A. One part British roadster, one part American "yeah, it'll fit," with a dash of Shelby Cobra, the Sunbeam...
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Racing isn't easy. It's not easy to get into, to stay in, or, even for the talented and well-financed teams, just to keep up with. Sometimes it's not the fierce competition that holds you back,... -
LFA Prototype, Lotus 414E, Honda Fit EV Driven: Today's Car NewsYet another crazy-looking Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted in testing in Germany, this time captured on video. Wearing what looks like Nürburgring Edition gear, the bright-green LFA also features the markings "AD-B" on its hood. The Lotus 414E range-extended electric car is in official...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz SLC Shelved Because It's Too Expensive: ReportJust a couple of months ago, it looked like the Mercedes-Benz SLC, designed to take on the Porsche 911, was right on track: reports confirming its existence and its name proliferated. Spy shots showed the car in testing just a few weeks ago. But now, the project may be on the shelf. A report from...
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Birkin Blower Bentley Sets Record Auction Price At Bonhams GoodwoodThe Bentley four-and-a-half liter is a racing legend. Known as the "Blower" Bentley, the big-engined, supercharged hot rod was, at the time, an incredibly powerful beast at 240 hp. These days, it's a vintage relic from the dawn of modern racing--the 1930s. The example you see here belonged to Sir...
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Porsche Cayenne Fire Truck Is 500,000th Vehicle Built At Leipzig PlantThe Porsche Cayenne is many things: surprisingly fast, especially in Turbo form; also luxurious and comfortable; somewhat awkward-looking from some angles, too. And now it's a command truck for the Leipzig fire brigade and the 500,000th vehicle to roll out of Porsche's Leipzig plant. It took just...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake makes debutYou've known the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake was coming for a while now (and you even saw the leaked photos and details this morning), but the time is finally here: the wagon that would be a coupe has made its official web debut. Coming during the Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend, it's a...
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