Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The world of trademarks is a bit sketchy when it comes to automotive planning. Names of cars are dutifully protected--losing the rights to a name could cause lots of trouble. Sometimes, we even get... -
Travis Pastrana At the Global RallyCross Texas Motor Speedway Event: VideoYou've already seen Travis Pastrana at the wheel of his new Dodge Dart rally/rallycross car. Now you can see the car in wheel-to-wheel action against the best in the business as they take to the track--and the jumps--at Texas Motor Speedway. The Global RallyCross Championship, if you're not...
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2013 BMW Alpina B7 Preview, Starts From $127,600The 2013 BMW Alpina B7 is here, and it's expensive. But as usual, the Alpina treatment to BMW's vehicles--especially the 7-Series--adds a lot of value. Is it enough to justify making the jump from a regular Bimmer? Rather than an all-new car--it's based on the standard 7-Series, after all--the 2013...
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2013 Golf Spy Video, Terrain Denali Video Review, 4-Cyls Most Popular: Today's Car NewsThe 2013 Volkswagen Golf MkVII has been spied on video, and we bring you everything we expect from the redesigned model. The 2013 GMC Terrain Denali is here, and we have a full video road test--check it out, and learn all you really need to know about the new crossover. And the four-cylinder engine...
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Steve McQueen 'Le Mans' Film Car 1968 Ford GT40 Heads To Auction At RM MontereyIt's hard to believe, but Pebble Beach and its assorted festivities are just around the corner again. On August 17-18, two fantastic examples of the Ford GT40 will cross the auction block at RM Auctions' Monterey event--one of which was used to film Steve McQueen's film Le Mans. The McQueen film...
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Corvette Racing 'Flat Out' For Le Mans: Episodes 1-3The Corvette Racing team heads to Le Mans for the world-famous 24-hour race. This video series documents the effort required just to get there--before the racing even starts.
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Rally is dangerous. This is known. But when the danger becomes reality and it's captured on video, it's spectacular--especially when the driver and navigator come away unscathed. This crash, with...
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Zombie Apocalypse Scion tC: Crazy Or Genius?The Zombie Apocalypse/SHTF/Urban Assault Vehicle meme isn't new, but sometimes an interpretation comes along that stirs our interest. This is one of those times. Built by San Diego resident Wes, aka "SergeanBiscuits" on the ScionLife forums (found via Hooniverse), the car is conceived as an...
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Attempts Record Nürburgring Lap Time: VideoIf you're not familiar with Bridge to Gantry, you should be. Purveyors of all things Nürburgring Nordschleife, the specialty site has gotten its hands on some footage of a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport testing on the 'Ring in pursuit of a lap time record. Bringing what BtG calls "a racing driver...
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Audi Prepping High-Performance Q5 BiTDI Diesel: ReportAudi's new BiTDI engine, revealed earlier this year, is fierce: rated at 308 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, it's already a likely candidate for use in the A6, A7, A8, and even the Q7. Now, it looks like it might be headed for the Q5 as well. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine is...
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PlayStation Move Racing Wheel Unveiled At E3The PlayStation isn't just a game console--it's a virtual racing simulator for many of us. And with real-world winnings on the line through the GT Academy, it can be serious business, too. Full-on racing sim setups can cost in the thousands of dollars. For the more casual gamer, however, the new...
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Ferrari F70 Spied, Cadillac Hands-Off SuperCruising, Audi At Le Mans: Car News HeadlinesThe 2013 Ferrari F70, the code-named successor to the Enzo, has been spied yet again. Though the heavy camouflage makes it look quite funky, the statistics sound brilliant. Will the F70 be the new king of the super cars? Cadillac says it will bring its hands-off "SuperCruise" cruise control--a...
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You've seen the move (in movies, at least) before: two cars are moving along the highway at high speed, when someone crawls out of one in an attempt to get to the other. If it's a hero at work, it... -
Ferrari Enzo Successor (F70) Spy ShotsFerrari’s replacement for the Enzo supercar is due out towards the end of this year and we now have new spy shots of a prototype, revealing much greater detail than we’ve ever seen before, including elements that may make it to the final version. The new car, internally referred to as...
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Nissan DeltaWing Steering Wheel: The Details With Marino FranchittiWith the daunting task of preparing the Nissan DeltaWing for its racing debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend almost complete--but the whole race ahead--the team has taken a moment to explain its complex steering wheel, through the eyes of Marino Franchitti. If the Franchitti name is...
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Audi Q2 Due In 2015: ReportThe Audi Q2, formerly known as the Q1, and in the works since at least 2009, could be another three years in coming, according to the latest reports. Aimed at taking on the space filled by the MINI Countryman and its ilk, it could just see sales here in the U.S., too. With such a long gestation...
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Rallying A BMW 325i The Wrong Way With Chris Harris: VideoChris Harris is often a bit of a polemic figure, whether the subject is Miatas or Ferraris. But sometimes he's just fun to ride along with. This is one of the latter. Deciding to go rallying with a £4,000 BMW 325i and an aging Range Rover tow vehicle, the whole thing was a budget endeavor in...
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1959 Aston Martin DBR1 To Honor Shelby, Salvadori At Le MansThe 24 Hours of Le Mans runs this weekend, and as part of the festival that accompanies the event, the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1 will return to the scene of its victory in the hands of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori. Shelby and Salvadori both passed away in the past several weeks, along with the...
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The Nissan Juke Nismo isn't as wild and crazy as the hand-built Juke-R, but it's a nice upgrade from the standard crossover, with upgraded power and handling. Check out the official details in the... -
New Bentley Model Coming To Goodwood Festival Of SpeedBentley is planning a new model debut for the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Could it be the new GT Speed?
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Alfa Romeo 4C Ahead Of Schedule, To Debut Next Summer: ReportThe Alfa Romeo 4C is one beautiful little coupe, even now, more than a year on from its first showing as a concept car. It's headed to production, and likely even the U.S., and now, it looks like it might arrive early. That's great news for sports car fans, as the punchy little style-monger is...
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Watch The 2012 Tesla Model S Roll Down The Paint Line: Video"As exciting as watching paint dry." In this case, it's actually somewhat exciting, as it forebodes the arrival of the 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan. While the first delivery has already taken place, the official start of their arrival in owner garages kicks off ten days from now, on June 22...
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Lapping the Isle of Man TT course in the 2013 Subaru BRZUpdated: Upon further consultation with Simon Crellin of the Isle of Man TT press office and Subaru of America's Dominick Infante, some of the statistics acquired from my previous sources have been called into question. Where there is a conflict between official TT facts and figures not available...
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Toyota Motorsports EV P002 Electric Pikes Peak Car: VideoElectric cars are taking over Pikes Peak, or threatening to, with Monster Tajima among the contenders. The latest entry to get some video detail is the Toyota Motorsports EV P002 prototype car. Based on the familiar Radical sports car chassis, the car is predicted to reach a top speed of 149 mph...
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