Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Following a suspension last month amid an investigation into misconduct--likely related to his use of company funds to extensively refurbish his several houses--Lotus CEO Dany Bahar has been fired,... -
McLaren MP4-12C Upgrades, 2013 Mercedes Range, 2013 Porsche 911 GT3: Car News HeadlinesToday, we delve into the near future of serious sports cars and luxury vehicles. The McLaren MP4-12C--still nearly brand new--gets some upgrades to its programming for more power. Current owners will be able to upgrade their cars, too, bringing total output to 616 horsepower. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz...
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Yet Another Ferrari Sets Record Price: This Time, A $35 Million Pastel-Green GTOYou could be forgiven if you've lost track of the train of Ferraris that have claimed the title of "world's most expensive car" over the past few years. It's a surprisingly long list. But recently, a new record was set, and it's a whopper: A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, painted in a rather unsettling...
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Infineon Raceway Now Called SonomaInfineon Raceway, once known as Sears Point, and located near Sonoma, California, is no longer Infineon Raceway as of today, June 1, 2012. No official name has been chosen to take Infineon's place--likely meaning it has no title sponsor at the moment. Instead, the track and facility will simply go...
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Johan De Nysschen, Audi America President, ResignsOne of our favorite automotive figures, if mostly for his candor, is no longer an automotive figure: Audi of America president Johan De Nysschen has resigned his post. The reports are just emerging, but the announcement by De Nysschen relates what appears to be a parting on good terms, at least on...
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Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ To Get PlayStation-Compatible Data Logging: ReportThe 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ may soon get a unique feature to enhance the value of track days for driving enthusiasts.
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Not long after setting the fastest-ever Ferrari lap time around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife's tortuous course at 6:51 in qualifying for the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, the P4/5 Competizione... -
VW Beetle Fender Edition Heads To ProductionThe Leipzig International Auto Show isn't one of the biggest stops of the year, but it's a popular outlet for special-edition vehicles--as evidenced by the VW Scirocco GTS, and now, the Beetle Fender Edition. If the name sounds familiar, that's because in late 2010, the brand announced a...
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'The Avengers' Humvee For Sale On eBayWhile owning a real military vehicle brings with it as many complications as compliments, owning a piece of movie quasi-history might help make up for some of the trouble you're sure to incur with this M998 HMMWV, or, as it's more commonly known, the Humvee--the "real" Hummer. No weak-kneed...
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Alfa Romeo 4C Wins Honors At Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'EsteThe Alfa Romeo 4C still isn't in production, and it's far from fresh as a concept, but it's still winning awards. At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the 4C picked up the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes. Unlike some of the other awards at the show, the Design Award is given by...
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Carroll Shelby Memorial To Be Streamed Live TonightFrom 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time this evening, Shelby American will stream a live memorial to Carroll Shelby. Shelby died May 10 at the age of 89. The live webcast will be hosted at the Shelby American website. There will be a run-up to the "Rev your Engine" salute at 6:55 p.m., with the actual...
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2013 Ford Focus ST Heading Out On Five-City Performance Academy TourIf you're amped up about the upcoming 2013 Ford Focus ST, you're not alone--and you might just have a chance to drive one before putting in your order. Ford is planning a five-city Performance Academy tour that will showcase the new Focus ST for drivers in L.A., Washington D.C., Boston, San...
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The idea of a Lexus GS Coupe, based on the 2013 GS Sedan, have been brewing since before the new GS made its debut at Pebble Beach last year. Now new rumors say it's coming, next year, and it could... -
Porsche Celebrates 60 Years Of Clubs With 911 Club CoupeThe 2012 Porsche 911 Club Coupe celebrates sixty years of Porsche Clubs with a very special limited-edition car.
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Nissan Leaf Beats 370Z In Drag Race? Video...If you've ever needed videographic proof that bad driving and an evil heart can prove anything, you'll want to check out this video. Otherwise, get ready to be infuriated. Before we get too deep into the murk here, let's be clear: we have no ill feelings toward our green-obsessed friends who put a...
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Hyper-Realistic Video Game Car Crashes Coming SoonBuilding on the work of the geniuses at CryTek, creators of the new CryENGINE3 video game engine, BeamNG has found a way to model vehicle crashes with incredible realism--within the world where your character hacks, slashes, shoots, and otherwise causes mayhem. The video, dug up from Reddit by...
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Get To Know The Team Behind The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500: VideoThe team that developed the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is a close-knit group of engineers, drivers, and enthusiasts.
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2013 Honda Accord Sedan Spy ShotsWhile many think the Honda Accord has lost its way since the 1990s, the car continues to sell very well, finding a sweet spot of style, performance, and function for many drivers. The 2013 model looks to update the car with a fresher, more dramatic take on the Accord's proportions and theme...
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The 2014 Ford Fiesta is already well on its way, bringing mild updates to both the hatchback and sedan alike.
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Franchitti Wins At Indy, Webber At Monaco, Zagato Coupe Video: Car News HeadlinesThe long weekend wasn't only about remembering our veterans and soldiers: there was a lot of racing going on, too. Dario Franchitti poured the milk over his head at the end of the 96th Indianapolis 500. It was a busy race with 34 lead changes among 10 drivers and several hard crashes and the...
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Volkswagen Golf R Cabrio Patent Photos RevealedWhat to do if you love the Volkswagen Golf R, but just can't do without a drop-top car for summer? Get the Golf R Cabrio, of course! Unfortunately, that might not be possible for Americans--the soft-top version of the Golf isn't headed to the U.S. at all, so the R version is likely for...
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2013 Cadillac XTS Configurator LaunchedIf you haven't read our first drive review of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, do it now, and take that knowledge with you as you build your own XTS with the newly-launched configurator. Starting from $44,995, the XTS isn't exactly affordable for many, but it's a far cry from priced out of competition with...
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BMW Zagato Coupe Unveiled At Villa d'EsteThe Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is, aside from being somewhat awkwardly named for American English speakers, one of BMW's favorite outlets for pure design concepts. This year, it's the BMW Zagato Coupe. Designed in collaboration with Zagato, the Zagato Coupe is a unique take on the idea of a...
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Lotus F1 Tells Raikkonen, 'No Rally!'Kimi Raikkonen looks to be in fine form after returning from a two-year hiatus from Formula 1 to spend some time grinding it out on the World Rally Championship circuit. But he won't be returning to the gravel anytime soon--it's against his Lotus F1 contract. It's an unsurprising stipulation in his...
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