Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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An official statement released today confirmed that earlier rumors of Lotus CEO Dany Bahar's suspension were in fact true--though the only reason given for the suspension was a matter of "conduct."
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Eric Clapton's custom Ferrari SP12 EC officially unveiledAnyone with the cash can commission a new custom Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] from the factory--to an extent. If you're a Ferrari fan on the level of Eric Clapton, however, the limits are few. Enter the SP12 EC. The EC in the name is obviously for Eric Clapton, and the car itself is not actually new to...
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2013 G63 AMG Driven, 2013 BMW 7-Series, Diamond Paint: Today's Car NewsWe drive the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG--with video--and find it to retain its boxy, off-road charm and its fearsome power, as well as its ridonkulousness. The 2013 BMW 7-Series is coming soon, and it's packing a new set of powertrains, some new technology, and some new looks. Check it out. And...
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2013 BMW 7-Series PreviewUpdates to the 2013 BMW 7-Series are numerous and include a completely new powertrain for the eco-friendly ActiveHybrid 7.
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Gemballa Unveils Real Diamond Paint, World Prepares For The OnslaughtThe world of automotive aftermarket excess knows no bounds. None. Not even whale penis is off the menu. Now, the tastelessness factor is being counterbalanced--at least in theory--by the classiest of the earth's rocks: diamonds. Yep, Gemballa has developed a real diamond coating for cars. Applied...
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Rhys Millen Sticks With Hyundai For 2012 Global RallyCross ChampionshipIf a Kiwi and a Korean car maker seem like an odd couple, you haven't been paying attention the past few years. Few brand-driver partnerships have seemed to fit so well, in fact, and the duo will continue for the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship in 2012. Millen's brand of hoonage seems to fit...
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Some sort of hemispherical combustion chamber--heavily modified, updated, and optimized for its particular role, of course--can be found in any number of cars, from many brands; they've been used in...
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2013 Porsche Boxster S, 2013 Aston DBS Spied, GT-R Crashed On The Ring: Car News HeadlinesToday we have our first drive review, with track and autocross video, plus our impressions of what it's like to drive the newest Boxster S. We won't spoil the fun, but it's very, very good. The 2013 Aston Martin DBS replacement has been spied, and it looks, well, very Aston, with hints of the...
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2013 Porsche Boxster S: First DriveWith better looks, more power, better gas mileage, and improved handling, the 2013 Porsche Boxster is the best luxury roadster you can buy. Yep, I said it: don't bother with the BMW Z4 or the Mercedes-Benz SLK. This is the roadster you want. The last Boxster, the 986, was a bit rough around the...
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2013 Aston Martin DBS Replacement Spy ShotsThese are the best shots yet of Aston Martin's replacement for the DBS, the next generation of the British sports car manufacturer's super tourer. While some of the car is still obscured by camouflage, we can clearly see new lights similar to those found on the Rapide and Virage. The side profile...
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Ferrari Pays Tribute To The Mille Miglia With 140 Cars: VideoIf you're a fan of classic Ferraris, modern Ferraris, historic events, or smooth Jazz, then this is the video for you. Replete with the lush sounds of some funky fresh guitar and saxophone, not to mention the occasional snippet of V-8, V-12 or flat-12, this video shows off some of the best Prancing...
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Mercedes-Benz Driver Narrowly Evades Death By Tanker: VideoYou know you're having a good day, cruising down a winding Russian road in your classic Mercedes-Benz in the sunshine. It's an especially good day when the tanker truck in the oncoming lane misses squashing you like a metallic bug by mere feet. The truck driver following the Benz, and catching the...
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OK, so Ken Block's Gymkhana series doesn't pack quite the punch it once did, as it's been blasted everywhere and promoted to no end. The newness is worn off, and we've all had our fill of... -
Mazda MX-5 Goes Alfa, 2013 Camry NASCAR, 458 Italia Crash: Today's Car NewsThe next generation of the Mazda MX-5 will donate its platform to a reborn Alfa Romeo Spider. While we're eagerly looking forward to both the Alfa 4C and the next MX-5, it'll be interesting to see what comes of the collaboration. The 2013 version of Toyota's Camry NASCAR Cup racer has been...
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Monster Tajima's Monster Sport E-RUNNER Pikes Peak EV: GalleryLooking like some kind of Pikes Peak Batmobile, Monster Tajima's Monster Sport E-RUNNER Pikes Peak Special--GoPro cameras and all--is just about ready for his assault on the mountain. With a full carbon fiber body, what appears to be a very sturdy cage inside the pod-like driver capsule, and more...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 first drive reviewThis is insane. Truly. Just a few years ago, it would have been unthinkable. Now it's not just real, it's available from your local Ford dealer, with a warranty. For about sixty grand. It's a 200-mph Shelby Mustang with 662 horsepower. It's an American supercar for the 99 percent. It's also, as...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Burnout: VideoThough we can't tell you what we think about how the 662-horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 drives just yet, we can share with you this video of the car converting motion into heat and smoke in the most classic of muscle car ways: the smokey burnout. Presented for your perusal is not just...
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Lotus Type 56 Turbine Indy Car Going To Auction In MontereyBuilt for the 1968 Indy 500, the Lotus Type 56 isn't your average vintage race car, if there is such a thing. It's a Pratt and Whitney turbine-powered, all-wheel drive racer once piloted by Graham Hill, and owned by Richard Petty--yep, The King. During qualifying for the race, the Type 56 set a new...
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A car that does it all: hauls the family, gets you to work, and happily handles, even excels at, a weekend track day. That's kind of the holy grail for many car enthusiasts. Ford thinks the 2013... -
Camaro ZL1 Update: 2013s To Fill Remaining 2012 Orders, Convertible Production Starts AugustChevy's 2012 Camaro ZL1 is one hell of a muscle car, even if Ford's 2013 GT500 does outshine it in horsepower. Demand for the ZL1 has been high--so high that Chevy couldn't quite keep up with its 2012 orders, and will fill the remainder with 2013 models. Part of the lack of 2012 ZL1 volume was due...
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On The Ethics Of Driving Stick Shifts, Or, Answering Stupid QuestionsThis week Salon's David Sirota wrote an apologetic, mealy-mouthed bit of automotive-themed self-loathing asking if it's ethical to drive a manual-transmission car even if it gets poorer gas mileage than an automatic or dual-clutch transmission. While the answers among the automotive press have...
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2013 BMW 135is Coupe And Convertible: 320 HP From $44,145The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is basically done; it was a one-year special sold as a limited edition. But now there's a new compact BMW that's not-quite-but-almost as good, at least in some respects: the 2013 135is. Available as either a coupe or a convertible, the 135is borrows the same basic...
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Nissan Planning RS Engine Tunes To Enhance NISMO LineupNismo is a familiar name to performance enthusiasts that happen to have a taste for Nissan products, but it's about to get a new flavor: RS. While the letters are commonly found on many other brands' performance products, the Nismo interpretation of RS is its own. To be offered as optional packages...
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Porsche 918 Spyder, Jail For Texting, Karma Fire: Car News HeadlinesToday Porsche released the first official photos of the Porsche 918 Spyder in production prototype guise. They look rather unsurprisingly like the spy shots we brought you earlier in the week--except slightly more awesome. Sending texts to someone that gets in a crash as a result could land you in...
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