Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Hey, that's one fancy Civic there!
Calling the 2013 Acura ILX a gussied-up Civic is, in many ways, completely fair, but in truth, Acura has come up with a mix of near-luxury style and feel crossed... -
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style, Golf R Driven, G63 AMG: Car News HeadlinesToday we have the official (non-leaked) details on the new Mercedes-Benz Concept Style coupe--and it looks fantastic. With power from a turbo four-cylinder and a futuristic interior, the Concept Style coupe is a just-shy-of-production compact four-door coupe we'd like to see more of. We've driven...
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2013 Lexus GS 350 To Pace Long Beach Grand PrixThe 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be the pace car for the 2012 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
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Evaluating The Lotus Rant: Fact And FictionUnless you've been living under a rock since Tuesday, you know about Lotus' rant in response to what it perceives as rampant falsehood and inaccurate reporting of its current situation, both in terms of product and its corporate status. Frustration in the face of potentially harmful reporting is...
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Alfa Romeo 4C, Friday The 13th, Chinese Grand Prix: Today's Car NewsAlfa Romeo's sultry little sports coupe is gearing up for production in Italy. We can't wait to get our hands on one to see if it lives up to its spec sheet. It's Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean we'll be running from masked killers all day--though these five unlucky green car makers may feel...
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Lexus Supercar Part Deux, Lotus Rants, Vettel Kung-Fu: Car News HeadlinesLexus is rumored to be working on a car that's twice the LFA: twice the price, twice the power/performance, and twice as exclusive. But does that make any sense? Lotus went a little off-kilter yesterday, finally folding under the strain of what it calls widespread mis-reporting of the company's...
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The Lexus LFA is many things: technological triumph, exquisitely exclusive, incredibly expensive, in many ways oddly archaic, and an icon for the brand and its fans. It was also incredibly costly, ... -
2013 Lexus ES In Motion: VideoYou've seen the official photos from its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and our own walkaround video from the show. Now Lexus gives us a closer look at the styling and features of the 2013 ES with this official video. Two models are available for the 2013 model year: the ES 350 V-6 and the...
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Mercedes-Benz Announces G65 AMG, Power And Price Both RidiculousSo the rumors have finally proved true: Mercedes-Benz will build a G65 AMG. Unfortunately, it was left out of the U.S. announcement, indicating it probably won't be available here. Still, a 612-horsepower, quarter-of-a-million-euros SUV merits some attention. Yes, the G65 AMG will cost nearly a...
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Fiat Planning 2013 500 Abarth Cabrio, Turbo 500T?According to documents submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Fiat is already planning a convertible version of the 500 Abarth, and a turbocharged non-Abarth version of the 500 called the 500T. Good news for fans of high-performance small cars and convertibles everywhere, if it...
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The Dream Car Sprint: Drive A Supercar (Hard!) For $100So you've always wanted to hop behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Gallardo, or perhaps a Ferrari 458 Italia or F430, but haven't had the cash for an expensive rental, much less the stack to buy one? Fear not, there's an answer. For $100 (with a coupon--otherwise it'll run you $249), anyone over 21...
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2013 Cayenne GTS, Nissan 240SX, Dart Goes Wireless: Car News HeadlinesThe 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at the Beijing Auto Show later this month. If you're looking for a lean, mean, sporting SUV, this may be the ticket. Nissan's rumored sub-370Z 240SX revival may be back on the table, especially now that the Subaru...
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Pundits and analysts have been declaiming the end of the horsepower wars, the death of the muscle car, the arrival of pure electric power, and other such tragedy for years now. Ford thinks its... -
Mopar Gives 2013 Dodge Dart First In-Car Wireless Charging PadThough Powermat had plans last year to deliver in-car wireless charging to GM, first through the Volt, and later other brands, the cars didn't materialize. Until now. The 2013 Dodge Dart is now the first car in the industry to offer built-in in-vehicle wireless charging. It's available as a $199.99...
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Cartel Customs 2013 Scion FR-S Speedster: 'Race Inspired' Chop TopToyota and Subaru designed the Scion FR-S with modification in mind--it's the tuner's version of the car, even more so than the Subaru BRZ--but we're not sure they quite expected what they're getting so quickly. Already we've seen a V-8-powered GT 86 and now there's this Cartel Speedster version of...
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2013 SRT Viper Video WalkthroughWith all of the hype and the extended two-year run-up to the arrival of the 2013 SRT Viper, it's no surprise that many came away from the unveiling feeling a bit let down--though we weren't among that group. Here, we take a quick overview of the car, including the ALMS racing version. With 640...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Video WalkaroundRevised three-row seating (in a 2-3-2 configuration), power seats, a BlueTEC diesel engine, and a potent GL550 model make the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class one of the most versatile and varied vehicles in Mercedes' lineup. Find out more about the new SUV in our video from its debut at the New York...
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2013 Porsche Boxster Video WalkthroughRevealed at the Geneva Motor Show and brought to the U.S. last week for the New York Auto Show, the all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster looks better, offers new and improved engines, and claims to be even more fuel efficient. We take a quick look at these changes from the site of its American debut. For...
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Steve Saleen has regained the legal rights to his own name--at least as it applies to cars--and he's still set on building more of them.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production UpdatesWe bring you some inside info on the ongoing production and delivery of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1.
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This Is Not The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class AMGThe 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class was just released at the 2012 New York Auto Show, large and in charge and much better looking to our eye than the previous model. It almost makes three rows sexy. But these images, from Mercedes-Benz's future vehicles page, could show an even more interesting take on...
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A Peek At Audi's e-tron e-sound Electric Car Sound System: VideoFor many, electric cars seem rather simple: just stick a battery and an electric motor in place of the regular oily bits. While it's far more complex than that, there are other concerns beyond the powertrain itself. Things like sound--or a lack of it--both for occupants and bystanders. To deal with...
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Chrysler Preps 300C, Jeep Wrangler Concepts For 2012 Beijing Auto ShowWith the 2012 New York Auto Show barely behind us, already the automakers are looking ahead to the next stop on the circuit, the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Chrysler is planning a pair of new design concepts, based on the Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler 300C. Themed with Chinese-inspired names and design...
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Acura NSX Roadster, Pastrana Drives Dart, Goodbye New York: Today's Car NewsThe Acura NSX isn't even real yet--it's just a concept made of hopes and dreams--but already the Roadster version is getting some mileage on the set of the Avengers. Travis Pastrana may have set aside his more extreme forms of work, but he's still ripping it up on four wheels, including a first...
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