Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Fans of the Corvette will no doubt remember--and many will hold a special place in their fantasy garages--the original Callaway Corvette, perhaps most especially the twin-turbo RPO B2K model produced...
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Volvo V40, 2013 Audi RS5, 2013 BMW X3: Car News HeadlinesA new teaser for the Volvo V40 is out today, looking rather compact and hatchback-like in a sunburst photo. The V40 is back after a hiatus of eight years, to replace the V50--which originally replaced the V40 in 2004. Expect the full details on the V40 to come at the Geneva Motor Show next month...
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2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X5 M Sport Edition AnnouncedWith BMW's new four-cylinder turbocharged engine progressing steadily through the lineup, the X3's adoption of the small but punchy powerplant is far from unexpected. Nonetheless, it's a welcome addition, as we've come to love it in its other implementations. The 2013 X3 xDrive28i uses the same...
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2012 BMW M6, 2013 Kia KH, 2013 Lexus RX: Today's Car NewsIt's been a banner weekend for new and upcoming models, with the 2012 BMW M6 leading the way. Due first as a convertible and later this summer as a 2013-model coupe, the new M6 packs a potent twin-turbo V-8 engine and lots of other upgrades. And it looks great. Kia is planning a new flagship sedan...
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2012 BMW M6 PreviewWith the new 6-Series Gran Coupe, the revised 6-Series Coupe and Convertible, and now the 2012 M6, BMW's 6-Series range is approaching the model proliferation of the 3-Series. In this case, that's a very good thing. First, lets hit the vitals: power comes from a 7,200-rpm redline, 4.4-liter...
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Morgan Planning Plus E Electric Roadster With Manual Gearbox For GenevaThe classic style and modern performance combination of the typical Morgan might seem like an odd platform to launch an electric vehicle, but that's exactly what the company plans for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It'll even have a manual gearbox. That won't be the electric Morgan's only nod to the...
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Sharing parts between models is a common practice in the auto industry, though it can be taken too far--just ask the "old" General Motors. But in Tesla's case, sharing 60 percent of the parts...
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Mopar '12 300 Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowAnother of Mopar's 75th anniversary special-editions, the Mopar '12 300 is based on the 2012 Chrysler 300, glossed up and tweaked to satisfy all your murder-sedan needs. Wearing a sinister coat of gloss black paint, accented by Mopar blue pinstripes and black chrome trim, the '12 300 looks stealth...
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2013 Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute' Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowThe Chicago Auto Show's press (and social media) days are winding down, but there are still a few cars to enjoy before the doors open to the public. The 2013 Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute" is one of them. Hotted up by Mopar in Stage 2 models, the GTS 210 gets a performance package including a...
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2013 Acura RDX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowConservative as it is, the 2013 RDX might also be the best-looking vehicle in Acura's lineup--that is, until the NSX returns. Wearing the Iron Beak grille in a completely non-ironic and non-ugly way, the new RDX blends simple shapes, restrained details, and good crossover proportions. These live...
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2013 Acura ILX Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowOK, so it looks a lot like a Civic with Acura's grille and some fancier folds, but Acura promises the ILX will deliver the luxury goods--at a bargain price. While that remains to be seen in our own testing, these photos should give you a better idea of what the new compact luxury sedan looks like...
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Street Racing Is Stupid, And Here's Yet More Proof: VideoIt doesn't take a genius to know that street racing is stupid. It might take one to figure out how no one died here, but that's kind of beside the point. The point is, if you park your car in the middle of a public street, line up with another similarly mouth-breathing "racer," and then one or both...
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Fans of four-door coupes got a new car to love late last year when BMW took the wraps off the 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe. Today, the company revealed pricing on the four-door 640i Gran Coupe will start... -
V12 Zagato, Cruze Wagon, 2014 BMW i3: Car News HeadlinesThe Chicago Auto Show continues today, but there hasn't been a whole lot to get excited about. Fortunately, there are lots of other things happening around the web. Aston Martin's V12 Zagato finally reaches its production version, though it still looks a whole lot like the concept--which is a very...
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Andy Gülden Shreds The 'Ring...On Ice And Snow...In A Formula CarThe man that brought us one of the best rain driving videos ever, Andy Gülden, chief instructor of the Nürburgring Driving Academy, now brings us the winter version: drifting a formula car through the snow and ice of the wintery Nordschleife and Grand Prix track. It's pretty pointless...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowWith the sporty and stylish Elantra Coupe on the stage, you might be wondering if the more practical 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is getting any attention. If you're a hatch-head, after all, it's the one you're interested in. Though the Elantra's styling themes, introduced with the sedan, translate well...
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowToday is a big day in the Windy City for Hyundai, as two new versions of the Elantra have been unveiled. The sporty-looking Elantra Coupe in particular is drawing eyes. These live photos show it looks as good in person as it does in the polished official shots. The two-door version of the Elantra...
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2013 Acura RDX Debuts At The 2012 Chicago Auto ShowJust a month ago, the 2013 Acura RDX Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Acura has lifted the veil on the production version. As you might expect, it is very similar to the concept. As the second generation of Acura's...
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Fisker, the startup company behind the Karma hybrid luxury sedan and the upcoming Nina electric car, has been forced to stop work on its new plant because of failure to meet milestones required by... -
2013 BMW X5 M, Beetle TDI, Ferrari F2012: Today's Car NewsThe pricing, photos, and a new video of the 2013 BMW X5 M have been released, and while the changes are subtle, it's still one mean beast of an SUV. Volkswagen has whipped the sheets off the Beetle TDI ahead of the Chicago Auto Show, and the oil-burner is surprisingly efficient--though perhaps not...
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Mazda Previews 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition For Chicago Auto ShowThe Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...
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2013 BMW Alpina B7 Facelift Spy ShotsThese are the first images of the upcoming Alpina B7 facelift, captured during testing in Munich this week. The Alpina B7 is a factory-approved hot version of the 7-Series, approximating a sort of M-tuned version of the big sedan--or the closest we're likely to get. The facelifted version wears...
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto ShowThe 2012 Chicago Auto Show is just under a week away from its press day opening, but Volkswagen is heating up expectations with its new Beetle TDI. The oil-burning clean diesel Bug promises 29 mpg city and 39 mpg highway--all wrapped in the Beetle's new look. Following the 2.5-liter and Turbo...
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Obama's Chrysler 300C Gets No Bids At $1 Million eBay Starting PriceAn eBay seller looking to capitalize on President Barack Obama's former ownership of a 2005 Chrysler 300C with a starting price on the car's auction of $1 million has ended up with nothing to show for it but a healthy spate of media coverage. The car's auction history shows no one bid on the car...
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