Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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On the Chinese calendar, 2014 marks the arrival of the year of the horse, and to celebrate BMW has built a limited edition 7-Series that it will present for the first time at next week’s...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Spy ShotsThe all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a blast to drive, so the upcoming AMG variant should be an absolute hoot. Prototypes for the car have been spotted wearing the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet, which means an auto show debut can’t be far. The AMG variant of the latest...
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New Ford Focus RS In DoubtAs recently as February of this year, there have been reports claiming a new generation of the Ford Focus RS was in the works. However, the latest comments from a senior Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] exec put the car’s future in doubt. “There’s nothing to talk about,”...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis, 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray, Ferrari 458 Replacement: Today’s Car NewsWe’ve just driven the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the nameplate’s second generation, and found it far more enjoyable to drive than we anticipated. Yes, the car has the best steering of any Hyundai we've ever driven. Chevrolet has announced that its 2015 Corvette Stingray will be available...
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Eight-Speed Auto Confirmed For 2015 Chevy Corvette StingrayChevrolet has confirmed that its lightning-fast 8L90 eight-speed automatic introduced on the 2015 Corvette Z06 will also be available on the 2015 Corvette Stingray, when sales of the latter commence this fall (the supercharged Z06 isn’t due in showrooms until early next year). The only...
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Mitsubishi Evo Replacement May Be A Hybrid 3000GT Successor: ReportNissan has had great success with its GT-R revival and will soon be launching a new version of its giant-killing sports car. The success has spurred Acura to launch a new generation of its NSX and Toyota to bring back the Supra, and soon we may be able to add Mitsubishi to that list. It’s...
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Ferrari has started work on the replacement for the 458 Italia, with the hardcore Speciale unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show thought to be the final version of the 458 and possibly the last of...
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Mercedes-Benz SL400 With Twin-Turbo V-6 Launches OverseasThe entry-level SL-Class in the U.S. is the V-8-powered SL550, but overseas Mercedes-Benz offers a six-cylinder model, the SL350, which is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and even comes with eco-friendly Blue Efficiency trim in certain markets. The SL350 is now being replaced by a new SL400, and this...
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New Chevy Corvette Variant To Debut At 2014 New York Auto ShowChevrolet has confirmed that a new variant of the seventh-generation Corvette will be revealed on April 15, the eve of the 2014 New York Auto Show. It won’t be the Z06 and C7.R that we first saw at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show back in January but a brand new variant. Possibilities include a...
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Another One-Two For Mercedes AMG After 2014 F1 Bahrain Grand PrixMercedes AMG has secured its third win from three races held this season, and its second consecutive one-two finish, with star driver Lewis Hamilton coming out on top yesterday at the 2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. However, the real winner yesterday was the sport itself, as the race was...
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Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2014 F1 Bahrain Grand PrixAfter dominating the practice sessions of the 2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have now topped the timesheets during qualifying. Yes, it will be a Mercedes front row tomorrow, with Rosberg in the lead spot and Hamilton sitting next to him...
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Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren 650S, Mustang Aerodynamics: This Week’s Top PhotosWe’ve just driven the Porsche 918 Spyder and have posted a full review. The car is so quick that it even makes a Porsche 911 Turbo S feel slow, and with a removable roof it’s got a major advantage over its rivals from Ferrari and McLaren. Here’s a photo of the Porsche 918 Spyder...
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Although hot, and sometimes a little windy, the weather conditions tend to be quite good in Bahrain, which is why Formula One has hosted its winter test sessions there in the past couple of years.... -
2015 BMW M4 Convertible, Drag Racing Granny, Schumacher Update: Car News HeadlinesBMW has taken the covers off the convertible version of its new M4. The car makes its world debut at this month’s 2014 New York Auto Show and will be on sale in the summer. It may be hard to believe, but there’s a grandma out there who regularly drag races a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. She...
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2015 BMW X6 Spy ShotsDespite being panned by critics for its limited cargo and rear passenger space, BMW’s pioneering coupe crossover, the X6, sells well enough worldwide to warrant a second generation. Adding to the justification for a new X6 are similar upcoming models from rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Today...
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Five Teams To Field Audi R8 LMS ultras In 2014 Nürburgring 24 HoursFive teams will contest this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours using the R8 LMS ultra race car, including the factory-backed teams Phoenix Racing and Audi Race Experience. The latter allows virtually anyone to buy a seat on the team, and this year Austrian Daredevil Felix Baumgartner will be...
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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 To Star In Jurassic Park 4?The dinosaurs of the upcoming Jurassic Park 4 movie, Jurassic World, may not be the biggest things onscreen; news has emerged that the six-wheeled Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 will be making an appearance in the new movie. A photo posted on a fan-operated Facebook page shows a veiled G63 AMG 6x6...
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Michael Schumacher Has Moments Of Consciousness, Manager SaysA manager for Michael Schumacher has revealed some good news today about the condition of the injured Formula One legend, saying in a statement that Schumacher has started showing some moments of consciousness. "Michael is making progress on his way," Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm said in the...
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Infiniti is finally serious about launching a proper performance product, and our first taste of what’s to come is the Q50 Eau Rouge concept. At the concept’s reveal at the 2014 Detroit...
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Citroën Reveals DS 5LS R Sport Sedan ConceptSeveral years ago, Citroën revived its legendary DS nameplate for a handful of premium models to be sold alongside the French automaker’s regular lineup. More recently, however, Citroën has moved to establish the DS name as a standalone luxury brand exclusively targeting the Chinese...
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Mopar ’14 Challenger Sells Out In 24 HoursDodge unveiled a special model at last year’s SEMA show, the Mopar ’14 Challenger, the latest in a long line of Mopar-enhanced models that started in 2010 with the original Mopar '10 Challenger. Well, the latest one has proven so popular that all 100 examples destined for production...
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2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix PreviewDespite the ongoing political situation, Bahrain’s annual Grand Prix has managed to morph into a permanent fixture on the Formula One calendar and so far there have been no disruptions to the preparations for this weekend’s event. Having conducted two four-day test sessions at the...
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Bitter not dead, rolls out new model based on Opel AdamGermany’s Bitter, still headed by founder Erich Bitter, has rolled out its latest model, the Bitter Adam based on the Opel Adam minicar. For those unfamiliar with Bitter, it's a small firm specializing in luxury and sporty cars, and has been in the business for just over four decades...
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McLaren 650S Tested By Chris Harris: VideoIf you were still wondering what separates McLaren’s new 650S from its previous 12C, apart from the rough $35k price difference, British journo Chris Harris will enlighten you in his latest clip for YouTube channel /DRIVE. He gets a quick rundown from a McLaren exec and then takes the car out...
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