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Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel has become the first Formula One driver to experience the Sochi Olympic Park Circuit, a street circuit still under construction in the Black Sea resort town... -
2013 SRT Viper Hits The Drag Strip: VideoA 2013 SRT Viper recently covered the quarter mile in 11.1 seconds at 127.4 mph.
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Lexus’ Big Tease Turns Out To Be New Design FocusEarlier this month, Lexus released a mysterious teaser video along with the message that it was “bringing motion to life.” It turns out that simply meant a series of obscure design events as well as a new global advertising campaign starting next month that will center on the theme...
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Vencer Sarthe Supercar Makes Debut At 2013 Top Marques MonacoWe first caught wind of Dutch firm Vencer and its Sarthe supercar project in May of last year. Back then, the company had just a few renderings of its Sarthe and the promise of a production version in the not too distant future. At the 2013 Top Marques Monaco over the weekend, Vencer lived up to...
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Volvo Rules Out Building 7-Series And S Class RivalWe’ve heard it all before but rarely have we seen it executed successfully; mid-tier luxury brands attempting to move upmarket and compete with top tier brands. Acura is one such company that has often stated reaching top tier status as its primary goal and in recent years has made...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class L Revealed At 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowFollowing the launch of the updated 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range earlier in the year, the German automaker has now presented the unique long-wheelbase version of the car developed specially for the Chinese market. Carrying the E-Class L moniker, the stretched sedan made its debut over the...
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One of the standouts of last weekend’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show was a stunning supercar concept from Italian-owned but Shanghai-based design firm Icona.
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Motor Authority's Top Ten Debuts Of The 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowConsidering the number of major global debuts that took place over the weekend, it looks like China’s major auto shows, the biannual events in Beijing and Shanghai, can be added to the list of the world’s most important international auto shows, a list that currently includes the shows...
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Icona Vulcano Supercar Concept Live Photos From ShanghaiOne of the big surprises of this past weekend’s 2013 Shanghai Auto Show was the Vulcano supercar concept from local design firm Icona. In addition to its gorgeous body, the car packs one of two potential powertrains, both of which develop more than 800 horsepower and feature some form of...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Revealed In New Spy ShotsUPDATE: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation S Class, the W222, is set for its official debut next month, and with the reveal so soon it appears Mercedes’ engineers have become a bit lax with the amount of...
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Saleen 351 Mustang Makes A Return In Prototype FormSaleen is out to prove that it’s still a formidable force when it comes to Ford tuning, especially now that it has founder Steve Saleen back at the helm. So what does Saleen do to make fans forget its turbulent years? Bring back one of the most iconic products from the past, of course. That...
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Koenigsegg Founder Looks Back Over The Past 10 Years: VideoEstablishing a new supercar brand from scratch is no easy task; if you’re not in agreement just take a look at all the stillborn concepts out there. But every once in a while, hardworking and passionate entrepreneurs succeed and for their efforts we have brand likes Bugatti, Ferrari and...
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The coupe version of the sixth-generation F30 BMW 3-Series sedan, essentially the replacement for the aging 3-Series Coupe, has been spotted once again, this time wearing its new M Sport package.
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario Live Photos And VideoLamborghini’s Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario special edition has made its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, which means we can now reveal to you all of the tasty details. The car was built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, which takes place this year and will...
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2014 Maserati Ghibli Full Specs, Live Photos And VideoMaserati’s new Ghibli sedan made its official world debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China over the weekend and is now on its way to showrooms, scheduled to arrive before the year is out. As previously reported, the Ghibli will launch as a 2014 model and be available with two...
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Acura Previews New Compact Crossover In Shanghai: VideoOne of the biggest areas for growth for luxury automakers is the compact crossover and SUV segment. Today, there are just a few players, with the Audi Q3 sold overseas and the BMW X1 and Buick Encore already available in local showrooms the most recognizable. There are a number of rival models on...
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Sebastian Vettel Storms To Victory In Formula One Bahrain GPFormula One reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing scored his second consecutive Bahrain Grand Prix victory with a dominant drive to the finish during yesterday’s race. Vettel’s start from second on the grid wasn’t so smooth, and he was even passed by...
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Nico Rosberg Qualifies On Pole At Formula One Bahrain Grand PrixAt the end of yet another very closely contested qualifying, Mercedes-Benz AMG driver Nico Rosberg managed to edge out Red Bull Racing star Sebastian Vettel to secure pole for this weekend’s 2013 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Rosberg’s fastest time was a scorching 1:32.330, with...
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Jaguar F-Type In Spain, Aventador Anniversario Edition, Mercedes GLA: This Week’s Top Photos Viknesh VijayenthiranWelcome to our latest Top Photos Of The Week post, which this weekend coincides with the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show taking place in China this very moment.
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Icona Vulcano Supercar Concept Debuts At Shanghai Auto ShowItalian design firm Icona revealed its new Vulcano supercar concept today at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The car was built to showcase Icona’s talents as well as preview some new automotive technologies, particularly those concerning its powertrain. The Vulcano actually features two possible...
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Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Weather ForecastRound four of the 2013 Formula One World Championship in Sakhir, located on Bahrain’s west coast. Because the Bahrain International Circuit where the race is held lies in the middle of a desert, conditions change frequently, with lots of sand being blown almost constantly. In addition to...
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Mercedes’ Tough-As-Nails Unimog Gets New Look, Engines For 2013If you thought the G Class was the toughest Mercedes-Benz around, it’s clear you’ve never come across a Unimog. Unimog actually represents a group of heavy-duty commercial vehicles built for the toughest conditions, and the name itself is an acronym for “universal motor...
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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept Debuts In ShanghaiIt looks like the Range Rover Evoque and upcoming BMW X4 are going to have a little competition from a new crossover wearing a “VW” badge. Featured here is Volkswagen’s new CrossBlue Coupe concept, which is positioned as a sportier and more dynamic alternative to the CrossBlue...
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TomTom Previews Next-Gen Navigation Tech With Commuter ConceptDutch navigation specialist TomTom recently held an event where it showcased some of its up-and-coming technology, the highlight of which was the new TomTom Commuter device that has been designed to help take the guesswork out of daily driving. Most commuters know all the different routes to their...
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