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We have exclusive spy footage of a prototype for the upcoming BMW 2-Series Coupe, the replacement for the aging 1-Series Coupe, which was recently spotted conducting some high-speed tests on... -
Mazzanti Evantra V8 supercar debuts at 2013 Top Marques MonacoFans of Italian supercars now have another model to lust over, as coachbuilder Mazzanti, maker of the Vulca and Antas line of cars, has formally introduced its latest model, the Evantra V8. Computer-generated renderings of the Evantra V8 were released late last year, but now Mazzanti has presented...
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First An Aventador, Now Dubai Police Enlist A Ferrari FFJust in case its Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 isn’t enough to intimidate potential traffic violators, the officers from Dubai Police now have a Ferrari FF among their fleet. Like the Aventador supercar the Dubai Police just acquired, the FF will be used primarily as a deterrent for anyone...
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2013 Shanghai Auto Show PreviewNot that long ago, Chinese auto shows would barely register a blip on the automotive radar. In recent years, however, virtually every major automaker has some kind of presence at one of China’s major auto shows. There are in fact two major Chinese auto shows that draw a world audience these...
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Porsche Names First Drivers For 2014 Le Mans LMP1 CampaignPorsche will be looking to relive its former 24 Hours of Le Mans glory next year, with the automaker from Stuttgart set to make a return to the premier LMP1 category. Porsche will race at Le Mans this year in the GTE Class using its 911 RSR, but its full assault doesn’t start until next year...
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Nissan GT-R Races 22,000-Horsepower Fighter Jet: VideoDrag races between cars and jets may not be the most accurate way of comparing performance, but they certainly are fun to watch. The latest pairs a 2014 Nissan GT-R with a Hawker Hunter fighter jet and sees the two face off on a runway strip in Switzerland. The stunt was organized by N_Magazine...
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Two of Italy’s finest luxury labels, Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna, have entered a partnership aimed at promoting Italian design and manufacturing excellence worldwide.
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Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix PreviewRound four of the 2013 Formula One World Championship is the Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at Sakhir on the Gulf nation’s western coast. Despite ongoing political tensions in Bahrain, the race will go ahead as planned and will once again take place at the Bahrain...
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Fast And Furious 7 Confirmed For 2014Yes, we know we’re still a month out from the release of Fast And Furious 6, but news of yet another sequel of the popular car-themed action series has surfaced. That’s right, Fast And Furious 7 is in the works, and it’s being fast tracked for a release on July 11, 2014. The...
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario RevealedThis year Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A turns 50, and to celebrate the Italian manufacturer of supercars has a number of major events planned and has already unveiled its Veneno, which at its unveiling was billed as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the brand. In the past, Lamborghini has...
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Volvo S60 Polestar Finally Enters ProductionAfter previewing it as a concept last year, Volvo’s S60 Polestar sports sedan has been confirmed for production, with the initial run of cars to be sold exclusively on the Australian market. The production S60 Polestar won’t be quite as extreme as the original 508-horsepower concept...
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Huge Assortment Of Rare Ferraris, Including 288 GTO, F40, F50 And Enzo, To Be SoldCoinciding with the upcoming 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, premier auction house RM Auctions will be flogging a huge assortment of the most desirable Ferrari models ever produced, along with dozens of other rare autos. Headlining the long list of items up for grabs are cars...
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SRT’s latest track weapon, the 2014 Viper TA, made its world debut last month at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
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Next-Gen Jaguar XJ To Feature Two Distinct Body Styles: ReportWhile the Jaguar XJ is one of the best looking offerings in its class, its avant-garde styling has come at a cost. The sloping roof may give the XJ a sleek look but it has come at the cost of space for rear-seat passengers. Jaguar remains divided on whether to stick with this dramatic look for the...
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McLaren Teases P1 Supercar Interactive Experience: VideoMcLaren’s new P1 is out in the open, though the promotional efforts surrounding the new supercar are far from over. The latest out of Woking is news of an upcoming “online interactive experience” that will involve the P1. What exactly McLaren has planned remains a secret, although...
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Rolls-Royce Builds Pink Ghost To Help Foster Breast Cancer SupportYou may find the color of this Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase a bit distressing, but there's a good reason for the particular hue applied to this car. The car was painted this way to help foster support for breast cancer care. It was commissioned by FAB1, an organization headed by British...
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Syrena Sport Reborn As Coachbuilt Nissan 370ZPoland may not be recognized for its bustling auto industry but the country does have its fair share of historic marques. One of these is the Syrena name, used on a series of cars built from the 1950s right up to the early ‘70s. While the majority of Syrena models aren’t worth...
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Porsche 911 RSR Represents 50 Years Of Continuous Development: VideoPorsche’s new 911 RSR race car based on the seventh generation of the 911 narrowly missed out on a podium spot this past weekend during its first race outing, the 2013 World Endurance Championship season opener at the Silverstone circuit. A Porsche 911 RSR driven by works members Marc Lieb...
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For years, in-wheel electric motors were touted as the next big thing in vehicle electrification.
Ignoring the increase in unsprung weight, the advantages of in-wheel power sources are obvious.
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Asian Brands Dominate Ward’s 2013 Best Interiors ListWard’s Auto is back with its annual list of the ten best car interiors, which this year has been picked from an original field of 46 contenders. To be eligible, the cars needed to be all-new or feature significantly updated interiors. While last year there was a definite mix of automakers on...
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A Celebration Of 50 Years Of Lamborghini On Jay Leno’s Garage: VideoLamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013 and has already run a number of events this year to help build excitement before the actual anniversary date on May 7. The highlight of the celebrations will be the Grande Giro Lamborghini rally, which will see hundreds of Lamborghini owners...
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Audi And Aston Martin Take Home Wins In 2013 WEC Season OpenerThe 2013 World Endurance Championship started off with a bang, with the season-opening race at the Silverstone circuit in the UK seeing Audi come out on top in the premier LMP1 class and Aston Martin take home the victory in both the professional and amateur categories of the GTE class. Audi...
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Cadillac Demonstrates ELR’s Regen On Demand Paddle Shifters: VideoWhile on most cars, paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel usually enable a driver to change a car’s gears, but as we’ve seen on some electrified vehicles, designers have used the handy paddles for a very different function. Take the new 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range...
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Porsche Rejects Rumors Of Mark Webber-Le Mans DealFollowing the series of mishaps afflicting Mark Webber’s Chinese Grand Prix over the weekend, including the inadequate amount of fuel that was placed in his car during qualifying, which led to him starting the race from pit lane, one might easily think the Aussie is ready to quit his Red Bull...
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