Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Following the success of the BMW M5 as MotoGP’s official safety car in 2012, the latest bahnstormer from the hallowed M Division, the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, has been picked as this... -
Is The Chevrolet Chevelle Set For A Comeback?Is the Chevelle nameplate about to become familiar with a whole new generation? General Motors recently applied for a number of trademarks with the United States Patents and Trademarks Office, with all of them centering on the “Chevelle” name. The applications, first discovered by GM...
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New Cadillac CTS Coupe Back In The SpotlightFollowing the hugely successful debut of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS at the New York Auto Show last week, the question on everybody’s lips is whether or not we’ll be seeing a coupe version of the stunning new sedan. Prior to the reveal of the new CTS, there was speculation that...
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Mercedes AMG Reveals 2014 F1 Engine, Extends Supply Deal With Force IndiaThe Mercedes AMG Formula One squad has just taken the wraps off the new turbocharged V-6 engine that it hopes will give it an edge over rival teams in the 2014 F1 season, when radical new regulations come into play. The biggest departure from the current rules will be a switch to the turbocharged...
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BMW Stylist Karim Habib Explains The Design Process: VideoWhether you’re a fan of BMW’s latest designs or not, there’s no denying the look of the automaker’s vehicles are still making a major impact on the industry, even in this post-Bangle era. Only yesterday we were given a preview of an upcoming BMW model, the X4 crossover, or...
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New Forza Horizon Download Pack Features Top Gear’s Favorites: VideoFrom the company that brought us the legendary Forza Motorsport line of games, comes the new, go anywhere Forza Horizon. The game bases the action in simulated real-world environments that are so vast you need an in-game GPS to keep track of where you’re going. The company behind it is Turn...
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Acura’s 2014 RDX has been priced from $35,415, including a destination charge of $895.
That represents a $200 increase on the starting price of the 2013 model, which was all-new last year.
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Strong Demand Prompts Shelby To Boost Production Of 575-HP F-150 RaptorAt the recent 2013 New York Auto Show, Ford tuner extraordinaire Shelby American took the covers off the latest vehicle in its rapidly expanding lineup, the 575-horsepower Shelby Raptor pickup. Starting with the already formidable Ford F-150 SVT Raptor as its donor vehicle, Shelby applied some of...
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Chevy SS And Ford Fusion NASCAR Racers Added To iRacing Lineup: VideoOne of the most successful online racing simulators for PC users, iRacing, has just got that much better, with the company behind the service announcing that the latest Chevrolet SS and Ford Fusion race cars from the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series are now available. For those serious about racing...
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Detroit Electric reveals Lotus-based SP:01 electric roadsterIf you’re longing for a Tesla Roadster but aren’t prepared to drop your hard-earned on a used example, another electric startup, whose name dates back more than a century, has just unveiled its own Lotus-based electric roadster. That startup is Detroit Electric, which, as promised a...
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Mechanic Crashes Rare Mercedes-Benz 300SLAn original Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing, similar to the one pictured above, was almost completely wrecked after a mechanic crashed the rare classic on a stretch of road near Pleidelsheim, Germany, last week. The car, one of 1,400 original 300SL gullwing coupes ever built, was in for scheduled...
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Chevy Rolls Out Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Convertible In Lead Up To Indy 500The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Convertible hits dealers this spring after a limited, one-time production run.
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Following the conclusion of the controversial Malaysian Grand Prix a fortnight ago, the rumor mill has been working overtime with news Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber may quit Formula One at the... -
2013 Buick Encore Recalled Because Of Steering Wheels That May DetachBuick has issued a recall on its Encore compact crossover because of a problem that could cause the steering wheel of some of the cars to come loose or even detach from the steering column. The recall only affects 2013 Encore crossovers built between December 9, 2012, and December 28, 2012, and...
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Hyundai Rolls Out Luxurious Equus By Hermès StudyPictured here is the Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept car presented by the Korean automaker at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show last week. Hermès is a high-end fashion label that in the past has been connected with brands such as Bugatti and even Smart, and soon we could be adding Hyundai to...
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1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor From 'Gone In 60 Seconds' Up For AuctionOne of the original Eleanor Mustangs created for 2000’s hit movie Gone in 60 Seconds is going under the hammer at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction taking place in Indianapolis this May. Eleven of the fictional Eleanor Mustangs were created for the movie, although only three...
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2014 Porsche Panamera: Plug-In And Long-Wheelbase Models Join The FoldMaking its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China this month is the 2014 Porsche Panamera, which represents the first major update to the sporty sedan since its original debut, also in Shanghai, four years ago. On initial glance, it doesn’t look like much has changed, as the 2014...
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Sébastien Loeb Continues Winning Streak Outside Of WRC, This Time In A McLarenAfter announcing his semi-retirement last year from the World Rally Championship, a competition he’s won nine times, French racing driver Sébastien Loeb is testing the waters in other forms of motorsport as he attempts to seek out his next challenge. We’ve already heard that the...
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When the original 621-horsepower Bentley Continental Supersports was launched in 2009, we found it to be a refined, luxurious, and utterly bonkers take on Bentley's classic ultra-luxury theme.
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Peugeot Returning To Pikes Peak In 2013 With Nine-Time WRC Champ Sébastien LoebPeugeot is set to make a return to Pikes Peak this year, with nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Loeb set to represent the French automaker in the grueling hill climb. Peugeot, of course, is no stranger to Pikes Peak, having previously been triumphant in the event with its 205 T16 and 405 T16...
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SRT Planning Track-Focused Challenger To Rival New Camaro Z/28: ReportRight now, the most hardcore Challenger is the SRT8 392, which puts out 470 horsepower and happily runs the quarter mile in the mid-twelves--figures comparable with rivals from Ford and Chevrolet. Take it out on the track, however, and its approximate 4,100-pound curb weight means the Challenger...
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Only One In Three Chevy Dealers Will Sell 2014 Corvettes, Initially: ReportChevy is said to be limiting the number of dealers that sell the new Corvette in order to help production keep up with demand.
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Maserati Teases New Model Ahead Of 2013 Shanghai Auto ShowMaserati has released a teaser image for a new model it’s set to unveil at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Though no mention of what model is hidden beneath the teaser’s blue veil, we do know Maserati is working on a new generation of its Ghibli nameplate, which...
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Is Jay Kay The First Confirmed Owner Of A LaFerrari?It’s a well-known fact that Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay is an avid car nut. His cars have often featured in his music videos, including the famous clip for Cosmic Girl which starred a Ferrari F40 and F355 as well as a Lamborghini Diablo, and then there was his album cover for Traveling...
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