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Hot on the heels of the reveal of the new CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz has now unveiled the high-performance AMG variant of its ultra-stylish wagon.
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Audi Pushes Back No. 1 Luxury Sales Goal By 5 Years: ReportVolkswagen and its subsidiaries, including Audi, have been in hot pursuit of an industry-topping sales rank for the past several years, but the widespread economic downturn is shaping up to put those plans on hold. Previously, Audi had hoped to be the number one brand in luxury car sales by 2015...
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Formula 1 British Grand Prix Weather ForecastRain has already affected the practice and qualifying sessions of this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, and the prediction for today’s weather, sadly, is simply more of the wet stuff. The predicted maximum temperature is a cool 62.8 degrees F (17.1 degrees C) and humidity...
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2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Makes DebutThe current BMW M3 is on its way out, set to be replaced in the near future by a brand new generation. However, the current model still has plenty of life left in it and to prove it BMW has unveiled a new special edition model developed exclusively for the North American market and honoring the...
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Alonso On Pole At Very Wet Formula 1 British Grand PrixBad weather delayed today’s qualifying session at the Silverstone Circuit, home of the 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, but that didn’t deter Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso who managed to post the fastest time of the day. The rain got heavier throughout the first two sessions, with...
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Justin Bieber Cited For Speeding In His Chrome Fisker KarmaTeen idol Justin Bieber was given a citation by L.A. police on Friday for allegedly speeding in his chromed out Fisker Karma
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A prototype for the long-rumored Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe has been spotted in Germany and we have the first spy shots of it. The car is likely to revive the Corniche name, a title we haven’t... -
Chrysler To Launch 'EcoDiesel' Badge For Clean Diesel RangeChrysler is set to introduce a range of frugal diesel engines across its brands, starting with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 initially and spreading to other models if demand necessitates. The move is just one part of Chrysler’s overall strategy to meet tough new CAFE standards...
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BMW Recalls ActiveE Electric And Z4 For Power Steering IssueA potential fault with the power steering system could mean owners lose the power assistance of their car's steering.
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De Tomaso Files For Bankruptcy, AgainDespite the grand visions of its latest owner, former Fiat executive Gian Mario Rossignolo, legendary Italian sports car brand De Tomaso has announced it has filed for bankruptcy. The announcement comes after a long period of uncertainty and a failed attempt to secure a Chinese buyer for the...
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2014 Lexus IS To Get Revolutionary Design: ReportLexus is in the process of completely rejuvenating its lineup, introducing a bold new design and injecting some much-needed sportiness to its cars. We first saw this with the latest GS range and later with the ES, both of which look rather dashing in their current form and worlds apart from the...
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Formula 1 British Grand Prix PreviewDespite claims of a possible Formula 1 race run on the streets of London, the British Grand Prix held at the Silverstone Circuit remains the premier motorsport event of England. For many teams, the British Grand Prix can be considered a second home race as many have their headquarters nearby. The...
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Contrary to previous reports, the name of the two-door MINI Countryman first previewed as a concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show will keep its original “Paceman” title when it goes on... -
Lamborghini Opens Prototype And Concept Development CenterPerhaps hinting at the scale of its future vehicle development program, Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has opened a new design center aimed specifically at the development of prototypes and concepts. The company has revealed little detail about what kind of projects will be developed...
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2013 Mazda MX-5, Fiat 500X, Audi Allroad First Drive: Car News HeadlinesAn updated 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has just gone on sale in Japan and should be landing in the U.S. by the end of the year. The first images and details for the car have hit the Web but we’re still waiting on the U.S. announcement. Though it isn’t set for a sales debut until sometime next...
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Jenna Jameson Faces Lawsuit Over Leased Maserati Quattroporte: ReportFormer adult film star Jenna Jameson is reportedly facing a lawsuit from a luxury car hire firm over claims she has stopped making payments on a car she leased and is yet to return. The company in question is Maserati Financial Services, which originally leased a Maserati Quattroporte S luxury...
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VW Buys Remaining 50.1 Percent Porsche Stake For $5.6 BillionPorsche is now officially part of the Volkswagen Group, with the two companies announcing this week that Volkswagen will purchase the remaining 50.1-percent stake in the sports car manufacturer for 4.46 billion euros (approximately $5.6 billion) from its current holding company owner Porsche SE...
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Fiat 500X Crossover Teased, Jeep Version To FollowThe Fiat 500L compact MPV unveiled at March’s Geneva Motor Show won’t be hitting showrooms until early next year but already we have the first image and details of another new Fiat 500 variant, the Fiat 500X, which is also due in showrooms sometime next year. The compact crossover made...
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It’s a sad day for sports car fans, with news coming out today that German firm Artega, manufacturer of the Henrik Fisker-designed GT sports car, has filed for bankruptcy.
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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata PreviewMazda is giving its MX-5 Miata a mild update before the arrival of a successor sometime next year or in early 2014. Today it has revealed the updated version of the current model that hits Japanese showrooms this week, and should arrive in the U.S. before the year is out. Subtle changes to the...
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Fisker And Leonardo DiCaprio To Work Together On ‘Green’ ProjectsThough it would be easy to write off most celebs for their superficial interest in green cars, we can't dismiss Leonardo DiCaprio so easily. The Hollywood actor has been a vocal supporter of eco-friendly technology and sustainability practices for years, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down...
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Happy 4th Of July, Racing CR-Z Hybrid, 2015 Smart Forfour: Today’s Car NewsThe crew here at Motor Authority would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable fourth of July break, as well as remind everyone that we will be back as normal with all the latest news from tomorrow. Despite the festivities that are sure to be taking place today, there is still some breaking news...
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SRT Taking 2012 Lineup On Nationwide TourTo emphasize its new standalone performance brand SRT, Chrysler is hosting its second annual SRT Tour, which will see a lineup of vehicles developed by the Street and Racing Technology division travel to 30 locations across the country over the next three months. The models taken on tour will be...
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2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled For August 12Originally scheduled for July 8, the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the 90th running of Colorado’s venerable ‘race to the clouds,’ will now take place on August 12 due to the devastating Waldo Canyon wildfire which is still yet to be completely contained. The fire has...
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