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BMW recently launched a whole range of new models grouped under its M Performance division.
In order to reserve the use of each of the model names, BMW set about registering them, such as M50d and... -
Aston Martin Set To Revive Vanquish Name For DBS SuccessorAston Martin quietly revealed a concept version of its new flagship supercar at the recent 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d'Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The impossible to miss concept, dubbed the AM 310, was finished in a bright red paint scheme and was rolled out for a few photos...
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Supercharged Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept RevealedMazda’s MX-5 Yusho Concept packs a supercharged 2.0-liter engine with 238 horsepower on tap.
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Fisker Recalls A Few More Karmas Due To Previous Hose Clamp IssueA handful of 2012 Fisker Karmas have been recalled due to incorrectly installed hose clamps, the same problem that led to a recall of the car in December, 2011.
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Camaro And Corvette To Lead Return Of Motorsports To DetroitAmerica’s favorite sports cars will lead the return of motorsports to Detroit, when the Camaro ZL1 paces the Chevrolet Grand-Am 200 at Belle Isle on Saturday, and the Corvette 427 Convertible paces the Chevrolet Indy Grand Prix on Sunday.
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2013 Porsche Cayman Spy VideoThe 2013 Porsche Cayman is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year but until then enjoy our exclusive spy video of a prototype.
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A Lexus dealer in southern Germany bought himself a brand new Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to celebrate his 40th birthday and as a special surprise Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda signed the hood of the... -
Mercedes Breaks World Record By Catching Golf Ball With SLS AMGUPDATE: Mercedes-Benz has released a video of the amazing stunt, which you can watch by clicking here. Formula 1 legend and AMG brand ambassador David Coulthard has managed to catch a golf ball using a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and in the process set a new Guinness World Record...
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Chinese Dealer Group Buys German Tuner CarlssonWhile not so long ago luxury auto dealers in China enjoyed record margins on each of their sales, a maturing market and increased competition has seen sales levels dwindle in the recent past and dealers resorting to massive discounts to help move metal. One dealer group has come up with a rather...
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Lincoln Design Team Scores Another AussieFollowing the appointment of Max Wolff as the head of its design team, Lincoln has now hired another Australian designer, Peter Jones, who will serve as a manager of the luxury division’s interior design team. Unlike Wolff, who previously worked as a designer for GM subsidiaries Holden and...
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Next-Gen Lexus GX To Adopt Unibody Platform?The Lexus GX SUV, first introduced in 2003, has always been marketed as a luxury SUV but is based on the rugged body-on-frame platform underpinning more serious off-roaders like the Toyota 4Runner and FJ Cruiser. Despite this, the vehicle has enjoyed a reasonable level of sales and in 2010 spawned...
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Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Heads To AsiaAs Lamborghini looks to expand into new markets, the automaker’s one-make racing series, the Blancpain Super Trofeo, has hosted its first race outside of Europe. The inaugural race took place this past weekend at Sepang International Circuit, home of the Malaysian Grand Prix, where...
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A Ferrari FF caught on fire earlier this week while it was being driven down a highway near the Polish city of Krakow.
This is believed to be the third time that a FF has caught on the fire, with... -
SARTRE Self-Driving Road Train Takes To Public Roads: VideoWhile in the U.S. firms such as Google are attempting to revolutionize mobility by doing away with the driver completely, over in Europe researchers are taking smaller steps towards making autonomous driving a reality. For the past couple of years we’ve been bringing you details about the...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG PreviewPlans to add a new high-performance AMG variant to its GL Class lineup has been one of Mercedes-Benz’s worst kept secrets, with prototypes for the potent full-size luxury SUV spotted testing in public for over two years now. Today the covers have come off the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG...
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Manchester United Picks Chevy As Official Automotive PartnerChevrolet is hitting the accelerator on plans to promote its name to a global audience by signing on as the official automotive sponsor of one of the most widely-recognized soccer clubs, Manchester United. Though part of the English Premier League, Manchester United has scores of dedicated fans all...
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Hong Kong Witnesses First Aston Martin One-77 CrashThe number of working Aston Martin One-77 supercars in existence has now dropped from an original 77 cars to 76 following a crash that took place this past week in Hong Kong. This sole image, found on Weibo, shows that the wreckage inflicted on the $1.9-million supercar was quite severe, suggesting...
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2013 Volkswagen CC Gets Sporty R-Line TrimVolkswagen is in the process of expanding its lineup with some stylish new models falling under its performance-themed 'R-Line' range. The latest is the R-Line version of the recently-updated 2013 Volkswagen CC, which is making its official world debut on June 1 at the 2012 Leipzig Auto Show in...
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Conditions appear near-on perfect for today's 2012 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
A lovely high of 66 degrees F (19 degrees C) is forecast, with only a very mild easterly wind of 7 mph, but the... -
2012 Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept Debuts: VideoAfter years of speculation, Renault has finally revived its Alpine performance branding, which has appeared today on a thoroughly modern sports car concept from the French automaker. The concept, which made its debut in Monte Carlo in the lead up to the 2012 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix...
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Voting Open For The SEMA Mustang Designed And Built By WomenFord will present a custom 2013 Mustang GT designed and built by women at the 2012 SEMA show.
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McLaren Race Car Builder Joins Road Car Unit In WokingMcLaren is a company steeped in racing history so it was only natural that the company’s first road car in more than two decades, the MP4-12C, was going to be offered in racing guise for those who prefer to drive their cars on a track. Thus, we have the MP4-12C GT3, which has already competed...
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Renault Looking To Launch Luxury Sub-Brand With Help From Mercedes: ReportIn Early February we first brought you details about an alleged plan from French automaker Renault concerning the launch of a new high-end model that would borrow technology from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes, as we’ve known for a while now, has formed an alliance with Renault and Nissan, and...
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Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix PreviewRound six of the 2012 Formula 1 season takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo, home of the Monaco Grand Prix. The race is the shortest of the year, yet arguably the most demanding, which is one of the reasons it remains a highlight of the F1 calendar even after all these years. The Monaco...
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