Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Ever since Mercedes-Benz’s performance offshoot AMG announced its co-branding deal with Ducati in November of 2010, there’s been talk that the alliance was simply a precursor to the... -
Infiniti Starting Production In China In 2014After announcing late last year that it was moving its global headquarters to China, Infiniti has now confirmed that it will also start production in the world’s most populous nation commencing in 2014. Infiniti states it will build two models in China though is yet to reveal which models...
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Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix PreviewDespite the heated political situation, the 2012 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix will go on as planned this weekend. The race is the fourth event on the 2012 F1 calendar and takes place at the 3.3-mile Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. This year, the circuit layout has reverted to the shorter...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) Spy VideoThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, the next-generation of America's iconic supercar, has been spotted testing in prototype form on a public road in the U.S. A passenger in a passing vehicle managed to film this short video clip of the heavily disguised prototype and was gracious enough to upload it to...
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2013 BMW M5 Destroyed After Autobahn CrashA new 2013 BMW M5 being driven at speeds of up to 186 mph on the A81 autobahn in Germany has suffered a violent crash. The 60-year-old driver reportedly lost control of the car when he swerved to avoid another vehicle that was merging with traffic erratically. The M5 eventually hit a central...
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GM Trademarks “SS” Name, Could It Be Chevy’s New Nameplate?For decades, the letters SS on a vehicle from GM meant it was something special. Short for Super Sport, the SS designation was first applied on a performance variant of the 1961 Chevrolet Impala and would eventually appear on a handful of the automaker’s other models, both here and overseas...
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The configurator for the latest 2012 BMW M6 Convertible has just gone live on BMW’s website, offering potential buyers and fans alike to set up the car to their exact specifications.
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Lamborghini Teases New SUV Ahead Of 2012 Beijing Auto ShowIt’s no secret that Lamborghini is itching for a third product line to join its pair of supercar models, and in less than a week we’ll see just what the automaker from Sant'Agata is planning. Lamborghini will provide a glimpse of its future model in the form of a concept at the 2012...
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Savage Rivale GTR Live Photos: Top Marques Monaco 2012Dutch firm Savage Rivale is working on a brand new supercar, but rather than going the traditional route of building a cramped two-seater and strapping a big engine to it the guys at Savage have managed to build something much more substantial. Their creation is the Roadyacht GTS, which made its...
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Toyota Working On Mood-Sensing CarsWe may soon be able to drive cars that will know if we’ve had a rough day or whether we’re about to fall asleep behind the wheel. That’s the premise of new mood-sensing technology Toyota is working on in an effort to build safer cars. We first brought you details on the technology...
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45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible Raises $150k For CharityThe very first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VIN 001, was sold for $150,000 at the Barrett-Jackson 10th Annual Florida Auction that took place earlier this month. That might seem like a lot for what’s normally a $1,375 premium over the asking price of a 2012 Camaro coupe or...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG previewAfter teasing us with its announcement earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz has finally released images for its new G63 AMG model, which joins the rest of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G Class range in showrooms this August. The biggest update to the performance SUV is the addition of AMG’s...
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After years of speculation Audi has finally come out and announced it will build a new plant in North America, confirming today Mexico as its desired location for the plant.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe Official DetailsFollowing yesterday’s leak, the first official images and details of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe have hit the Web, revealing the future-looking design showcase from every angle. We say future-looking as the Concept Style Coupe is a preview of an upcoming four-door coupe model...
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Mercedes Concept Revealed, VW CC First Drive, Audi RS Q3: Today’s Car NewsThe preview of Mercedes’ upcoming baby CLS, the Concept Style Coupe, has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Transmission LA: AV CLUB festival kicking off on April 20. The next-generation Aston Martin DB9 has also been spotted, and this time it’s wearing the least camouflage gear...
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Fisker Lays Off More Staff, Delaware Plant Left Empty: ReportFisker has reportedly laid off 12 more staff at its plant in Delaware that was being prepared for production of the Atlantic range-extended electric sedan unveiled as a prototype at the 2012 New York Auto Show earlier this month. This is the second time that Fisker has laid off workers at the...
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Victor Muller Looking To Launch New SpykersFollowing the demise of Saab, Victor Muller, the boss of Saab’s parent Swedish Automobile and the man credited with starting Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker, has given up his ambitions of running a major international automaker and is instead focused on building exclusive sports cars...
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2013 BMW 7-Series Spy ShotsIn order to compete with the brand new 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class set to be unveiled this year, BMW will launch a facelifted version of its 7-Series, which has been spied testing in prototype form, and now with the least camouflage yet. The latest shots show three different prototypes, each testing...
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At this month’s 2012 Beijing Auto Show Audi will be presenting a performance-enhanced version of its Q3 compact crossover, the new RS Q3 Concept.
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Next-Gen RS6, 2013 Dodge Dart Pricing, Evos-Inspired Mustang: Car News HeadlinesThe first prototype for the next-generation Audi RS6 has hit the Nürburgring, but is the car coming to the U.S.? Only time will tell. Dodge has released the all important pricing details for its 2013 Dart and we’re very excited, perhaps because the car was also picked as having one of...
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Next Infiniti G To Share C Class Platform, Spawn 530-HP Model?The alliance deal between Daimler and Renault-Nissan appears to be much further-reaching than initially thought, with the two automakers expected to share engines, platforms and perhaps even manufacturing facilities in the future. Technology sharing that we already know of will include the sharing...
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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Gets New Color, Other OptionsChevrolet has a few more updates for its C6 Corvette before the new model rolls out.
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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Coming Soon: ReportAudi’s long-awaited Q5 Hybrid, which was launched for sale in Europe late last year, is reportedly still on track for a local debut. The eco-friendly crossover was first revealed almost two years ago and has been in contention for a U.S. launch ever since due to this market’s penchant...
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2013 Volvo XC60 Inscription Makes DebutVolvo is adding a slightly more upscale version of its XC60 crossover to its lineup with the announcement today of the 2013 XC60 Inscription. Similar to the C70 Inscription we saw at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last November, the latest XC60 Inscription gets a few luxury and dynamic improvements...
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