Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Hopefully the last in what may eventuate as one of the worst weeks in history for Ferrari owners, this black Ferrari F430, possibly a hardcore Scuderia model, suddenly caught fire while it was being...
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GM And Teijin Working On Mass Produced Carbon Fiber For CarsOne of the most beneficial ways to improve the gas mileage of a car is to make it lighter, usually though the use of lighter construction materials. Not only will this save fuel but it has the potential to improve handling and braking performance as well. The only downside is that lighter materials...
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Hot B-Class Is Only A Test-Mule For Smaller AMG Models, Says InsiderOver the past several months prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class wearing some distinct AMG styling and performance cues have been spotted. This led to speculation that a hot version of the compact MPV was in the works, complete with an all-wheel drive system and high-output turbocharged...
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Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car Scale Models Up For SaleBuying one of BMW’s official Art Cars is near impossible as most of them have been retained by the automaker for its own museum. However, the sale of a BMW Art Car to Joe Public isn’t without precedent; you may recall that the 1979 BMW M1 Art Car was recently sold to Jonathan Sobel...
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Bridgestone Shows Off Puncture-Proof Airless Tire ConceptForget about limited mileage run-flat tires; Japanese tire giant Bridgestone has unveiled a new non-pneumatic tire concept that’s completely puncture-proof. The key is its non-pneumatic design that does away with air entirely, with the tire instead relying on a structure of spokes for its...
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Porsche 911 Found To Have Fewest Defects Among Older CarsIn Germany, keeping your car on the road means it has to pass an exhaustive roadworthiness test conducted by the Technischer Überwachungsverein, or TÜV for short. The test is designed to spot defects or reliability issues in older cars, and is mandated on any vehicle three years or older...
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We recently reported that Ferrari’s entry-level model, the California convertible, would be receiving some mid-cycle updates early next year including more power under the hood, a lighter body,... -
Look Who’s Using The New XF Sportbrake In Jaguar’s Christmas CardJaguar isn’t keeping the development of its upcoming XF Sportbrake much of a secret. The automaker recently released a number of photos showing prototypes testing around the UK and today it’s released this odd Christmas card showing Santa Claus loading up the luxury wagon with presents...
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Hertz UK Offering Supercar RentalCan’t afford a supercar? Don’t sweat it as there are numerous companies around the world aimed at getting you behind the steering wheel of mega-dollar machinery for relatively little money. Here in the U.S. groups like Gotham Dream Cars offer up Lamborghinis and Ferraris for daily...
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2013 Dodge Dart To Return 40 MPG, Offer Nine-Speed Auto: ReportThe new 2013 Dodge Dart subcompact set to debut next month at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show is a crucial model in the Fiat-Chrysler empire, as the car’s fuel efficiency will likely see Fiat reach the final of three goals that allow the Italian auto giant to increase its stake in Chrysler without...
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Lexus Considering U.S. ProductionWith the yen continuing to strengthen automakers are finding it increasingly difficult to build cars at a profit in Japan. The situation is becoming so dire that Lexus is considering building more cars outside of Japan, a move it has so far resisted due mainly to pride. Note, the automaker...
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2012 Lotus Exige S To Arrive In U.S. As Track Only Model?Earlier this year Lotus unveiled its “Final Edition” Elise and Exige models for the U.S., marking the end of the lightweight sports cars’ run in one of the world’s biggest markets. In addition to an aging platform, a key reason for the demise of the Elise and Exige in the...
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From the creator of the V-12 powered Vulca S and the deliciously retro Antas V8 comes a brand new supercar, the F&M Mugello, which has been teased here today ahead of a global launch pegged for...
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Another Ferrari Crashes, This Time A 458 ItaliaThis has certainly been a very bad week for Ferraris all around the globe. On Monday we reported on a crash that took place in Japan and involved no less than eight Ferraris, most of which are likely to be written off. And then just yesterday we reported on a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano that burned to...
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This Is Ferrari’s New Tailor-Made Program: VideoThere’s buying a new car, and then there’s buying a new Ferrari. One is a process most of us will likely experience in our lives while the other is an occasion that very few will get to enjoy, and one that is very special. To make the purchase of a Ferrari even more memorable, the...
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GM Rejects Second Saab Deal, Administrator Seeking End To ReorganizationEarlier this week it was revealed that a mystery Chinese bank had stepped forward and offered to purchase a 50 percent stake in Saab, potentially saving the automaker from certain bankruptcy if the deal is approved. To be approved, the deal would have to prove favorable to a number of different...
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Ferrari 458 Grand Am Making Racing Debut At 2012 Daytona 24 HoursFerrari’s new 458 Italia Grand Am race car has already been revealed but the stunning piece of machinery isn’t scheduled to make its first competition debut until the 2012 Daytona 24 Hours, which takes place next month at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. The 458 Italia...
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Burns To the Ground In Dubai: VideoSeeing reports of a Ferrari on fire is starting to become a regular thing. Just weeks after we reported about a 599 GTB Fiorano that burned to the ground in Arizona comes yet another example suffering the same fiery fate, this time on a road in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The driver of the...
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The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is just around the corner so that means production of the current-generation, the R230, has to come to an end.
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GM’s ‘Secret’ Design Center Showcased On Jay Leno’s Garage: VideoGeneral Motors’s Advanced Design Studio is located at a secret location somewhere in southern California, and over the past decade or so the studio has been responsible for the look of many of GM’s cars you see on the roads today--in the U.S. and overseas. The studio’s most recent...
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Ferrari Announces Limited Edition 599 GTB ‘60F1’On July 14 of this year Ferrari celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first ever Formula One victory, the day when Froilan Gonzalez driving the 375 F1 was the first to pass the checkered flag at the 1951 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. To celebrate this historic event, as well as give a send...
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Toyota Engineer Hints At Supra RevivalTalk of a Toyota Supra successor has been around ever since the legendary Japanese sports car went out of production in the early part of the last decade. Things really heated up when Toyota unveiled an advanced sports car concept with similar proportions to the Supra at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show...
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Aptera closes its doorsCalifornian green car startup Aptera promised a lot over the years but delivered nothing more than a handful of prototypes and a lot of broken dreams. Late last week the company announced that it was closing its doors for good, citing a lack of resources as the reason behind its decision. Aptera...
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Porsche Cayenne Diesel Coming To U.S. In Second Half Of 2012Porsche is in the process of launching its new 911, the seventh-generation of the iconic sports car, and in a few more months the convertible version will arrive. Reviews so far have been positive, so it comes as no surprise that the ‘991’ series Porsche 911 is a huge hit in European...
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