Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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One of the big surprises of last weekend’s 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was the stunning Cadillac Ciel Concept, an imposing four-door convertible that its maker described as an... -
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowThe first of Mercedes’ future small car family, the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, has been revealed ahead of its official world debut in just a few weeks at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Substantially more agile and efficient than the model it replaces, the new B-Class is expected to...
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Kyle Busch Loses License For 128 MPH Lexus LFA Speeding OffenceNASCAR star Kyle Busch had a run in with the law back in May when he was pulled over near his home in Mooresville, North Carolina for doing 128 mph in a 45 mph zone. The car he was driving was a bright yellow Lexus LFA supercar similar to the one pictured, which he had borrowed for a test drive...
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2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe With M Sports Package Spy ShotsWe know that a new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is in the works, a car first previewed by the Concept Gran Coupe at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show and destined to go on sale in the second half of next year. Today, we have new spy shots of the same car, this time fitted with its optional M Sports Package...
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2013 Audi Q5 S Spy ShotsA very mysterious Audi Q5 has been spotted sitting quietly in the Alps, and while at first glance nothing looks out of the ordinary, peer a little closer and you’ll quickly realize there’s something very odd about it. First and foremost is the imposing quad tailpipe arrangement at the...
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New GS Hybrid To Be First Lexus With All-LED HeadlightsA few years ago Lexus announced that it would be the first mainstream automaker to launch a production model fitted with LED headlights, in this case, the LS 600h. Around the same time, Audi announced that it would be launching LED headlights on its R8 and that its lights would include LED elements...
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UPDATE: It turns out the Ferrari F40 supercar that was crashed in Houston, Texas last week may have been driven to its death by a mechanic and not the actual owner. We say death, as the $500,000... -
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 Race Car RevealedWe’ve already seen race bred versions of the Aston Martin Vantage designed for the GT2 and GT4 competitions but now Aston Martin and its racing division, Aston Martin Racing (AMR), have unveiled a new GT3 version. Based on the V12 Vantage production car already in showrooms, the new Vantage...
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2012 Audi A8 Hybrid PreviewWe first saw the 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid back at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show but at the time Audi was short on details and coy about when the car might be launched. We can now confirm that the A8 Hybrid is set for sale in Europe next year, complete with its four-cylinder and electric motor hybrid combo...
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowAt the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just a few weeks’ time, Bentley will unveil the facelifted version of its Continental GTC luxury convertible, the follow up to the facelifted Continental GT coupe that was unveiled last year. The new Continental GTC will come onto the market as a 2012 model...
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2012 Buick Verano Coming With Stellar Sound DeadeningThe upcoming 2012 Buick Verano may be based on the same platform underpinning the humble Chevrolet Cruze, but its maker boasts the car will offer one of the quietest cabins on the market when it hits showrooms towards the end of the year. That’s certainly a plus in the luxury sedan segment...
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Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Fendi: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowMaserati is the latest automaker to announce a partnership with a fashion icon, joining the likes of Lamborghini, Bugatti, and even Fiat and Hyundai. For Maserati, it was fellow Italian label Fendi that was called upon due to its common values such as craftsmanship and tradition. The project, based...
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When we first saw the new C63 AMG Coupe Black Series last month, Mercedes-Benz mentioned that the car would be available with two new AMG packages (Track and Aerodynamics) but failed to give any... -
Ferrari 458 Spider: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowFerrari has taken the wraps off the convertible version of its 458 Italia, and as we predicted, the stunning supercar has gained a retractable hard-top. This makes the new Ferrari 458 Spider the world’s first mid-engined car with a retractable hard-top. For Ferrari, the decision was easy. The...
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Ford And Toyota To Develop Rear-Wheel Drive Hybrids TogetherFord and Toyota, two of the leaders when it comes to hybrid technology, have announced a new alliance to help develop hybrid drive systems for rear-wheel drive applications, specifically, light trucks and SUVs. The move should ensure the future viability of full-size pickups and SUVs in a world of...
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2012 Porsche 911: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowOne of the most anticipated cars of the year, the 2012 Porsche 911, has finally made its official debut, and although we’ve known what it was going to look like for several weeks now, the information released today tells the full story--and it’s a very exciting one. The iconic 911...
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Production Volkswagen Up!: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewIt’s been four years since we first saw the original Up! Concept, and now, just a few weeks out from its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the production version of its new minicar destined for sale in Europe early next year. Over that time the Up! has...
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Mazda Ends RX-8 Production, No Rotary Successor In SightMazda has reportedly ceased production of its RX-8 sports car, the only rotary-powered vehicle currently on the market, and possibly the last. The reason is due to falling sales and an inability to meet toughening emissions and fuel economy regulations all around the world. Last year Mazda only...
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Infiniti has finally confirmed that the sultry IPL G Convertible Concept that we saw late last year will be going into production in time for a sales launch in the spring of next year.
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Lexus Teases New GS 450h And GS F Sport AccessoriesThere was never much doubt that Lexus would launch a hybrid version of its all-new 2013 GS sedan but now the automaker has tentatively confirmed it with the release of a new teaser image showing the upcoming car’s new grille and trademark Toyota hybrid blue backlighting on its badge. Not much...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG PreviewThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the high-performance variant of the 2012 SLK range, and comes packing a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 with 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque on tap.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI: Forbidden FruitA diesel sports car is a rare thing here in the U.S. In fact, it’s safe to say that no major automaker has one in its lineup. In Europe, were the price of gasoline is significantly higher than diesel, you’ll find an oil-burner in cars like the Porsche Panamera, the Audi TT, and now the...
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Zeroshift Seamless-Shift Gearbox Faster, Cheaper Than Dual ClutchBritish company Zeroshift is developing a revolutionary new transmission that promises to offer faster gearshifts than a dual clutch transmission, which is already blistering quick at eight millisecond shifts, but is also more fuel efficient, lighter and cheaper too. The key is the...
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2013 Infiniti JX Concept: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceAfter weeks of drip-fed teasers, Infiniti has finally taken the wraps off its JX Concept, a preview of a new seven-seat luxury crossover that’s scheduled to go on sale next spring as the 2013 Infiniti JX. The production version will look very similar to the concept you see here, complete with...
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