John Coyle, Editor
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Pre-war Art Deco cars are some of the most beautiful machines ever constructed.
But even when viewed amid the rarified air of contemporary French luminaries like Delage, Bugatti and Delahaye, the...
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EcoCar 3 Competition Aims To Turn Chevy's 2016 Camaro Into A Mean, Green, Hybrid Machine: VideoWhen enthusiasts consider Chevrolet's Camaro, classic designs, tire-shredding burnouts, and track-tuned Z/28s spring to readily to mind. Green technology? Not so much. But the Department of Energy and partner General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] have made the iconic piece of American iron the focus of...
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New Ford Galaxy Promises Practicality And "First Class Travel", Won't Come To U.S.It's not uncommon for American enthusiasts to get news of an exciting new model, and then immediately howl upon learning it won't be coming to our shores. While that's unlikely to happen in regard to the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] new Galaxy, the all-new seven-seater will likely prove an...
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GT3 Cars Can Return To Nürburgring, New Regulations To Improve Spectator SafetyRacing enthusiasts, understandably, want to be as close as possible to the action. But the horrific accident at the Nürburgring late last month—where a spectator was killed, and others were injured—during the opening round of the VLN series has triggered new restrictions for racing...
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On Heels Of Cadillac Leaving Livery, MGM Resorts Adopts CNG-Powered XTS Stretch LimosWhile Cadillac is moving out of the livery segment—it doesn't jive with new chief Johan de Nysschen's vision for the brand—we'll be seeing XTS-based limos on the road for years to come. With that in mind, MGM Resorts International has adopted the world's first fleet of CNG-fueled...
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2016 Maserati Quattroporte And Ghibli Will Offer Interiors By Ermenegildo ZegnaIf you thought it would be impossible for Maserati to become any more Italian, think again. MUST WATCH: Off-Road Charger Is Our 'Furious 7' Dream Car Come True: Video The storied marque has expanded its partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna, which will bring the legendary Italian men's fashion house's...
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Ferrari's 'Making Of' FXX K Video Reveals Virtually Nothing Regarding Making Of FXX K, Still Cool John CoyleWhen Maranello revealed its latest hypercar would be called "LaFerrari," the reaction from auto media and fans alike was withering.
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Honda S660 Officially Goes On Sale In Japan, And Only JapanCue the chorus of disappointed Americans. Because while Honda is finally bringing the Civic Type R to the States, its S660 will be only available in the Japanese domestic market. WATCH: Honda Civic Concept Video Preview And that's a shame—because the tiny roadster sounds like it'll be an...
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The Contera MD1 Is A Center-Steering, Group C-Inspired Dream Machine: VideoLoads of enthusiasts regard the Group C endurance racers of the 1980s—see the spectacular Porsche 962—as some of the sexiest machines to ever grace a track, and now an enterprising British startup is bringing the race cars' iconic style to the road. The Contera MD1 was conceived by...
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2016 Hyundai Tucson Debuts At The New York Auto ShowHyundai's 2016 Tucson made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March, but the New York Auto Show this week provided the first opportunity to get a look at the compact SUV in U.S. trim. CHECK OUT: Honda Confirms Type-R For U.S. At Civic Concept Debut: 2015 New York Auto...
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Woman Trades 15-Year Old Wagon For Free BMW In April Fools' Day Prank: VideoApril Fools' Day jokes can run the gamut from sophomoric to sublime. But this year, a BMW dealership in New Zealand decided to reward one lucky 'fool' with a brand-new 1-Series Hatchback. MUST WATCH: Ferrari 599 GTO Crashed By Valet Is A Write-Off: Video News of the profoundly positive prank comes...
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2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Is Practicality Made Potent: Live PhotosWhile "performance SUV" might sound like a funny category to enthusiasts—remember, it's relatively recently that the vehicles have become a hot item in the new car market—the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 injects even more testosterone into what's currently a booming segment. ALSO SEE: 2016...
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Nissan and its luxury arm Infiniti have nailed their performance game of late, but can that sheen of speed be extended to the glossy new Maxima?
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Ford's Mustang Shelby GT350 To Pack Over 520 HP, Feature Track-Only Variant?Shelby Mustangs have never been half-hearted efforts, and the version built on the Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] six-generation Mustang platform will be no exception. One thing we still don't know? Exactly when the potent new Pony will arrive. But Blue Oval fans should be thrilled with the latest...
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High-Fidelity Allstars: Harman Buys Bang & Olufsen Automotive BusinessPremium audio company Harman has added another arrow to its quiver of boutique marques with the acquisition of Bang & Olufsen's automotive business. ALSO SEE: 2016 Cadillac CT6 Revealed Ahead Of New York Auto Show The legendary Danish company—arguably as famous for its stunning designs as...
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BMW Celebrates Three Millionth Vehicle In Spartanburg, Status As Largest U.S. Auto ExporterWhile enthusiasts the world over still complain about forbidden fruit, in reality, today's automotive industry is more global than ever. Fiat and Chrysler have merged, Pirelli is now—in a Twilight Zone-worthy twist—property of the Chinese government, Jaguar Land Rover is a subsidiary of...
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Pennzoil's Hellcat-starring 'Airlift Drift' is obviously fake, awesome anywayAs an enthusiast, sometimes, you almost have to feel bad for oil companies—or at least their marketing departments. Now, tire companies don't exactly have it easy—consumers gravitate toward the cheapest round, black option—but at least tires are visible, and attentive drivers can...
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Infiniti's New Sport Muffler Uncorks The Q50's Exhaust Note: VideoWhile Nissan's GT-R makes regular appearances at supercar shootouts, the company's upmarket cousin Infiniti has been largely absent from the performance discussion. Because while the 560-horsepower Q50 Eau Rouge garnered plenty of praise upon its reveal at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and was...
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Even in stock trim, Nissan's GT-R can deliver zero-to-60 times in the sub-three second range, putting it the territory of luminaries like the McLaren 12C, Ferrari 458, and Lamborghini Huracan.
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Unfortunately, This Particular Mid-Engine Corvette Is More Than A RumorLast week, Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter attempted to slam the door on whispers Chevrolet is working on a mid-engine version of the Corvette. Of course, it's going take more than reasoned argument and denial from anyone—even automotive royalty like Juechter—to extinguish one...
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Happy When It Rains: LaFerrari Laps Spa In The WetAs enthusiasts, we hate the idea of an exquisitely engineered hypercar spending its entire existence living a life of leisure. Which is why it's so awesome to see this LaFerrari getting flogged at Spa—even though the conditions are far from ideal. WATCH: Lexus LFA & Porsche 918 Spyder...
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Lotus Exige S Club Racer Is One Ferocious Featherweight: Forbidden FruitLotus has just announced the release of a new Exige variant, and according to the automaker, it's available "globally." Now, it's understandable that this news—and quite honestly, the fact that Lotus is still actually making cars—could take some American enthusiasts by surprise. So...
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Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera To Build Just Five Examples Of Stunning Berlinetta Lusso: VideoCoachbuilt Ferraris aren't anything new. The sumptuous sheet metal cloaking many of Enzo Ferrari's early efforts was actually crafted by legendary names like Pininfarina and Scaglietti, as "Il Commendatore" was famously focused on his symphonic 12-cylinders. Case in point? This famous quote: "I...
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Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Profanity-Laced Thoughts On Top Gear FutureOn Thursday, the BBC announced that the world would have to wait until next week to learn of its decision regarding Jeremy Clarkson's future as a Top Gear presenter. ALSO SEE: Lexus LFA & Porsche 918 Spyder Face Off With Expected Results: Video Since then, the network has been silent on the...
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