Car News
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The ultimate Porsche 911--for now, until we get a taste of the GT2--got its worldwide reveal today, ahead of a first showing at this September's 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Porsche 911 Turbo should arrive in the U.S. for the 2014 model year, backed by some new benchmarks for efficiency and of course, performance. It was 50 years ago that the Porsche 911 was first revealed, also in Frankfurt, and just 10 years later the first 911 Turbo was born. So, not only does 2013 mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 but also the 40th anniversary of the infamous 911 Turbo. So, what does the latest 991...
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Volvo S60 Polestar Journeys From Concept to Production
Volvo has been teasing the world with its various Polestar concepts for some time now. We finally got word that the S60 Polestar was ready for production, and the limited edition vehicle is finally set for sale in Australia. Now, that's not exactly exciting news for those of us based here in the...
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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, Jaguar F-Type Coupe: Today's Car News
The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S have been revealed in all of their tech-spec, 500-plus-horsepower glory. You'll need to bring at least $150,000 to this party. Volkswagen's upcoming updated 2015 Golf R has been spied on video, revealing a healthy exhaust note and famliiar styling. With more...
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Aston Martin Chief Engineer Chris Porritt Joins Tesla
While things may look quiet on the surface, there are major shuffles taking place within Aston Martin. Just days ago it was reported that the company’s CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, was about to resign to a more ambassadorial role. And this was followed by an official announcement that the sale of a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Diesel Engine Mulled For Next-Gen Mazda MX-5: Report
There are all manner of rumors concerning the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata, with reports claiming the car will feature a compact turbocharged engine, tip the scales at less than 2,200 pounds and perhaps even offer a dual-clutch transmission. What we do know is that the car will be based on a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 VW Beetle, Jetta GLI Uprated, Upgraded
The latest version of VW's turbocharged 2.0-liter four makes its way into the Beetle and Jetta lineups midway through the 2013 model year. Volkswagen says for cars on sale this month, the running changes to those models will include its new TSI engine, the one it's building at a new factory in...
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Only last week we brought you details about a new watch from Hublot celebrating Ferrari’s new LaFerrari supercar. Now we have the first image and details of another Ferrari-brand watch, this time celebrating the Prancing Horse’s motorsport division, Scuderia Ferrari. The new watch is the first from the Scuderia Ferrari Orologi line of watches designed for both men and women, and it was revealed for the time at the 2013 Baselworld watch and jewelry show currently taking place in Switzerland. The line is inspired by the intricate design details found on the Scuderia Ferrari racing...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R Spy Video
Volkswagen’s 2015 Golf hits local showrooms in the first quarter of next year, and while that’s more than a year later than in other markets, the delay means the yet-to-debut Golf R variant should be available by then. Volkswagen is in the final stages of the high-performance...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Trailer Released For Grand Theft Auto V: Video
It’s hard to believe that the last trailer we saw for Grand Theft Auto V came out in 2011, but while the wait for a follow up has been long, we’re sure you’ll agree it was worth it. The game’s publisher Rockstar Games has provided us with almost four minutes of mayhem...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar Vs. Porsche Boxster And 911: 30 Days Of F-Type
We're still eager to do a seat-to-seat, back-to-back comparison between the standard-bearing Porsche Boxster and the all-new 2014 Jaguar F-Type. While there's really no substitute for that time behind the wheel—especially when we're talking about sports cars—in the meantime we're taking...
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe Revealed In Patent Filing
It's no secret that Jaguar will likely bring a coupe version of the new F-Type sports car to market soon. Now we have what could be confirmation--and a rendering--of what the F-Type Coupe could look like, thanks to a recent patent filing. Spotted by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, the patent...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: 2013 Indy 500 Pace Car
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has already stunned auto-show crowds and ignited immense interest among enthusiasts. And now—as it should be this year—a Stingray shall lead at the Brickyard. General Motors [NYSE: GM] has confirmed that its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will...
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The Land Rover Range Rover is new for 2013, but it's already sold out for the model year. Missed yours? Yeah, us too. So how can you experience the new Range Rover without having to wait in line? As it turns out, there's an app for that. While it's been building a new SUV, Land Rover's also built a new iOS app that works on both the iPhone and iPad. The Trail Less Traveled app, with implied apologies to Robert Frost, gives consumers the ability to take a deeper look at the new 2013 Range Rover both inside and out. Users can select a route on a map to see how the Range Rover tackles off-road...
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Hardcore VW GTI, Street-Legal Tumbler, HSV’s Gen-F Getting LSA V-8: Car News Headlines
One of the biggest tuning events for Audi and Volkswagen fans, the Wörthersee Tour, is about to kick off in Austria, and we hear a hardcore GTI concept previewing a future version of the popular hot hatch will be unveiled. Could it be the lightweight GTI rumored to be in the works? Only time...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
DC Design Avanti Sports Car Headed For Production
India will soon have its very own sports car, as local design firm DC Design plans to start production of its mid-engine Avanti coupe, which was revealed in concept form at last year’s Delhi Auto Expo. DC Design, led by designer and entrepreneur Dilip Chhabria, is looking to establish a new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
McLaren Launches ‘Designed By Air’ P1 Interactive Experience
A fortnight ago, we brought you news that McLaren was about to launch an online interactive experience centering on its new P1 supercar. Featuring the heading Designed By Air, the interactive experience has just gone live and is ready to be pricked and prodded by P1 fans as well as those with a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Infiniti Still Unsure Of Flagship, Ponders New Sedan And Coupe: Report
Infiniti dealers across the country have been desperately waiting for a new flagship sedan to take on the likes of the Lexus LS and BMW 7-Series to be announced, and while senior management are aware of the need of such a vehicle, they are considering alternatives to a conventional, full-size...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Gran Turismo 6 Release Date, Cover Art Leaked
Armchair racers all around the globe, this is the moment you have all been waiting for; Gran Turismo 6 will be released on November 28, 2013. The date suggests a formal announcement is likely to be made during June’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), though Sony may have a surprise or two...
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In past years, the annual Volkswagen and Audi tuner fest in Wörthersee, Austria has seen the reveal of a number of exciting performance concepts that have led to production. Notable concepts included the Scirocco GT24, Audi A1 clubsport quattro and Golf R Cabriolet, which eventually spawned the respective Scicorro R, Audi A1 quattro and Golf R Cabriolet production cars. It turns out this year’s event, which takes place from May 8-11, will be no different. We’ve already been treated to a preview of the Audi TT ultra quattro concept, which is said to preview a new lightweight...
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Aston Martin Finalizes $233 Million Investindustrial Deal
Aston Martin and Investindustrial has finalized a deal first announced in December that will see a 35 percent stake in the automaker sold to the Italian private equity group. Investindustrial is paying 150 million pounds (approximately $233 million) for the stake and has promised to add further...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Supercharged LSA Confirmed For HSV Gen-F, Is The Chevy SS Next?
A week ago we brought you the first teaser image of HSV’s new Gen-F range of high-performance Holden Commodores, which are based on the latest VF generation of the popular Australian sedan which itself will soon be sold in the states as the 2014 Chevrolet SS. Though full details on...
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Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez To Step Down: Report
While Aston Martin is among the most storied British sports car brands, it's had its share of ups and downs over the decades. Now it appears that the man who helped return Aston Martin to prominence and give it a role as a global player is about to retire. Dr. Ulrich Bez, who has led the brand...
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The Subaru WRX STI Blow-Off Valve Duck Call Modification
Imagine you're at a stoplight, and a Subaru WRX STI rolls up next to you, with the driver revving the engine. Seems normal right? What if when they revved the engine a duck call started coming from the car's engine bay? We know, try to contain your laughter. MUST WATCH: Brake Failure At 154 MPH Is...
Joel Feder -
Dodge Viper Probed By NHTSA
The Dodge Viper (current SRT Viper preliminarily excluded) is a wild beast of a machine that demands serious attention from the person driving it. It's a high-strung super sports car that enjoys running on the ragged edge. For the 2005-2006 model, that ragged edge might come at a lower limit than...
Jeff Glucker