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The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Convertible hits dealers this spring after a limited, one-time production run.
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Could Mark Webber Ditch F1 To Race For Porsche At Le Mans?
Following the conclusion of the controversial Malaysian Grand Prix a fortnight ago, the rumor mill has been working overtime with news Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber may quit Formula One at the end of the current season in order to join Porsche for its 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign in 2014...
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30 Days Of The 2014 Jaguar F-Type Begins Today
Get ready for a month of in-depth, media-rich coverage of one of the hottest new sports cars to hit the streets this year: the 2014 Jaguar F-Type. Whether you're a fan of the stylish new high-performance roadster already or not, you probably will be by the end of the month. We'll bring you...
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2014 Hyundai Equus Video Preview
While the Hyundai Equus luxury sedan has only been on the market a few years here in the U.S., the Korean automaker is already giving its flagship sedan a mild refresh. For 2014 the Equus boasts new technology, an updated design, and an even more luxurious interior. In the luxury segment it's all...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Video: New York Auto Show
We've seen the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible before, but this time, it's in America and it's a beautiful blue-on-brown. The interior of the car on display at the 2013 New York Auto Show was the real standout feature, despite the beautiful dark blue metallic paint. With deep browns over...
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2013 Buick Encore Recalled Because Of Steering Wheels That May Detach
Buick has issued a recall on its Encore compact crossover because of a problem that could cause the steering wheel of some of the cars to come loose or even detach from the steering column. The recall only affects 2013 Encore crossovers built between December 9, 2012, and December 28, 2012, and...
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The battle for the title of "world's fastest production car" is as fierce as it is bizarre. Populated by extremely rare, hyper-expensive, hand-built cars, the group of contenders is as unrealistic as the speeds they reach. But there's a new king of this particular hill, as evidenced by video of the run: the Hennessey Venom GT. At least, technically. Hennessey Performance president and founder John Hennessey acknowledgdes as much, saying, "While a Veyron Super Sport did run 267.8 mph, Bugatti speed-limits its production vehicles to 258 mph. Thus, at 265.7 mph the Venom GT is the fastest...
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2014 Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XS Spied, Tesla Fibs About Model S: Today's Car News
The 2014 Porsche Panamera has hit the web, and it's not just the crazy-fast luxury sedan you knew before. Now it's also a plug-in hybrid capable of 75 mpg, 22 miles of all-electric range, and more. A development mule for the 2016 Jaguar XS has been spied in testing, giving us our first look at what...
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Hyundai Rolls Out Luxurious Equus By Hermès Study
Pictured here is the Hyundai Equus by Hermès concept car presented by the Korean automaker at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show last week. Hermès is a high-end fashion label that in the past has been connected with brands such as Bugatti and even Smart, and soon we could be adding Hyundai to...
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1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor From 'Gone In 60 Seconds' Up For Auction
One of the original Eleanor Mustangs created for 2000’s hit movie Gone in 60 Seconds is going under the hammer at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction taking place in Indianapolis this May. Eleven of the fictional Eleanor Mustangs were created for the movie, although only three...
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2014 Porsche Panamera: Plug-In And Long-Wheelbase Models Join The Fold
Making its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China this month is the 2014 Porsche Panamera, which represents the first major update to the sporty sedan since its original debut, also in Shanghai, four years ago. On initial glance, it doesn’t look like much has changed, as the 2014...
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Sébastien Loeb Continues Winning Streak Outside Of WRC, This Time In A McLaren
After announcing his semi-retirement last year from the World Rally Championship, a competition he’s won nine times, French racing driver Sébastien Loeb is testing the waters in other forms of motorsport as he attempts to seek out his next challenge. We’ve already heard that the...
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Contrary to Tesla's ambitious claims, you can't really buy a Model S for $500 per month.
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Subaru WRX Concept Video Preview: New York Auto Show
The next-gen Subaru WRX will be leaving its past close twinning to the Impreza model in the dust for its next generation, but it will still share some of its underpinnings with the more pedestrian Subie. Best of all, while this WRX Concept isn't quite the real deal, it does reflect the core teem of...
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Bentley Continental Supersports Set For Return: Report
When the original 621-horsepower Bentley Continental Supersports was launched in 2009, we found it to be a refined, luxurious, and utterly bonkers take on Bentley's classic ultra-luxury theme. Understandably, we were a little sad to hear there would be no Continental Supersports as part of the...
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McLaren At The New York Auto Show: Interview With Anthony Joseph
At last week's New York Auto Show we took a few minutes to speak with McLaren Automotive's director for North America, Anthony Joseph. Looking at the recent past, the present, and the near future--despite the complete lack of the new P1 at the New York Auto Show--of the brand. The P1 has soaked up...
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Nissan GT-R Sets Unofficial Production Car Ice Speed Record In Russia: Video
Bentley's exploits in high-speed ice driving are well-known--and officially recognized. But for Nissan of Europe, the official Guinness certification apparently wasn't as important as going flat-out on Lake Baikal in a bone-stock GT-R. You see, the claim made with this video is for the unmodified...
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Build Your Own 2014 Infiniti Q50: Configurator Live
We still can't stop looking at the 2014 Infiniti Q50. It's a sharp sedan. Now we can't stop playing with the build configurator, which went live today. You want a 354-horsepower all-wheel-drive hybrid with navigation and plenty of tech? Sure thing--that'll be $55,200 with delivery. How about a...
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UPDATE: The 2014 Porsche Panamera has been revealed. Click here for all the details. We just brought you updated spy shots of the 2014 Porsche Panamera undergoing final testing this morning, but today, thanks to the embargo-busting of a certain U.K. publication, images and info on the mid-life refresh of the Porsche sedan have leaked onto the web. Apart from the mild visual changes, which include a slightly revised front end and headlights, as well as a tweaked rear bumper and tail lights, the changes are under the skin, according to the information revealed (and subsequently pulled) by...
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Peugeot Returning To Pikes Peak In 2013 With Nine-Time WRC Champ Sébastien Loeb
Peugeot is set to make a return to Pikes Peak this year, with nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Loeb set to represent the French automaker in the grueling hill climb. Peugeot, of course, is no stranger to Pikes Peak, having previously been triumphant in the event with its 205 T16 and 405 T16...
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SRT Planning Track-Focused Challenger To Rival New Camaro Z/28: Report
Right now, the most hardcore Challenger is the SRT8 392, which puts out 470 horsepower and happily runs the quarter mile in the mid-twelves--figures comparable with rivals from Ford and Chevrolet. Take it out on the track, however, and its approximate 4,100-pound curb weight means the Challenger...
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Camaro Z/28 Video Preview, 2014 Panamera Spied, New Maserati Teased: Car News Headlines
If you're not excited about the 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28, you either don't know about it yet, or you just don't get it. This is a shockingly hardcore vehicle to come from a mainstream carmaker. It should be more than a little interesting on track. The 2014 Porsche Panamera has been spied again in...
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Only One In Three Chevy Dealers Will Sell 2014 Corvettes, Initially: Report
Chevy is said to be limiting the number of dealers that sell the new Corvette in order to help production keep up with demand.
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Maserati Teases New Model Ahead Of 2013 Shanghai Auto Show
Maserati has released a teaser image for a new model it’s set to unveil at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Though no mention of what model is hidden beneath the teaser’s blue veil, we do know Maserati is working on a new generation of its Ghibli nameplate, which...
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