Car News
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Irv Gordon is perhaps the best known Volvo owner on the planet, having racked up nearly three million miles on his 1966 Volvo P1800 over his four and a half decades of ownership. That’s earned him notoriety and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, but he’s by no means Volvo’s only high-mileage customer. In fact, the automaker maintains a list of customers who’ve reached the million-mile mark in their Volvos, and it’s just added another name to the roster. On Saturday, Selden Cooper brought his 1987 Volvo 240 sedan to his local dealership, crossing the...
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2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Spy Shots
No, this isn’t a regular 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe equipped with its M Sport package. Rather, it’s a fully-fledged M version of the new four-door coupe, spotted testing by one of our sleuth spy photographers on the Nurburgring, following up the last batch of photos from testing in...
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New Jersey's Grand Prix Of America Postponed To 2014
For months there have been rumblings that the 2013 Grand Prix of America, set to run on June 16 in Weehawken, NJ, would be postponed until 2014. While a specific reason wasn’t cited, F1 czar Bernie Ecclestone repeatedly referred to “contractual issues” for the delay. Now it looks...
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Urus Hybrid Talk, FR-S Versus BRZ, Räikkönen's New Sponsor: Today's Car News
Today we talk with Lamborghini about what might make an ideal platform for the company's first hybrid--and it turns out the answer is Urus. What's the real difference between the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ? We ask--and answer--that very question for you, based on our many turns at the wheel of each...
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Supercar Builder Gumpert Saved By New Investor: Report
This year has not been kind to sports car or race car manufacturers. In August, boutique German sports car builder Melkus announced it was filing for bankruptcy, followed a week later by word that supercar specialist Gumpert was also insolvent. In October, we learned that niche sports car...
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Jost Capito Wants More High-Performance Volkswagens
Jost Capito joined Volkswagen in May of 2012 as the head of Volkswagen’s motorsports division. Prior to this, Capito worked at Ford, where he was head of its Global Performance Vehicles group, and ultimately the man responsible for products like the Ford Focus RS. In other words, he knows a...
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After announcing in May that it would call on Austrian independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr to build its upcoming compact car, believed to be a production version of 2011’s Etherea concept, Infiniti has now announced it will build the car itself. The decision was made following the conclusion of a feasibility study looking into third-party manufacturing of the new compact car. Importantly, Infiniti still plans to build the vehicle at a plant in Europe, though it will now rely on one from the Renault-Nissan empire. The location of the plant will be announced closer to the start...
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Urus SUV Is The Right Type Of Vehicle For Lamborghini's First Hybrid
More stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations rolling in across major markets around the globe have all automakers, even supercar manufacturers, rethinking their designs and manufacturing processes in an effort to become greener. Even the likes of Ferrari and Porsche will be launching new...
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Volvo Appoints New CEO, Stefan Jacoby Leaves Company
Volvo announced today that current board member Håkan Samuelsson will take over as president and CEO, effective immediately. Samuelsson replaces Stefan Jacoby, who was on sick leave following a mild stroke suffered last month. Jacoby, who was set to return later this month, has been running...
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Tesla Accepting Roadster Trade-Ins On New Model S
Just like its cars, Tesla’s dealership model is very different to what you’ll normally find in the auto industry. Rather than independent showrooms, Tesla has its own retail-style stores, some even located in shopping malls, where potential customers can find out more about...
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Subiesport Returns, As A TV Show: Help Kickstart It
We're not generally in the business of promoting other media outlets around here. It's not that we're mean-spirited or threatened by such activity; it's just not good business. But for now, we're setting that aside and helping get the word out in the interests of enthusiasts everywhere: Subiesport...
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Live Photos Of Usain Bolt’s One-Off Gold Nissan GT-R
Last week, the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, paid a visit to Nissan HQ and sampled some of the Japanese automaker’s latest cars. Bolt, who was already signed by Nissan to help promote the GT-R supercar, was also in Japan to sign a new deal to extend his role as brand ambassador for...
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Hungry for another slammed, two-tone, big-wheeled Veloster? Then buy your tickets for SEMA now, as there will be a bunch of those present. Among, the ARK Veloster "Alpine" Concept. Wearing a host of aerodynamics bits from ARK, including a carbon fiber "Rally Wing," custom fenders, bumpers, side skirts, and hood, the Alpine Concept is also a bit more suited to high-speed duty than a stock Veloster. Under the hood lies the familiar turbo four of the Veloster Turbo, but tuned up to 232 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque by BTRcc. It's also fitted with an upgraded oil cooler from ARK, some...
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Chris Harris Compares The BMW M135i And Audi RS3: Forbidden Fruit Video
German automakers seem to have two absolute rules: there is no such this as “too complex,” and Americans don’t buy hatchbacks. We can’t comment on the first point, but as for the second, well, that means we miss out on some of the best compact cars Germany has to offer. Case...
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Kimi Räikkönen Announces New Sponsorship: Video
We’ve all been there: one minute you’re kicking back, sipping Dom Perignon from the navel of a “relaxation specialist,” wondering if her fee can be counted as a business expense on your taxes, and the next you’re wearing a black hood in the back of a clapped-out...
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Ford Partners With Formula Drift For 2013
In light of declining global sales and the increasing cost of motorsports, many manufacturers have cut back on racing involvement. BMW has pulled MINI out of the WRC, and Ford announced it was ending its WRC efforts as well. Dodge cancelled its NASCAR program after losing Penske for the 2013...
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Faced With Declining European Sales, BMW Shifts Inventory To The U.S.
The European economic crisis is having a serious impact on car sales there, and 2012 is likely to end with the biggest single-year sales decline in 19 years. Faced with shrinking sales in Europe and a slowing economy in Asia, BMW is turning to its U.S. dealers for help. USA Today is reporting that...
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Onboard Footage Of The Nissan DeltaWing Crash: Video
Yesterday we brought you the news that the Nissan DeltaWing racer had been involved in its second at-speed crash, this time colliding with a GTC Porsche 911 in practice for Saturday’s ALMS Petit Le Mans. At this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the experimental car was take out of contention by a...
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The 2014 Chevy Corvette is coming next January 13th, and we now have the car's emblem to look at--and, of course, our spy shots. Details, however, remain scant. Porsche has launched the Panamera Platinum Edition, which adds an extra dose of luxury to the standard car--essentially the upgrades found on the Turbo--as part of the package. Subaru's BRZ has gotten the STI treatment at the Australian Motor Show, but there are no turbos involved. Instead, it's an appearance and handling package, aimed at making the BRZ a bit sharper at what it already does well. For all of this and more, hit up...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Logo Revealed, Debut Set For Detroit, January 13
Though it's expected to be an evolutionary step forward from the C6 Corvette, the 2014 Chevy Corvette is being called "all-new" by Ed Welburn. Whatever the case, however, we'll find out the full details on January 13th, the day before the Detroit Auto Show. The new logo is a stylized set of crossed...
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Toyota Working On Turbo Hybrid Drivetrain For 2014 Lexus IS
The next Lexus IS is set to appear in late 2013 as a 2014 model. We’ve seen spy photos of the new car in testing, and we’ve previously reported that the car will be both sportier and more upscale than the version it replaces. We know that a hybrid version is in the works, too, although...
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2012 Maserati GranTurismo And Quattroporte Recalled For Faulty Tire Pressure Monitor
Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its GranTurismo flagship and Quattroporte luxury sedan due to a potential fault with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) fitted to the cars. The recall affects all 2012 GranTurismo coupes and GranTurismo Convertibles, including the...
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Huet Brothers Coupes One Step Closer To Production
Last month, we brought you an update on the progress of the Huet Brothers coupes, which will be built in both road and race trim. Designed as no-compromise sports cars, the HB Coupe and the HB Coupe Race will be the least-expensive carbon fiber monocoque cars on the market when they hit the streets...
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BMW Announces Special Edition X6 And 6-Series Coupe
Hot on the heels of the special edition Porsche Panamera we saw earlier today comes two special BMW models developed exclusively for the U.S. market. They are based on the 2013 X6 crossover and 2013 6-Series coupe and offer a host of luxurious extras at only minimal additional cost. Of course...
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