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  • 2014 Volkswagen XL1 (Euro spec)  -  First Drive, Wolfsburg, June 2013

    Volkswagen recently rolled out its new hyper-efficient XL1, and the stats are mighty impressive. It's a lightweight two-seater designed with a sharp focus on returning superior fuel economy. Volkswagen has learned plenty of new engineering tricks over the course of the development of the XL1. Now comes word that the automaker may be looking to ply those tricks into the development of a high-performance machine. Is there a super lightweight sporting variant of the XL1 on the horizon? It seems the answer might be yes and no. According to CAR, Volkswagen is taking a look at what they might be...

  • 2013 Caterham 620R
    Caterham Reveals New 620R Ahead Of 2013 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    Though British track specialist Caterham is determined to branch out into the world of production cars, the company hasn’t forgotten its roots and is still developing models based on the legendary Lotus Seven chassis. Its latest is the 2013 620R, which replaces Caterham’s previous R500...

  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Live Shots
    2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray EPA Rated: 29 MPG Hwy, 21 MPG Combined

    The new horsepower war is fully upon us. It's no longer just about how much fuel and oxygen you can flow through an engine in a quest for a bigger bottom line, it's about getting the most horsepower from the least amount of fuel possible. The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray does a remarkably good job...

  • Bluebird DC50 electric sports car
    EV Proponent Bluebird Announces New Sports Car And Formula E Racer

    British engineering outfit Bluebird, a name synonymous with setting land speed records, has announced plans to transfer its go-fast technology to the world of production cars. The last we heard, Bluebird was working on an electric car capable of reaching a top speed of 500 mph or more and in the...

  • Last BMW M3 Ever Made
    BMW Builds Its Last M3 Coupe... Ever

    That's all folks. The last M3 coupe that BMW will build just rolled off of the assembly line. Looking rather resplendent in its bright orange paintwork, this final performance two-door marks the end of a truly wonderful era. Why is this the last coupe? Because the brand will apply the M moniker to...

  • Team Lotus F1 car with new Caterham livery
    Caterham Boss Reveals Details On Models Beyond New Sports Car

    Caterham, builder of the legendary Lotus Seven track car and a Formula One racing squad, has ambitious plans to expand into the world of road cars. Its Malaysian chairman Tony Fernandes, who founded the airline AirAsia and only bought into Caterham in 2011, wants to turn the brand into the...

  • 2013 Subaru BRZ, Isle of Man, 2013

    We drove the 2013 Subaru BRZ on the Isle of Man TT course again, and remembered why it pushes out buttons so well.

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe ‘Edition 507’
    2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, C63 AMG Edition 507 Priced

    The epitome of the Mercedes-Benz brand when it comes to speed as well as luxury, the AMG line of cars presents many interesting opportunities--not to mention a ton of fun on track. Two of the best examples of the range are new for 2014 and we now know what they cost. Up first, the SLS AMG Black...

  • VŪHL 05
    There Is No Dana, Only VŪHL 05... And It's Finally Fully Revealed

    Track rats, rejoice. You have a new option in the area of dedicated track weapons, and this one bears the name VŪHL on its nose. We've been showing you teasers for a bit now, but the manufacturer has decided to show off all of the 05's goods. That's just what we're dealing with here too, all sorts...

  • 2015 Jaguar F-Type coupe spy shots
    2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Spy Video

    The coupe version of the stunning new Jaguar F-Type convertible sports car is seen here testing at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding roads. The car is expected to debut next summer, most likely as a 2015 model. The particular prototype you see here is for...

  • VŪHL 05
    F1 Rookie Esteban Gutiérrez To Help Launch VŪHL 05 At Goodwood

    We’re now just a week out from the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., and in the lead up to the event one of the show's presenters, Mexico’s VŪHL, has announced that Formula One rookie Esteban Gutiérrez will help launch its new 05 sports car. For those unfamiliar with...

  • 2015 BMW i8 spy shots
    2014 BMW i8 Spy Shots (With Interior)

    The 2014 BMW i8 is soon to make its debut in production trim. These spy shots of a prototype show the car with the least camouflage gear yet and reveal details of its interior. Retaining a great deal of its conceptual design, the i8 looks just about as we last saw it, though this time it’s...

  • Mosler Consulier Targa

    Finding rare vehicles on eBay Motors is always a bit exciting. Finding rare vehicles with relatively affordable price tags is even better. Autoblog recently did just that when it uncovered this rather ugly duckling called the Mosler Consulier GTP. Don't let appearances fool you though, as this is one wicked machine, produced as part of a very exclusive run. Mosler, as you might know, has recently been scooped up by Rossion. The American automaker produced a variety of high-performance machines, from the Consulier seen above up to the MT900. Mosler never produced a lot of cars though, and the...

  • 2013 Subaru WRX STI tS TYPE RA
    Forbidden Fruit: 2013 Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA

    Subaru has revealed what’s likely to be the last version of its third-generation WRX before the arrival of the all-new, fourth-generation model later this year. The new special edition is the 2013 Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA and it has been developed exclusively for Subaru’s home market...

  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition
    Chevy Celebrates Corvette’s 60th, Launches Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition

    Although the very first Corvette prototype was shown at the GM Motorama event in New York City on January 17, 1953, the first production cars didn’t start rolling off the line until June 30 of that year. That means yesterday, June 30, 2013, marked 60 years since the official start of...

  • Alfa Romeo 4C on track
    Alfa Romeo 4C Takes To The Track: Video

    Enough pictures, enough video, enough stats and press releases. Someday soon, by the beard of Jupiter, we want to experience the Alfa Romeo 4C in the flesh. Still, the videos aren't terrible, as the subject in question is more than easy on the eyes. The latest clip released from Alfa Romeo shows...

  • 2004 TVR Sargaris
    TVR’s New Owner Reveals Details On Future Sports Car Plans

    Earlier this month it was confirmed that the remnants of British sports car manufacturer TVR had been sold to a consortium of investors led by entrepreneur Les Edgar, a previous owner of a TVR Cerbera. At the time, Edgar wasn’t willing to reveal any details about his future plans for TVR due...

  • Volkswagen GTD (Euro spec)
    2015 Volkswagen GTD Preview Drive

    It’s the fastest, most powerful GTD ever—capable of getting to 60 mph in less than seven seconds, and hitting a top speed of 143 mph, yet returning more than 40 mpg on the highway. What even is the GTD, you ask? We don’t expect many Americans—not even many driving-enthusiast...

  • Nismo logo

    Two of the biggest names in motorsport, Williams and NISMO, have announced today a collaboration aimed at developing high-performance road cars. Williams’ technology offshoot, Williams Advanced Engineering, will join the engineering development team from NISMO to help develop new Williams-enhanced Nissans that will start launching from as early as next year. Williams Advanced Engineering has a proven record of bringing Formula One technology to the road relatively quickly and will aid NISMO mainly in the areas of aerodynamics, simulation and material science. Unfortunately, no mention...

  • Bauer Catfish
    Bauer Catfish Is Reborn Miata Bent On Track Day Domination

    Those who spend their free time at a race track are always looking for a few things out of life. A way to improve their driving lines and skill, someone to help offset the cost of tires and fuel, and a machine that's well suited to a life spent apexing from one turn to the next. The easy answer for...

  • 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante online configurator
    Build Your Dream Aston Martin Vanquish Volante With New Configurator

    You can now build your ideal Aston Martin Vanquish Volante online.

  • 2014 Cadillac XTS
    Vsport Model Added To 2014 Cadillac XTS Lineup, Priced From $63,020

    Having first announced a new Vsport performance model for the 2014 CTS, Cadillac has now added the option on its 2014 XTS and we bet more Vsport models will be announced soon. The Vsport models aren’t dedicated performance cars like the former CTS-V but they do offer a sporty look and...

  • 2013 Volvo S60 Polestar
    More Polestar Volvos On The Way

    Volvo has launched its first model built by its performance partner Polestar, a tuned S60 sedan limited to just 100 units and of which half will be sold exclusively in the Australian market. The land down under is serving as a testbed for the sale of Polestar-enhanced Volvos and if the results are...

  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Priced From $184,995

    After intriguing us with teasers, Aston Martin pulled the wraps of the new V12 Vantage S a few weeks ago. At the time, very few questions were left unanswered, except for price. We now know the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S will be priced from $184,995. The new V12 Vantage S has been confirmed as the...

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