Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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In March of 2012, private equity firm CVC Capital owned a 63.4 percent stake in Formula One, and rumor had it that CVC was looking to reduce its ownership in the sport.
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The F1 Monocoque, Explained: Video
Of all the safety advances achieved in F1 racing over the years, the development of the carbon fiber monocoque is among the most significant. Not only is carbon fiber incredibly light, it’s also incredibly strong, which is a good thing when it comes to protecting the driver. In fact, it may...
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Performance Options Make The 2013 Cadillac ATS A Better Street Car
Cadillac's new ATS sedan can be equipped with a performance suspension and upgraded brakes that deliver added performance without sacrificing comfort.
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2012-13 BMW X5 And X6 Models Recalled For Power Steering Fluid Leak
BMW has announced the recall of certain 2012 model year X5 Diesel SUVs, as well the recall of certain 2013 X5 and X6 models. All were built between April 20, 2012 and May 29, 2012, and BMW estimates that 2,642 vehicles are affected by this voluntary recall. At issue is the machining of the steering...
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In Death, Carroll Shelby Still Surrounded By Controversy
Carroll Shelby was a man of many talents, many interests and, apparently, many wives (seven, to be precise). When Shelby died on May 10, it seems that he may have created the most hotly-contested Shelby of all: his remains. At the time of his death, Shelby had filed for divorce from his most recent...
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Lamborghini Driver Gets A Hard Lesson In Fuel Economy: Video
No one ever buys a Lamborghini to blend into the background, especially if its a bright orange Murcielago. Still, there are times when you don’t want to be seen in a Lamborghini, like when you run out of gas in the middle of a busy intersection. We don’t have a lot of backstory on this...
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After months of spy shots, spy videos and leaked details, we finally have an introduction date for the all-new 2013 Porsche Cayman. According to Automotive News (subscription required) the new Cayman...
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Ferrari North Europe Plans Record-Setting Ferrari Parade
If you find yourself at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, September 15th, you’ll likely be in for quite an event. Ferrari North Europe is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Ferrari cars, and so far over 600 have registered for the event...
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2013 Ford Mustang Customizer Gives Fans A Chance To Win A New Mustang
Ford's revised Mustang configurator website will give fans the chance to win one of four customized 2013 Mustang models.
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Jaguar Teases The F-Type's Supercharged 3.0-Liter V-6: Video
Jaguar wants to keep building the anticipation over its upcoming F-Type sports car, so it’s just released a video showing off the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 we already knew would be under the hood. In fact, we know the engine will come in at least two versions, one rated at 340 horsepower and...
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Ford Opens Its New Silicon Valley Lab
Last January, we told you that Ford would be opening a lab in California’s Silicon Valley, specifically to “drive innovation in personal mobility.” Ford has recently opened the doors to its Ford Silicon Valley Lab facility, which has a mission based around three priorities: big...
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Will Toyota Build The 2013 Lexus ES In North America?
Unfavorable exchange rates between Japan and the United States may prompt Toyota to begin building the next Lexus ES in North America.
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If you’re fans of Jay Leno’s Garage like we are, you know that it isn’t only mega-horsepower exotics that get featured on a regular basis. Not counting Leno’s extensive...
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Battery Maker A123 Systems Announces New Li-Ion Battery Technology
When it comes to building battery packs for electric cars, temperature extremes are the enemy of battery range. To deliver optimum results, electric car batteries need to be kept within a fairly narrow band of ideal operating temperatures. To get around this, thermal conditioning is used to...
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International Engine Of The Year Winners Named
Every year since 1999, a worldwide panel of automotive journalists has been organized by Engine Technology International magazine, part of UKIP Media & Events. Their task is not an easy one: identify the best engines in the world, split into a dozen different categories. Since what defines a...
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2013 Ford F-150 FX4 EcoBoost Announced As NASCAR Pace Truck
If you think full-size pickups are just for tradesmen, ranchers and those needing to haul boats, trailers or race cars, think again. Proving that pickups can also haul something else, Ford has announced that the official pace truck of Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Michigan International...
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Saab's new owners revealed; What happens next?
Saab is dead; long live Saab. If that sounds contradictory, it isn’t, since the quirky-but-competent brand most of us have come to know and love is gone. The Phoenix (no pun intended) that will rise from the ashes is an entirely new entity, purchased by National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB...
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Apple Maps Rewrites The Book On In-Car Navigation, We Think
With the launch of a single app (and a new mobile device operation system), Apple has apparently managed to make portable and in-car navigation systems all but obsolete. Announced at this week’s Apple World Wide Developer’s Conference, Apple Maps promises to deliver unprecedented levels...
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Audi’s original A2 was a “supermini” five-door hatchback, produced from 1999 until 2005. Meant to combat the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A Class, sales of the A2 never lived up to...
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Mercedes And AMG Celebrate 45 Years With A Special SL65 AMG: Video
It doesn’t seem possible, but the relationship between Mercedes-Benz and AMG stretches back some 45 years, dating to 1967. Founded by a pair of former Mercedes-Benz engineers, AMG originally developed engines for motorsport competition. Today, the company is best known for making...
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BMW Marks Three Decades Of The (Second Generation) 3 Series
BMW launched its first E21 3 Series model back in 1975. The original generation of the 3 Series was sold through 1983, while a second generation, internally called the E30, was launched in 1982 as a 1983 model. While the E21 pioneered many features still found in the 3 Series, it was arguably the...
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Three-Cylinder Engine For BMW i8 To Be Built In U.K.
BMW’s i8 sports coupe could prove to be the first attainable hybrid vehicle (which excludes Porsche's 918) to win the hearts and minds of enthusiast drivers. After all, it boasts some 354 combined horsepower, enough to run from 0-62 mph in just five seconds, yet returns a claimed fuel economy...
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Sebastian Vettel Shows Up Early For New Jersey F1 Race: Video
The Grand Prix of America isn’t on the Formula One schedule just yet, as the first race isn’t penciled in until June of 2013. That didn’t stop current F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel from giving the temporary street circuit a go, substituting an Infiniti G37 Coupe for his Red...
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Criterion Teases Need For Speed Most Wanted: Video
Driving simulation games like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsports may be enough for some gamers, but both lack the kind of adrenaline rush you can only get by running from the police and hunting down opponents in a nearly unlimited virtual world. Just last week we told you about Forza Horizon, where...
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