Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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When the green flag waves at the start of this weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hour race, the field will include four race-prepped Toyota GT86 models (the Scion FR-S, in the United States), as...
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Behind The Scenes At Porsche Classics: Video
If you own a late-model Porsche, having work done is usually as easy as driving down to your dealership. Own a classic Porsche, especially something as exotic as a Porsche 959, and the “where to go for service or restoration” question gets a bit more difficult. Enter Porsche Classics, a...
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Aston Martin's Lagonda SUV Plans Still Alive And Kicking
Aston Martin’s 2009 Lagonda SUV concept was hardly a critical success. In fact, at least one media outlet implored Aston Martin to abandon plans for the large and ungainly SUV. In the years since, word of an Aston Martin Lagonda SUV seems to crop up every six months or so, which means...
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BMW Expands Its Used Car Presence In China
Despite continued growth in new car sales in China, some believe the market is close to peaking. If you’re trying to establish a presence as an automaker, the next best thing to selling new cars is selling certified used cars. That strategy for the Chinese market is being embraced by both...
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Paralyzed Racer Wants Indy 500 Start: Video
On the track, 19-year-old Michael Johnson is just another competitor in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered By Mazda series. As the first rung of a ladder series that could potentially lead to a ride in the IndyCar series, Johnson is as focused as the rest of the field on earning series...
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Ford GT Sets Standing Half Mile Speed Record: Video
We first told you about the Houston Half Mile last March, when the event was previewed by tuner John Hennessey and NFL star Mario Williams. Run on the 8,000 foot long concrete runway of Ellington Airport, the Houston Half Mile seemed to be an ideal event for those with fast cars and the need for...
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Last September, a pair of Buick Regal GS engineers drove the car to a class win in the Silver State Classic Challenge, which allows drivers to compete in various speed-defined classes on closed...
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Viper Cup Driver Talks About His Horrific Crash: Video
The SRT Viper Cup is a spec racing series that allows owners of SRT Viper ACR-X models to mix it up at some of the best racetracks in the United States. With theoretically identical cars, winning comes down to driver skill and perhaps just a bit of luck. As with any racing series, mistakes at speed...
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Mobil 1 Racing Academy Game Offers Lessons From Tony Stewart, Lewis Hamilton
If you want to learn how to race cars, having NASCAR’s Tony Stewart or Formula One’s Lewis Hamilton as a coach is a pretty solid way to start. If you could actually hire either superstar driver, you’d pay a staggering amount to be told that your lines are sloppy, you’re...
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2013 Ford Focus ST Gets Active Sound Symposer
Ford's engineers went to great lengths to make sure the new Focus ST sounds as fast as it goes.
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This Time, Carlisle Is Giving Away A Corvette
In the past few months, we’ve told you about giveaways at Carlisle events ranging from a vintage Fiat X1/9 to a classic Chevy 409 V-8 or a 5.7-liter Chrysler Hemi V-8. In keeping with tradition, Carlisle will again partner with www.AllVette.net to give away a Corvette at the 2012 Corvettes at...
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A Tribute To The Original Nissan Skyline GT-R: Video
In 1969, Nissan introduced a car that would go on to become the stuff of legend and (eventually) lead to the development of the modern Nissan GT-R. Called the Skyline GT-R (for Gran Turismo Racer), it was launched in sedan form but later offered as a two-door coupe beginning in 1971. First...
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No matter how much money you have, you can’t park a Ferrari FXX in your garage. Derived from the street-legal Ferrari Enzo, the FXX is a track-day weapon that’s stored and maintained by...
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All-New 2014 Infiniti G37 Coming In Spring 2013: Report
The last major update for Infiniti’s midsize G37 came in 2007 for the sedan, 2008 for the coupe and 2009 for the convertible. Since then, BMW has launched an all-new 3-Series sedan, Mercedes-Benz has revamped its C-Class product line (which now includes a coupe) and Cadillac is poised to...
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The Story Of Pagani, Parts Three And Four: Video
Last wee, we brought you the first two installments of a five-part series on the history of Pagani Automobili. This week, it's time for parts three and four. Horacio Pagani was heavily inspired by fellow Argentinean Juan Manuel Fangio, who ultimately introduced a young Pagani to key personnel at...
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2013 Chevrolet Trax crossover is forbidden fruit for US customers
At September’s Paris Motor Show, Chevrolet will roll out an all new compact crossover bound for global markets. Named the Chevrolet Trax, the new model features room for five and what Chevy is calling “class leading” cargo space. It will launch in Canada and Mexico by year end...
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Implementation Of Vehicle Data Recorders
If the House of Representatives approves a bill already passed by the Senate (or one very similar), this much is a given: by the 2015 model year, event data recorders will be required for every new car sold in the United States. While the details have yet to be finalized, these “black...
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Ferrari Recalling 2012 California And 458 Italia Models
If you've recently purchased a 2012 Ferrari California or a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia in the United States, heads up: Ferrari is issuing a voluntary recall for 35 California and 45 458 Italia models. At issue is a potential crankshaft manufacturing defect, which could cause vibration ultimately...
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If you’re used to nothing but doom and gloom surrounding new electric car start-ups, here’s a rare bit of good news: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has advised shareholders that deliveries of the...
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Lotus Type 102, Sans Owner, To Appear At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Vintage F1 cars driven at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed are often piloted by their owners, who may not be comfortable with the idea of another driver, no matter how experienced, behind the wheel. When the 1990 Lotus Type 102 in Camel livery takes to the track for this year’s...
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Audi To Roll Out 'New' Q3 Concept At Wörthersee
Wörthersee is the world’s largest gathering of Audi and VW faithful, and both automakers usually mark the annual event with new concepts. Audi has already rolled out several concept versions of its Q3 crossover this year, including the RS Q3 concept and the Q3 Jinlong Yufeng, but its...
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Cat Urine Leads To Road Rage Attack
Of all the causes of road rage we can name, cat urine has got to be pretty low on the list. That doesn't help Winmalee, Australia, resident Hannah Richardson, who was recently run down by her own enraged brother Oliver, over an incident involving a bladder-emptying cat and a computer. As 7News...
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Lotus Announces Evora GTC Racer
Building from the established Lotus Evora GT4 racer, Lotus has announced the availability of the new Evora GTC. Aimed at the latest Le Mans Series class of near-production cars, the Evora GTC will go head to head against the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and the Ferrari F430 Challenge in Le Mans GTC...
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Sebastian Vettel Channels His Inner Bruce Lee: Video
Sebastian Vettel is a “brand ambassador” for Infiniti, so you can expect to see him in various ad campaigns for the luxury auto brand. The latest kicks off Infiniti’s Inspired Performance series of viral videos, and it pits Vettel against a gang of thieves in a classic martial...
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