Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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What’s in a name? In the case of the name “Deimos,” fear and dread, at least according to the ancient Greeks. Deimos, the son of Aphrodite and Ares, represents the terror brought by...
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Koenigsegg Agera R Clocks 250-MPH Nürburgring Speed
The Koenigsegg Agera R is the stuff supercar dreams are made of. Sure, it has the now-required carbon fiber monocoque and inboard dampers activated via pushrods, but it also has something few other supercars can claim: an output of 1,160 horsepower. We’ll admit that’s for the 2013 Agera...
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Rhys Millen Gets A New Drift Car, But So Does Vaughn Gittin, Jr.: Video
Long-time Hyundai spokesman Rhys Millen earned his name as a rally driver before turning to pro drifting as a way to make a living. That is, of course, on top of being a Hollywood stunt driver, Pike’s Peak competitor or Global RallyCross Championship contender behind the wheel of his new...
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2013 Lexus GS Named An IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 Lexus GS has been named by the IIHS as a Top Safety Pick, becoming the third Lexus model to earn the award under the revised test standards.
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Roush Announces 2013 Mustang Model Lineup
In case you’ve never seen one in action, we can tell you with absolute certainty that Roush Stage 3 Mustangs are fast. In fact, we’d call them “deceptively fast” around a racetrack, since you don’t expect a car with such blue-collar roots and old-school suspension...
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Travis Pastrana Drives The New Dodge Dart: Video
When you can buy a 2013 Dodge Dart later this year, the fastest model you can drive off the dealer’s showroom floor will be packing a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 184 horsepower. That goes to the front wheels only, likely via a six-speed manual or a six-speed dual dry-clutch...
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At first glance, there isn’t much of a difference between the 2012 Cadillac SRX crossover and the 2013 model, introduced at this week’s New York Auto Show. Parked side-by-side, it would...
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Porsche Rated As 'Coolest Brand' By KBB
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) collects a serious amount of data from new car shoppers, most of which comes from Market Intelligence’s Brand Watch survey. From that information, KBB compiles an annual list of “Brand Image Awards,” representing the car-buying public’s perception of...
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Live Photos: 2012 New York Auto Show
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek makes its North American debut at this week's New York Auto Show.
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Porsche's New 911 Claims 2012 World Performance Car Honors
The 2012 Porsche 911 has been chosen by a panel of 64 automotive journalists as the 2012 World Performance Car.
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Infiniti To Move Production Out Of Japan
Infiniti and its parent Nissan are having a hard time making money these days. The Japanese yen is up in value, while the U.S. dollar remains weak; to put it in more tangible terms, the cost to build cars in Japan and sell them in the U.S. has risen, and pricing hasn’t kept pace. That gives...
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Lexus Debuts 2013 RX 350 F Sport In New York
Lexus is showing the 2013 RX 350 F Sport at this week's New York Auto Show.
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Hyundai’s Santa Fe crossover has been one of many success stories for the brand in recent years. Time has begun to pass it by, however, as most of its competitors have been revised in recent...
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2013 SRT Viper GTS-R To Debut In 2012 American Le Mans Series
The racing-only 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R, introduced today, will make its competition debut during the 2012 American Le Mans Series.
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BMW Announces Pricing For 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe Range
BMW's 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe range will be priced from $76,895 to $90,395, excluding options but inclusive of destination charge.
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Mitsubishi Shows Enhanced 2013 Outlander Sport In New York
Mitsubishi is showing an updated 2013 Outlander Sport, soon to be built in the U.S., at this week's New York Auto Show.
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MINI's Dr. Kay Segler Announces MINI Cooper GP II
Unless you’re a hard-core MINI fan, chances are good that you’ve never heard of the 2006 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works GP, or, simply, the Cooper GP. Only 2000 were built, and only 415 of these made their way into the United States. As GP MINI explains, the Cooper GP was built to...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz will launch an all-new 2013 GL Class SUV at this week's New York Auto Show.
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The 2013 SRT Viper has been revealed. Click here for all the official details.
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Impressive Lotus Collection To Be Auctioned By Bonhams
In the 1963 Dutch Grand Prix, legendary driver Jim Clark dominated the competition in his Lotus 25 Formula One car. A young Olav Glasius was so impressed by both the Lotus and Clark’s driving that he became a lifelong fan of the brand. Glasius, described by Bonhams as a “textile...
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Volvo's City Safety System Produces Tangible Results For U.K Car Service
If you fly Virgin Atlantic Airway’s Upper Class from the U.K., the chauffeur-driven car dispatched to bring you to the airport will come from car service Tristar Worldwide. Tristar provides airport transportation for Virgin’s highest-profile customers (among other clients), so reducing...
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2013 Toyota Venza Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show
Toyota will roll out a refreshed version of its Venza crossover at this week's New York Auto Show
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2013 Buick Enclave Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show
Buick has made some changes to its best-selling Enclave crossover for the 2013 model year.
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Fiat Heir Lapo Elkann Considers Bid For Ducati
Italian motorcycle maker Ducati is rumored to be up for grabs, with numerous automakers cited as interested bidders. Daimler was one of the first names dropped, since Ducati already has a co-marketing arrangement with the Mercedes-Benz tuning arm, AMG. As quickly as that particular rumor surfaced...
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