Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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It’s no secret that the 2013 Nissan GT-R is getting an infusion of horsepower and even better handling than the previous model, but for the diehard speed fan and track day devotee, even that...
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New Porsche Video Series Marks 60 Years Of Le Mans Competition
Porsche has competed at Le Mans for 60 years, amassing a record setting 16 overall victories. It's commemorating this with a series of short films leading to the release of its new Le Mans racer.
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Audi Confirms Its BMW X6 Rival, The Q6
Volkswagen Group design head Walter de' Silva has confirmed that a mid-size crossover, spanning the gap between Audi's Q5 and Q7, has been approved for production.
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Ward's Auto Names Its Ten Best Engines Of 2011
Ward's Auto has picked the 10 best engines of 2011, and common themes to most include advanced technology and forced induction.
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1965 Mercedes 220SE From 'The Hangover' For Sale On Ebay
One of three actual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE convertibles used in the filming of the movie "The Hangover" is for sale on eBay.
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Score This Gravity 1, Mustang 0
Mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal, a driver in Lugano, Switzerland launched his Ford Mustang from the third floor of a parking garage.
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When it comes to records in Formula 1, no one owns more than Germany’s Michael Schumacher. In terms of superlatives, Schumacher has more championships (seven), more race victories (91), more...
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1964 Pontiac Banshee Concept Looking For Good Home
A rare and influential 1964 Pontiac Banshee prototype, sold for $211k in 2006, is for sale on eBay at a Buy It Now price of $750k.
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For Sale: Four-Wheel-Drive, 1965... Mustang?
A prototype 1965 Mustang is for sale at a dealership in the UK. One of three built, the car has racked up just 73,000 miles since new/
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Nissan Juke-R Video: Shakedown And Testing
The final video in the Nissan Juke-R build series takes us through shakedown and testing of the uber-crossover.
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Austin Remains On 2012 F1 Calendar, But Hurdles Remain
The Circuit of the Americas F1 race in Austin, Texas, has been confirmed for November 18, 2012, assuming the track can be completed with no further delay.
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Mercedes-Benz Will Extend 4Matic Range For 2012
Mercedes-Benz expand its 4Matic product range in the U.S. to include the C-Class and E-Class coupes.
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Shelby Supercars (SSC) has yet to finish development of its Tuatara hypercar, but that didn’t stop the company from taking orders for ten cars at the recent Dubai International Motor Show. At a...
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Mercedes Wants To Teach You To Drive In Snow, Too: Video
Mercedes-Benz offers multiple winter-driver-training programs, at facilities in Austria and in Lapland.
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Ford Racing Reveals Mustang Boss 302SX Concept
At last week's PRI Show in Orlando, Ford showed a concept Mustang designed to slot in between the Boss 302 S and 302R racers.
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Toyota Prius To Campaign In Japan's Super GT Series: Report
A new report has Toyota campaigning a Prius hybrid in next year's Super GT series.
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2011 Race Of Champions Recap: Video
Team Germany took the Nations Cup and Sèbastian Ogier took individual honors at this year's running of the Race of Champions.
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Red Gold Dream Mercedes-McLaren SLR Up For Sale
If you’re in the market for low-mileage Mercedes-McLaren SLR, we’ve got some good news for you: Swiss designer Ueli Anliker is selling his personal labor of love, a “slightly modified” SLR that’s sure to be unlike any other at your country club. His asking price for...
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The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is more than just an economy car with a slapped-on turbo. To ensure that the car could handle the rigors of track-day events and autocross competition, Fiat’s... -
Porsche Shakes Down The 2012 911 Carrera: Video
Porsche subjected its new 911 to environmental extremes that no sane customer would; the net result is a better, more reliable finished product.
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Nissan's Juke-R Laps Silverstone In The Rain: Video
Nissan hasn't released any on-track videos of the Juke-R yet, but Spain's Autohebdo Sport has released a quick video of their time behind the wheel.
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Does This Video Prove The Cadillac ATS Will Come In AWD, Too?
If you look close enough at Cadillac's latest video, it seems to offer evidence of an all-wheel-drive Cadillac ATS test mule.
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It Sounds Like Bentley Is Becoming More Fuel Efficient
Bentley's latest video seems to showcase the upcoming Bentley Continental V-8, set to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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Mercedes Goes AMG With Formula 1 Team For 2012
To promote its AMG performance division, Mercedes Benz is changing the name of its Formula 1 team for the 2012 season.
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