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2012 Porsche 911 Spied Completely Undisguised [Video]

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Eager to know what the next-generation Porsche 911 will look like ahead of its Frankfurt Auto Show unveiling? Wait no longer! Caught gassing-up in Stuttgart, Germany just over a month ahead of the car’s official reveal, the new shape varies little from the previous model (as expected), although the longer overall size is unmistakable. Stretching... Continue Reading...

Next-Gen Ford Focus RS Confirmed

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Next-Gen Ford Focus RS Confirmed
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With 305 turbocharged horsepower the Focus RS might just have been the ultimate hot-hatch. Now, for the first time, Ford has confirmed it will have a successor, arriving in late 2013 or early 2014 with at least 350-hp while sticking to its front-wheel-drive strategy. Gunnar Hermann, Ford’s global chief of small cars, has gone on... Continue Reading...

Mazda Launches ‘Black Limited Edition’ Models

Mazda Launches ‘Black Limited Edition’ Models
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Special ‘Black Limited Edition’ badging, unique floormats and a full roster of comfort and entertainment options, including a premium Bose sound system, climate control, and Bluetooth hands free system are also included. Continue Reading...

McLaren Returns to Endurance Racing with Trio of MP4-12C GT3 Race Cars for Spa

McLaren Returns to Endurance Racing with Trio of MP4-12C GT3 Race Cars for Spa
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McLaren hasn’t competed in endurance sports car racing since the F1 GTR ran at Le Mans back in 1995. That, however, will all change on July 30th with the storied British marque announcing a three car team of MP4-12C GT3 race cars will attempt to endure the 24 Hours of Spa. Two teams will compete... Continue Reading...

Lotus Police Cars: A History in Pictures

Lotus Police Cars: A History in Pictures
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There’s something inherently attractive about dressing a car up in police livery and gear. If doesn’t matter if its a VW Beetle or a Lamborghini Gallardo, a vehicle’s “cool factor” goes up several notches as soon as we think the men and women in blue might actually be using it to fight crime. And while... Continue Reading...

Mercedes C55 AMG Reborn: Next-Gen Model to Get 5.5L V8 from SLK55

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When the next generation Mercedes C-Class arrives, look for an AMG version to follow, powered by the brand’s new 5.5-liter V8. Just announced as the go-to engine for the 2012 SLK55, this is not a revised version of the current mill, but a reworked naturally aspirated version of the twin-turbo 5.5L that’s just been added... Continue Reading...

New Mercedes SLK55 to Get All-New 5.5L V8 With 416-HP

New Mercedes SLK55 to Get All-New 5.5L V8 With 416-HP
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When Mercedes unveils its new AMG version of the SLK in the Fall, it will be packing an all new naturally aspirated engine that will deliver serious performance and retain the AMG purity, while trying very hard not to step on the toes of its larger and more expensive siblings. Considering the smaller size of... Continue Reading...

Lexus LFA GTE Race Car Spied

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Lexus LFA GTE Race Car Spied
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Rumors surfaced late last month that Toyota Motorsport in Germany was developing a Le Mans GT race car based on the Lexus LFA. Now photos have surfaced of what is believed to be the upcoming Lexus LFA GTE racer that will be a future competitor in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. There are of... Continue Reading...

2012 Porsche 911 Video: Testing in South Africa

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With a planned debut at this Fall’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche has just released some must-watch video of the new 2012 911 undergoing final testing in South Africa. Previous to this sneak peek, Porsche had released a selection of images, but they didn’t provide near the level of detail as this new video. When it... Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86 (Scion FR-S): Exciting New Details

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Toyota FT-86 (Scion FR-S): Exciting New Details
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As the official launch of the Toyota FT-86 approaches this Fall, details about the final production version of what is easily the most highly anticipated car of the year are starting to slip out. The details come from Moto Miwa, the founder of Club4AG, a site dedicated to the AE86 (the car that inspired the... Continue Reading...

Dodge Caliber Replacement to Get SRT Version?

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Dodge Caliber Replacement to Get SRT Version?
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With the recent launch of several big and powerful SRT models, including the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee, high-performance boss Ralph Gilles is now looking down-market. In an interview with Automobile Magazine the new head of the SRT division and an avid car-nut, Gilles admitted that while he loved the Dodge Neon SRT4, when... Continue Reading...

Alfa Romeo North American Launch Delayed Again… Sort Of

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Alfa Romeo North American Launch Delayed Again… Sort Of
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Alfa Romeo fans, prepare to once again exercise your well-practiced art of patience. The launch of the brand in North America has once again been pushed back… sort of. At last check, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne had said the premium automaker would launch in 2012. That will still hold true, but only if you’re interested... Continue Reading...

Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Make More Than 570-HP

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Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Make More Than 570-HP
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Official SAE testing of the Camaro has been completed and according to one source familiar with the official horsepower rating, it will come in at something higher than 570-hp. While impressive, it’s not entirely shocking. When GM first unveiled the car at the Chicago Auto Show the 550-hp number was tossed around loosely and in... Continue Reading...

Porsche GT2 RS Photo Gallery [Car Porn]

Porsche GT2 RS Photo Gallery [Car Porn]
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Porsche has just released a new selection of photos of its flagship GT2 RS. Yup, no story here, just lots and lots of amazing photos of an even more amazing car. And as impressive as the 620-hp machine looks in silvery-blue, the new photos of the Nurburgring champ in a brilliant red shade are even... Continue Reading...

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Get “More Dramatic” Design

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Get “More Dramatic” Design
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When Hyundai first introduced the Genesis Coupe it was almost too good to believe. With the Japanese automakers having given up on the sports car segment, there was nothing beyond an oversized, retro-styled American muscle machine at one end of the spectrum, or a luxury coupe at the other. But the Genesis Coupe offered plenty... Continue Reading...

Hyundai Rumored to be Planning Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R Rival

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Hyundai Rumored to be Planning Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R Rival
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First Hyundai introduced the Genesis coupe and sedan, taking on everything from the G37 Coupe to the BMW 5 Series. Then came the Equus, promising to rival the Mercedes S-Class. What’s next? Rumors would indicate the Korean brand is eying a rival to sports cars like the Porsche 911 and Nissan GT-R. Denied by Hyundai... Continue Reading...

Lotus Planning Hard-Core Evora Model With 400-HP

Lotus Planning Hard-Core Evora Model With 400-HP
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Having just introduced the high-performance Evora S model, Lotus will look to further expand the Evora range, adding a flagship track-inspired version to its lineup. Set to get a new higher-output version of the supercharged 3.5-liter V6 used in the Evora S making as much as 400-hp, the car will also get a stripped-down cockpit.... Continue Reading...

Aston Martin V12-Powered Ford Mustang For Sale

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Aston Martin V12-Powered Ford Mustang For Sale
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Arguably the most exotic engine that Ford has ever built is the V12 for the Aston Martin Vanquish. Now there’s a chance to own that very engine under the hood of a genuine Ford product with this 2005 Ford Mustang featuring a rorty 5.9-liter V12 powerplant. The vehicle was originally built by Western Motorsports for... Continue Reading...

Nissan GT-R Crashes into a Line of Parked Cars in Moscow [Video]

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If any more proof was needed that the Nissan GT-R is a tank, this video certainly confirms it. Shot recently by security cameras in Moscow, watch as a the GT-R (top of the screen) swerves to avoid another car and then plows into a line of parked vehicles, even flipping one of them! And because... Continue Reading...

Porsche Planning New Sports Car Between GT2 RS and 918 Spyder

Porsche Planning New Sports Car Between GT2 RS and 918 Spyder
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Porsche is looking to develop a new high-end sports car that will slot in between the highest-performance 911 model, the GT2 RS, and the upcoming 918 supercar. This isn’t the first news of new exotic from Porsche, but it is the most reliable, with the source being Porsche’s global sales boss Bernhard Maier. Maier spoke... Continue Reading...

Robby Gordon Joins The Bullrun, Piloting Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

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Robby Gordon Joins The Bullrun, Piloting Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
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Legendary NASCAR driver and off-road pilot Robby Gordon has been invited to attend the Bullrun Live Rally commonly know as, “The Bullrun”. One of the most glamorous (perhaps second only to the Gumball) of high-end luxury automotive rallies, it’s limited to 100 entries consisting of the finest high-end cars in the world taking on an epic eight... Continue Reading...

BMW M3 to Get Tri-Turbo Small Displacement Straight-Six

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BMW M3 to Get Tri-Turbo Small Displacement Straight-Six
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With the 2012 M5 now revealed in all its turbocharged glory, the auto tabloids have switched focus to the next-generation M3. While the V8 has long been rumored as dead, the latest reports indicated BMW will switch back to a straight-six engine, opting instead for turbochargers to make up the difference for the decreased displacement.... Continue Reading...

2015 Ford Mustang Will Be All New to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

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2015 Ford Mustang Will Be All New to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
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In celebration of its 50th anniversary, an all-new Ford Mustang will go on sale in early 2014 as a 2015 model year car indicate recent reports. This will coincide with the timing of the original Mustang’s on sale date back in 1964. Big things are reportedly brewing for the Mustang and its rumored to finally... Continue Reading...

Formula 1 Promoters Threaten To Switch To IndyCar

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Formula 1 Promoters Threaten To Switch To IndyCar
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The world of Formula One has been flipped upside down by new regulations approving the switch from current V8 engines to V6 turbos. The rev limiter has also been lowered from 18,000 rpm to 15,000 as a major change. As a result, many companies associated with the commercial side of the sport are very concerned... Continue Reading...
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