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Franchitti, Honda out to turn things around at Indianapolis after slow start to IndyCar season
Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships. At least that's been the case since he returned from NASCAR in 2009....more info>>> Discovered on 17/05/2012 12:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

McLaren MP4-12C, Lexus LFA, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
McLaren MP4-12C, Lexus LFA, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand SportThe death of metal.That massive hunk of steel in your driveway is slowly corroding into obsolescence -- both figuratively and literally. About the time that rust finally eats through the floorboards of your ...more info>>> Discovered on 17/05/2012 06:31:00 Discovered @ automobilemag.com

Genevart Celsius
Posted on 05.16.2012 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Genevart \| coupe \| Supercars / Exotic cars \| Geneva Motor Show \| Top Marques Monaco \| future cars \| Genevart Celsius \| Cars \| Car Reviews \| Others Swiss company, Genevart, is preparing a b...more info>>> Discovered on 17/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ topspeed.com

Porsche 918 Spyder revealed
This is the Porsche 918 Spyder, which will go into production late next year.Its styling is clearly reminiscent of the stunning concept car that was first displayed at the 2010 Geneva motor show.Power is supplied by a 4.6-litre V8 and two axle-mounted electric motors, which develop a combined output...more info>>> Discovered on 17/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ whatcar.com

Denise McCluggage remembers Carroll Shelby
I've told the stories before, but now, with the last of the lads on the seawall gone, I'll tell them again. The stories are about Carroll Shelby. The seawall was in a painting I bought in Modena, Italy, home of Ferrari, in the late 1950s....more info>>> Discovered on 17/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

Mercedes-Benz GLK Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is a compact crossover vehicle and the first smaller utility vehicle from the German automaker. First introduced for 2009 as a 2010 model, it marked the first-ever entry from the German luxury automaker into a segment already occupied by many of its rival luxury brands, ...more info>>> Discovered on 16/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ thecarconnection.com

Porsche 911 GT3 – Technical Specs
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American Conor Daly to test drive for Force India's Formula One race team
As reported first and exclusively by Autoweek on Tuesday, Indiana-born Conor Daly, son of ex-Formula One driver Derek Daly, is taking one more step in his father's shoes as the Force India Formula One team announced Wednesday morning that......more info>>> Discovered on 16/05/2012 12:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

Porsche revs up the 918 hybrid: Autoweek TV
Also in this episode: Chevrolet makes Trax with new small SUV, we take the Toyota Prius C for a spin, and safety officials check the airbags on the...more info>>> Discovered on 16/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

2012 SLP Chevrolet Camaro Panther 600: An extra dose of power: Panther unleashed
There is no shortage of aftermarket...more info>>> Discovered on 15/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

BMW i8 Concept – an Icon of Progress
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Chevrolet Trax
Posted on 05.14.2012 17:00 by Simona Filed under: Chevrolet \| suv \| Paris Motor Show \| 2012 \| Chevrolet Trax \| Cars \| Car Reviews \| Chevrolet Chevrolet has announced it will unveil a new global SUV in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The ...more info>>> Discovered on 15/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ topspeed.com

New Chevrolet Trax SUV revealed
The new Chevrolet Trax SUV has been unveiled ahead of an on-sale date in spring 2013.The Chevrolet Trax is a compact SUV that's closely related to the Vauxhall Mokka, which was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva motor show, and is due on sale in November 2012. Like that Mokka, the Trax be a rival for cars ...more info>>> Discovered on 15/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ whatcar.com

2012 Volkswagen Passat Six-Month Road Test: A First Look At Quality
Our Six-Month Road Test of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI rolls on, and as it approaches a full thousand miles and a fully broken-in powertrain, we've taken a closer look at how our particular Passat measures up from a customer perspective in one critical way--initial quality. Picking up a brand-ne...more info>>> Discovered on 14/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ thecarconnection.com

2012 Chevrolet Volt: Review notes: Far from revolting without range anxiety
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: No range anxiety, just engine envy for me on this night as I shot out of the garage at One Autoweek Tower in the wake of a V8-powered...more info>>> Discovered on 14/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

News: MINI John Cooper Works GP (MINI unveiled the limited edition John Cooper Works GP model at the MINI United festival.)
MINI unveiled the limited edition John Cooper Works GP model at the MINI United festival....more info>>> Discovered on 14/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ carenthusiast.co.uk

Vettel starts seventh in Spain
Sebastian Vettel will start the Spanish GP from a disappointing seventh place, but the German still has the choice of which set of tyres he goes to the grid with....more info>>> Discovered on 13/05/2012 12:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

Carroll Shelby: Cobra Creator and American Racing Legend Dead at 89
Carroll Shelby: Cobra Creator and American Racing Legend Dead at 89Given his long, storied involvement in motorsports and the performance automobile industry, any biography on Carroll Hall Shelby likely contains several dozen chapters.Given his long, storied involvement in motorsports and the perfor...more info>>> Discovered on 13/05/2012 06:31:00 Discovered @ automobilemag.com

Mini Cooper S JCW GP
Posted on 03.28.2012 10:00 by Simona Filed under: Mini \| compact cars \| coupe \| Spy Shots and Rendering \| hatchback \| Mini Cooper \| special editions \| Cars \| Car Reviews \| Mini The top model Mini from the last generation was the JCW GP - ...more info>>> Discovered on 13/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ topspeed.com

Mini John Cooper Works GP revealed
This is the all-new Mini John Cooper Works GP – the fastest road-legal Mini ever built.The GT is based on the Mini Cooper John Cooper Works and has a makeover that includes large front and rear bumpers, decals, contrasting door mirrors and air intake inserts, vented sideskirts, a bespoke roof spoile...more info>>> Discovered on 13/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ whatcar.com

Mini John Cooper Works GP special edition announced
The first Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP was produced in 2006 to mark the end of the first generation of the Mini developed by...more info>>> Discovered on 13/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

Six Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster: A Real-World 40 MPG?
As the odometer on our 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been nearing the 1,500-mile mark, we've noticed the gas mileage getting better, especially the last tank or so—an indication that the engine is broken-in. Yes, the dealership might not have informed you of this, but vehicles don't get their pea...more info>>> Discovered on 12/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ thecarconnection.com

Opel Mini Car Set To Unveil Small Engine
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Logano makes it two in a row with Nationwide Series triumph at Talladega
Joey Logano knocked leader Elliott Sadler aside on a late-race restart, then beat new leader Denny Hamlin on the subsequent restart to win Friday night's feast-or-famine VFW Sports Clips Nationwide Series 200 at Darlington Raceway....more info>>> Discovered on 12/05/2012 12:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com


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Driven: Toyota GT86 (First drive - manual and automatic)
Our first drive on the road of the new Toyota coupe confirms that the GT86 is a brilliant new driver's car....more info>>> Discovered on 12/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ carenthusiast.co.uk

Sebastian Vettel goes Hollywood in Web series
Red Bull-Infiniti driver Sebastian Vettel made his small-screen debut on Friday in a new series from...more info>>> Discovered on 12/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

McLaren MP4-12C: Built for fast fun
The pump that drives the McLaren MP4-12C's hydraulic suspension system powers up a little too loudly for a few seconds every time you come to a stop....more info>>> Discovered on 11/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

Jaguar Confirms F-Type Car
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Mercedes G55 AMG by Icon4x4 Design
Posted on 05.10.2012 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Mercedes \| suv \| luxury cars \| Mercedes G-Class \| car tuning \| Cars \| Car Reviews \| Mercedes Mercedes just dropped the G65 and G63 AMG models out on the market, but previous models are still get...more info>>> Discovered on 11/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ topspeed.com

2012 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 review
The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 has been given a mid-life update for the 2012 model year.Visual tweaks include a restyled front bumper and grille, new xenon headlights and LED rear lights, while the door mirrors now incorporate LED side repeaters and side-view cameras.Toyota has also improved the Land Cr...more info>>> Discovered on 11/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ whatcar.com

2012 Ram 1500 Recalled For Spare Tire Issue
There's good news and bad news for owners of the 2012 Ram. The bad news is that the Ram 1500 pickup has been recalled for a problem with its spare tire. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some Ram trucks from the 2012 model year were sold with an improp...more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ thecarconnection.com

Honda Updates Fit for 2012MY with Styling Tweaks and New Equipment Features
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Tickets on sale for F1 race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin...or are they?
The management of the Circuit of the Americas, the under-construction road course near Austin, Texas, says it will begin selling tickets in "early summer" to the general public, as the only tickets offered now come with a Personal Seat License,......more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 12:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

The Strippers of 2012
The Strippers of 2012Crank windows just won't die.Features such as air conditioning, power windows, locks, and mirrors were once considered luxury amenities; the idea of having a cool cabin with the windows rolled up came from the stories of tomorrow. But that was decades ago. Given how long these c...more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 06:31:00 Discovered @ automobilemag.com

Ford Mustang RTR by Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Posted on 05.9.2012 18:00 by Kirby Filed under: Ford \| USA \| coupe \| Ford Mustang \| muscle cars \| car tuning \| special editions \| Cars \| Car Reviews \| Ford Back in 2009, racer and drifter extraordinaire Vaughn Gittin Jr. unveiled the Must...more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ topspeed.com

News: Toyota RAV4 (Electrically powered Toyota RAV4 SUV built in conjunction with Tesla.)
Electrically powered Toyota RAV4 SUV built in conjunction with Tesla....more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ carenthusiast.co.uk

2012 Infiniti M35h review
The latest version of the Infiniti M hybrid aims to right a major wrong. When the car was launched in 2010, it had CO2 emissions of 162g/km, which placed it in an uncompetitive company car tax bracket.The 2012 model cuts CO2 to 159g/km, which doubles the amount of value a company can claim in tax re...more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ whatcar.com

Jaguar renames and expands its performance driving school
What do you get for the man or woman who has everything, including a 500-hp sports car from Jaguar? If you want to keep them alive weand#8217;d suggest the newly renamed Jaguar R Performance Driving Academy....more info>>> Discovered on 10/05/2012 00:31:00 Discovered @ autoweek.com

2012 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Head Restraint Flaw
BMW has announced a recall of 3-Series vehicles from the 2012 model year. At the center of that recall is a problem with the front-seat head restraints, which don't meet federal safety standards. In a nutshell, the government mandates that head restraints (or "headrests" as we often call them) allo...more info>>> Discovered on 09/05/2012 18:31:00 Discovered @ thecarconnection.com