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Mazda MX-5 GT4 Makes 320 HP, Costs $197,000
With a price that could bring a host of high-end exotics to your driveway, it’s probably hard to imagine who would buy a Mazda Miata that costs more than $200,000 after taxes, that is until you consider that this isn’t a street-legal car.
Roush Stage 3 Mustang Premier Edition Limited to 25
Renowned Mustang tuner Roush just announced its latest product: the Stage 3 Mustang Premier Edition which it will build in partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes.
Nissan Hires Former Consumer Reports Director
Nissan is taking new steps to improve customer satisfaction by creating a new position within the company dedicated to improving the brand’s quality.
2014 Volkswagen Golf R Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Topping the brand’s hot hatch range, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf R is appearing today for the first time in spy photos with a few visibile changes over the current model.
2013 VW Golf Losing 220 lbs, Improving Fuel Economy
Set for its unveiling next month in Paris, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf is going on a serious diet that will reduce weight and fuel consumption significantly.
BMW DriveNow Ready for San Francisco Launch
Set to kick off next month, BMW will launch its DriveNow program – a new kind of car sharing service that will allow for one-way trips.
MINI JCW GP Described in Detail by Design Head – Video
Hot on the heels of its public appearance at Pebble Beach, the MINI John Cooper Works GP is being described by its head designer in a new video.
BP Gas Recalled for Unspecified Contamination
In what has to be one of the most unusual recalls of 2012, BP is calling back some of its regular grade gasoline originating from its Whiting, Ind. storage facility.
New Black Box Ruling Makes Mandate More Likely
A ruling will take effect on October 1 regarding the use of event data recorders (EDRs), commonly called black boxes, setting the stage for the devices to be made mandatory.
McLaren 12C Spider Unveiled at Pebble Beach
Despite being unveiled online in early July, the second in McLaren’s growing range of street-legal supercars made its debut behind closed doors at Pebble Beach.
Kia Preparing Mercedes CLS Competitor
Kia is planning to launch a four-door coupe based on the GT concept (seen above) from last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show with crosshairs set on the Mercedes CLS.
Ken Block Sues Former Gymkhana Co-Producer
A battle between rally racer Ken Block and Mad Media, the company that co-produced the first three of Block’s famous Gymkhana drifting videos, is flaring after Block sued the firm.
1994 Honda Accord ‘Most Stolen’ Fourth Year in a Row
Believe it or not, the cars being stolen most frequently are far from the most expensive, with the 1994 Honda Accord topping the list and the 1998 Honda Civic bringing up second place.
Race Driver Brains Used in Self-Driven Car Development
Try as they might, proponents for autonomous cars will always struggle to argue that a computer can drive safely around man-operated vehicles. That is, unless a group of scientists from Standford’s Revs program have their way.
Fiat Italian Translator App has Sexy ‘Abarth’ Phrases
It didn’t used to be free, but now it is thanks to Fiat – an English/Italian translator app distributed through the iOS App Store.
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Previews Next G Series
Among the throngs of beastly powered sports cars, a little news about the design for Infiniti’s future G Series cars surfaced through the Emerg-E concept.
1960 Ferrari California Rakes in $11 M at Auction
Aside from making a splash by bringing its hottest new number – the F12 Berlinetta – to Pebble Beach for its North American debut, the company also rocked the auction block by selling a 1960 Ferrari California for $11 million.
Ford Mustang Configurator for iOS, Android Available
Mustang fans armed with an Android or Apple mobile device can now take advantage of the Ford’s car configurator on the go, pitting them against other enthusiasts.
Jaguar XFR-S Spotted Testing at the Nürburgring
The war for family-friendly supercars will be heating up even more in the future, as the latest spy photos of the upcoming Jaguar XFR-S suggest, showing the car in its production form for the first time.
Coda ‘Grass Station’ Promotes EVs, Green Living
Tiny electric car manufacturer Coda needs all the press it can get. It’s cars rarely make it into the media and are part of a market segment that struggles on a good day, yet in spite of that it organized a cheerful publicity stunt – the “grass station.”
App Reports Texting and Driving to Mom and Dad
You can’t dispute that texting behind the wheel is dangerous, yet people still take the risk regularly – young drivers especially – which is something one smartphone app aims to change.
McLaren X-1 is an MP4-12C in Crazy Clothes
Created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) for an unspecified client with indisputably unique taste, the X-1 debuted today at The Quail, an exclusive event at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
100,000 Nissan Versas Under Investigation for Airbag Flaw
Nissan is getting the good samaritan award of the day because it self-reported the possibility that the airbag cable located in the steering column might be pinched, keeping the device from deploying.
McLaren Unveiling Surprise Concept at Pebble Beach
Much is already planned for McLaren at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, but rumblings of a surprise to be unveiled on the concept lawn mean there could be even more to the company’s plans than originally expected.
