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SRT Viper GTS-R Hits the Streets of Baltimore – Video
While the No. 91 SRT Viper GTS-R is out for repairs after a devastating crash, the No. 93 SRT Viper GTS-R race car is driving out on the streets of Baltimore.
Aston Martin DBS from Bond Quantum of Solace Film Heading to Auction
A black 2008 Aston Martin DBS that was used in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, will be heading to a Christie’s auction on October 5th with its proceeds going to benefit Banardo’s, a British children’s charity.
McLaren P12 Supercar Rumored to Make 963-HP
With the 2012 Paris Motor Show around the corner, rumors of the McLaren P12 supercar’s specifications are coming out of the woodwork. The spiritual successor to the McLaren F1 is scheduled to make its official debut at the show, and could be sporting 963-hp.
2013 Fiat 500 Gets Improved 31/40 MPG Rating, 500T Rated at 28/34 MPG
The Fiat 500 model can finally claim that it gets an EPA estimated 40-mpg on the highway, thanks to its 2013 model year tweaks.
TGIF[R-S]:FR-S Stars in Scion Tuner Challenge
Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them.
Top 10 Track-Ready New Cars Under $60,000
Driving is a mundane task for some people, but for others it’s a sport, and there’s no better proving ground than a track. Automakers see that opportunity as well, and love to offer up cars that are designed specifically with track use in mind. Take a look at the latest offering from Subaru and Scion,…
SRT Viper GTS-R Heading to Forza 4 – Video
The SRT Viper GTS-R hasn’t exactly had great luck on the track, but hopefully it’ll fare a lot better in the virtual racing world of Forza Motorsport 4.
Acura NSX Hybrid to Race in New ALMS-Grand Am Series Hints Honda
Fans of the American Le Mans Series and motorsports in general may be weary of Grand Am’s acquisition of ALMS, but if there’s any hope to be had that top quality motorsports will remain on the North American continent it’s that automakers are supporting the merger.
Acura NSX Headed for GT Racing in 2014
Undoubtedly, it would be surprising to hear news that Honda didn’t have any immediate plans to brings its newest Acura NSX to the GT racing ranks. In fact, Honda boss Takanobu Ito confirmed as much at the concept car’s debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year. But now a timeline is starting to…
Audi RS5 Cabriolet to Debut Online Ahead of Paris – Video
Audi will be debuting its RS5 Cabriolet model online ahead of its 2012 Paris Motor Show debut on September 6 at 8 a.m. EST.
Maserati Sports Car Debuting at 2012 Paris Motor Show
At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Maserati is set to bring a new sports car “that opens up new frontiers in terms of exclusiveness, performance and style,” according to the Italian automaker.
Lexus LFA Roadster Spied Again
It’ll be another year and change before the production Lexus LFA Roadster hits the road, but why wait?
McLaren P12 Supercar Concept to Bow at Paris Motor Show: Limited Production to Follow
Given the recent success of the McLaren MP4-12C model, the world has been anxiously awaiting the spiritual successor to the famous McLaren F1. While we’ll have to wait until the 2012 Paris Motor Show for all the full details, the British automaker has revealed a small glimpse of what to expect from its P12 supercar…
Watch a Ford Mustang Flip While Drifting – Video
During the Formula Drift Pro Am event in Las Vegas, drifter Jim Guthrie and his Ford Mustang had a scary run in with the wall.
BMW 1M Lays Down 429-HP, Courtesy G-Power
For years now, G-Power has been churning out high-horsepower BMWs from its tuning factory, and the newest creation is its take on the sporty 1M model.
First SRT Viper Crash is a Race Car
This probably wasn’t the way SRT was hoping its third ALMS race would go. After the Vipers got a weight break and a larger air restrictor, the two car team was looking forward to an improved race weekend.
Ferrari 458 ‘Monte Carlo’ Tipped as Scuderia Successor
Continuing the tradition established by the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, this generation’s 458 will receive it’s own track-ready variant: the Monte Carlo.
McLaren MP4-12C ‘Project Alpha’ Edition Heading to Chicago Dealership
McLaren‘s dealership in Chicago has commissioned a limited-to-six edition ‘Project Alpha’ MP4-12C model which will boast 616-hp and a price tag of around $335,000.
Aston Martin Virage Axed for DB9 Replacement
After a mere 18 months on the market, the Aston Martin Virage has officially gotten the axe and will be replaced by the next-generation DB9 model.
TGIF[R-S]: Service the Scion Way
Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them.
Gumpert Applies for Provisional Insolvency
German supercar maker Gumpert has filed for provisional insolvency, stating that its expected sales volume in China couldn’t be realized.
Lamborghini Gallardo Final Special Edition Coming
How fitting that shortly after Lamborghini announced that the Gallardo’s successor would have a much simpler lineup, a European source has confirmed that the Gallardo will get yet another special edition model before the end of this year.
2015 Mazda MX-5 to Get 1.3-Liter Turbo
Clearly there’s plenty of excitement surrounding the next-generation Mazda MX-5 model, to the point that the rumors are starting to become hard to keep track of.
Porsche Rev Match Technology Replaces Heel-Toe Downshifting
When the 2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and 4S models were revealed ahead of their Paris Motor Show debut, the German automaker tossed in a little bit of info that its Sport Chrono package will include technology to automatically double-declutch during downshifts.
