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MINI Countryman Rear Bench Seat Standard in 2013
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American MINI Countryman customers won’t have to choose a rear bench seat in 2013 because that configuration will be standard.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe Spied on Nurburgring
Luxury and power go hand-in-hand with the Rolls-Royce brand, but sporty handling and track time aren’t such typical partners.
Lola Cars Officially Ceases Operations
Lola is far from being a household name, but it’s one of the biggest companies in motorsports. Specializing in working behind the scenes building chassis for some of the world’s most famous race cars, Lola is officially bankrupt and ceasing operations.
Porsche Young Driver Academy Kicks Off
Porsche has a rich heritage in racing and motorsports and now the German automaker is out looking for the next great driver.
Brabus Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is a Torque-Tastic Wagon
There’s a good chance Americans will never see the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake on their soil any time soon, which is tragic considering the magic Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has worked on the luxury wagon.
Neiman Marcus McLaren 12C Spider Costs Extra $85,750
Fast, stylish and undeniably sexy, the McLaren MP4 12C Spider is this year’s pick for the Neiman Marcus Christmas book.
Lamborghini Aventador Four-Seater Concept Heading to Geneva Motor Show
Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini might bring a more practical, grand touring version of its Aventador to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show according to recent reports.
Six (Lame) Excuses Not to Buy a Hybrid
With an almost never ending list of myths and rumors, few vehicles are as misunderstood as the hybrid. Almost every review or video posted on AutoGuide.com about a hybrid car has at least one reader comment about how the battery will deteriorate beyond repair, or that once you get a hybrid, you’re not a true…
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Range Rover Evoque Named 2012 Women’s World Car of the Year
The voting is in and the 2012 Women’s World Car of the Year is the Range Rover Evoque. The Evoque took home top honors after women motoring writers from 12 different countries chimed in with their votes.
Porsche 918 Spyder Drives Around the Nürburgring – Video
Remember when the Porsche 918 Spyder turned in a lap time of 7:14 at the Nürburgring? The German automaker has decided to release a video of its brilliant hybrid supercar, as it tested out on the world-famous track.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Gets Big Wing
Appearing for the first time in the latest spy photos wearing a fixed rear wing, Mercedes’ 2013 SLS AMG Black Series rolled past our spies today.
2014 Audi A3 Sportback Not Headed to US: Brand Says
Audi will continue as previously planned with its A3 for sale in the U.S. as a sedan model only according to a company representative.
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 ’45th Anniversary’ Announced
Mercedes just announced an exclusive car aimed at collectors with track lust and high-octane veins: the SLS AMG GT3 “45th Anniversary” edition.
MINI Knitting Kit Lets You Make Your Own Scarf
Knitting is the new “it” DIY hobby and MINI is hoping to cash in on the trend.
Atlanta Axes Plans to Name Street ‘Ferdinand Porsche Ave.’ Over Nazi Past
Porsche‘s newest headquarters and test track are being built in Atlanta, and the city wanted to rename the street it’s located on from Henry Ford II Avenue to Ferdinand Porsche Avenue. But the city has since reconsidered.
Volkswagen Touareg Edition X Gets Fancy Treatment
Celebrating a decade of production for the funny-named SUV that people couldn’t pronounce at launch, Volkwagen is offering the Touareg Edition X.
Volkswagen XL1 Caught Testing in Spain – Video
It’s no surprise that the Volkswagen XL1 is out and about testing, as the diesel-hybrid XL1 is expected to be sold in limited quantities starting next year.
2012 Mercedes SL-Class Recalled: 432 Units Affected
Mercedes is recalling 432 SL-Class cars because of an issue it discovered during crash testing that could lead to a fire.
BMW M5, M6 Recalled For Oil Pump Failure
Following a stoppage of delivery on 2013 M5, M6 and M6 Convertible vehicles, BMW has now issued an official recall for all three, over oil pump issues.
Volvo S60, S80 Facelifts by 2013, XC90 Due Late 2014
Volvo may not have had anything exciting to unveil at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, but the Swedish automaker has plenty in the works as it plans on increasing worldwide sales to 800,000 vehicles by 2020.
Caterham Superlight R600 Series is Most Extreme Seven to Date
Caterham has unveiled its first forced induced Seven model ever, the Superlight R600. Powered by a supercharged, 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine, the Superlight R600 packs 275-hp and will cost around $73,000 (£44,995).
Porsche 918 May Run Sub-Seven Minute ‘Ring Lap: CEO
The newest supercar from Porsche, the 918, has already been clocked at a seven-minute, 14-second lap time around the Nurburgring, but once the car reaches full production, it may be capable of a time below seven minutes.
Mercedes SLS Electric Drive Makes Silent Video Debut
Debuting at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is the most powerful car AMG has ever produced, and today a video has been released of the car racing around the Ascari race track in Malaga, Spain.
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Heading to America
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its B-Class Electic Drive Concept, and now there’s confirmation that its production model will eventually make its way to America.
