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2014 Volkswagen Golf R to Boast 276-HP
Recent spy photos of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf R showed that the German automaker is hard to work on its performance-minded, seventh-generation Golf model.
2013 Mark X Revealed as Newest Rear-Drive Toyota
In Japan, Toyota offers the Mark X model that is built off of the Lexus GS platform as a sportier sedan option for its home market. And similar to how the GS was refreshed for the 2013 model, the Japanese automaker has updated its Mark X sedan in Japan.
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.
Alfa Romeo, Mazda Partnership Could Result in Multiple Cars
If the Alfa Romeo and Mazda collaboration has even half the success of Toyota and Subaru‘s collaboration on the FR-S/BRZ, it would be no surprise that more than one sports car will come as a result.
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.
Formula E All-Electric Race Series Announced
This year’s racing season surprised many when Toyota fielded a hybrid-powered Le Mans race car and Audi enjoyed immense success with its hybrid R18 e-tron quattro.
Tesla Wants to Build an Electric Supercar
Elon Musk is not one to shy away from bold statements, recently going on the record to call the Fisker Karma overpriced and mediocre. The savvy entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla says he now hopes to build an electric supercar.
Dodge Dart Dual Clutch Automatic Rated at 27/37 MPG
The 2013 Dodge Dart equipped with a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission mated to the 1.4-liter turbocharged powerplant has been rated by the EPA at 27-mpg city, 37-mpg highway.
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.
Porsche Camp4 Offers Wild Winter Driving
Returning for 2013, Porsche will offer its Camp4 Canada driving program to give brand enthusiasts a winter performance driving course that will exhibit its latest sports cars.
2014 Mazda6 Coupe, Mazdaspeed6 and AWD Models Rumored
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has just made its official debut and already talks of high performance and coupe variants are filling the air.
Volvo V40 Rated Safest Ever in European NCAP Test
Is it really that surprising that a Volvo model scored record-setting performance on a crash safety test? The Swedish automaker has built its brand on the premise of safety first, and its all-new V40 model passed the European NCAP collision test with flying colors.
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.
Bentley Sports Car Concept Heading to Paris Motor Show
This year’s Paris Motor Show will play host to a new sports car concept from Bentley, designed to be the sportiest vehicle the British automaker has shown off in decades.
Next-Gen Mazda MX-5 Gains More Custom Options
Trying to appeal to a wider customer base, Mazda is planning on offering a high level of customization when it brings the next generation MX-5 Miata to market.
Nissan GT-R Successor Confirmed, But Not Until 2018
Rumors regarding the next-generation Nissan GT-R started surfacing late last month, perhaps hinting that there wouldn’t be a successor to the popular sports car. The GT-R’s chief engineer debunked those rumors though, and it appears that the automaker is planning for the next GT-R to debut in 2018.
New Lexus LF-LC Concept Heading to 2012 Australian Motor Show
Ever since the Lexus LF-LC debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, the general public has called for its production. All signs indicated that Lexus was listening with the possibility that the LF-LC will be headed to production within three years.
Lotus Sued by Former CEO Dany Bahar for $10.6 M
Far from its conclusion, the saga between Lotus and former CEO Dany Bahar will soldier on now that the ex exec is suing for 6.7 million pounds ($10.6 million).
Lamborghini Gallardo Successor Will Have Simpler Lineup
The successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo is set to launch sometime in 2014, with a more simplified list of variations on the model.
