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Volkswagen Group Officially Completes Acquisition of Porsche, Finally
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It was the start of a New Year when we first heard that Volkswagen’s plan on purchasing Porsche might finally come to fruition. Seven long months of a drama-filled acquisition later, it can be officially said that Volkswagen has taken full control of Porsche.
Koenigsegg Accessory Line: From Scale Models to Teddy Bears
Affording a Koenigsegg supercar is probably not in every person’s budget, but passionate fans of the Swedish supercar maker can now scoop themselves up some affordable brand accessories.
Win a Chance to Drive a Lexus LFA at Laguna Seca – Video
The Lexus LFA has already established itself as one of the great supercars of our generation, and now you have an opportunity to get behind the wheel of one.
Dodge Dart Customized by Pitbull Could be Yours
Dodge will be teaming up with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to launch a nationwide tour centered around music and the all-new 2013 Dart compact.
Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell Roadster Rumored
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell may have been in the works for a couple of years now, but it wasn’t until this year that the German automaker detailed its electrified flagship.
Infiniti Emerg-E Wins Prestigious Design Award
The Infiniti Emerg-E debuted earlier this year at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, capturing the world’s attention with a mid-mounted driveline and a pair of electric motors.
Porsche 918 Spyder Revealed in Martini Livery
To help keep the hype alive, Porsche has released a series of photos of its upcoming 918 Spyder decked out in full Martini Racing livery. Spy photos already captured have shown the 918 in a black-and-white version of the famous livery, though these are the first full color images.
Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Laps VIR Six Seconds Slower than ZL1
In a venerable perry and thrust response to Ford’s Boss 302 Mustang, Chevrolet is releasing the Camaro SS 1LE: a track-ready version of its 6.2-liter grunting hedgehog of a muscle car.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible Priced at $60,445
Official pricing for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible has been announced, with the drop-top performance model starting at $60,445. The American automaker has also announced that the Camaro 1LE model will start at $37,035.
Bob Lutz, Lotus Advisory Board Axed
With Dany Bahar ousted as CEO of Lotus, the British automaker has already announced to scale back the ambitious plans of its former CEO, while looking at a more reasonable product development plan.
Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec Model Rumored
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year, offering a 1.6-liter, turbo-four with 201-hp and 195 lb-ft of torque for a mere $21,500. Now rumors are speculating a high performance variant of the Veloster Turbo could be in the works.
2014 Lexus IS Lexus Hidden Under IS-F Cabrio Skin
Earlier, spy photos caught what appeared to be a Lexus IS-F Convertible being tested at the ‘Ring, but it is now being reported that the vehicle was a test mule for the next-generation IS model.
2013 Lamborghini Aventador gets Cylinder Deactivation
The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will benefit from multi-cylinder deactivation and engine start-stop technology, boosting the supercar’s mileage.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Mega Gallery – New Photos
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta had its world premiere earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, replacing the 599 Fiorano model with 730-hp of pure exhilaration.
Ford ‘Red Tails’ Mustang Sells for $370,000 at Auction
Ford’s “Red Tails” Mustang, designed in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew planes during World War II, raised a whopping $370,000 at auction yesterday.
Chevrolet ZL1 Camaro Videos Detail Special Car Care
Chevrolet is taking a novel approach to distributing car care information for the Camaro ZL1 by offering a series of online videos to detail special care the car needs.
Toyota Developing GT86 For Return to Britcar Endurance Race
Toyota is returning to the Britcar 24 Hours in September, running the endurance race in paint livery reminiscent of the AE86 Corolla that twice won the British Touring Car Championship in the 1980s.
TGIF[R-S]: No Longer the FR-S, but my FR-S
Welcome to the second installment of TGIF[R-S]. If you missed the first in our new series documenting life with the most hyped sports car of our times, get up to date here. Then continue on with AutoGuide Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad as he takes deliver of his very own Scion FR-S.
McLaren F1 Successor may bow at Pebble Beach
Expected at this September’s Paris Motor Show, the much anticipated McLaren F1 successor might show up at Pebble Beach next month.
Mazda Rotary to Make History at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
For over a century, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted more race cars than one can count thanks to the annual Indy 500. But this weekend, when it hosts the Grand-Am Brickyard Grand Prix, the track will emit the sound of a rotary engine for its very first time.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Production Reduced to 101
Already a limited edition model, the upcoming Aston Martin V12 Zagato will now be limited from the former 150-unit production run to only 101 cars.
Lotus Scales Back New Car Plans to be Realistic
Following Lotus CEO Dany Bahar’s termination, the brand is abandoning the plan he championed to bring six new sports cars to market using the company’s engines and transmissions.
Jaguar C-X75 to get 500 hp, 10,000 RPM Redline
The Jaguar C-X75 supercar is going to be taking on the likes of Porsche’s 918, and the new Ferrari Enzo successor, and new details have surfaced today regarding what will be under the hood.
2013 Lotus Evora S Adds Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Option
For the 2013 model year, Lotus will be adding a six-speed automatic option to its Evora S model when it becomes available starting this October.
