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2013 Hyundai Equus Base Model Exceeds $60,000
Hyundai’s more-for-less policy has generally been a hit with consumers, especially since it recently introduced the new “fluidic design language,” but the flagship Equus sedan slotted to compete with cars like the BMW 7 Series hasn’t seen the same success.
Polestar Volvo S60 to Rival BMW M3 – Spy Photo
Volvo is out to prove that even at the performance level it can compete with Germany’s luxury brands and is going about doing so with the Polestar S60.
2013 BMW M5 Six-Speed Manual Revealed
BMW just revealed that there will be a no-cost optional six-speed manual for its 2013 M5 sports sedan, giving old-guard driving fans something smoking hot to dream of and hopefully drive.
Top 10 Cheapest Cars with 300 Horsepower
There are some surprises on this list.
2013 Bentley Continental GT Coupe Gets 24 MPG
Numbers like this were unthinkable only a few years ago, but it’s amazing what a little federal regulation can do to spur an engineering department — or industry in this case.
Chevrolet SS Will Cost More than It’s Worth
A Holden-sourced hotrod for the U.S. has all but been confirmed by GM after an OnStar slipup and the resulting media storm, but official details are still just out of reach. Even without that information, there’s a reasonable argument to be made that the rear-drive Chevrolet SS will be less than prolific.
2013 Audi A8 3.0T Gets Disappointing EPA Estimate
Seinfeld coined the term “shrinkage” on May 12, 1994 in reference to George Costanza’s little problem, but Larry David, the show’s storied creator probably never expected automakers to champion the idea, albeit in a mechanical sense.
Jaguar F-Type to Offer 5.0-liter V8
Departing from the decreasingly voluminous engine trend that is presently plaguing or progressing the auto industry, depending on your perspective, it seems Jaguar will offer a 5.0-liter V8 in its F-Type. GALLERY: Jaguar F-Type roadster
2013 BMW M5 US Order Guide Available for Download
If you’ve got the $90,695 cash in hand and are planning to buy a 2013 BMW M5, it might be worth while to peruse the car’s order guide, which is available in the comfort of your own home.
2013 Shelby GT500 Officially Rated at 662 HP
With the verified numbers in, it seems the 2013 Shelby GT500 was actually underrated at 650 hp. Instead it makes an impressive 662 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque.
Jaguar Announces Two New Engines, 380 HP Confirmed for F-Type
Following the industry trend toward smaller, more efficient engines, Jaguar just announced its plan to offer two new engines, one of which will make its way into the new F-Type roadster. A 3.0-liter supercharged V6 will sit under the F-Type’s hood to produce 380 hp. Using the same aluminum architecture currently found in the brand’s…
Ford F-150 Styling Unlikely to Change, Exec Says
It seems like the Ford F-150 is going to keep its current look, despite a Chevrolet Silverado update slated for the next couple years. “Segments like the midsize car, where we need to make a big noise against Honda and Toyota, are much better places for Ford to make strong gains, but where we already have a…
2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport, Italian Style in Blue: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Mixing exclusive luxury and thrilling performance, Maserati chose the 2012 Geneva Auto Show to debut its new GranTurismo Sport. A 4.7-liter V8 pushes the car with 460 hp and almost 384 ft-lbs of torque to a top speed of more than 184 mph. Getting there, according to the company, can be completely comfortable or sharply…
Aston Martin Announces FIA World Endurance Champion GT Entry
Aston Martin will return this year to the FIA World Endurance Championship to compete in the eight round series, kicking off with the 60th anniversary edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring, on March 17. The company confirmed today that it will enter an updated version of the Vantage GT2, calling it the Vantage GTE. That car…
2013 Audi RS5 Exhaust Note in Exhilarating Video
Audi released a video of their new generation RS5 during some glorious snow drifting and exhaust-burning desert runs. Liken, if you will, an engine to a guitar. Within that vein, it seems Audi has mastered tuning their instrument. The new generation S5 made some Audi enthusiasts nervous and sent others into an excited frenzy. Why,…
Top 10 Most Expensive Cars to Insure in 2012
Flashy, fast or luxurious cars tend to be expensive. It should come as no surprise then that they’re also among the most expensive cars to insure. This list, provided by Insure.com shows us the most expensive cars to insure. Whether they’re more likely to get into an accident because of their high-powered engines, more likely…
Mopar Chrysler 300 ’12 on Display: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Today we took a first-hand look at the most powerful of the four vehicles Mopar doctored up for this year’s Chicago Auto Show, the Mopar Chrysler 300 ’12. In case you don’t recognize that name — it’s actually just a dressed up Chrysler 300, albeit with a price tag that jumped about $10,000 over the…
Shelby GT500 Convertible Unveiled: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The cloth dropped from the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show today, delivering a topless blast of fast that we’ve been eagerly awaiting. Just like a bottle of Bacardi 151 rum, this car is wickedly strong and gets its job done fast. With that in mind, here’s the lowdown on Ford‘s…
Aston Martin Dragon88 Special Edition Models Coming to Beijing Auto Show
What better way to ring in the Chinese new year than with some special edition Aston Martins? Available only for the Chinese market, 88 special “Dragon88” models of the V8 Vantage S, Virage, and DBS will be made featuring some Chinese cultural references and iconography. This news comes right after Rolls-Royce announced that their “Year…
2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG to Bow at New York Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz already took the SL a step in the performance direction last year, but now the sporty Merc will get the AMG treatment which promises power and prestige aplenty. The SL63 AMG will debut at this year’s New York Auto Show where we’re predicting it to be a bit of a show stopper. The car…
Chrysler 300 Gets Mopar Treatment, Becomes Chrysler ’12
The Mopar ’12 300, as it’s being called, is a souped up version of the 2012 Chrysler 300. Earlier today we published a story featuring a gallery with four Mopar-modified cars, which will appear at next month’s Chicago International Auto Show. Since then, the company released detailed information on them. Here’s what we’ve learned about…
2013 Audi Q5 Getting Not-So-Efficient Diesel
Efficiency is important these days. The government is cracking down on gas guzzlers and imposing strict regulations that force automakers into saving more fuel than ever before. That’s why it might come as a surprise that Audi of America is opting not to offer their most efficient diesel engine in the upcoming 2013 Q5. That’s…
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Launch Footage [Video]
You might be familiar with the sound a Le Mans car makes while whipping around the track, but this year Toyota is going to change all that. For the first time in more than a decade, the Japanese giant is entering in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, set to start this June. Yesterday…
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Powertrain Details Released
Toyota spilled more details on Tuesday of its plan to run a hybrid at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. Last week we reported that the Japanese automaker would be entering such a vehicle, but there were no details on the powertrain or the plan surrounding the car itself. That changed when…
