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TVR and Sagaris Coupe Reborn for 2009
TVR Sagaris Posted July 10 2008 11:20 AM by Evan.McCausland

After a series of corporate buyouts that had more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera, British sports car manufacturer TVR appears to be reborn.  Enthusiasts and dealers were invited to the firm's headquarters...

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Sneak Peek at Mercedes-Benz SLR Z199 Speedster

Mercedes-Benz SLR Z199 Posted July 3 2008 09:55 AM by Evan.McCausland

We're saddened to think that, within a year's time, Mercedes-Benz's SLR McLaren will reach the end of its production run.  We are, however, elated to hear that Mercedes plans on celebrating the finale with this, a...

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Alfa Romeo Wants Ferrari Platform for Next 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo 8C Posted July 2 2008 01:46 PM by Evan.McCausland

As we anxiously await the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione's arrival on our shores, the folks in Milan are already planning its successor.  If they have their way, the next 8C will share its underpinnings with the new...

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Only Top Chevy Dealers To Sell Corvette ZR1

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Posted June 23 2008 07:49 AM by Evan.McCausland

Looking to waltz into your local Chevrolet dealership to pick up (or ogle) a new 2009 Corvette ZR1?  You may be out of luck: GM is limiting allocation of the cars to its top dealers.

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Buy a Nissan GT-R , Get Free Nurburgring Lessons

2009 Nissan GT-R Posted June 20 2008 09:11 AM by Evan.McCausland

The practice of giving free performance driving seminars with the purchase of a performance car isn't anything new, but we do like the tactic dreamed up by Nissan's British sales wing:  Buy a 2009 GT-R, and learn to...

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Le Mans, Part 4

LM1 Posted June 14 2008 08:28 PM by AutomobileStaff

Saturday at Le Mans, continued. Le Mans has got to be the only place where you'll find a Dino in the middle of a campground. We also saw dozens of Porsche 911s and Chevy Corvettes parked in the camping areas.

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Prelude to the Dream just around the corner

Automobile prepares to watch NASCAR and NHRA stars get dirty
2007 Eldora Prelude drivers Posted May 30 2008 01:58 PM by rblackwell

Everybody knows that the NASCAR Sprint Cup has a huge following, but some race fans are convinced that “roundy-round” drivers are talentless, one-dimensional hacks. Well, next Wednesday, June 4, we’ll have a rare...

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Aston Martin DBS Euro Drive

2008 Aston Martin DBS Front shot Posted May 27 2008 02:13 PM by AutomobileStaff

I've just landed at Munich airport in Germany, it's 8:55 AM local time. I send a quick text message to Kilian Konig, the transport man, to tell him that I'll see him outside the terminal for the pickup of the Aston Martin...

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Lexus LF-A at Nurburgring 24

LF-A Overall Posted May 23 2008 02:19 PM by marc.noordeloos

Sharing the garage at the Nurburgring 24 with Aston Martin is the Lexus LF-A. A quick glance and a few (poor) mobile phone pics and we've learned a bit.

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In the driver’s seat at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

In the driver’s seat at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The IMS scoring tower, with Kosuke Matsuura in the Posted May 16 2008 05:00 AM by rblackwell

One year ago today, one of our favorite local motorsports writers, Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press, published an excellent story about driving an open-wheeler at the hallowed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We’ve...

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Lambo Moves Its Bull Shop

New Lamborghini headquarters to open in California
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Posted May 12 2008 08:42 AM by Evan.McCausland

Volkswagen of America found some prime East Coast property for its new headquarters in Virginia, but Lamborghini's moving in the opposite direction.  Automotive News reports the VW supercar subsidiary is settling down...

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Scuderia Ferrari Shills for Shell

Ferrari-laced advertisement thrills gearheads, tifosi
Ferrari F1 2007 Monaco GP Posted May 6 2008 12:23 PM by Evan.McCausland

Ever wish you could dip into Ferrari's racing stable, film some high-speed hijinks, and get paid for it, to boot?  Envy the producers of Shell Oil's Circuit spot, as they did just that.

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Look out, Lamborghini

Production V-10 Audi RS8 confirmed for 2009
Audi R8 three quarters front view Posted April 1 2008 06:55 AM by P_Floraday

Lamborghini owners beware, the Audi RS8 will give you a run for your money in 2009.

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We Drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans Concept

We Drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans Concept
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept Front View Posted March 24 2008 07:42 AM by P_Floraday

We drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans concept in Manhattan traffic and live to tell the tale.

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What the....?

Goofy tricycle thing gives new meaning to the word "hybrid"
Kawasaki Tricycle Rear Corner Posted August 7 2007 07:29 AM by rblackwell

Motorcycles can be a blast to drive, but where can you put your groceries? And who wants to worry about balancing all the time? Or plunking down a kickstand whenever you park?

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