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2014 Mercedes S Class, Porsche 918 Spyder, Six-Wheeled Volvo: This Week’s Top Photos

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Without doubt the biggest news of the week was the introduction of the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class, the sixth generation of the German flagship sedan and the first vehicle on the market with autonomous driving capability. Arguably the most important model in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup, primarily because it debuts the design and technology...

2014 Ford Mustang

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:42:00 +0000

The current class of muscle cars and pony cars sure contains some strong personalities, but there's no model that has it all quite like the 2014 Ford Mustang. While the Mustang's design goes back to 2005, Ford has subbed in world-class engines, seen the car through some serious chassis and drivability upgrades, and made the interior and features...

Driving Volvo's KERS Flywheel Hybrid Prototype: What It's Like

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Sure, hybrids don't have the greatest reputation for driving appeal. But would you feel better about saving gasoline if you knew that the hybrid system in your car used Formula One technology? That's just what Volvo has done in an engineering prototype it's now testing in Sweden, which adds an F1-inspired Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) to...

Performance RS Models To Play Role In Audi's Growth: Report

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:00 +0000

Audi hasn't been shy in telling the world that it has big plans for growth. In fact, its parent company Volkswagen has plans to take over the world overtake General Motors and Toyota as the world's largest automaker, and the four-ringed luxury brand is going to play a critical role in meeting that goal. How you ask? With new performance models...

2014 Lexus IS Gets TRD Upgrades

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The company responsible for much of Toyota’s motorsports efforts as well as its official performance upgrades, Toyota Racing Developments (TRD), has brought out the first round of upgrades for the 2014 Lexus IS. The upgrades include a few aerodynamic aids as well as chassis improvements. To improve aerodynamics, TRD adds new spoiler...

It’s Finally Happened: Bugatti Veyron Joins Dubai Police Fleet

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

With the likes of a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF, and even an Aston Martin One-77 joining the ranks of the Dubai Police fleet, it was only a matter of time until the world’s fastest car, the Bugatti Veyron, donned the outfit’s green and white livery. This isn’t the record-breaking Veyron Super Sport, but with a top speed of...

Volvo's Six-Wheeled Crossover Camera Car: We Want One!

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 +0000

What do you think of when you think of Sweden? Meatballs? Chefs? Flat-pack furniture and massive station wagons? We do. Beneath that safe, sensible, clean modern design exterior lies a very different Sweden. It's the country that loves classic American hot rods and big motorcycles, thinks nothing of driving through snow-covered forests at...

Porsche Hybrids, Autonomous S Class, Nuclear Mustang: Today's Car News

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz revealed the all-new 2014 S Class luxury sedan a few days ago, and it'll go on sale this fall. We've learned that the car has all the technology necessary to be fully autonomous already, but due to current legislation Mercedes won't implement the technology at this time. But if the laws change in the next few years we could have a...

2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Spotted On Set Of New Captain America Movie: Video

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s first appearance on the silver screen is likely to be in the new Marvel Comics-themed blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier, due out on April 4, 2014. A black version of the upcoming sports car was recently spotted on a film set for the movie, located on the National Mall in Washington D.C...

Aston Martin Teases Its CC100 Speedster Concept: Video

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:00 +0000

In early March, we told you Aston Martin will be unveiling a special concept to help celebrate its centenary this year. Today, the historic British automaker confirmed that the concept will be unveiled this weekend at a special event coinciding with the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race where Aston Martin is also fielding three cars. Along...

A Quick Interview With German Racing Driver Hans-Joachim Stuck

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

For many, the name Hans-Joachim Stuck may not ring a bell but those more seasoned readers will no doubt remember ol’ Strietzel, son of the legendary Hans Stuck and a Formula One driver during the 1970s. At 6 ft 4 in, Stuck clearly wasn’t made for F1 though he did manage to make the podium twice during his career, both times with...

Lexus LFA Owner Successfully Lobbies Town To Have Speed Hump Removed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:55:00 +0000

A Lexus LFA owner in Norway has managed to persuade his town to remove a speed hump located near his home because it was too high for him to drive his prized supercar over. Rune Berge Vik, a Lexus enthusiast and possibly the only owner of an LFA in the Nordic region, first realized he had a problem with the speed hump when driving the supercar...

2013 Will Be Biggest Year Yet For Nissan's GT Academy

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:00 +0000

Nissan’s popular GT Academy will be back for its fifth year in 2013 and organizers promise to make this round of competition the biggest yet. The GT Academy essentially pits gamers playing Sony’s Gran Turismo in a knockout competition, with the final winner in each of the tournaments eventually placed behind the wheel of a real race...

Swedish House Mafia Star In Volvo’s New Ad Campaign For The XC60: Video

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40:00 +0000

Volvo has been dropping hints over the past few days about a big new collaboration it was planning. Today, the automaker has announced that international DJ sensation Swedish House Mafia has created a unique music video for an unreleased version of its hit song Leave the World Behind, and that the new video and song will form part of a global...

Bidding For Nürburgring Starts This Week

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:35:00 +0000

The previously announced sale of the assets of Nürburgring GmbH, the private operator of the legendary Nürburgring race track in Germany, has commenced this week, with virtually anyone open to placing a bid. The track itself is owned by the German government however, which means any new operator will still have some requirements to meet...