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2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Debuts With New Motor, Classy Bang & Olufsen Audio

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:10:56 PST

Like it's CL63 AMG stablemate, the S63 sedan gets a new biturbo engine for the 2011 model year. A few other nice touches promise to make this supersedan even better than the last.

MTM Announces Tuning Options for 2011 Audi RS5 Coupe

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:10:48 PST

Audi tuner MTM has announced its first modifications for the new RS5, and now that Audi itself has confirmed the car will come to the US, this is actually relevant news for us.

Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:11:47 PST

It's what's on the inside that counts. Despite being touted as not the best-looking car on the market, Porsche's Panamera is flying off the lots, with 25,000 having been built in the car's short life.

Porsche Will Develop the 918 Spyder for Production

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:30:40 PST

No surprise here. After the overwhelmingly positive response to the 918 Spyder Concept revealed earlier this year in Geneva, Porsche has committed to developing the sports car for production.

Audi A7 Sportback Debuts at Private Party in Germany

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:57:26 PST

We'll have photos and a live report from the debut tomorrow morning, but for now check out these initial pictures and learn what we know thus far.

Porsche Outlines Electric Car Development, Builds Three Electron-Fueled Boxsters

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:58:14 PST

If you thought Porsche, a strong supporter of the Save the Manuals lifestyle, would be the last to let go of the romanticism of the internal combustion engine, sorry. The 911 GT3R Hybrid race car was just the tip of the iceberg.

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 and CL65 AMG Officially Debut, Each Packing Sets of Turbos

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:31:19 PST

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out the AMG side of the updated CL-class lineup and with it comes a reminder. Unfortunately, it's a reminder that we need to say goodbye to the heavenly 6.2-liter AMG V8. Luckily, the new 5.5-liter is packing turbos.

Audi Confirms RS5 Coupe for United States, Prices R8 5.2 Spyder

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:14:16 PST

Audi has decided to send us all into the weekend with some pricing details and some other great news as well. Not to long from now, Americans will be able to start ordering RS5s.

Mercedes-Benz Already Reaches 300,000 Unit Milestone For New E-Class

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:33:00 PST

The current Mercedes-Benz E-class has only been on sale here in the States for about a year, and already the company has built its 300,000th unit. That's pretty impressive.

Saab Owners Convention in Ohio Attracts Big Names

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:37:27 PST

At the first major Saab enthusiast gathering since the GM divorce, there's plenty to celebrate about. Like existence. Company execs will be on hand this weekend in Ohio.

Original Mini Cooper

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:28 PST

Each great motoring civilization has its national icon. For the Great British, that car is the original Mini Cooper.

Event Coverage: 2010 Waterfest VW and Audi Show

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:38:36 PST

Each year, around this time, Volkswagen fans descend on Englishtown, New Jersey. Check out our coverage of the sixteenth annual Waterfest show here.

Volkswagen Shows Off Customized 2011 Jetta at Waterfest Enthusiast Show

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:28:40 PST

The next-generation Volkswagen Jetta isn't even on sale yet, and already company insiders are thinking about all the ways to customize one. Product planners even showed up to a recent enthusiast event with a pretty special one.

Ducati Releases Full Details of 848 EVO

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:08:31 PST

The venerable Ducati 848 will get a more power, better equipment and a new suffix for 2011. Behold, the Ducati 848 EVO.

First Images: 2011 Volvo S60 by Heico Sportiv

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:46:52 PST

Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv usually manages to find a way to enhance each and every new model that debuts. The 2011 S60 surely wouldn't be passed over, and the first images of how the car will look have just been released.

Lotus Kinda Sorta Maybe Confirms Esprit for 2010 Paris Motor Show

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:42:43 PST

A new teaser from Lotus hints at a new Esprit coming to the Paris show this fall. Then denies it. Then promises even more.

Prepare to Drive the Autobahn

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:32:17 PST

American tourists are often intimidated by the prospect of driving the Autobahn for the first time. To avoid turning a joy ride into certain disaster, we've compiled some advice based on numerous trips that have taken us from scared shitless to confident and capable.

2011 Smart ForTwo Updates Include New Lightshine Special Edition

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:26:44 PST

Smart has compiled a set of small updates for the 2011 model year of the ForTwo city car, and to make sure at least a few people take notice, the company also debuted a new special edition.

Bond Car Museum to Open in Momence, IL

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:20:05 PST

The Ian Fleming Foundation, in Momence, IL, tends after the largest collection of James Bond film cars in the world. But until recently, they were merely stored in some barns in the middle of a field. Now Gensler has penned up quite the fitting trophy case for such iconic cars.

World's Highest Mileage Car, a Volvo P1800, Aims For Three Million

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:13:13 PST

Irv Gordon, a retired science teacher, has already put over two million miles on his Volvo. But setting his heights higher, he's now aiming for three.

Details of 2011 BMW X3 Announced

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:05:55 PST

Last month we had a rare opportunity to preview the second-generation X3, and now BMW is finally pulling off the camouflage tape to show us what the new truck looks like for real.

Land Rover Makes Big Joke of Car Camouflage, Dresses Range Rover Evoques in Friendly Wraps

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:03:48 PST

Most manufacturers try to make their prototype test cars as discreet as possible. Land Rover has escaped that convention by turning its RR Evoque prototypes into marketing devices.

km Galleries: 2010 Deutsche Classic Show

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:47:18 PST

On the second Saturday of July every year, right in the middle of German-heritage Pennsylvania, a pack of German-made cars descend on Fleetwood Park in Berks County. We've always heralded the Deutsche Classic show as a great, laid-back atmosphere, and despite the rain, this year proved to be no different.

Lamborghini Opens Center For Carbon Fiber Research in Sant'Agata

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:51:12 PST

Like most performance brands these days, Lamborghini hopes to improve efficiency through lighter materials. To that end, a new research center has been opened in near company headquarters.

ArmorTech Makes the BMW X6 Even More Sporty by Removing Two Doors

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:17:22 PST

The BMW X6 is a fun car, but if it has one flaw it is that it just hasn't accepted its own impracticality, what with all those useful doors all over it. Thankfully, a group of Russians has fixed that.