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The Top 10 Debuts of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 2011 LA Auto Show showcased a number of International and North American debuts.

The Top 15 Cars for Street Racing

We're not condoning street racing but just offering up 15 possible contenders that would fair well...

GAME REVIEW: Forza Motorsport 4 for Xbox 360

After months and months of waiting, Forza 4 is finally here! So, was it worth the wait?

First Drive: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Road Test & Review

The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is more than just an updated reincarnation of an American classic.

Showdown: Audi A3 TDI vs. Lexus CT200h

With so many eco-friendly models popping up it's hard to decide the best green motoring choice for you. Here's a head-to-head matchup...

The Top 10 Coolest Radio Controlled Cars and Trucks Sold Today

2011 Frankfurt Motor Show: The Top 20 Concept Cars and Production Model Debuts

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is always an amazing playground of brilliant concept cars and debuts of production models. Here's a look at the best of the best.

CLP Automotive Turns the BMW M3 into an ALMS Racer for the Road

German tuner CLP Automotive just delivered their BMW M3 GT, a stellar ALMS daily driver.

2012 Porsche 911 Struts its Stuff ahead of Frankfurt Debut [w/ Video]

The new 2012 Porsche 911 is an evolutionary step forward with some surprising advancements.

Movie Review: Senna Superbly Conveys the Life and Times of a Complex Legend [w/ Video]

Senna – the documentary about three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna – is an epic motorsports movie.

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Great Moments in Crappy Engine History: Volkswagen Wasserboxer [w/ Video]

By Tom Anderson on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 01:54

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Volkswagen Wasserboxer illustration

The German auto industry has earned a reputation for constructing vehicles of unmatched quality and precision. From the cheapest Volkswagen to the priciest Maybach, cars from the Fatherland generally feel rock solid and, when properly maintained, offer thousands of miles of headache-free service. Why do we use the qualifier “generally?” Well, just like not all French cars are weird and not all American cars are useless when the pavement gets squiggly, not every Auto out of Deutschland has been endowed with impeccable reliability.

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Cars and Coffee Irvine: The Automotive Melting Pot

By Jason Kwon on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 00:40

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I had the pleasure of driving down to Irvine for the Cars and Coffee meet on a warm, sunny Saturday morning 2 weeks ago. If you didn't already know, Cars and Coffee is an informal meet that takes place at Mazda’s HQ parking lot every week, where gearheads from all walks of life come together to have a drink of coffee and enjoy automotive culture. You can find about any type of vehicle in the meet; muscle, Italian, motorcycles, Le Mans racers, imports, and even concept cars! Did I mention it was free?

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The Top 25 Debuts of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

By Tom Anderson on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 02:04

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The Geneva Motor Show is one of the auto industry’s best-known rites of Spring. Every March, the motoring world converges on the lakeside Swiss metropolis to gawk at all the new models (vehicular and otherwise) on neutral ground. It’s absolutely one of the crown jewels of the international auto show calendar.

And because it’s such a prestigious show, the manufacturers tend to bring their best production and concept cars to the Geneva Palexpo. This means picking out the best of the best is a mighty daunting task, which is why we’ve decided to expand the field to 25. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s hop to it.

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Lamborgini Aventador J Might Be the Rowdiest Roadster Ever

By Tom Anderson on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 20:46

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Lamborghini Aventador J front 3/4 view

It's pretty safe to say that Lamborghini has never built a subtle car. Sure, some early ones like the 350GT and Miura can be considered curvaceous and classically beautiful, but there's never really been a Lambo that didn't command more than a passing glance. What's more, they've typically had outrageous performance to go with the outrageous looks.

The company's latest flagship, the Aventador, is certainly extroverted in just about every area. With 691hp from the brand new 6.5L V12 and menacing styling inspired by the likes of the Reventon and Sesto Elemento, few cars can match the Aventador in the mandible lowering department. But now there's a car - another Aventador at that - that will handily do just that. Say ciao to the Aventador J.

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Le Mans 2012 Preview: Battle of the Hybrids? Toyota TS030 Hybrid vs Audi R18 E-tron Quattro

By Andre Ravinowich on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 04:00

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Earlier this year, we brought you news of Toyota's return to Le Mans with its TS030 Hybrid prototype. Audi has now announced that it too will field a hybrid-powered car at this year's Le Mans race - the R18 E-tron Quattro. Similar to last year's Le Mans winning R18, the e-Tron Quattro will also be powered by a V6 TDI diesel engine producing 510HP. But like Toyota's TS030, it will also feature a hybrid powertrain.

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