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2016 BMW M2 Laps Nürburgring In 7:58?: Video
The 2016 BMW M2 may have only been unveiled earlier this week, but BMW is already talking about the latest M model’s Nürburgring lap time. In its “official launchfilm [sic]” for the M2, BMW claims the car can lap the 13-odd miles of the full Nordschliefe in 7:58. For comparison’s sake, that’s six seconds slower…
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2016 BMW M2, 2016 Lexus GS F, 2018 Honda Civic Type R: This Week’s Top Photos
BMW’s new M2 finally landed this week, and boy was it worth the wait. The car is a rear-wheel-drive coupe packing a turbocharged straight-six paired with either a manual transmission or dual-clutch ‘box, and it may just be the better buy compared to BMW’s M4. Mitsubishi revealed a new crossover concept this week. It’s…
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Corvette Chief Engineer Explains Motor Trend Z06 DNF: Video
Late last month, news broke that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 did not finish during Motor Trend’s annual Best Driver’s Car competition. The supercharger simply refused to engage—which Chevrolet initially blamed on bad fuel—and to add insult to injury, the car was delivered to Laguna Seca with worn brake pads. Predictably, the uber…
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Ford Is Bringing Seven Custom F-150s to SEMA: Video
Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] always has a massive presence at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show, and over the years its display has showcased everything from historic Mustangs to vintage Salt Flats racers to the very first Shelby Cobra. Obviously, attendees are sure to see loads of customized vehicles bearing the…
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Klaus Zellmer Named Chief Of Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America has a new chief following the reshuffle of senior managers at many Volkswagen Group brands as a result of the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal. The new chief is Klaus Zellmer, who takes over from Detlev von Platen on November 1, 2015. Meanwhile, von Platen will head to Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart…
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Dodge Viper To Be Culled After 2017?
The United Auto Workers union representing employees at numerous automotive plants in the United States is currently in negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU], with the two parties having recently reached a tentative agreement dealing mostly with the increased allowance of lower-paid temporary staff. As Allpar first noted, there…
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McLaren Confirms Spider Version Of Track-Focused 675LT
All 500 of McLaren’s 675LT were spoken for two months after its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. But well-heeled buyers will get another shot to secure a Spider variant in 2016. Confirmation of the new McLaren Spider 675LT comes via the Netherland’s Autovisie, and given the track-focused nature of the car, a drop-top…
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Are These The Toyota S-FR Specs?
Toyota worked with Subaru to give the world the FR-S/GT-86, and the idea clearly helped spur a desire for more sporting vehicles in the automaker’s lineup. Competition from Mazda with the new MX-5 could also be putting pressure on the brand to make its next sports car light, inexpensive, and a proponent of the slow-car-fast…
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New Lincoln Continental Debuting At 2016 Detroit Auto Show: Report
Lincoln is in the process of overhauling its lineup and part of the plan is a new flagship sedan to replace the unloved MKS. This new sedan will revive Lincoln’s Continental nameplate and should be on sale sometime next year. The new Continental was previewed in concept form earlier this year, and prototypes have already…
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Rosberg Edges Out Hamilton For Russian Grand Prix Pole
Today’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Russian Grand Prix saw Nico Rosberg edge out his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure pole position and in the process help his team earn an historic 30th all-Silver Arrow front row. Rosberg’s best time at the Sochi Autodrom was a 1:37.113 versus the 1:37.433 of Hamilton. Even…