Honda-Powered ESM Prototype Powers To 2016 Daytona 24 Hours Victory, Corvette Takes GT Class

The number 2 Tequila Patrón ESM Ligier-Honda JSP2, driven in the premier Prototype class by Pipo Derani, Johannes van Overbeek, Scott Sharp and Tequila Patrón CEO Ed Brown, was the winning car at this past weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening race of the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It was the first... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1nXREJG via IFT...

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Super Bowl 50: Acura NSX - What He Said: Video

Previews of Super Bowl commercials from manufacturers are flying onto YouTube faster than ever. Here we have two commercials from Acura for your viewing pleasure. One is 30 seconds long, and the other is 60 seconds. The best part is that at the heart of both commercials is the companies soon-to-be-released supercar, the Acura NSX. I’ve always thought of the NSX as more of a “she,” with those beautiful lines and loving soul, but it looks like the...

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Dodge Dart Vs. Volkswagen Jetta: Compare Cars

Both the Volkswagen Jetta and Dodge Dart are both compact four-door sedans that have been around for a few years. The current Jetta dates back to 2011, while the Dart was launched for 2013. Both are remarkably spacious inside for the segment, but neither competes in the mainstream occupied by the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Chevrolet... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1P5CNTZ via IFT...

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Autocar Takes The 2016 Ford Focus RS On Road And Track: Video

A lot has already been said about the all-new Ford Focus RS and almost everyone I’ve talked to about the car shares the same sentiment. The Focus RS is the hot hatchback we’ve all been waiting for. Now I know that some might find that statement sprinkled with a bit of hyperbole, but the truth is, there was no need for any form of exaggeration. One person who agrees with my assertion is Autocar Deputy Reviews Editor Vicky Parrott. Not that she actually...

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After Successful Start, DeltaWing Suffers Crash At 2016 Rolex 24 At Daytona

The season opener of the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, is currently underway. Unfortunately for the DeltaWing from Panoz DeltaWing Racing, the race was over within a few hours due to a crash. With Andy Meyrick behind the wheel, the oddly-shaped race car, competing in the top Prototype class, crashed into... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1nwhNi4 via IFT...

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EVO Looks Back At The Lamborghini Countach: Video

In the annals of Lamborghini’s long and storied history, no car stirred the imaginations of children quite like the Countach. From its outlandish design (at that time) to its incredible 4.0-liter V-12 engine, the Countach was, and still is, the supercar of our dreams. Throughout the course of its life, the Countach spawned numerous versions, none more special than the 82-unit Series III LP400 S. One of the 82 Series III LP 400 S models is now in...

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Motor Trend Lines Up The Mercedes-AMG GT S And The Jaguar F-Type Coupe R: Video

The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S and the 2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe R are two of the most talked-about sports cars today. Not only do they look drop-dead gorgeous, but they also come with heavy-hitting engines. The F-Type may have the advantage in power - 550 horsepower to 462 horsepower - but the AMG GT S’s combination of unmatched handling and state-of-the-art tech has made it the quintessential sports car for the discerning enthusiast. Either way, both...

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Watch How The Aston Martin Vulcan Is Being Built: Video

Remember when I wrote about an Aston Martin Vulcan that’s currently up for sale for $3.4 million? Well, I don’t know if it’s a simple coincidence or a sign that I should buy the car, but less than a day after that Vulcan hit the news, out comes a video from Carfection that tackles the build process of the most powerful Aston Martin ever created. Ok, I’m not really going the buy the car under any circumstances considering that I don’t have $3.4 million....

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2016 Auto Expo: Mercedes-Benz to unveil 4 new cars

Mercedes-Benz had quite a year with 15 launches gracing our roads in 2015. The sales were up significantly from 2014 so it was only natural that Mercedes-Benz would want to put its best foot forward at the 2016 Auto Expo. The German automaker has promised much for this Expo and we hope it will be an Expo worth attending. Mercedes is bringing its all new GLC compact SUV which is based on the C-class sedan and is easy to see its inspiration if you...

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video with the Mercedes-AMG S 65 Coupe: Video

As racing video games become more and more realistic these days, it’s become very important for game developers to come up with a feature that can differentiate itself from other games. That’s especially true for games like Driveclub, which doesn’t have the same amount of following as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport. On that end, Driveclub did just that by releasing its first-ever 360-degree video of a Mercedes-AMG S 65 Coupe racing around with...

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Nissan Alpha G R35 GTR By AMS Performance

Gideon “Gidi” Chamdi is known in the U.S. drag racing scene as one of the most passionate owners of some of the most incredible drag-tuned supercars. If you’ve heard of AMS Performance, chances are you’re familiar with its staggering builds for the Nissan GT-R. Well, put one and one together and you can see where I’m going here, right? See, Chamdi is the proud owner of just about every iteration of AMS Performance’s Alpha-tuned GT-Rs. He has the...

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa D'Este Coupe

In the Italian spirit of naming cars after the engines in them, the Alfa Romeo 6C nameplate was applied to a huge range of 6-cylinder cars from 1927 all of the way up to 1954. Some of these were race cars, some were road cars, and a lot of them had very little in common with one another. Even narrowing it down to the 6C 2500 means we’re still talking about 11 different models of just the road-going version. So the significance of the 6C 2500 SS...

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FCA's Marchionne Makes Slip, Reveals Jeep Wagoneer

We’re growing ever more fond of Sergio Marchionne’s style of news dissemination. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO’s recent “realignment” of the automaker’s five-year plans is making massive waves, thanks to details on a renewed focus on trucks and SUVs, while killing off slow-selling sedans. However, Marchionne’s latest confession has us more excited than before. In an interview with Automotive News, Marchionne made the statement, “I think it’s...

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Ralph Gilles Sketches A Possible Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat

Let’s be honest, the minivan segment has pretty much fizzled away, much like the station wagon did a while back. With the invention of the crossover and the drop in the price of gasoline in recent years, the desire for larger, gas-sucking family haulers is going stronger than ever. The minivan segment refuses to die, however, as a few manufacturers are still pushing the hope that soccer moms everywhere will continue to persuade their husbands into...

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Porsche Panamera

The Panamera has been around since 2009 and has only one restyling under its belt, having been mildly reworked for 2013. That’s about to change for 2017 as Porsche is clearly working on its successor. Our spy photographers were able to snag several shots of the updated Panamera as it trotted over German roads wearing almost no camouflage. The bare-bodied test mule affords us a rather unobstructed view at the Panamera’s future styling. Most of the...

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Porsche 718 Cayman

The mid-engined Porsche Cayman was launched in 2005. Essentially a coupe version of the Boxster, the Cayman has become increasingly popular with customers as a more affordable and balanced proposition to the range-topping 911. The first-generation coupe came with 2.7-, 2.9-, and 3.4-liter, flat-six engines with as many as 321 ponies and 273 pound-feet of torque. A facelifted Cayman was introduced in early 2009, while the redesigned model arrived...

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR

In October 1973, twelve of the top drivers in the world were invited to compete in IROC, the International Race of Champions, an event penned by the legendary Roger Penske. The drivers were selected from the four major racing series at the time, Formula One, NASCAR, SCCA, and USAC, and included names such as Mark Donohue, George Follmer, A.J. Foyt, Richard Petty, and Bobby Unser. All were to drive the same car, as the goal of the event was to reduce...

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Super Bowl 50: Hyundai Commercial Will Feature Kevin Hart and Ryan Reynolds

Those who plan to watch Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 will be treated to not one, not two, not three, but four commercials from Hyundai. The automaker recently announced its full slate of ads during the big game, totalling four commercials, including two 60-second ads and two 30-second spots. The first of the two 60-second ads will run during the pre-game show while the second 60-second ad will be shown in the pre-kick off time slot, traditionally...

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Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler Will Get Diesel And Hybrid Versions

Anticipation is growing for the next-generation Jeep Wrangler – the last, true SUV with go-anywhere capabilities and removable body panels. Well FCA has announced the all-new Wrangler, due out for the 2018 model year, will come with both a diesel and hybrid version. It seems the rough and tumble off-roader is getting more high-tech. In the recently announced revisions to its five-year plans, FCA spoke candidly about the Jeep and other Chrysler,...

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Forza Motorsport 6 Gets New Alpinestars Car Pack

Forza Motorsports 6 gamers are in for a treat with the announcement that a new car pack has been released in time for the start of the motor racing season. Taking from that cue, the new content, aptly called the AlpineStars Car Pack, features six new cars of varying attractiveness depending on what you feel about the Pontiac Aztek. But, fret not, because the pack also comes with a 2015 Ford #02 Chip Ganassi Racing Riley Mk XXVI Daytona Prototype....

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Lamborghini Huracan LP640-4 Superleggera

Any time Lamborghini releases a new model, there are two special versions that are all but guaranteed to follow: a roadster and a lightweight Superleggera version. With the Huracan Spyder having hit the roads in 2015, it is just a matter of time before the Italians launch the lighter Superleggera variant. Likely to follow in the footsteps of the Gallardo Superleggera, the Huracan Superleggera will bring a lower curb weight and a nice power boost,...

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Next Ram 1500 Will Go Hybrid

Fiat Chrysler are planning a hybrid version of its popular Ram 1500 full-size pickup truck once the truck enters its next generation for the 2018 model year. The news comes as FCA makes headlines over its revised five-year plan that includes ending production of the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 sedans. CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed to Automotive News that FCA will be making room in its factories for more crossovers and SUVs – a move that is counter...

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Car Infographics: 2015 Auto Industry: From Recession to Recovery to Record Sales

The last few decades in the auto industry have certainly seen their ups and downs. The auto industry went from selling 17.3 million vehicles in 2000 to only moving 10.4 million units in the “Great Recession” of 2009. That’s fewer sales than in 1993 when the auto industry sold 13.9 million new vehicles. Slumping sales appear to be behind us, thankfully, as 2015 posted record numbers. Some 17.5 million new vehicles found homes last year. Deals and...

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2016 Auto Expo: Toyota to display Mirai, new Prius and TS040 hybrid racecar

Toyota Mirai: Toyota Mirai is a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) which generates power from a chemical reaction achieved by combining hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy that is used to run the motor and provide driving power to the vehicle. In a FCV, the only by-product which gets emitted is water vapour making the Mirai a very environmentally friendly car. Toyota has been working on the FCV project for over three decades now, and the Mirai is the manufacturer...

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First 2017 Acura NSX Sells For $1.2 Million At Charity Auction

It’s been a heck of a long wait for Acura’s second-generation NSX supercar but we’re now just a few weeks out from the order books opening up. If you were hoping to get your hands on the very first customer example, though, you’re out of luck as the rights to the car have just been sold. Yes, the rights to the 2017 NSX with... from High Gear Media Network Feed http://ift.tt/1UxdhL6 via IFT...

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2016 Auto Expo: Chevrolet Cruze facelift launched

The Chevrolet Cruze has been given yet another mild facelift for the 2016 model year and has been launched in India at a price of Rs 14.68-17.81 lakh, (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new car will get minor upgrades both on the interior and exterior front but will continue to get the same diesel engine with both automatic and manual gearboxes and no petrol engine just yet. On the exterior front, the new Cruze is differentiated with a new grille with...

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