While some race cars require extensive stretches of salt to get the job done, there are petrol heads that are eager to run flat out on just about any surface, even ice

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A few days ago we brought you a very impressive Lamborghini Gallardo tuning package from Amari Design.

Download 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo twin-turbo by RSC

When most companies go about creating their flagship sedan conservative feelings can prevail. Most of these companies (i.e. Mercedes, BMW, and Audi) have been building a large four-door sedan for decades.

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Thus far, the subcompact addition to the Motor Trend long-term fleet has been a supersized hit. Despite the Mazda's miniscule footprint, even the tallest of staffers have had no problems fitting into this car, and even being comfortable while driving. The value is also impressive. As associate online editor Kirill Ougarov noted, "It's well appointed, although it could use an armrest or two.

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It's a car. It's a hatchback. It's a crossover. It's a wagon. It's all of them. Or is it none, one, or a few? Well, we know BMW's funky 5 Series Gran Turismo is a hatchback, at least when hoisting its two-piece rear liftgate. Raise just the integrated trunklid, and it's more sedan.

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John Hennessey is no stranger to the world of auto tuning. After all, he does have a company that’s considered as one of the best in the business. The company, Hennessey Performance Engineering is so good at what it does that it was actually able to build it’s own supercar based on the Lotus Elise: the Venom GT. Not a lot of tuners can stake the same claim, too.

Download 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR750 by Hennessey

In the year since BMW Motorsport launched the 2010 Z4 GT3, the race car has achieved great success in the GT3 class series, including a ground-breaking win at the Dubai 24 Hours earlier this year. But despite the car’s competitiveness, BMW knew that it still needed a few improvements. So, the Bavarian automaker let loose and built the new and improved 2011 Z4 GT3 racer.

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I'm catapulting the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 between apexes on a deserted, twisting canyon road in central California, and all I can think is, "Whatever you do, don't contract that annoying 'Jeremy Clarkson' strain of Tourette's syndrome!" The risk of blurting out all manner of multisyllabic drivel is very real, and the last thing I want is an involuntary impression of Britain's Top Gear host marring my otherwise enjoyable ride.

Download Full Test: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Have a bad day at work? Did you miss an episode of The Office? Or maybe you had a tiff with your "better half"? Maybe we can help. Few things in life have such an immediate and positive effect on one's mood as a convertible. Somehow, dropping the top on a gorgeous day melts away minor annoyances and injects a childlike joy into one's spirit. With the warm sun, a nice breeze and "The Big '80s" blasting out of a megawatt sound system — you realize that life ain't so bad after all.

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Daimler has today confirmed its plans to form a partnership with Robert Bosch GmbH to develop electric motors for a new generation of electric vehicles. If all goes well, production of the electric motors will begin production in early 2012. The motors will initially be used in Mercedes-Benz and smart electric cars starting in the later part of 2012.

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As you may remember, last summer, one of our writer’s had the pleasure of attending the PRO Mercedes AMG Driving Academy. While you only had the one article to read about the event, we heard about his experience for at least the next 6 months – making us all completely jealous and waiting for the next season of courses to attend ourselves. Mercedes just announced that they will now be using the SLS AMG GT3 for the MASTERS Academy, making us even more eager to sign up.


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First appearances are everything, and Audi are certainly making a good impression…
To mark their first official appearance at the 2010 SEMA show next month, Audi of America has confirmed it will be showcasing six stunning new models – including the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak car – at the prestigious Las Vegas show.

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If you asked us to name the one thing that made the Chrysler 300 an overnight success, we wouldn't point you to its rear-wheel drive, its retro styling or its Mercedes-Benz mechanicals. No, it's the fact that Chrysler took a risk: The company bet real money that real people would spend their real money to buy this stylish, agile and unconventional sedan, and it paid off.

Download First Drive: 2007 Chrysler Sebring

The first photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe have made their way onto the web.
The front of the new Mercedes C-Class matches that of the facelifted C-Class Sedan and Estate. Unique to the Coupe is that nearly everything is aft of the A-pillar. We prefer the pillarless design of other Mercedes-Benz Coupes and so we are slightly disappointed to see a B-pillar.

Download 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe First Official Photos

The Future of BMW Design: One Part Gran Turismo, One Part Sports Car

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Internal memos and e-mails from Toyota executives is painting a damning picture of the company as it dealt with mechanical failures.

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