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First car will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

Chevrolet has confirmed the rumor that we published on January 30, and the seventh generation Corvette Convertible will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5.  "It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on ...

Offering all of the power for less money

SRT is trying a very interesting experiment. Chrysler's performance brand introduced a range of Core models at the Chicago Auto Show based on the 300 and Challenger that will offer a lower price for the same power but with fewer features. It a...

Volkswagen falls 30 places compared to last year

Ten automakers made the ranking of Boston Consulting Group's 2012 list of 50 Most Innovative Companies, and Hyundai led the rankings. Perhaps most surprisingly Volkswagen fell 30 places from 15th in 2010 to 45th in 2012, and it was the lowest ...

Very limited availability for the first year

Toyota GB is bringing 250 limited edition GT86 TRDs to the UK. The car gets a catalog of upgrades from Toyota Racing Development to improve the car's performance.  The GT86 TRD gets 18in wheels, front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper,...

Brand updates its performance credentials

Nissan used the Chicago Auto Show to update its performance car credentials in the US. It revealed a new, even harder core trim for the GTR, updates to the Nismo 370Z and a North American reveal to the Nismo Juke.  Nissan GT-R Track Editi...

Eleven cars represent the history of the race

A jury comprised of former racers in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, officials from the FIA and Internet voters have voted on eleven cars, one from each decade and one tie, to represent the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The eleven cars will be on d...

Says that the concept is very close to production version

Kia brought a concept for a new a new premium crossover called the Cross GT for the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show today. Kia says that while the car it is showing in the windy city is a concept, it is planning a production version already t...

Show will have 900 cars on display

There will be 900 cars on display that this year's Geneva Motor Show on March 5, at least according to the event's organizers. And in an example of how important low emissions and fuel efficiency are in European motoring today, the organiz...

Hot hatch able get to 100km/h in seven seconds from 1.6 Ecoboost

The Ford Fiesta ST has entered production at Ford's factory in Cologne, Germany. The latest car is the fastest production Fiesta ever made.  The latest Fiesta ST is powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine that produces 180hp and 177lb-...

Concept will be revealed at Geneva Motor Show

Citroën will reveal a new MPV concept at the Geneva Motor Show called the Technospace. The concept imagines the next generation C4 Picasso. The production version will come in the second half of 2013.  Citroën is not saying much...