Archive for 'Coupes'
2012 BMW 3-Series: First U.S. Drive, Full Review
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.
BMW has given the 3-Series its most radical set of changes in many years, and because we—and sport-sedan owners and enthusiasts in general—so often use the 3-Series as a benchmark, maybe even the archetype for sport sedans, it’s time to take note. Which is what we did this past week; while we got a taste a few months back, with a...
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Invitations Out For 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
The invitations are out for the 80th running of the Le Mans 24-Hour race, with interesting groupings in all categories. There are 56 entries for the race with several reserve teams noted in case the primary entrants fail to make the bell, something that continually occurs at Le Mans.
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Building The SLS AMG GT3, Step Two: Time Lapse Video
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
In the last installment of this video series, Mercedes-Benz showed us the early steps in the process of transforming a bare SLS AMG chassis into an SLS AMG GT3 racer. The video ended with the mating of the powertrain and chassis, which is (roughly) where this week’s installment begins.
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Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Shows Its Poise On Ice: Video
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Of all the reasons to buy a Jaguar XKR-S or XKR-S Convertible, “because it offers exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice” probably isn’t one of them. In fact, we’re willing to bet that buyers of the sold-out XKR-S models living in snow belt states probably have alternate transportation for the winter months..
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Fiat 500L, Porsche’s Modular Platform, A-Class Spied: Car News Headlines
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted without any camouflage ahead of its upcoming debut, and it looks pretty slick for a little hatchback. What do you think
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Super Bowl Ads: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec To The Rescue
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by admin.
The latest version of Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec comes packing a 348 horsepower V-6, which is a big improvement from the previous 306 horsepower version. In fact, Hyundai claims the new car has a better power-to-weight ratio than the Infiniti G37 and the BMW 335i. We know the new Genesis Coupe will pull harder than the old one, and..
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Volkswagen Previews ‘The Dog Strikes Back’ Super Bowl Ad
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Following Lexus’ lead, Volkswagen has previewed its complete 60-second spot that will air during the second quarter of the Big Game, Super Bowl XLVI, this Sunday, February 5. VW has actually released an extended version of the ad, which continues the Star Wars theme made popular last year, but with a twist. The new ad is labeled “The...
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2013 BMW 4-Series Coupe Spy Video
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Following the release of the new 2012 3-Series sedan, BMW engineers are now hard at work developing the coupe and convertible variants. What’s unclear is whether the new two-door versions will be renamed the “4-Series” to allow BMW to expand its lineup for a range of all-new models due in the coming years. Whatever it’s...
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First 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG In U.S. Up For Auction
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by admin.
At the 6th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance taking place in Florida on February 25, a number of high profile cars, both new and old, will go under the hammer at the event’s live auction. One of the cars that will be up for grabs is the yet to be announced 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, the high-performance variant of the recently...
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3s’ 1-2-3 Dubai 24 Hour Win: Video
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Did your cable or satellite service provide less than full coverage of the 2012 Dubai 24 Hours race? Of course, that question interchanges with: do you live in North America? The answer is likely the same either way.
