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Super Bowl Ads: Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec To The Rescue

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:30:00 +0000

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…

2013 Ford B-Max Revealed Ahead Of 2012 Geneva Motor Show

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Ford has taken the covers off its new B-Max compact MPV that’s set to debut next month at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle, which is based on Fiesta running-gear, is primarily targeted at European buyers though there are several factors that suggest it may be sold in the U.S. The B-Max is a brand new model for Ford, designed to fill…

NICB Report Reveals Most Stolen Ford Mustangs

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:00 +0000

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is best known for it’s “Hot Wheels” report, which is an annual recounting of the top ten most stolen cars in America. While the “Hot Wheels” report covers all makes and models, the NICB has decided to periodically issue reports on what it calls “Classics,”…

First 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG In U.S. Up For Auction

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

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…

2013 Ford Fiesta Facelift Spy Shots

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Ford’s Fiesta hatchback and sedan has only been on sale in the U.S. for less than two years but Europeans have been buying it up since the middle of 2008. Now that it’s 2012 the car is due for a mid-cycle facelift and right on cue the first prototypes have been spotted undergoing testing in Northern Europe. The lack of camouflage gear…

Will Paul Tracy Drive In INDYCAR For Michael Shank?

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

If the stars align next week, Michael Shank Racing Indy will announce its driver in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series. The Columbus-Ohio area team–racing this weekend in the Rolex 24 at Daytona–has sponsorship in place, has a new Dallara safety cell and has a driver lined up, but aren’t terribly sure about their engine supply. Shank announced an…

Rolex 24 At Daytona 20-Hour Report

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:32:00 +0000

With less than four hours remaining in the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona, this looks to be a Daytona Prototype battle between the reigning champions and defending winners of this race, the No. 01 TELMEX BMW/Riley of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and one of three Ford/Riley DP racecars (the No. 60 and No. 6 from MIchael Shank Racing…

2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class Spy Shots

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

A prototype for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C Class has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing at a secret location in Northern Europe, and these are the first spy shots of the car. The new C Class is expected to go on sale in early 2014 and will for the first time be manufactured at Mercedes’ plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The…

Dawn Report From Rolex 24 At Daytona

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:02:00 +0000

At the halfway mark in the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona, it looked like the race could belong to anyone. Although defending winners No. 01 TELMEX BMW/Riley were one of nine different leaders to pace the field, they kept swapping the top spot with the cousin car, No. 02 through much of the night. The latter Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix…

Rolex 24 At Daytona Six-Hour Report

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:14:00 +0000

Six hours are complete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the stress of this race is taking its toll. One of the favorites to win, the SunTrust Corvette Daytona Prototype has already been parked and withdrawn from the race. Driver Max Angelelli reported strange sounds in the engine after only six laps; the problem turned out to be a valvetrain issue…