February 8 2012 by
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Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Porsche, Luxury
The 2012 Porsche 911 has been soaking up its share of plaudits, now its ready to soak up its share of your bank account. The “longer, lower, wider, 100-pounds lighter, faster” 911 has finally reached dealerships in its two initial guises: 350-horsepower Carrera and 400-horsepower Carrera S.
The entry [...]
February 8 2012 by
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Filed under: Budget, Europe, Hatchback, SEAT
We knew at its unveiling in Frankfurt that the debut of the production version of the Volkswagen Up! was only the beginning, what with all the concept versions Volkswagen showcased over the years. But that was only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. VW isn’t the only brand in the [...]
February 8 2012 by
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Filed under: Motorsports, Racing
Hunger is palpable in Formula One racing. The teams at the front are hungry for wins, while the teams at the back are hungry to claw their way up the field. But Sauber is just starving.
The Switzerland-based privateer team owned and operated by Peter Sauber has been struggling to find financial backing [...]
February 8 2012 by
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Filed under: Car Buying, Chicago Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Mazda
Behold, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition. The Japanese automaker will officially unveil the limited-production Miata under the lights of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show later today, featuring new goodies like a contrasting black retractable hard top and 17-inch gunmetal wheels.
This is the first time [...]
February 8 2012 by
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Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Coupe, Hyundai
Hyundai wants its Elantra to dominate the C segment, and that means in all body styles. The just-introduced five-door GT is set to battle the Ford Focus and Subaru Impreza hatchbacks, and this new Elantra Coupe clearly has the two-door Honda Civic in its sights.
The four-door Elantra already wears [...]