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Aug 15, 2013 03:38 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW Concept M4 - 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceM fans need wonder no more; the BMW Concept M4 has just been revealed ahead of its debut at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place in Monterey, California this weekend. Though still a concept, the car is an almost perfect representation of BMW’s successor to the M3 Coupe, the new M4, which we’re expecting to see...

Aug 15, 2013 03:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Teaser for new Audi Quattro conceptWe were recently able to drive the seventh-generation Corvette, the new 2014 Corvette Stingray, and were impressed to see how far the car has come since the original of the 1950s. If you’re not familiar with your Corvette generations, then today’s your lucky day. Though not quite as old as the Corvette, Audi’s Quattro sports car...

Aug 15, 2013 01:44 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Production-spec 2014 Porsche 918 SpyderPorsche is presenting two very special vehicles at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place this weekend, the 918 Spyder, which the automaker just tweeted a photo of and confirmed was the final production specification, and the recently revealed 911 50th Anniversary Edition. After its duties in Monterey, the 918 Spyder will...

Aug 15, 2013 01:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2015 Ford Mustang spy shotsThe 2015 Ford Mustang is on track for an auto show debut within the next six months and already many of its details are becoming known. Today, we learned that engineers developing the car have targeted a substantial weight saving for the new model. A source familiar with the car’s development told Edmunds that the 2015 Mustang will be only...

Aug 15, 2013 11:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 BMW 4-Series fitted with M Performance accessoriesBMW will present the full line of M Performance accessories for its new 4-Series coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show next month. We were given a taste of what to expect back in July but now we have more details on the accessories, which include everything from aesthetic improvements to power upgrades. M Performance accessories are developed by...

Aug 15, 2013 10:40 am | Nelson Ireson
The 2014 Corvette Stingray poses with the 1953 Corvette - image: GM CorpAs we welcome the latest heir to the Corvette throne of American sports car greatness, it's worth taking the time to look back at the previous six generations to see where the new Stingray plants its roots. The first generation of the Corvette (1953-1962) bears little resemblance to today's vents-and-edges look, but it still sings the song of the...

Aug 15, 2013 09:00 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, launched at 2012 Geneva Motor ShowIt was in early 2003 that the current Phantom first hit the scene, the first Rolls-Royce to be launched under the stewardship of BMW and the first standalone model from the British marque for quite some time. The car has since gone on to spawn coupe and convertible versions and was given a mild update last year to keep it looking fresh. However...

Aug 15, 2013 07:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Aston Martin Racing Driver Training ProgramMany automakers offer performance driver training for customers eager to learn the ins and outs of their vehicles and how to make the most of their performance, whether on the road or at a track. Aston Martin is taking it a step further by introducing a new training program aimed specifically at budding racing drivers. Aston Martin Racing, the...

Aug 15, 2013 06:55 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2015 Audi A8's sequential turn signalAudi will be introducing facelifted versions of its A8 and S8 sedans next month at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and in the lead up to their arrival the brand with the four rings has been dropping details about some of the new technology that will feature on the cars. Audi has already confirmed that the new A8 range will feature Matrix LED...

Aug 14, 2013 08:15 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Nissan Rogue (X-Trail) spy shotsNissan’s aging Rogue crossover, on sale since 2007, is about to be replaced by a brand new model, pictured here testing in prototype form. The new model will still be called a Rogue, though overseas it will be known as the X-Trail. As the spy shots confirm, the new Rogue, which we’re expecting to land in showrooms towards the end of...

Aug 14, 2013 08:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Teaser for 2013 Galpin Ford GTR1Galpin Auto Sports has built a new supercar modeled after the Ford GT and will be unveiling it tomorrow at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, one of the satellite events of the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taking place this weekend in Monterey, California. We already have a good idea as to what the new supercar, labeled the Galpin...

Aug 14, 2013 06:50 pm | Bengt Halvorson
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz officially has a compact crossover in the hopper; it's bound for Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere, and it's called the GLA-Class. Ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, where it will make its official world debut in a few weeks, the company has revealed a set of photos of this small utility vehicle, along with many key details. And with a...

Aug 14, 2013 06:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Audi TTS Roadster CompetitionAudi is celebrating the manufacture of its 500,000th TT sports car by launching an exclusive special edition. The new special edition is called the 2014 Audi TTS Competition and production will be limited to just 500 units. As the name suggests, the cars are based on the TTS model and come with some sporty upgrades. They are available exclusively...

Aug 14, 2013 05:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
1963 Lamborghini 350 GTVAs you are probably already aware, Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion we’ve already seen the automaker roll out a 50th anniversary Aventador, the new Veneno supercar and the Egoista concept car. Lamborghini also organized an epic rally that saw owners and fans from all across the globe drive its...

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