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Jul 26, 2013 04:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2015 McLaren P13 test mule spy shotsA mysterious McLaren MP4-12C Spider has been testing at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding roads for the past couple of weeks. Snapped by one of our photographers just a few days ago, it was initially thought this vehicle was being used to test mild updates for the 12C range. According to McLaren, the car...

Jul 26, 2013 03:00 pm | Nelson Ireson
Acura NSX prototypeAcura's NSX has moved from teaser-concept status into running prototype--and it'll hit the track in public at Mid Ohio next month. Are you excited about the hybrid super/sports car or does the NSX formula leave you wanting more? The Ferrari 458 Scuderia has been spied in testing, but it's not the look that's most interesting--it's the projected...

Jul 26, 2013 02:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Icona Vulcano conceptHaving already stunned crowds at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year, Icona’s V-12-powered Vulcano supercar concept will soon be on its way to the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where its creators will be judging interest in the car and deciding whether production will go ahead. The Vulcano is the creation of...

Jul 26, 2013 01:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG 4MaticThis week, Mercedes-Benz revealed details on a new nine-speed automatic transmission it’s just introduced in its E-Class sedan and wagon overseas. Called the 9G-TRONIC, the new transmission has been developed in-house and is said to boost fuel economy while also improving drivetrain smoothness. Unfortunately, shoppers in the U.S. may have to...

Jul 26, 2013 12:30 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA during testing. Photo via Steve Cannon on Twitter.We’ve been reporting for several years on Mercedes-Benz’s plans to launch a new compact crossover based on its ‘MFA’ small car platform, which is currently found in the latest A-Class and B-Class models sold overseas as well as the 2014 CLA four-door coupe that's just landed in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz then made its compact...

Jul 26, 2013 11:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster ConceptAston Martin’s CC100 Speedster is a concept built to celebrate the British automaker’s centenary this year and whose design draws inspiration from past greats like the DBR1 race car of the 1950s but also points the way towards the future by previewing the styling of Aston’s next generation of cars. It was widely expected that...

Jul 26, 2013 10:40 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2013 Land Rover Range Rover by A. Kahn DesignBespoke British tuner A. Kahn Design was one of the first to get its hands on the latest-generation Range Rover and its first run of enhancements for the big luxury SUV only left us salivating for more. We’re glad to report that the wait is now over, as A. Kahn Design has given us an update on its latest series of Range Rover upgrades. On...

Jul 26, 2013 09:00 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Ferrari 458 'Scuderia' spy shots - Image: AutogespotA prototype for Ferrari’s long-awaited successor to 2007’s 430 Scuderia has finally been spotted, and the guys over at Autogespot have the first shots. The car is a hardcore version of the already extreme 458 Italia and a reveal is slated for the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The car’s official name is not yet known...

Jul 26, 2013 07:50 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
McLaren at the 2013 Formula One Hungarian Grand PrixAfter their three week break, teams are now in Mogyoród, Hungary for the 2013 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. Once again the race will be taking place at the Hungaroring, where conditions in July are typically hot and dry. The Hungaroring became the first circuit behind the former Iron Curtain to host a F1 race, with the inaugural...

Jul 26, 2013 06:40 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
MINI Vision concept carMINI has provided a not-so-subtle preview of the styling that will define its future range, by unveiling the new MINI Vision concept car, which the brand admits showcases various elements of its future design. The MINI Vision was unveiled overnight at the company’s design studio based in Munich, Germany and presented by its design boss...

Jul 25, 2013 07:00 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Citroën C-Elysée WTCC race carAs was confirmed a month ago, Citroën is to enter the World Touring Car Championship in 2014 with at least two cars, one of which is to be driven by the French automaker’s star driver Sébastien Loeb, a winner of nine World Rally Championships and the man who just obliterated the Pikes Peak record. Today, Citroën has revealed...

Jul 25, 2013 05:12 pm | Jeff Glucker
BMW 435The new BMW 4-Series is sure to be a polarizing machine. The average consumer of all things Roundel will gobble it up without thinking twice about the move from a 3 badge up to the 4. Enthusiasts, however, are likely to be split. Gone is the beloved idea of a 3-Series coupe... even though it's right there wearing a larger number badge. If it...

Jul 25, 2013 05:09 pm | Jeff Glucker
Preview of GAS GTR-1 supercar inspired by the Ford GTFor years now, Galpin Auto Sport has been building a wide variety of custom cars. Each new custom starts with an existing model that is transformed into something new. Apparently, the team at GAS wanted a new challenge because they recently announced the creation of an entirely new car. It's called the GTR1, and it's a modern interpretation the...

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