Car Article Archive: November 2012

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Top Stories: November 2012

Tuning

Nissan Stagea Wagon Gets GT-R Guts

What do you do when the kids outgrow the back of a GT-R? You create a GT-R wagon out of a Skyline Stagea, that's what.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan

Mercedes Reveals A45 AMG

First undisguised images and details of the hotly-anticipated A45 AMG have been released by the automaker.

SEMA 2012

Ford Cobra Jet Packs EcoBoost for SEMA

The most successful production-based drag racer has been improved with EcoBoost technology.

Classic Cars

The Other Porsches: 356

Porsche rose from the ashes of World War II and soon began building the sports car that paved the way forward for many future successes.

Classic Cars

The Other Porsches: 914

Although it didn't make many Porsche purists happy, the 914 was still a solid sports car with its mid-engine layout, lightweight and good handling.

Offbeat

5 Sweet SEMA 2012 Sedans

Coupes and convertibles weren't the only attractions at SEMA 2012.

Lexus IS

Lexus Planning New IS F Coupe

Toyota is planning on taking the fight to BMW with a new IS F coupe previewed by the stunning LF CC concept.

Classic Cars

The Other Porsches: 944/968

The 944 and 968 helped to win back the hearts of some Porsche purists who despised everything about the older 924.

Ferrari 458 Italia

Pininfarina Details Clapton's Ferrari SP12

Clapton ain't spending his money on other women, he's spending his money on something else.

Mercedes-AMG GT

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Mercedes Reveals SLS Black Series

AMG applies the Black Series treatment to its flagship Gullwing supercar, resulting in a stripped out, beefed up performance machine.

Video

Autocar Drives New BMW M6

Plenty of ponies and a delimited top speed of 189 mph, the new M6 is undoubtedly a beast but has BMW over-tamed it? Autocar investigates.

Video

A Closer Look at the Mercedes SLS Black Series

Driving footage and real-world photos showcase AMG's new top-of-the-line supercar.

Reveal

Aventador Roadster Pops its Top

Aventador gets a two-piece removable roof assembly for an open-air, wind-in-your-hair driving experience.

Supercars

Porsche 918 Weissach Gives You Less For More

Want to strip 77 lbs of excess weight off the Porsche 918 Spyder? That'll set you back $929,000, or $84k over the base price.

Classic Cars

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Rebadged Disasters: Yugo

A Fiat 127 transformed into what is considered by many to be the worst car in history.

Classic Cars

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'56 Chevy Packs Toyota NASCAR Power

This classic piece of Americana may look like a faithful restoration, but underneath the teal hood lurks a TRD racing engine with 650 horsepower.

Lamborghini Aventador

NFS Most Wanted Outruns the Heat

Downloadable demo of the latest Need for Speed game gives a taste of what looks like a thrilling racing game.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes Ener-G-Force Previews 2025 G-Class

Ahead of its debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show, Mercedes has released images and details on its latest SUV concept.

Tesla Model S

Supra Successor to be an EV?

In its quest to better balance green friendly technology with building more driver's cars, Toyota is considering making its new Supra an EV.

Tuning

DMC Begins F430 Scuderia Project

With SEMA 2012 already a distant memory, the German tuner has started work on transforming a Ferrari F430 Scuderia.

Supercars

Qatari Prince Goes for Gold with Green Aventador

When you're a member of the Qatari royal family, buying a Lamborghini Aventador and having Oakley Design customized it with 18ct gold-flake paint is nothing but pocket change.

Enzo Successor Built with Advanced Carbon Composites

Ferrari Enzo

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Enzo Successor Built with Advanced Carbon Composites

Four different types of carbon fiber were used in developing the successor to the Enzo, including one used only for nuclear reactors. But what will Ferrari call it?

Tuning

5 Tiptop Audi R8 Tune Jobs

What gearhead could say no to an R8 with more horsepower and a sleeker body kit?

Classic Cars

Turbocharging Pioneers: Porsche 930

Simply enough, a Porsche 911 with a turbocharger. The 930 significantly raised the performance bar for sports cars at the time.

Video

Megafactories Profiles the Nissan GT-R

How does Nissan build its flagship supercar? National Geographic finds out in the latest episode of "Ultimate Factories".

Classic Cars

Turbocharging Pioneers: Toyota Celica Supra

The first turbocharged Japanese turbocharged car, the Celica Supra made turbocharging a normal thing to expect on cheaper sports cars.

Ferrari

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Turbocharging Pioneers: Ferrari 288 GTO

Originally a 308 GTB modified for racing, the 288 GTO took turbocharging technology to the next level before the F40 or the Porsche 959.

Kia

Kia to Launch Rear-Drive Coupe?

Kia is reportedly keen on building up some enthusiasm for its brand with a new sportscar and hot hatch.

Rumor

BMW M8 Supercar Due in 2016?

Despite a huge investment in plug-in hybrid technology, BMW is still interested in building a more conventional supercar to celebrate its centenary in 2016.

Special Editions

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Dodge Brings Back the Charger Daytona

Chrysler's muscle sedan goes retro with limited-edition Daytona package, set to be unveiled at the LA Auto Show this week.

Supercars

Milan Abarth Builds an Insane Supercar

Abarth may be known these days for hot hatches, but the founder's family is building this 1,700-horsepower racecar for the road.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback

Ford Reveals Fiesta ST Hot Hatch

Ford's US-spec pocket rocket heading for LA with more power than a Mini Cooper S.

Jaguar Unleashes XFR-S Performance Sedan in LA

Reveal

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Jaguar Unleashes XFR-S Performance Sedan in LA

542 supercharged horsepower in a limited-production Jag. Where do we sign up?

2012 LA Auto Show

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Porsche Reveals New Cayman in LA

Boxster gets a roof and a new name to replace the old Cayman with a swoopier new model.

Spy Shots

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McLaren P1 Spotted on the Road

Spy shots of production-ready McLaren P1 confirm new hypercar will stay true to concept unveiled in Paris.

Supercars

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Pops Up in LA

Lamborghini showcases its open-top Aventador at the LA Auto Show.