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  1. The Name is Bond: Mini Previews Clubman Bond Street Edition Ahead of Geneva



    The list of London-themed Minis grows with the Clubman Bond Street Edition, which is set to debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Bond Street edition joins the likes of the most ...    Read more

  2. Feature Flick: Making the 2014 Lexus IS More Fun to Drive



    Every car in the compact luxury sedan segment wants to catch the BMW 3 Series, and the new Lexus IS is no different. In this new episode of the Downshift, Lexus chief engineer Junichi Furuyama discusses how the team went about ...    Read more

  3. Bob Lutz Helps Create Custom ZR1-Powered Fisker Karma



    What do you get when you mix the Fisker Karma with the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1? The Destino. Built by VL Automotive with input from former GM bigwig Bob Lutz, the custom V-8-powered four-door was designed to look like a Karma and perform like ...    Read more

  4. Chevrolet’s Global Models on Display at 2013 Detroit Show – Which Would You Drive?



    Displayed along with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Silverado pickup at the 2013 Detroit auto show, five foreign vehicles developed outside the U.S. added a bit of variety to the American-as-apple-pie stand. Ranging from a small hatchback to a seven-seat MPV, which global car would you pick if it ...    Read more

  5. Motor Trend YouTube Video Hosts Look Back at 2012, Preview 2013



    The Motor Trend YouTube video channel is celebrating a year of production, but as hosts prepare for a new season of fresh automotive entertainment, they look back at 2012 and share their ups and downs, and hint at what's to come in 2013. Some ...    Read more

  6. Early, Original 1967 Shelby GT500 Up for Auction, Has Less Than 10,000 Miles



    Barrett-Jackson will be honoring automotive legend Carroll Shelby on January 19 when several vintage Shelby cars will be put up for auction. The one expected to turn most heads is a rare 1967 Shelby GT500. The car ...    Read more

  7. Feature Flick: 2013 SRT Viper GTS Runs Wild In Latest Ignition Video



    The SRT Viper is back, and even more rowdy than before. With more power and a lighter body, will Ignition host Carlos Lago be able to keep the new 2013 Viper in check? Although the new Viper is very similar to its ...    Read more

  8. LaHood Sets Goal to Finalize Mandatory Rearview Camera Bill by End of December



    A law that requires all vehicles sold in the U.S. to have a rearview camera could be finalized by the end of December if Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has his way. The proposal is nothing new, but LaHood has recently been meeting with White ...    Read more

  9. Feature Flick: 2013 Ford Focus ST’s Hotness Tested on Latest Ignition



    When it comes to hatchbacks, we like it hot. While we've driven more mild versions of the Ford Focus compared to the hot hatches Europe has received, it's time for the new 2013 Focus ST to spice things up. On this week's ...    Read more

  10. Rumor Mill: Acura Contemplates Getting Rid of “Underpowered” 2.0 ILX



    Though sales for the new 2013 Acura ILX have been anything but stellar, reports suggest the Japanese automaker is plotting a major powertrain change that may help turn things around for the premium compact sedan. Acura plans on dropping the 2.0-liter I-4 from the lineup, as John Mendel, American Honda executive ...    Read more

  11. Priced: Mini Paceman Carries $23,900 MSRP, Clubvan Debuts at L.A. Auto Show



    The Mini Paceman, essentially the two-door version of the Countryman, has been priced at $23,900 including destination -- a $1200 premium over the Countryman. Mini made the announcement at this week’s 2012 L.A. Auto Show where the automaker also showed off the Clubvan, the newest member of the Mini ...    Read more

  12. Which Factory 4×4 Off-Roader Is the Ultimate Trail King?



    While 4x4 off-roaders are all made to take on rough trails, they don't all perform as well. Some take on treacherous terrain with ease, while others are left begging for a winch. So which factory 4x4 off-roader do you think is the ultimate trail king? Four Wheeler recently had a 4×4 ...    Read more

  13. Feature Flick: See Where Audi Supercars Are Made on New Downshift



    Not all Audi vehicles are made the same. The more powerful RS-stamped variants are born just outside of Stuttgart, Germany at the Quattro GmbH facility, which is where the RS3, RS4, RS5, RS6 and R8 supecars are made. On this episode of Downshift, we take you through the facility to ...    Read more

  14. Tight Fit: 2012 Mini Packed with 28 People for Guinness World Record Attempt



    More than 400,000 people have attempted to break records in observance of Guinness World Records Day. Among them was a team of gymnasts who managed to cram into a 2012 Mini hatchback -- all 28 of them. The ladies succeeded in setting a new record for the number of people ...    Read more

  15. GM Sets Goal of Selling 500,000 Electrified Vehicles by 2017



    In its push for vehicle electrification, GM has announced it plans on selling 500,000 vehicles with eAssist or plug-in technology by 2017. “Our commitment to eAssist is unwavering,” said Mary Barra, Senior VP Global Product Development in a release. The mild hybrid technology has proliferated across the automaker’s portfolio and landed ...    Read more

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