Lots of automakers participate in F1 racing: Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, Renault… and not so long ago, BMW, Honda and Toyota were in on the action, too. But while these companies have made their own cars, engines and even fielded their own teams in the top motorsport discipline, Infiniti’s participation has been a little more removed.

Nissan’s luxury division, as… Continue reading

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Automotive News reports that the 2012 Honda CR-V will, in fact, launch on schedule. Honda has reportedly told its dealers that the crossover will arrive on time despite initial concerns about the impact of Thai floods on the vehicle’s production. Honda had originally cautioned that the vehicle may be delayed by several weeks due to a shortage of components produced… Continue reading

2012 CR-V

Aston Martins often prove capable of tangling with the likes of Ferraris and Lamborghinis. But one thing that sets them apart is that, while their Italian counterparts often place their engines amidship, Astons are always front-engined. Right?

Well, discounting their Lola-built LMP1 Le Mans racer, everything that rolls out of the factory in Gaydon - much as they did… Continue reading

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BMW is celebrating 40 years of M with a special edition M3 Competition Edition that is about as rare as they come. BMW is only shipping 40 of the coupes to the U.S., and each will be identical save for a few options.

The M3 Competition Edition will feature Frozen Silver exterior paint, black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels, dark… Continue reading

M3 Competition Edition

Honda would love nothing more than to sell a boatload of Civic sedans and coupes. Problem is, there just aren’t enough of them to go around. Speaking to Inside Line, Chuck Schifsky, an American Honda Motor Co. spokesman, said:

“Civic sales are down for one simple reason: Low dealer inventory as a result of a shortage of small parts… Continue reading

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October proved to be a busy month for our long-term 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Unlike September, where it bounced between our Los Angeles editors, the keys to the Tempest Blue sedan were in my hands through Halloween. During the past month, it has traveled all over Southern California and taken more than a few trips to Los Angeles Airport loaded… Continue reading

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Big trouble is brewing in little China. While Swedish automaker Saab was has agreed to sell itself to Pang Da Automobile Trade Co. and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. for what seemingly amounts to a pittance ($142 million and up to $854 million in long-term funding), General Motors, Saab’s former parent in the United States, is apparently none too pleased… Continue reading

Saab

We ogled the curvaceous Opel Astra GTC at Frankfurt, but this is the one we’ve really been waiting for: The OPC version. Standing for Opel Performance Center, “OPC” is similar to the Honda “Type R” or BMW “M” nomenclature, although not nearly as well known. The 2012 Astra OPC could change that in a hurry.

GM’s European division has… Continue reading

2012 Opel Astra OPC

The suspensions are lowered, the dubs are mounted and the votes are tabulated: with the SEMA show in full swing, organizers have announced their top pics for the show.

Rather than name the top tuned cars, the SEMA Awards name the best cars for tuning, in several categories. And so, the winners of the second annual SEMA Awards are… Continue reading

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Scion is headed to SEMA 2011 with a total of seven concept cars tuned by some of the most creative customizers around. Cartel, Dynamic, 686, Michael Chang, Jon Sibal and Tatsu have all turned their attentions toward the automaker’s lineup, and the results are as varied as the shops that built them. The… Continue reading

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