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Wednesday, 21 September 2016

2015 Volkswagen GTI Wrap, Apple May Buy McLaren, 1992 Acura Integra GS-R

It's a day seared into my memory. We were let loose on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three Four Seasons cars: the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
 
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2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Four Seasons Wrap-Up
Volkswagen's refined-but-raucous hatch is a seven-time charmer
 
It's a day seared into my memory. We were let loose on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three Four Seasons cars: the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
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Collectible Classic: 1992-1993 Acura Integra GS-R
Is a car from Acura's past the key to its future?
 
Most of the time, if you were to say to me, "This car comes in coupe or convertible versions—which one do you want?" I'd answer "coupe."
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Will Apple Buy McLaren?
Deal could be worth as much as $1.9 billion, Financial Times reports
 
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BMW 8 Series Spied, Will Take on S-Class Coupe
Shades of Pininfarina Gran Lusso concept peek through
 
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Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Rolls Royce Dawn, Chevy Corvette Convertible Z51, 2018 Audi TT RS

Driving a piece of history isn't always easy. I'm reminded of this from the moment I slide behind the wagon-wheel-sized helm of the magnificent 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead.
 
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2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead
Dawn of Two Eras: A splendid top-down experience, no matter which Rolls you roll in
 
Driving a piece of history isn't always easy. I'm reminded of this from the moment I slide behind the wagon-wheel-sized helm of the magnificent 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead.
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One Week With: 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z51
Top down. Adrenaline up.
 
Most of the time, if you were to say to me, "This car comes in coupe or convertible versions—which one do you want?" I'd answer "coupe."
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First Drive: 2018 Audi TT RS Coupe
Sharp looks, sharp handling, and a monster 0-60 time
 
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All Porsche Sports Cars Are Track Cars
Clearly, the Germans know what they're doing, on many levels
 
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Monday, 19 September 2016

Epic Drives: Subaru WRX STI in Cambodia, By Design: 2017 Porsche Panamera

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - "Look out! He's coming right at us!" I've been in Cambodia's broiling, bustling capital city for all of an hour, and already the ambassador's "most dangerous place" warning is proving true.
 
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Epic Drives: Subaru WRX STI in Cambodia
Exploring Cambodia's temple of zoom
 
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - "Look out! He's coming right at us!" I've been in Cambodia's broiling, bustling capital city for all of an hour, and already the ambassador's "most dangerous place" warning is proving true.
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By Design: 2017 Porsche Panamera
Not yet a beauty, but no longer a beast
 
Last month I characterized the first Panamera sedan as "ugly." Any production Porsche is exceptionally well-made, even those poorly engineered, and even something as artless as the 911 can become an icon when great development triumphs over bad design.
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Aston Martin Shows Off DB11 Volante
Suns out, twin-turbocharged V-12s out!
 
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Report: Hyundai-Kia Small CUV to Arrive in 2017
Engines will be shared with i30/Elantra GT
 
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