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It’s Official:  Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren

It’s Official: Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren

Oscar Piastri is officially a McLaren F1 driver.  After all the contract drama with Alpine heading into the summer break, a four-person Contract Recognition Board unanimously ruled in McLaren and Oscar Piastri's favor.  Soon after, McLaren confirmed Piastri on a multi-year deal.

By John Beltz Snyder | September 06, 2022
Genesis X Speedium Coupe’s Amazing Interior

Genesis revealed the Genesis X Speedium Coupe’s interior at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, continuing the design evolution of the Grand Tourer concept. We love it.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 24, 2022
Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Crowns 2022 Champion after Thriller at COTA

The Circuit of the Americas was the location to crown the Champion of the 2022 Spec MX-5 Challenge Series Presented by Toyo Tires – a race weekend which had no shortage of stories to showcase

By John Beltz Snyder | September 19, 2022

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Video: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Introduction Was Horrifying (In A Good Way)

In our discussion of our favorite vehicles from the Detroit Auto Show, we (keep in mind, who happen to be the type of people whose favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard) mentioned the stunning introduction of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Was it really as cool as we said it was?

By John Beltz Snyder | January 15, 2010
Gamer: Gran Turismo 5 Screenshots And Video Featuring Toyota FT-86

Despite its protean unofficial release date, Gran Turismo 5 is taking steps toward completion, as evidenced by yet another batch of screenshots and a video, these depicting the Toyota FT-86 concept.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 15, 2010
Spy Shots: Lamborghini Murcielago-Replacing “Jota” Spied!

Spotted at a remote “secret” test track in northern Scandinavia, these new spy photos represent the world’s first ever look at the car that will eventually replace the mighty Lamborghini Murcielago. Early rumors indicate that Lamborghini with revive the Jota nameplate for its new supercar.

By Seyth Miersma | January 15, 2010
Mercedes-Benz SL Caught With Camouflage, Icicles

It’s been a bit since we’ve had some automotive espionage come our way, but today, we have these spy shots of the new Mercedes-Benz SL testing in below-zero temperatures in northern Europe.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 14, 2010
Swedish Fuzz, Wagons Don’t Mess Around

This is just one of a most excellent series of photos showing the Swedish Police, armed with a Volvo, exacting justice on a fleeing perp. An interesting take on the PIT maneuver, indeed.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 14, 2010
Lotus Announces Evora Cup Car and Race Series

Lotus has announced that it will debut the the Lotus Evora Cup at the Autosport International show later this week. Also, the automaker has announced a points-baced Evora race series for 2010.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 13, 2010
2010 North American International Auto Show Wrap-Up

We’re wrapping up our coverage of the 2010 North American International Auto Show here in the great city of Detroit, Michigan. Here’s a wrap-up of everything we saw at the show this year.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Chrysler 300S Adds More Style To The Aging Flagship

Like the Jeep Wrangler and Liberty, the Chrysler 300 gets some minor tweaks for the 2010 model year. The new 300S models, available with either the anemic 3.5-liter V-6 or boomy 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, add a bit of Mopar-like style to the big Chrysler sedan.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Jeep Adds Liberty Renegade, Wrangler Islander, And Wrangler Mountain To Its Lineup

Even though Chrysler isn’t holding a press conference at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, that hasn’t stopped them from bringing a few new models along for all to see. And while there aren’t any all-new products, some new trim levels have been added to the lineup.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Audi’s Rear-Drive e-tron Hits The Show Floor, We “Ooh” And “Aah”

The original Audi e-tron made us smile. This new, rear-wheel-drive e-tron makes us squeal. The show car featured at this year’s Detroit show is smaller, lighter, faster, and the two electric motors only power the two back wheels.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: BMW Z4 sDrive35is Is An M Roadster By Any Other (Weirder) Name

Oh, the BMW Z4. Every time we see this car our hearts beat just a little bit faster. And while we find very little fault with BMW’s littlest offering, things are going to get even better later this year when the automaker launches the sDrive35is version.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: South Korean CT&T Have Bold EV Dreams, Happy Executives

There was an all-new stand on the main floor of the Detroit show this year, manned by an electric vehicles company from South Korea called CT&T. The whole executive team of the young company was on hand (and rather excited to be in Detroit, if the “thumbs up” picture in our gallery can be believed), making bold claims about intentions to storm the American market this year. Stay tuned.

By Seyth Miersma | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: The 2011 Lincoln MKX Live On The Show Floor

This morning, amidst bright lights and a singer in an evening gown, Lincoln introduced the 2011 MKX. We’ve already shown you the photography from Lincoln, but here are some shots on the show floor.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Live Images Of The Drool-Worthy Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

If there’s one car on the Detroit show floor that really gets us all hot and bothered, it’s the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. It’s production-ready, super fast, and gloriously hot. We give it a round of applause.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Live Images Of The Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept Hybrid

Here in Detroit, Cadillac showed us its XTS Platinum two-mode hybrid concept vehicle.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 12, 2010
Detroit 2010: Cadillac Unveils XTS Platinum Concept

The aging Cadillac STS and DTS are long overdue for a replacement. Today, we get the first glimpse of what’s to come by way of the XTS Platinum concept, an all-new flagship model for Cadillac that builds on General Motors’ strong plan to include direct injection and hybrid technology in its lineup moving forward.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 12, 2010
First Look: 2011 Lincoln MKX Gets More Power, Great Tech, And A Very Familiar Face

The Lincoln MKX (and it’s sister, the Ford Edge) are nearing the three-year-old mark, so it’s time for an update. And while the details on the 2011 Ford Edge are still under wraps (for now), the touched-up Lincoln officially makes its debut today at the Detroit Auto Show.

By Steven J. Ewing | January 11, 2010
Detroit 2010: Live Photos Of Volkswagen’s Newest Concept

As promised, here are those pictures of the shiny Volkswagen New Compact Coupe hybrid concept vehicle revealed at the Detroit show today.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 11, 2010
Detroit 2010: Live Images Of The Chevrolet Aveo RS

Chevrolet’s Aveo RS had its introduction to the public today, much to the excitement of anyone who lusts after all things hot-hatch (our hands are raised). We’re guessing that the hotted up Aveo will, at the very least, be the best product to wear that badge, ever. At most, the RS looks as if it could be a real riot to drive. Fingers crossed.

By Seyth Miersma | January 11, 2010
Detroit 2010: 2011 Honda CR-Z, In Living Color

We’re stoked about the Honda CR-Z hybrid. You can (and probably should), read about what could be the first affordable and good-to-drive hybrid, right here. We’ve also got some live-from-Cobo shots of the CR-Z in the attached gallery. Check ‘em out.

By Seyth Miersma | January 11, 2010
First Look: 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Honda has pulled the sheet off of the production version of its CR-Z hybrid coupe, and we can’t help liking what we see.

By Seyth Miersma | January 11, 2010

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