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Secondhand Gems: $33,000 Roadsters
Look closer at the segment, however, and one finds a roadster sweet spot just about in the middle, in the vicinity of $33,000. At that price point there exist three roadsters in the secondhand market that have the ability to deliver everything an enthusiast could ever want. Each machine has a different personality. All share a front-engine/rear-drive configuration with a manual gearbox, and the ability to properly carve corners. At $33,000 you can probably guess the two Japanese makes on the list, but the American entry just might surprise you.
Driven: 2013 Scion FR-S
And we should add that—after experiencing a bevy of canyon, track and highway miles—we’re pretty confident the Scion FR-S is not for every sports car buyer, despite its excellence. If you’re seriously interested in this car, you’ll want to stay tuned and understand why.
Beijing 2012: Auto Show Round Up
As this year’s Auto China show in Beijing begins to slow down, it’s becoming more and more obvious that the Chinese show is not one to be missed. Helped along by the ever-increasing number of cars the Chinese economy consumes, auto makers the world over have taken notice of Auto China, and brought some serious hardware to reflect that.
Beijing 2012: Lamborghini Urus Concept
It’s been a long time since Lamborghini’s last SUV, the LM002, but if the Urus Concept is any indication, it looks to have been time well spent. If (when) Lamborghini puts the Urus in to production, it’ll be packing 600 horsepower, which will be sent to all four wheels via a permanent four-wheel-drive system.
Secondhand Gems: $30,000 Truckin’
We’ll consider style, toughness, guts, and since many trucks now serve as primary family vehicles, we’ll look at interior appointments as well. That means everything on the list will be a full-blown four-door pickup. Everything will have four-wheel drive, and though flat-out performance isn’t a key point in this contest, we’ll still be aware of machines that make us grin. We’ll stick with half- and three-quarter ton trucks since they represent the majority of truck sales, and we’ll showcase both gasoline and diesel options.
New York 2012: Auto Show Wrap Up
The 2012 New York International Auto Show press days are in the history books. This year’s show had a great mix of everyman automobiles like the Chevrolet Impala, Lexus ES, and Ford Explorer Sport, along with supercars and concepts, like the all-new SRT Viper, Shelby 1000, and BMW i8 Concept Spyder.
Rumors: Spy Shots–Aston Martin’s DB9 Replacement
The spy photographers over at WorldCarFans recently caught Aston Martin’s DB9 replacement prototype–known internally as Project VH500–undisguised during some winter testing.
Rumors: Industry Report—Audi Likely To Purchase Ducati
Audi has reportedly inked a deal with Ducati that gives it exclusive first dibs on the purchase of the storied Italian motorcycle manufacturer.
Rumors: Industry Report—VW BlueSport Production Rumored Again
GoAuto is reporting that there is a good possibility VW’s competitor to the Mazda MX-5 will be produced after interviewing Ulrich Hackenberg, a senior management member at VW, at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
Geneva 2012: Auto Show Round Up
Day one of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is pretty much over. There was quite a bit of new and exciting sheemetal crossing the stages today, and we made sure to cover as much as we could. This is your spot if you happened to miss any of today’s Swiss stories. We’ll be updating this list as more cars are debuted on day two. Also, look for a finalized version of this list soon.
First Look: 2012 RUF CTR3
The first CTR to feature a mid-engine layout instead of a rear-engine one (the car is build on a Porsche Cayman, rather than a 911, this time around), RUF tells us that the commonality with the former Yellowbirds is the CTR3’s pureness as a driving tool.
Geneva 2012: Bentley EXP 9 F Concept
We’ve known it was coming for some time. Yes, we’re talking about Bentley’s SUV. Called the EXP 9 F (wouldn’t you like to have dinner with the guy that came up with such a catchy name?), this is Bentley’s take on a grand touring SUV.
Driven: 2012 BMW 335i Sedan
If you are approaching the 335i fresh from preconceptions, we think the first question you’ll want to ask goes something like, “Is the 335i a very good car?”
Rumors: Teaser—2013 RUF Roadster 911
With the release of the new 991 series Porsche 911, RUF is planning on creating their updated version of the RUF Roadster as a 2013 model, according to a recent report from Road & Track.
Rumors: Auto Show—2013 Cayenne GTS To Show In Paris
According to AutoEvolution, the upcoming Porsche Cayenne GTS won’t show at the Geneva Motor Show as originally anticipated, but will instead arrive at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, which takes place from September 29 to October 14.
First Look: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Chicago’s 2012 auto show press days don’t start until tomorrow, but that hasn’t stopped a few early birds from unveiling new products. Volkswagen is one such manufacturer, taking the wraps off the new diesel Beetle.
Super Bowl Ads: It’s Seinfeld Versus Leno For The First NSX
Jerry Seinfeld’s love affair with Porsche appears to be at an end, as the funny man is starring in a 60-second TV add for Acura, set to air during the Super Bowl on Sunday. Joining Seinfeld is the new NSX, a slightly perturbed owner, and Jay Leno. And there’s a rocket pack.
Rumors: Industry Report—Diesel Mini Coming To The US?
The global push for green technology and cleaner burning cars has given rise to new and exciting technology, and it’s also given diesel technology a new lease on life here in the United States.
Miata Challenge Project: Chapter 2
When we last left our hero…we said we had bought a Miata for a new one-track series that some people we know are creating. These guys are aiming for novice racers who’ve done HPDE or track days, as well as folks who want to step up from their first taste of racing in ChumpCar or LeMons.
Winding Road Presents The Best Cars Of 2012
If you’re a driving enthusiast, and are considering the purchase of a new car in 2012, the prospect of you being able to find something you truly love is better than ever before. Horsepower and torque are being delivered to the winding roads of our nation in record outputs. Fuel economy is getting better at a faster rate than ever before, while overall luxury, safety, and build quality leaves even the last generation of automobiles in the dust.
You Vote: Pick The Best Concept And Production Car From Detroit 2012
This year, the field of vehicles was so huge, we’ve split the voting list into two groups: Concept Cars and New Production Models. And (no yelling) to make things a bit more streamlined, we’ve pared both groups down to the ten most significant vehicles from Detroit. (If you need a refresher, check the full list here.)
