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WR TV: Mercedes-AMG CLA45
A little late to the party but arriving dressed to the nines, this week we’ve got the keys to the most diminutive AMG currently offered, the CLA45.
WR TV: 2015 Aston Martin Rapide S
Today we’re at the helm of Aston’s V12-powered sports sedan. Externally 2015 might look like a carryover year for the Rapide S, but the four door gets a host of crucial tweaks this year that pay dividends behind the wheel.
WR TV: Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R
This week we have the keys to something particularly special, courtesy of our friends at Smokey’s Dyno & Performance. While the Nissan GT-R is certainly no slouch straight off the showroom floor, there’s still those among us who yearn for even more performance. That’s where the folks at Switzer Performance come in.
WR TV: 2015 BMW 228i Convertible
This week we’re behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 BMW 228i Convertible. With BMW promising more cargo space, greater fuel efficiency and better performance than its 128i predecessor, our expectations are running high for this new sporty ragtop.
WR TV: 2015 Audi S3 2.0T S-Tronic
This week we’ve got the keys to Audi’s latest small sports sedan. Coated in Sepang Blue paint and equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder motor that’s hooked to a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, the 3300 pound S3 is capable of getting from zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and boasts an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
WR TV: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Walkaround
Earlier this month at the North American International Auto Show, Multimedia Editor Chris Amos got a chance to get up close and personal with Mercedes-AMG’s new Porsche 911 fighter, the GT. Seen here in the uprated “S” trim, the GT S boasts 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque from its brand new “M178” engine, a 4.0-liter, biturbocharged and dry-sump lubricated V8, which sends power to the rear wheels by way of a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and an electronically controlled limited slip differential.
NAIAS 2015: 2016 Ford GT Walkaround
Salivate with us as we mull over the numerous nooks and crannies of the all-new Ford GT. Featuring a carbon monocoque with structural carbon-fiber body panels with aluminum sub-frames front and back, the new GT takes a much more modern design approach than the retro-inspired aesthetic of the first GT.
NAIAS 2015: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Walkaround
Get a closer look at the upcoming all-new fourth generation MX-5 as Multimedia Editor Chris Amos spends some time with the upcoming ragtop at week’s North American International Auto Show. According to Mazda, the new MX-5 sheds some 220 pounds from the outgoing car, and is “the most compact of any generation MX-5 so far.”
WR TV: Ford Performance Takes Center Stage in Detroit
On the opening day of the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Ford’s performance division made a strong showing, revealing not only a new-generation F150 Raptor and the Mustang GT350R, a harder-edged version of an already track-focused version of the new pony car, but an all-new Ford GT supercar as well, which brought with it a number of surprises.
WR TV: 2015.5 Volvo V60 Polestar
This week we’ve got the keys to the Volvo V60 Polestar. That last word in the title is a pivotal one – unlike the “Polestar Optimized” trim, this one get the full-blooded performance treatment. Think of Polestar as Volvo’s answer to BMW’s M or Mercedes-Benz’s AMG – a special group of engineers goes through the car from top to bottom in the interest of bolstering performance throughout the car and adds a dose of visual presence to fit the car’s new purpose. With only 60 examples of the V60 Polestar earmarked for the US in 2015, it’s not a car you’re likely to see on the road very often, but it is one that may foretell the potential for future Volvo products.
WR TV: 2015 Kia K900
Much like the Hyundai Genesis, of which the K900 is the mechanical twin of the outgoing 2014 model, Kia is fighting an uphill battle to convince luxury car buyers to overlook a badge commonly associated with economy cars and give this sedan a chance. Fortunately for the Korean automaker, it has two very effective strategies in play: make a good car, and substantially undercut the sticker price of similarly equipped models of its rivals.
Hyundai Announces “N” High Performance Subdivision
Today Hyundai finally unveiled the final version of its i20 WRC rally car. First shown at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Hyundai was eager to finally get the word about the completed race car. But perhaps even more intriguing was a brief announcement buried deep within the press release.
Tokyo 2013: Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo Concepts
Nissan is showing two new concept cars built on the same architecture at the Tokyo Motor show, called the IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo. The futuristic coupes have a somewhat retro personality to them and, according to Nissan, the concepts represent “a new approach to product development.”
Toyota Motorsports Announces GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car
Toyota Motorsports GmbH (TMG) will offer a rally-ready version of its GT86 (the overseas version of our Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S). Based on the TMG GT86 CS-V3 (pictured above), which has already found success at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, the GT86 CS-R3 rally car will be built to compete in FIA-sanctioned rally races, including the World Rally Championship.
Hyundai To Sell 3.8-Liter V-6 And 2.0T Crate Engines
Hyundai has announced that is beginning a crate engine program to sell its Lambda 3.8-liter V-6 and Theta 2.0-liter four-cylinder motors to the aftermarket. The engines, both of which currently power the Genesis Coupe, will be available beginning December 2013.
Subaru BRZ STI “Coming Soon”
Well looky here. Subaru Technica International’s Japanese website has posted these teaser photographs of a BRZ STI with the words “Coming Soon.” Not soon enough.
Preview: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
This is the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It is the most important car of the 2013, and is likely the most important car of the next five years. Yes, we’re serious. You see, the S-Class is genesis when it comes to production-ready technologies. If an option exists on your car, it was probably pioneered by the S-Class. In the unusual case that it wasn’t born in an S-Class, than this Teutonic limo probably perfected it.
Video: Driving A 430-Horsepower Subaru BRZ
We love the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S. We enjoy a 200-horsepower, rear-drive car that can mix it up on back roads or at the track, with the sense that you could never really do anything to overpower it. We like the challenge of wringing every last drop of power out of its 2.0-liter flat-four.
Video: Hyundai Previews Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Rhys Millen will defend his 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb win, and challenge his own world record in the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe PM580T. Hyundai has released this first video of a series about the team’s 2013 Pikes Peak run.
Subaru Has Announced The Ultimate BRZ
Look, we like the Subaru BRZ. We like its brother from another mother, the Scion FR-S. We haven’t driven it, but hell, we like the Toyota GT 86. But somehow, these sportscars just aren’t quirky enough. The flat-four is a boring choice for an engine, at least in today’s world.
Seoul 2013: Hyundai HND-9 Concept
With festivities in full swing in the Big Apple, it’s easy to forget that there’s more than one motor show going on right now. On the Korean peninsula, Seoul is hosting its annual show, with Hyundai showing the HND-9 Concept in its home market.
