Car Article Archive: September 2012

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Top Stories: September 2012

Cadillac CTS-V Sedan

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Cadillac Planning 10 New Models

While Lincoln struggles, Cadillac is at the top of its game as plans are announced for slew of new models.

Reveal

Nissan Reveals All-New 2013 Sentra

Japanese automaker takes aim at Focus, Elantra and Corolla with more stylish and efficient all-new Sentra.

Ariel

Track Day Icons: Ariel Atom

It just gets better with age: the ultimate track car for the true enthusiast.

Tuning

Bimmerfest Puts the M in Maryland

Hundreds of Bimmers gather in MD for the 2nd annual gathering of Bavaria's finest.

Tuning

TM Concept30 Channels E30 3-Series

Take a good look at the BMW that could have been, and then tell us the latest 3 Series looks good with its whisker face.

Reveal

Seventh-Generation Volkswagen Golf Revealed

After 36 years, the Golf is still going strong as evidenced by the all-new and improved seventh-gen model.

Motorsport

New Acura NSX to Race in Joint GT Series?

American Le Mans Series and Rolex Grand-Am are merging into a united GT racing series in the United States, and a racing version of the new NSX could be one of the first competitors to line up on the grid.

Audi Cabriolet

Audi Unveiled - The New 2013 RS 5 Cabriolet Arrives Online

The open-top RS 5 is making waves all around the internet.

Gumpert

Track Day Icons: Gumpert Apollo

Beauty being in the eye of the beholder and all, the Apollo is still quite a thing both off and on the track.

Land Rover Range Rover

New Range Rover Revealed in Full

Full technical details including powerplant line-ups and new images have been released on the quintessential luxury SUV.

2012 Paris Motor Show

Mini Reveals New JCW Countryman

JCW crossover is the most powerful Mini yet and the first with all-wheel-drive.

HB Coupe is Ready for Production

Classic design with modern features come together in a lightweight coupe available as a grand tourer, sportscar or racing car from Dutch duo.

Special Editions

Pagani Building One Last Zonda

Last Zonda to be called 764 Passione and incorporate the best elements of every model that came before - plus some pink brake calipers.

Special Editions

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Pur Blanc Edition

Pur Blanc edition goes high-contrast with striking black and white scheme in the latest Veyron one-off.

Supercars

5 Awesome Electric Supercars

These EVs prove that not all electric cars are bland and boring.

Classic Cars

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Low Volume Retro: Ford Thunderbird

Though it wasn't a commercial success, the Thunderbird taught Ford some valuable lessons.

Offbeat

5 Classy Cadillac Concepts

These concepts provide a glimpse into the luxury line's plans for the future.

Ferrari

Low Volume Retro: New Stratos

A car built by fans of the original, which could teach the big supercar makers a thing or two about how to make an appealing product.

Tuning

5 Lightning-Fast Hennessey Tune Jobs

Each of these four-wheeled monsters packs 1,000 horsepower or more.

BMW 1 Series Convertible

BMW Reveals Concept Active Tourer Ahead of Paris Debut

1 Series hatchback grows taller to showcase three-cylinder hybrid powertrain and a raft of new technologies.

Mercedes-AMG GT

Low Volume Retro: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

More than just another gullwing coupe from Mercedes-Benz, the SLS AMG is Germany's last word in cool.

Supercars

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Low Volume Retro: Ford GT

As close to the original as possible, the GT is not only one of the greatest examples of retro, but is also a supremely good supercar.

Volkswagen Beetle

Low Volume Retro: Future Retro

More than just concepts to keep people interested in their brands, some heritage concepts are actually intended for production.

Koenigsegg Unveils Agera R BLT Special Edition

Special Editions

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Koenigsegg Unveils Agera R BLT Special Edition

Swedish supercar-maker gets in on the personalization game with its first bespoke Agera R.

2012 Paris Motor Show

Lexus Reveals LF-CC Concept Ahead of Paris

Lexus gives us a pleasant surprise with the reveal of a new coupe concept that previews the next-gen IS and signals a brand-new coupe model.

Spyker C8 Preliator

Bold Styling Decisions: Spyker C8

Almost more fashion statement than car, the C8 never fails to impress.

McLaren P1 Revealed Ahead of Paris Debut

Supercars

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McLaren P1 Revealed Ahead of Paris Debut

Move over Ferrari. This is McLaren's new halo car.

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin Upgrades DB9 for 2013

With the new Vanquish making the old DB9 look a little old, Aston Martin releases a revised version with upgraded engine, styling and cabin.

Wiesmann

Bold Styling Decisions: Wiesmann GT MF4

The shooting brake is not a popular type of car, but Wiesmann have found a way to make us love it.

Porsche 918 Spyder Ring Time and Brochure Revealed

Leaked

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Porsche 918 Spyder Ring Time and Brochure Revealed

The fourth fastest production car around the Nurburgring will come with a special paintwork option priced at 50,000 Euros.

Supercars

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Houston Coffee and Cars Supercar September

Supercars past and present gathered in Houston for the September Coffee and Cars meet. We have the mega-gallery and video footage to prove it.

Ford GT

The Sexiest Garage Known to Man

The Ultimate Man Cave has more exotic supercars than you can shake a stick at. Tie on a bib and watch the clip. There will be drool.

Jaguar

Non-Italian Exotics: Jaguar XJ220

Planned as a world-beating showcase of technology, the XJ220 never managed to live up to its own hype.

Supercars

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Non-Italian Exotics: SRT Viper

Some critics have called it "unsophisticated", but America's supercar has truly become an icon due to its unforgiving devotion to raw power and simplicity.

Dodge Charger

5 Contemporary Cop Cars

There's a good chance that you'll see one of these cars in your rearview should you break the law.

Porsche Panamera

Porsche Reveals Panamera Sport Turismo Concept

The Panamera grows a wagon roofline, Boxster headlights, 911 taillights and plug-in hybrid powertrain for this Paris concept.

2012 Paris Motor Show

Jaguar F-Type Debuts in Paris

Jaguar gets into sportscar territory with the debut of the long-awaited F-Type roadster at the Paris Motor Show.

Supercars

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McLaren Reveals P1 Supercar in Paris

McLaren opens a new chapter of performance with the aerodynamically-obsessed P1 hypercar.

Supercars

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Non-Italian Exotics: Lexus LFA

Although it took nearly a decade to reach production, the Lexus LFA proved to be everything we could ever hope for and so much more.

Supercars

5 Killer Koenigsegg Creations

The Swedish supercar company makes some of the fastest and prettiest supercars around.

Comparison

A Day of Reckoning: Cadillac ATS vs BMW 328i

Can the new Cadillac ATS outperform and surpass the benchmark BMW 3 Series? It's a question we've been wanting an answer for a long time, and Motor Trend has set out to find the truth.

Supercars

Koenigsegg Agera R is Coming to America

One of the fastest and most ferocious supercars ever to grace asphalt is about to grace America's, too.

Subaru WRX Sedan

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Performance AWD: Subaru WRX STI

Who would have ever thought that a Japanese-built economy car would become one of the best-handling and most fun to drive cars of the last decade?