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June 2011

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Porsche Returns to Le Mans in 2014 With LMP1 Sports Prototype

Jun 30, 2011  |   Contributor: Christina Stewart

With 16 overall Le Mans victories already under its belt, Porsche is gearing up to hit the circuit once again with its works-run LMP1 sports prototype come 2014.... Read More

Porsche: Engineered for Magic. Everyday.

Jun 30, 2011  |   Contributor: Christina Stewart

When it comes to luxury cars, we like to think we know a thing or two. And when it comes to luxury sportscars, personally I have always had a soft spot for a supped-up, shiny black Porsche.... Read More

Rolls-Royce Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupe

Jun 29, 2011  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

If you've found your diamond shoes are growing too tight and your wallet is too small to hold all your $50 bills, the Rolls-Royce Masterpiece London 2011 Drophead Coupe might be your answer. Why? It'll cost you both, and then some, most likely.... Read More

Lotus City Car Concept Details, Sales To Start In 2014

Jun 22, 2011  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

In addition to the new range of supercars and sports cars released at last year's Paris show, Lotus is planning to build its City Car Concept with help from its parent company, Proton, according to the latest report.... Read More

90 Limited Edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Coming to U.S.

Jun 20, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Luxury automaker Audi will produce a limited edition Audi R8 GT in 2012. A total of 333 will be manufactured with only 90 available in the U.S. This is the first time the company has produced a limited edition production sports car. The unit number of each vehicle will be displayed on the gearshift. The base price for the 2012 Audi R8 GT is $196,800.... Read More

2012 BMW M5 Preview

Jun 17, 2011  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

The leaks are finally over, and the official details and images are here. The 2012 BMW M5 is real, and it's pretty impressive on paper. Power comes, as expected, from BMW's twin-turbo V-8 M TwinPower engine, rated at 560 horsepower at 6,000-7,000 rpm and 502 pound-feet of torque from 1,500 rpm. BMW calls the power delivery "lag free."... Read More

The Ultimate Ducati Adventure Up for Auction

Jun 15, 2011  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has partnered with luxury charity auction site CharityBuzz.com to give one rider the adventure of a lifetime, all for a good cause.... Read More

2011 BMW 135i Convertible Review

Jun 8, 2011  |   Contributor: Made Man

For its diminutive size, the 2011 BMW 135i Convertible squeezes a track-ready monster under its sheet metal, one with a 3.0-liter, twin turbocharged, 6-cylinder engine that pumps out 300-horsepower to its rear wheels and 300-lb feet of max torque available at an astonishing low 1,200 rpm.... Read More

Cadillac SRX Plug-In Hybrid Cancelled Due to Inefficiency?

Jun 3, 2011  |   Contributor: Nelson Ireson

Nearly a year ago, buzz about a plug-in hybrid Cadillac SRX stirred the automotive Web, and early this year GM CEO Dan Akerson said a plug-in SRX was "likely." Then this week Cadillac, seemingly out of the blue, reportedly killed the program. Why?... Read More