Wheels: Tesla Model X Production Won’t Start Until Late 2014
When Tesla first revealed the electric crossover in February 2012, the company said production would begin at the end of 2013, with deliveries in 2014
2014 Ford Fiesta ST To Start At $22,195
2014 Ford Fiesta ST – image: Ford Motor Company
Jost Capito, now the head of Volkswagen’s Motorsports efforts, used to develop performance vehicles for Ford. When we had a chance to sit down with him at this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, the conversation eventually turned to his previous role as head of Ford’s SVT and Performance Vehicles group. Capito was quick to point out, with a gleam in his eye, that his last project for Ford was the Fiesta ST.
That tells us the new car will be something …
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Stop Forecasting And Start Dreaming
By Peter Dushenski @carenvy
Forecasts are rational, useful, and necessary. Right?
Whether it’s 2013 US car sales forecasts made by Edmunds, Audi’s ambitious sales forecasts, population forecasts made by the UN, or inflation forecasts made by the Federal Reserve – everyone’s in on the forecasting game. But not all forecasts are created equal.
Listening to the weatherman for a week and comparing his predictions with climatological outcomes would show you how tough the forecasting g…
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2014 Audi R8, RS 5 Convertible to debut in Detroit, sales start spring 2013
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Audi confirmed today that the 2014 Audi R8 and the RS5 Cabriolet will make their U.S. and auto show debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
“Coming off the momentum we’ve built with the launch of the all-new Audi S models, the new Audi R8 and RS 5 Cabriolet further invigorate the next chapter of our Audi performance models…
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Early start for Honda’s 2013 sports prototype program with Aragon test
The first 2013-spec Honda Performance Development, (HPD) ARX-03c LMP1 car – incorporating larger front tires as well as other significant performance upgrades – will test for the first time at the Motorland Aragon Circuit in Spain, November 18-20.
British team Strakka Racing will conduct this inaugural test. Strakka’s ARX-03a, which achieved considerable success in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship, has been subjected to an exciting upgrade package taking it to ‘03c’ (2013) spe…
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Mazda, Alfa Romeo Roadster Could Be The Start Of A Beautiful Friendship
While discussing the future of a Mazda/Fiat collaboration last week, one industry insider trusted by TTAC had this to say
“It’s a bit like a first dance during the sixth grade…the Roadster, I mean. They’re leaving room for Jesus, but still able to cop a feel if they’re lucky.”
Now we’ve got more info on the Alfa/Mazda collaboration, and the possibility of more co-operation between Fiat and Japan’s last auto maker.
Speaking to the media, Mazda CEO Takashi …
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AAPEX Learning Forum to start Monday, Oct. 29
For the first time, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Learning Forum education sessions will start on Monday, Oct. -More-
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2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE to Start at $37,035; ZL1 Convertible at $61,745
Those 2013 Chevrolet Camaros adorned with 1LE badges will start at $37,035, adding approximately $3500 to 1SS- and 2SS-trimmed coupes. The 1LE package includes a host of niceties including a strut-tower brace, larger anti-roll bars front and rear, and the Tremec TR6060-MM6 six-speed manual transmission and corresponding liquid-to-liquid cooling system from the 580-hp ZL1. Read full story »
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2013 Audi RS 5 Will Start At Just Under $70k
2013 Audi RS 5 – image: Audi
If you’ve been waiting for the new Audi RS 5 coupe to hit your dealer, your wait will soon be over. The car was released for sale earlier this month, and now Audi tells us that buying one will set you back a minimum of $69,795, including the mandatory $895 destination charge.
In addition to stunning good looks, that money buys you a 4.2-liter V-8, rated at 450 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Shifting is exclusively handled by a seven-speed S tronic dual-clu…
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Past successes at Route 66 have Enders anxious to start this year’s race
JOLIET, Ill. (June 26) – One round further. That’s all KLR Group driver Erica Enders wants for this weekend’s 15th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Erica EndersPhoto by: Cagnazzi Racing
Enders reached the finals of this race a year ago, her second trip to the final round of the Chicago event in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock class.
"Chicago is one of the tracks I enjoy going to because of our previous success there," Enders said. "We’ve been one…