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by / on November 9, 2012 at 8:32 am / in Auto Shows, Mercedes-Benz

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series: LA Auto Show Preview

Mercedes-Benz provided us a glimpse of its Black Series enhancements applied to the already incredible SLS AMG gullwing coupe. This is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. With a 563-horsepower dry-sump V8, the original, “stock” SLS AMG offers just about everything one could want in an exotic sports car. It’s beautiful, extremely fast and packed with technology you’d expect […]

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by / on July 9, 2012 at 10:21 am / in Auto Shows, Concepts, Drives, Mini, Vintage & Classic

Automaker Spotlight: Mini

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Mini in the United States. The lineup has grown from a single model – the 2+2 hardtop – to six variants including the extended Clubman, 4-door Countryman, 2-seat Coupe and Roadster, and commercially-focused Clubvan. The recently announced Paceman will join the lineup in 2013.

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by / on July 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm / in Auto Shows, Chevrolet, Ford, Odds & Ends

Sounds: Caffeine & Octane July 2012

Two late model cars, one a Camaro and the other a Mustang, pulled out of their spots at today’s Caffeine & Octane show together. Here are their sounds. C&O_July2012_Camaro&Mustang

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by / on June 24, 2012 at 9:54 pm / in Austin Healey, Auto Shows, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Vintage & Classic

Dunwoody Driving Club Friday Night Lights

I just attended my first Friday Night Lights car show, a fun little gathering hosted by the Dunwoody Driving Club. The event gave me my first opportunity to try out my new audio recorder. After spending far too much time learning to edit the sounds from the show, I’m ready to share a short clip. Here are the sounds of […]

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by / on June 13, 2012 at 3:27 pm / in Auto Shows, Hybrid/EV, Hyundai, Recalls

Automaker Spotlight: Hyundai

I have the good fortune to write about a variety of vehicle makes and models, including the current crop of new cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs, classic cars from decades past and concepts that show us a vision of the future. Much of my work is for AutoTrader.com, “the only website with more than 3 million vehicle listings from 40,000 […]

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by / on April 10, 2012 at 10:22 am / in Auto Shows, BMW, Concepts, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Hyundai, Mini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Volkswagen

New York Auto Show Coverage on AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com’s full coverage of the New York International Auto Show is wrapping up. The show featured dozens of debuts, both concepts and new models. I covered BMW, Hyundai, Mini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Volkswagen, each of whom presented at least one new vehicle to the North American audience.

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by / on March 6, 2012 at 3:34 pm / in Aston Martin, Auto Shows, Bugatti, Concepts, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Porsche, Toyota, Uncategorized

Geneva Motor Show Coverage Underway at AutoTrader.com

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is underway, and so is AutoTrader.com‘s coverage of one of Europe’s biggest automotive exhibitions. I’m following several manufacturers for AutoTrader.com, including supercar builders Bugatti and Koenigsegg, each of whom are introducing new 1000+ horsepower machines. Aston Martin’s new sports cars don’t have quite that much muscle, but both its V8 Vantage and V12 Zagato look […]

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by / on March 5, 2012 at 4:08 pm / in Aston Martin, Auto Shows, Odds & Ends

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Sings on YouTube

And it sounds glorious. But don’t trust me, hear for yourself.   Tomorrow morning, Aston Martin reveals the V12 Zagato to the press attending the Geneva Auto Show. Follow all AutoTrader.com’s Geneva coverage here.

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by / on March 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm / in Auto Shows, Odds & Ends, Vintage & Classic

Caffeine & Octane March 2012: Test Your Knowledge

It was another great day at the Caffeine & Octane meet. Hundreds of interesting exotic, antique and classic automobiles were on hand, including the ones in our photo quiz. Can you name the vehicles from today’s show from just a small detail? Take the quiz here: Thanks to Dave May for the quiz photography.

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by / on February 28, 2012 at 4:41 pm / in Auto Shows, BMW, Diesel

BMW M550d xDrive: Another Awesome Diesel Americans Can’t Get

Everyone knows I’ve always been a diesel fan. I’ve recently sampled VW’s 2-liter turbodiesel in two new Jettas, a sedan and a Sportwagen. This motor delivers nice power, excellent economy and clean, quiet operation. Too bad it’s one of the few oil-burners available stateside while Europe has a huge selection of quick and efficient diesel automobiles. That selection is about […]

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