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Norster 600R is a Finnish designed, Chinese built, British Frogeye throwback

There were plenty of reasons to love the Austin-Healey Sprite. Besides being super affordable when they debuted, the Sprite was light and capable of out-handling high-dollar sports cars of the era, not to mention the plucky British styling that was unlike anything else on the road. That combination has helped make the Sprite Mk 1 a sought after collectible, but it hasn't inspired anyone to come up with a recreation of the car. Until now. Feast your eyes on the Norster 600R. This, um, unique creation isn't actually billed as an ... Read more →

Video: AutoExpress pits Ford Focus RS against Porsche Boxster Damon Lavrinc

When it comes to a German-American face-off, you could do a lot worse than pitting the BMW M3 against Ford's 5.0-liter V8 powered Mustang. How much worse? How about a comparison test between a ...

That was quick - Ferrari 599 Roadster preview confirmed Frank Filipponio

That didn't take long. As soon as the Ferrari 599 Spyder post went live this afternoon we started hearing from multiple sources that Ferrari did indeed preview a 599 "Roadster" in Monterey a few ...

Report: Maybach will soldier on, gain hybrid Damon Lavrinc

We've all but assumed Maybach was a goner. With the economic downturn and sales hovering around the 300-unit mark annually, Mercedes-Benz' rebadged uber-lux brand makes a hard business case for ...

Was a Ferrari 599 Roadster present at Pebble? Steven J. Ewing

We may have obsessively covered the cars of Pebble Beach Week out in Monterey, California, but it appears that we – and everyone else in the media – may have missed one. If a letter ...

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Smart pummelled by U.S. sales freefall, tipped to sell under 100,000 globally? 2 days ago on Autoblog

When gas prices hit the stratosphere in 2008, car buyers began a frenzied search for fuel efficient transportation. One of the big winners as a result of pricey petrol was the little Smart Fortwo. A surprising 25,000 copies of Daimler's diminutive two-seater flew off dealer lots that year, ...

Report: Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (convertible) joining Ellure concept in LA 2 days ago on Autoblog

Yes, the Nissan Murano convertible is going to happen, and not only is it coming to the LA Auto Show, but now it has a name: The Murano CrossCabriolet. Billed as the world's first four-seat, all-wheel drive convertible crossover, the chop-top CUV will only sport two doors and – contrary to ...

Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring 3 days ago on Autoblog

As expected, the Spyder is the send-off model for the current generation Porsche Boxster (987), so a new version – rumored to carry the 981 designation – is under development. Like anything hailing from Stuttgart, any changes to Boxster's chassis and exterior will be minor, with ...

Drop Top Customs to unveil convertible Cadillac CTS at SEMA 7 days ago on Autoblog

The shop behind the beautiful convertible Dodge Challenger that stole the spotlight at last year's SEMA show is at it again. Drop Top Customs has announced that it will set about creating a topless version of the ever-sexy Cadillac CTS Coupe for this year's aftermarket shindig. We're not ...

Report: Forthcoming Nissan Murano convertible to be a two-door soft-top 10 days ago on Autoblog

Nissan had the guts to bring us the bizarrely styled Juke, which is getting some solid press for its performance, and now it's apparently set to follow that up with a convertible version of the Nissan Murano. Apparently getting ready for its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan gave dealers a ...

Rumormill: Porsche 911 Speedster bound for Paris Motor Show 10 days ago on Autoblog

A prototype Porsche Speedster on the 997 platform has been sneaking about here and there for the last two years. According to a report by Dutch daily De Telegraf, Porsche is finally ready to bring it to the masses as a sendoff before the 2012 Porsche 911 arrives next year. Right now, that appears ...

Spy Shots: Next-gen Mercedes SL63 AMG beefs up 13 days ago on Autoblog

Well, take a look-see at what our intrepid band of spy photographers have just netted. Apparently, the go-fast gurus at AMG have been hard at work on a bevy of new Mercedes-Benz goodies, including the car you see above. Underneath all of that cladding lurks the next-generation SL63 AMG. Even ...

First Drive: 2011 Audi R8 V10 Spyder 13 days ago on Autoblog

The Idiot's Guide To Driving Gorgeously Quick Chas Murphy, until recently the U.S. product manager for Audi's TT, R8 and RS sports cars, said of the R8 V10 Spyder: "You have to drive the car. It can't be put into words." Well, we drove it over the hills and through the woods of the Cleveland ...

Focus Group: Just 8.1% of NY Smart Fortwo owners would buy again. San Francisco? 19.8% 13 days ago on Autoblog

Perhaps the most telling statistics of the merits or demerits of a new vehicle may be from owners who have driven that machine for a number of months. By that time, the new-car smell is beginning to wear off and the various positive and negative aspects of the car in question are just starting ...

Porsche 918 Spyder to get more power when it reaches production? 13 days ago on Autoblog

What could be better than a mid-engine Porsche with a 500-horsepower 3.4-liter V8 and an additional 218 ponies courtesy of a pair of electric motors? More power, obviously. And that's exactly what a report from Autocar alleges is going to take place for the upcoming 918 Spyder. According to the ...

Olympic figure skater uses leaf blower to dry Porsche Boxster, burns down mansion instead? 13 days ago on Autoblog

Having unintentionally set at least one vehicle aflame inside of a garage ourselves, we know it takes cat-like reflexes and a certain presence of mind to keep from reducing all of your worldly possessions to cinders in that type of situation. It also helps to not try to dry out the interior of your ...

Ford now offering custom graphics for Mustang, Taurus is next 13 days ago on Autoblog

Heads up, pony fans; Ford has just released the details on its new graphic program for the 2011 Mustang. Just like with the pint-sized Fiesta, the company will let you slather the muscle car in any number of graphics packages to suit your tastes. The designs vary from tasteful stripes and ...

Officially Official: Updated 2011 Jeep Wrangler now in production 14 days ago on Autoblog

After a bevy of leaked product images and spy shots, official confirmation of an updated 2011 Jeep Wrangler can hardly be considered a surprise, but it's still a welcome development. For its next model year, the venerable four-wheeler will receive a comprehensive (and much needed) interior ...

Ferrari California gets 515-hp infusion thanks to Anderson Germany 14 days ago on Autoblog

You have to admire the automotive scene in Germany. Despite its somewhat small geographic size, Bavaria seems to have more tuners per capita than just about any other nation in the world. We tend to count Anderson Germany among the best and brightest of that group, thanks largely to the ...

NPR: Fight erupts over ownership of 'stolen' 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus 15 days ago on Autoblog

Thursday is going to be a big one for the vintage automotive universe. This week, Ohio judge Norbert Nadel is expected to decide who is the rightful owner of a 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus – one of the most valuable Prancing Horses in the world. Right now, says NPR, one Jacques Swaters has possession ...

**Report: Wiesmann MF5 exiting production as BMW V10 supply dries up *UPDATE** 16 days ago on Autoblog

It's not easy to build a car without an engine. Shocking news, we know, but it has major ramifications for small boutique automakers that don't have the resources to design and manufacture powerplants of their own. One such company is Wiesmann, which has historically relied on engines from ...

French automaker Renault encourages stripping for fun, profit 17 days ago on Autoblog

If you happen live in the UK, Renault is offering you a chance to win one of its diminutive new Wind convertibles. All you or a friend has to do is strip down from "winter clothes" to a single layer of clothing on video in less than 12 seconds. Not coincidentally, the dozen seconds are how long ...

Monterey 2010: Pebble gathers a dozen Jaguar XK-SS roadsters for Jag's 75th 17 days ago on Autoblog

Okay, full disclosure – We have to tell you that we have a conflict of interest on this one. The Jaguar XK-SS is one of this author's top ten sports car designs of all time. This partially-civilized, D-Type-derived, semi-comp car is just plain awesome. Seeing one of them at a museum or ...

Rumormill: Porsche 918 Spyder lapped the 'Ring in 7:20? 21 days ago on Autoblog

The Porsche 918 Spyder is an impressive vehicle in almost every conceivable way. The stunning, production-approved drop-top should be motivated by something close to the concept's 500-horsepower V8; almost weak by supercar standards but the still-powerful mill is only part of the powertrain ...

Autoblog hits the road with Mini Takes The States 2010 26 days ago on Autoblog

Of all the automakers in the United States, perhaps the one with the largest enthusiast following is Mini. Sure, brands like Porsche, BMW and even Subaru have their own clubs and cult followings, but when it comes to eccentricity and personality, no one does it like Mini. In that spirit, the ...

Video: Prong 3 trike stops in to Jay Leno's Garage 27 days ago on Autoblog

Jay Leno seems to have taken a shining to three-wheeled machines of late. We've seen a slew of tripod racers come through the car-obsessed comedian's garage recently, including the insane Blastolene Rocket II and the similarly certifiable CanAm Spyder. The latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage ...

Report: SV Motors head indicted for investment fraud 28 days ago on Autoblog

Exactly a year ago today, we got our first real-life glimpse of the SV Motors 9 Competizione, an American/Italian mash-up built atop the C6 Chevrolet Corvette and coated in custom carbon fiber coachwork. 365 days later and the dream has turned into a nightmare. Joseph Viloa (aka Giuseppe ...

Rumormill: Abarth Roadster based on KTM X-Bow? 29 days ago on Autoblog

Now this is a rumor we can get behind. According to Auto Express, Fiat is looking to take the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive fight to the Lotus Elise with a new Abarth roadster based on – get this – the KTM X-Bow. How's that for mouth watering? Supposedly the Italian's factory tuning ...

Pagani Zonda HH fully revealed 1 month ago on Autoblog

The latest special edition Zonda to come from Pagani is set to be delivered to one ludicrously wealthy American later this year, but before the official wraps come off, a sneak peek of the Zonda HH has arrived online. There's still no word on who the one-off convertible is being built for, ...

Autoblog attends 23rd annual Nissan Z Car Convention 1 month ago on Autoblog

The Nissan North America headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee played host to the 23rd Annual Z Car Convention this past weekend. While we missed out on Friday's autocross and drift challenge action, we were on hand Saturday morning for the car show. Owners from around the country rolled out ...

Chrysler reportedly confirms second shift, 900 hires at Sebring/Avenger plant 1 month ago on Autoblog

Chrysler is so confident that you're going to go for the upcoming Sebring and Dodge Avenger that it's reportedly adding 900 workers and another shift to the Sterling Heights where the models are assembled. That's quite a turnaround, seeing how the factory was one of the eight slated for closure ...

Oft-rumored Nissan Murano convertible tipped to debut at LA Auto Show 1 month ago on Autoblog

As much as we were hoping that it was nothing more than an elaborate internet hoax by a talented Photoshopper, we're getting closer and closer to slotting this one away in the Silly But Apparently True file. According to Inside Line, the oft-rumored Nissan Murano convertible is indeed coming to an ...

Pontiac Sunbird racing lobster boat warps our fragile little minds 1 month ago on Autoblog

It's been said that any time two individuals are headed to the same location at the same time, a race is likely to ensue. If you need proof, look no further than Maine's lobster boat races. What began as a friendly tradition among returning fisherman has evolved into the NASCAR of the seas ...

eBay Find of the Day: One-off George Barris 1953 Jaguar XK120 DHC built for... Barry Goldwater? 1 month ago on Autoblog

Long before Barry Goldwater would suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 presidential election, the politician apparently had a taste for wildly customized cars. Unsatisfied with the exquisite design of his 1953 Jaguar XK120, Goldwater commissioned the legendary ...

BREAKING: Porsche approves 918 Spyder for production 1 month ago on Autoblog

As expected, the Porsche supervisory board has approved the development of the 918 Spyder concept into a series production model. The 918 debuted as a concept at this year's Geneva Motor Show with a plug-in hybrid powertrain claimed to provide 78 miles per gallon. The concept used a ...

Unlikely Ire: Dan Neil excoriates 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder 1 month ago on Autoblog

When we look at the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder rap sheet, it's hard not go get a bit excited. It looks seriously terrific, it weighs but 2,811 pounds, and it packs 320 mid-mounted ponies. Good stuff. When we spent some time behind the wheel of the Spyder, we fell more than deeply in love with ...

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Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras

Chris, Sam, Alex and Dan convene for Episode #193 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the Ford Boss Mustang and Roush supercharger package, the latest Chevrolet Volt fuel economy dust-up, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Mazda's apparent new design language and the Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS. Thanks for listening!

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