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We’ll be straight with you: none of us at Automotive Addicts are big into artsy concept videos. We have no idea what the latest video ad from Lotus, which features the new Exige S, a boxer and a whole lot of tire smoke, is supposed to mean. Is the... 

We’ll be straight with you: none of us at Automotive Addicts are big into artsy concept videos. We have no idea what the latest video ad from Lotus, which features the new Exige S, a boxer and a whole lot of tire smoke, is supposed to mean. Is the... 

A few months back, Malcolm and I were headed north on I-95 after a Southern Automotive Media Association meeting in Miami. We were driving at around 75 miles per hour, in a steady rain and moderate traffic, when the minivan next to us spun. The whole... 

A few months back, Malcolm and I were headed north on I-95 after a Southern Automotive Media Association meeting in Miami. We were driving at around 75 miles per hour, in a steady rain and moderate traffic, when the minivan next to us spun. The whole... 

Image: Spyker Cars When GM spun off Saab in the dark days of 2009-10, it was exotic car builder Spyker that stepped up to the plate to buy the Swedish automaker. Spyker, backed by cash from Russian billionaire Vladimir Antonov, seemed capable of turning... 

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I can’t wait to drive the 1-series M coupe after streaking around town in this 2012 Original post:  2012 BMW 128i Coupe, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review  Read More →

Top Gear USA's cast of characters. Image: The History Channel When Top Gear USA debuted in 2010, many Top Gear fans slammed the U.S. take on the popular British docudrama. Top Gear USA struggled for ratings in its first season, thanks in part to... 

Over the better part of two decades, Subaru has managed to have a vehicle that breaks away from the traditional wagon and SUV segment. Today, the all-new 2011 Outback continues that conventional trail, even on the rugged off-road path. I had the opportunity... 

‘FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY’ As the Chevy Traverse enters its fourth year in the market, it continues to be one of the most popular large crossovers, thanks to its balance of efficiency, versatility, spaciousness and safety.  Sales were up more than... 

Cadillac's teaser image of the ATS. Image: © GM Corp. Cadillac wants to pitch its upcoming ATS series against the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes C-Class. Original plans for the ATS called for a sedan, a coupe, a wagon and a convertible, which would... 

Image: © GM Corp. What an eventful few weeks it’s been for OnStar. Last week, a story broke that the telematics service would continue collecting customer data even after the service was cancelled by the user. Worse, OnStar was requesting the right... 

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This 2011 Acura TSX Tech is Exhibit A on how small-displacement engines can still add up to a lot of fun. The 2. View original here:  2011 Acura TSX Tech, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review  Read More →

As promised , we are bringing you the official Viper ACR Nurburgring record setting video. The 7:12.13 time set by a Dodge Viper ACR holds the record as the fastest production vehicle around the Green Hell and we have the video to prove it below. Enjoy!... 

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I had an outstanding weekend in the 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring. Original post:  2011 Nissan 370Z Touring, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review  Read More →

Francesco Baracca, the WW1 ace behind Ferrari's logo. The Ferrari logo is among the most recognizable in the automotive world, featuring a prancing horse on a yellow background, topped by the colors of the Italian flag. As with most logos, it’s... 

The 2012 Nissan GT-R. Image: Nissan There’s a saying that you can’t have too much of a good thing, and when it comes to horsepower we’re inclined to believe it. No one in their right mind would accuse the 2012 Nissan GT-R of being slow, but we... 

The Nissan Juke undoubtedly has a funky design, which is safe to say appeals more to the teen and early 20’s generation rather than baby boomers. The latest news about the little-ute is that Nissan is working on a Juke that will be powered by the 3.8-liter... 

‘ADDING FLEXIBILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY’   The all-new 2011 Kia Forte EX 5-door hatchback adds more flexibility and functionality to the value, technology, safety features and comfort already found in the Kia Forte compact 4-door sedan.  Joining... 

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This 2012 Mazda 5 Sport is one of the more fun vans I’ve ever driven. The six-speed manual is a riot. I’m not exaggerating. Original post:  2012 Mazda 5 Sport, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review  Read More →

What you don't want to see in your rear view mirror. Image: Chrysler Group LLC For the record, it’s always a bad idea to run from the police. Even if you’re tempted to mat the accelerator when you see that aging Crown Vic getting larger in your...