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TGIF[R-S]: Does it Drift?

Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. So far he’s explained his reasoning behind buying the FR-S, the delivery experience, the day-to-day driving feelof the coupe, the car’s track potential and break-in procedure and discusses any teething issues that popped up during its first month. Thanks...

Filed under: Coupes Featured Articles Japanese Scion Sports Cars
Tags: Scion, scion fr-s, Scion FR-S Blog, Scion FR-S Buyers guide, Scion FR-S Ownership, Scion FR-S Ownership Blog, Scion FR-S Ownership experience, subaru brz, TGI FR-S, TGI FR-S Blog, toyota 86, Toyota GT86

By Sami Haj-Assaad Aug 24 2012

2013 Ford Explorer Sport Gets EPA Certified 16/22 MPG

Part of the growing “performance SUV” niche, Ford’s EcoBoost-equipped Explorer Sport is now EPA certified with 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.

Filed under: Featured Articles Ford SUVs
Tags: ecoboost, epa, EPA certified, explorer, Ford, mileage, mpg

By Luke Vandezande Aug 24 2012

2015 Mustang EcoBoost, IRS Confirmed

Sure to make a splash in the car community when it debuts in 2014, the next-generation Ford Mustang could be your dream come true or a black nightmare – it all depends on personal preference.

Filed under: American Featured Articles Ford
Tags: 2015 Mustang, American, ecoboost, Ford, muscle car, Mustang, next generation mustnag, pony car

By Luke Vandezande Aug 24 2012

Next Generation M3 Gains HP Despite Losing Cylinders

Details are surfacing on the next-generation BMW M3, as we continue to wonder whether or not it’ll be offered with a manual transmission. It’s starting to appear that the sedan M3 model will be available with a dual-clutch transmission only, while the coupe M4 will probably see a manual option.

Filed under: BMW Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: BMW, bmw m3, bmw m4, m3, m4, next generation M3, turbo bmw m3, turbo bmw m4, turbo m3, turbo m4, turbocharged bmw m3, turbocharged bmw m4, turbocharged M3

By Jason Siu Aug 24 2012

2013 Lexus CT200h Gets a Mild Facelift

The Lexus CT200h continues to be the only proper small luxury hybrid offering, and for 2013 it is getting a mild update that offers some new color choices and upgraded tech.

Filed under: Featured Articles Hybrids Japanese Lexus Luxury Cars
Tags: 2013 CT200h, 2013 lexus, 2013 Lexus CT200h, Lexus CT, lexus ct200h, new lexus hybrid

By Stephen Elmer Aug 24 2012

Chevy Sonic SS Rumored as Fiesta ST Rival

The RS package for the Chevrolet Sonic delivers handling and styling upgrades, but doesn’t help in the power department, as the Sonic RS still utilizes the same 1.4-liter turbo engine making 138 hp. But that may soon change.

Filed under: American Chevrolet Featured Articles
Tags: chevy, chevy sonic, chevy sonic rs, chevy sonic ss, New Small Chevy, NEw Sonic, sonic, sonic ss

By Stephen Elmer Aug 24 2012

Fisker Releases Q&A, Addresses A123 Battery Pack Exchange

It seems these days that there are a lot more questions for Fisker than the automaker can provide answers for, but in a recent town hall meeting with its customers, Fisker conducted a Q&A and published the responses.

Filed under: American Electric Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles Fisker Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: a123 battery, Fisker, fisker answers, fisker karma, fisker q&a, fisker questions, fisker survey

By Jason Siu Aug 24 2012

Lotus Selling Axed CEO Dany Bahar’s Custom Esprit V8

Clearly, Lotus wants to rid itself of anything that has to do with former-CEO Dany Bahar. The British automaker is now selling Bahar’s custom 2002 Esprit V8.

Filed under: British Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Lotus Luxury Cars Sports Cars
Tags: dany, dany bahar, dany bahar esprit, dany bahar lotus, dany bahar lotus esprit, esprit, esprit v8, Lotus, lotus esprit, lotus esprit v8

By Jason Siu Aug 24 2012

BMW Z4 M35i Debuting at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

The BMW Z4 Roadster will get its own M Performance variant in the form of a Z4 M35i, set to debut at next year’s Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 3.0-liter, straight-six that’s also found in the M135i, the Z4 M35i will sport 320-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.

Filed under: Auto Show News BMW Convertibles Coupes Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Sports Cars
Tags: 2013 detroit auto show, BMW, bmw z4, bmw z4 m35i, Detroit Auto Show, NAIAS, north american international auto show, Z4, z4 m35i

By Jason Siu Aug 24 2012

2013 RAM 1500 Rated Best-in-Class 18/25 MPG

Thanks to a new 3.6-liter V6 engine and an 8-speed automatic the 2013 RAM 1500 can now lay claim to being the most fuel efficient pickup in its segment.