Deep Dive: Mini’s Big Plans

Deep Dive: Mini’s Big Plans The third-generation Mini will spawn four new models. In early 2013, the Mini Paceman crossover coupe — the seventh and final body style of the current Mini — will arrive. Just six months later, the third-generation new Mini is set to debut.

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Deep Dive: Mini’s Big Plans

Chrome Ferrari 458 Challenge hits the racetrack

It was photographed at the Palm Beach International Raceway during the Cavallino Classic track days that are occurring this weekend.

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Chrome Ferrari 458 Challenge hits the racetrack

Nissan Juke-R dusts Gallardo, Ferrari 458 and SLS AMG [video]

The Juke-R takes on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on an improvised sprint track that is very short and dusty with impressive results.

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Video: Abarth 695 shines in Tokyo with full chrome job [w/video]

Filed under: Aftermarket , Performance , Hatchback , Tokyo Auto Salon , Fiat The Abarth 695 was originally intended as a Fiat 500 -based tribute to Ferrari . Hence the 695 Tributo Ferrari moniker. But this one looks more like a salute to McLaren . Created by Japanese tuner Office-K and unveiled this week at the Tokyo Auto Salon , this special Abarth has had its Scuderia Red paint hidden under a full chrome vinyl wrap – similar to the one we reported on back in May – and capped with a tricolore racing stripe up the nose.

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Video: Abarth 695 shines in Tokyo with full chrome job [w/video]

Official: Ferrari 458 Spider configurator goes live

Filed under: Convertible , Performance , Ferrari If we had the money to splurge on a new exotic, we’d take a long, hard look at the Ferrari 458 Spider . Unfortunately, we don’t, so we’ll settle for playing with Ferrari’s latest online configurator instead. Just launched for the 458 Spider, it lets would-be buyers and dreamers spec out their roadster with 38 colors, six wheel designs, and dozens of exterior and interior trim options to choose from. Click on through and have some fun.

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Ford EcoSport compact SUV revealed – debut in New Delhi [video]

Ford has released the new EcoSport prior to its public unveiling at the New Delhi Auto Expo tomorrow. Initially targeted to emerging markets, the EcoSport will eventually hit global markets.

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Ford EcoSport compact SUV revealed – debut in New Delhi [video]