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Automotive Industry News : Top Stories
Super Car Shootout - Ferrari 458 vs. McLaren vs. Audi R8

We take the Ferrari 458, Audi R8, and McLaren MP4-12C for a flogging.

 

SUPERCAR SHOOTOUT VIDEO - YOUTUBE

It's difficult to explain just exactly why there is such a mystique around supercars.  Maybe it's the dream for most.  But the reality of owning let alone driving these cars are much different.

The long and short of it is that we went in expecting to be blown away. Don't get me wrong these are the pinnacle of "street" super cars.

But they are not race cars. I thought these cars would have been more hard core. But they just feel like bigger and faster versions of lower priced sports cars. (Cough Cough S2000, FRS, Miata, Vette) I would take a seasons worth of competitive kart racing over owning a super car any day.  It's just impossible to justify on any level the price tag.


However the experience was worth even a few grand if you can swing it. I ran about 30 laps. If you know the track and get a chance to run these cars I'd highly recommend it as it helps put things into perspective and of course its fun too.


Jul 7, 2014, 21:36 - [ Discuss this story ]

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Automotive Industry News : Features and Editorials
Sexism, Still Alive and Well at Dealership

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Automotive Industry News : Features and Editorials
An Exemplary Honda Enthusiast
Most people who work in the automotive industry will say they enjoy their job. "Hondapro Jason" is enthusiastic to say the least. It started when his family purchased their first new Honda, a 1987 Honda Accord LX-i. Naturally he had a 1994 Honda Accord EX-L as his first car. This was merely the beginning.

Aug 11, 2014, 22:30 - [ Discuss this story ]

Automotive Industry News : Auto Shows
Video and Specs of R35 Nissan GT-R at Tokyo Motor Show
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2007 SEMA Show - セマショー ラス・ベガス
SEMA Show - a note.
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GM Performance Parts 505-horsepower Crate Engine in Pontiac GTO
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Hot Import Nights - LA Convention Center
On August 19th, the AutomotiveForums.com Nissan Skyline GT-R race team attended the Hot Import Nights at the LA Convention Center and organized an autograph session.
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Hot Import Nights coming to L.A. on August 19th
<img align="left" src="http://files.automotiveforums.com/media/main.php/d/7270-1/af_hin.jpg"> XM Satellite Radio’s Hot Import Nights (HIN) arrives in Los Angeles for the first of two L.A. stops in this year’s tour. AutomotiveForums.com members receive $5 discount on the tickets!
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R36 Nissan GTR: Skyline GT-R to be sold with Nissan badge in the United States
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Nov 15, 2005, 13:59 - [ Discuss this story ]

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Nissan unveils the next-generation GT-R prototype
The next generation Nissan Skyline GT-R prototype (Concept name: Nissan GT-R Proto at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show) is unveiled to the public.
Oct 19, 2005, 00:05 - [ Discuss this story ]

Automotive Industry News : Features and Editorials
Ariel Atom US Engine Options and Pricing
Ariel Atom US released Engine Options with estimated pricing and HP ratings. See the chart for Ariel Atom GM ECOTEC as well as Honda K20 engine options.

Sep 5, 2005, 21:00 - [ Discuss this story ]

Automotive Industry News : Features and Editorials
The Ariel Atom Meets the USA
The Ariel Atom is finally coming to the USA. We travel to Brammo Motorsports in Ashland, Oregon to see exactly what we can expect. We test a UK model, drive it on the street and on the track. A feature video and gallery are included in this article. UPDATE Ariel Atom US models start at just $35,000. There are now 5 Engine Choices Including a supercharged Honda K20z3.

Aug 31, 2005, 22:57 - [ Discuss this story ]

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Springbox Launches AMD Motorsports Website
 AMD Springbox, an Austin-based interactive marketing firm, has launched the AMD (NYSE: AMD) website for two Formula One racing teams sponsored by the company, Scuderia Ferrari and Sauber Petronas. The AMD Motorsports site is one of several projects AMD has hired Springbox to create.
Jul 7, 2005, 13:57 - [ Discuss this story ]

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