en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the High Gear Media network of sites http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/logo-hgm.gif http://www.thecarconnection.com Sat, 25 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400 High Gear Media http://www.thecarconnection.com The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray might seem like a familiar creature already, even though it hasn't quite begun to hit the street in retail form. But how well do we really know it? Upon release, Chevy claimed the 2014 Corvette would offer an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. It appears that was a moderately conservative...]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084405_2014-chevy-corvette-stingray-final-power-figures-leaked http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084405_2014-chevy-corvette-stingray-final-power-figures-leaked feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084405_2014-chevy-corvette-stingray-final-power-figures-leaked#comments Nelson Ireson The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray might seem like a familiar creature already, even though it hasn't quite begun to hit the street in retail form. But how well do we really know it? Upon release, Chevy claimed the 2014 Corvette would offer an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. It appears that was a moderately conservative...]]> Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg has beaten all the odds, including some rain, to secure pole position for tomorrow’s Monaco Grand Prix, his third in a row in the 2013 Formula One season. The German driver posted a best time of 1:13.876, edging out his team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s best time of 1:13.967. Behind the Mercedes AMG duo were...]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084404_mercedes-amgs-nico-rosberg-qualifies-on-pole-for-monaco-gp http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084404_mercedes-amgs-nico-rosberg-qualifies-on-pole-for-monaco-gp feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084404_mercedes-amgs-nico-rosberg-qualifies-on-pole-for-monaco-gp#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg has beaten all the odds, including some rain, to secure pole position for tomorrow’s Monaco Grand Prix, his third in a row in the 2013 Formula One season. The German driver posted a best time of 1:13.876, edging out his team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s best time of 1:13.967. Behind the Mercedes AMG duo were...]]> Welcome to the latest installment of This Week’s Top Photos. Over the past few days, we saw several exciting vehicles make headlines and many of these are yet to be officially announced. The first is a prototype for a new high-performance Lamborghini Aventador variant, which many, including us, are predicting to be the new ‘Super...]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084401_aventador-sv-hennessey-velociraptor-bmw-gran-lusso-coupe-this-weeks-top-photos http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084401_aventador-sv-hennessey-velociraptor-bmw-gran-lusso-coupe-this-weeks-top-photos feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084401_aventador-sv-hennessey-velociraptor-bmw-gran-lusso-coupe-this-weeks-top-photos#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran Welcome to the latest installment of This Week’s Top Photos. Over the past few days, we saw several exciting vehicles make headlines and many of these are yet to be officially announced. The first is a prototype for a new high-performance Lamborghini Aventador variant, which many, including us, are predicting to be the new ‘Super...]]> McLaren is going all-out for the launch of Forza Motorsport 5, and while such competitions are usually more hassle than the prizes are worth, in this case, you might want to take a moment to consider. The winner will get a ride-along in a McLaren P1. Launched earlier this week, the new Forza Motorsport 5 will be available for Xbox One later this...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:13:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084397_mclaren-forza-5-competition-offers-p1-ride-along http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084397_mclaren-forza-5-competition-offers-p1-ride-along feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084397_mclaren-forza-5-competition-offers-p1-ride-along#comments Nelson Ireson McLaren is going all-out for the launch of Forza Motorsport 5, and while such competitions are usually more hassle than the prizes are worth, in this case, you might want to take a moment to consider. The winner will get a ride-along in a McLaren P1. Launched earlier this week, the new Forza Motorsport 5 will be available for Xbox One later this...]]> The idea of a smaller, nimbler version of the gullwing SLS AMG coupe is attractive in many ways. It's even more attractive when wrapped in Black Series trim and given 585 horsepower. That's what the latest rumors say will happen with the Mercedes-Benz SLC when it arrives around the end of 2015. But instead of slotting in beneath the SLS, it will...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084396_2016-mercedes-benz-slc-rumors-return-585-hp-black-series http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084396_2016-mercedes-benz-slc-rumors-return-585-hp-black-series feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084396_2016-mercedes-benz-slc-rumors-return-585-hp-black-series#comments Nelson Ireson The idea of a smaller, nimbler version of the gullwing SLS AMG coupe is attractive in many ways. It's even more attractive when wrapped in Black Series trim and given 585 horsepower. That's what the latest rumors say will happen with the Mercedes-Benz SLC when it arrives around the end of 2015. But instead of slotting in beneath the SLS, it will...]]> This may be the best racing finish of the year. Actually, it may be one of the best ever. The situation: the close of the Freedom 100 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Battling it out over the last two laps, Gabby Chaves, Sage Karam, and Carlos Munoz pull off some incredible side-by-side open wheel racing, going three-wide for most of a lap...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:34:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084395_indylights-four-wide-photo-finish-spectacular-video http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084395_indylights-four-wide-photo-finish-spectacular-video feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084395_indylights-four-wide-photo-finish-spectacular-video#comments Nelson Ireson This may be the best racing finish of the year. Actually, it may be one of the best ever. The situation: the close of the Freedom 100 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Battling it out over the last two laps, Gabby Chaves, Sage Karam, and Carlos Munoz pull off some incredible side-by-side open wheel racing, going three-wide for most of a lap...]]> The current weather forecast for the 2013 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix is sunny skies, low wind speeds and mild temperatures. Peak temperatures are expected to be around 63 degrees F (17 degrees C), which should equate to high-70s (mid-20s) at track level. Some rain is predicted for Saturday’s qualifying session but Friday’s practice...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084387_formula-one-monaco-grand-prix-weather-forecast http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084387_formula-one-monaco-grand-prix-weather-forecast feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084387_formula-one-monaco-grand-prix-weather-forecast#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran The current weather forecast for the 2013 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix is sunny skies, low wind speeds and mild temperatures. Peak temperatures are expected to be around 63 degrees F (17 degrees C), which should equate to high-70s (mid-20s) at track level. Some rain is predicted for Saturday’s qualifying session but Friday’s practice...]]> Offering the most expensive is typically not something a video game company would typically brag about. In this case, we understand the exception. Buyers of the GRID2: Mono Edition package will get not just a copy of the game for the PlayStation 3. They'll also get a BAC Mono sports car. For just $190,000 total. The Mono isn't just a regular...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:54:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084394_grid2-mono-edition-claims-worlds-most-expensive-title-comes-with-bac-mono http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084394_grid2-mono-edition-claims-worlds-most-expensive-title-comes-with-bac-mono feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084394_grid2-mono-edition-claims-worlds-most-expensive-title-comes-with-bac-mono#comments Nelson Ireson Offering the most expensive is typically not something a video game company would typically brag about. In this case, we understand the exception. Buyers of the GRID2: Mono Edition package will get not just a copy of the game for the PlayStation 3. They'll also get a BAC Mono sports car. For just $190,000 total. The Mono isn't just a regular...]]> This weekend is the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Northern Italy and BMW will be out in force with two concepts, the Concept Ninety motorcycle celebrating the 90th anniversary of its Motorrad division and the lavish yet somewhat restrained Gran Lusso Coupe. BMW announced the Gran Lusso Coupe a week ago and teased us...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084391_bmw-pininfarina-gran-lusso-coupe-revealed http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084391_bmw-pininfarina-gran-lusso-coupe-revealed feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084391_bmw-pininfarina-gran-lusso-coupe-revealed#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran This weekend is the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Northern Italy and BMW will be out in force with two concepts, the Concept Ninety motorcycle celebrating the 90th anniversary of its Motorrad division and the lavish yet somewhat restrained Gran Lusso Coupe. BMW announced the Gran Lusso Coupe a week ago and teased us...]]> There are many very good reasons to watch videos of cars on the race track. Perhaps you want to learn the line before a track day. Perhaps you want to see how a potential purchase handles. Or perhaps you simply want to experience the essence of automotive glory. If you're in that last camp today, you'll want to watch this video. Turn up the audio...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084393_mclaren-m1b-can-am-car-at-road-atlanta-audiotastic-video http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084393_mclaren-m1b-can-am-car-at-road-atlanta-audiotastic-video feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084393_mclaren-m1b-can-am-car-at-road-atlanta-audiotastic-video#comments Nelson Ireson There are many very good reasons to watch videos of cars on the race track. Perhaps you want to learn the line before a track day. Perhaps you want to see how a potential purchase handles. Or perhaps you simply want to experience the essence of automotive glory. If you're in that last camp today, you'll want to watch this video. Turn up the audio...]]> Teaser videos and images have become somewhat overused, dragging out what should be a nice surprise unveiling into a weeks- or months-long affair that slowly saps all of the anticipation from a new car's unveiling. This teaser from Aston Martin may avoid the pitfalls, however, as it leaves just enough up in the air--but gives us enough to be...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084392_aston-martin-teases-new-car-in-cryptic-video http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084392_aston-martin-teases-new-car-in-cryptic-video feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084392_aston-martin-teases-new-car-in-cryptic-video#comments Nelson Ireson Teaser videos and images have become somewhat overused, dragging out what should be a nice surprise unveiling into a weeks- or months-long affair that slowly saps all of the anticipation from a new car's unveiling. This teaser from Aston Martin may avoid the pitfalls, however, as it leaves just enough up in the air--but gives us enough to be...]]> The Lamborghini Aventador may soon get a hotter, harder SV variant. We're not ones to argue with less weight and more power. Pagani's Zonda R has its own, even more capable version now, too: the Evolution. Though only 15 Zonda Rs were built, the Zonda R Evolution will be even more limited: just five are planned. But with 800 horsepower and...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084390_aventador-sv-spied-pagani-zonda-r-evolution-bmw-m2-rumors-todays-car-news http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084390_aventador-sv-spied-pagani-zonda-r-evolution-bmw-m2-rumors-todays-car-news feedback@highgearmedia.com (Nelson Ireson) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084390_aventador-sv-spied-pagani-zonda-r-evolution-bmw-m2-rumors-todays-car-news#comments Nelson Ireson The Lamborghini Aventador may soon get a hotter, harder SV variant. We're not ones to argue with less weight and more power. Pagani's Zonda R has its own, even more capable version now, too: the Evolution. Though only 15 Zonda Rs were built, the Zonda R Evolution will be even more limited: just five are planned. But with 800 horsepower and...]]> Renault has unveiled a racy new concept car at the Monaco Grand Prix that the French automaker is using to preview its next-generation Twingo minicar, more specifically, the Twingo RS performance model. The new concept goes by the name Twin’Run and its design pays homage to the legendary R5 Turbo and Clio V6 hot hatches. Yes, the new...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084384_renault-twinrun-racing-concept-previews-next-twingo-video http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084384_renault-twinrun-racing-concept-previews-next-twingo-video feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084384_renault-twinrun-racing-concept-previews-next-twingo-video#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran Renault has unveiled a racy new concept car at the Monaco Grand Prix that the French automaker is using to preview its next-generation Twingo minicar, more specifically, the Twingo RS performance model. The new concept goes by the name Twin’Run and its design pays homage to the legendary R5 Turbo and Clio V6 hot hatches. Yes, the new...]]> General Motors has announced that it will be issuing a worldwide recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to wheel nuts that may have been incorrectly tightened. The recall will affect only 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers equipped with 18-inch wheels. Around 27,000 vehicles will be affected in total, with 18,871 of these located in the U.S., 913 in...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:55:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084378_2013-cadillac-srx-recalled-for-loose-wheel-nuts http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084378_2013-cadillac-srx-recalled-for-loose-wheel-nuts feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084378_2013-cadillac-srx-recalled-for-loose-wheel-nuts#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran General Motors has announced that it will be issuing a worldwide recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to wheel nuts that may have been incorrectly tightened. The recall will affect only 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers equipped with 18-inch wheels. Around 27,000 vehicles will be affected in total, with 18,871 of these located in the U.S., 913 in...]]> Officially, the Pagani Zonda’s production run lasted from 1999 through 2011, with just 206 examples ever built. Toward the end of the car’s production run, beginning in 2009, Pagani produced a track-only version of its supercar called the Zonda R. Only 15 Zonda R models were built over the car’s lifespan, and it’s said...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:50:00 -0400 http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084380_pagani-zonda-r-evolution-first-look http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084380_pagani-zonda-r-evolution-first-look feedback@highgearmedia.com (Viknesh Vijayenthiran) http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084380_pagani-zonda-r-evolution-first-look#comments Viknesh Vijayenthiran Officially, the Pagani Zonda’s production run lasted from 1999 through 2011, with just 206 examples ever built. Toward the end of the car’s production run, beginning in 2009, Pagani produced a track-only version of its supercar called the Zonda R. Only 15 Zonda R models were built over the car’s lifespan, and it’s said...]]>