2013 Ford Mustang V6 Premium coupe review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: Everyone has been making a big deal about the Subaru BRZ, but when you think about it, a pretty solid sports car has been in front of us for the better part of the past half century. It's called the Mustang, and I would argue this generation of steed is the best yet. The V6 with a manual is a fun, engaging, somewhat raw car for the weekend. I really enjoyed it. It's simple, fairly light and adequately powered,...

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2013 Shelby Super Snake to debut at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction

Shelby American is following up its 950- and 1,100-hp anniversary edition Super Snake models with something a little tamer for 2013. Two new versions of the Super Snake are now being offered, one with 662 hp and one with an upgraded supercharger and an output of 850 hp. And, for the first time, a wide-body kit for the pony car will be offered. The new Shelby GT500 Super Snake—set to debut at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction Sept. 20-22—starts...

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2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost review notes

WEST COAST EDITOR MARK VAUGHN: When I first saw this mid- to full-size American luxo-cruiser parked in the driveway, I said something like, “nice!” or “such refreshing styling!” or “Is this my driveway?” Its proportions were different from anything else on the road, more upright around the greenhouse with a few sort-of subtle Lincoln signature crosses thrown in here and there. The 2013 model also gets a new front end with a sleeker, swoopier...

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Glickenhaus may enter LMP1 class at Le Mans

James Glickenhaus, the man who brought you the Ferrari P4/5, is working on a new car to be used in top-level endurance racing such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, possibly as early as 2014. Recently, sketches of the car—currently called the P4/5 Competizione LMP—have made their way to the Internet. Glickenhaus made his money in the stock market and film industry, but he became a household name among car guys when he commissioned the one-of-one...

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