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Filed under: Motorsports , Sedans/Saloons , Euro , Lexus , Tokyo Auto Salon click above to view more high-res images of the Team Lexus IS-F No single car better demonstrates the determination of Lexus to stick it to the Germans than the IS-F. The high-performance sports sedan gives the BMW M3, Mercedes C63 AMG and Audi RS4 a real run for their deutschemarks euros. But Lexus isn't about to let it rest there. That is, not if the rumors are to be believed. A few days ago we brought you a preview image of the IS-F Racing Concept , which Lexus is bringing to its home-court Tokyo Auto Salon later this week. But while it certainly looks the part, emerging reports now suggest that the concept is no mere concept at all, but that Lexus is actually planning on using it to compete in Germany's domestic (and both highly popular and ultra-competitive) DTM touring car series. The rumors are fueled by the image you see above, posted mysteriously on TeamLexus.com . If the reports turn out to be...
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Filed under: LA Auto Show , Motorsports , Coupes , Etc. , Hyundai A factory-backed Hyundai drift team? It doesn't sound so fanciful after last week's introduction of the Genesis Coupe . Everyone who looks at the Concept Genesis has the same reaction, whether the powerplant referenced is a turbocharged four or a torquey V6 - "what a perfect drift car that would be." If this rumor pans out, it seems that Hyundai had the idea first, and they want to give their new RWD coupe some street cred. Maybe we'll find out more when the production version is unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. More grist for the rumor mill: there are serious discussions ongoing between Hyundai and a top drift team to field the Genesis Coupe in the 2008 or 2009 drift season. It would definitely go a long way toward bolstering the image of the new RWD Coupe from Hyundai to have it sliding around, tail out, kicking ass in Formula D, especially among the clientele this vehicle targets...
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Filed under: Concept Cars , Frankfurt Auto Show , Motorsports , Subaru Click the image above for over 30 LIVE images of the Subaru WRC Concept. Okay. We're completely and utterly dumbfounded. We just got back from the Subie-booth and after rummaging through...
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