Autoweek Daily Drive — Wednesday, September 19, 2012

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Wednesday, September 19, 2012                  The 2013 Lincoln MKS gets 365 hp from its EcoBoost engine.... 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   Italian Stampede 2012 event recap The sun was hotter than usual. The heat vapors radiated from what seemed to be every surface in sight. The asphalt, the clear sky and the collection of Italian cars packed bumper to bumper in a Los Angeles parking lot. A 10-member motorcycle escort waited patiently, some fiddling with their...   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...   Nothing is sacred: the hot-rod Packard The Packard straight-eight engine is remarkable for its smooth operation. Well-balanced, quiet and eminently suitable for the elegant automobiles it powered, a properly tuned Packard eight idles so peacefully that you can actually ...   Is the 2013 Camaro 1LE Chevrolet’s Boss basher? It was only a matter of time before Chevrolet responded to the track-focused Ford Mustang Boss 302 with a version of the Camaro. The two pony cars have always gone blow-for-blow, ranging from the relatively pedestrian V6... You May Have Missed...   NHRA Pro Stock driver Shane Gray flips, unhurt in harrowing crash at Charlotte Pro Stock driver Shane Gray's Service Central Camaro went out of control and made contact with the wall, then went airborne in the quarterfinal round of eliminations on Sept. 15 at zMax Dragway near Charlotte, N.C. Gray was uninjured, but his car sustained significant damage.Driver Erica Enders...   McLaren P1: Instant reaction before the Paris motor show McLaren has just zoomed to the front of the pack of reveals planned for the Paris motor show. This is easily one of the glitziest events on the car calendar, and European shows tend to bring out the best in concepts and style. But the P1 is the leader so far. My instant, guttural reaction from...   Classics tour Ohio countryside prior to Glenmoor Gathering Concours d'elegance events offer enthusiasts an opportunity to celebrate classic automotive design and culture, but they are often missing one crucial element: motion. The rolling sculptures on display never seem to do much rolling during a concours, save for a quick trip across the judging stand...   2013 Aston Martin DB9 doubles down with vaunted V12 The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is getting a power boost thanks to parts and pieces from under the hood of the upcoming Vanquish. The updated DB9 borrows some of the engine architecture and hardware from the Vanquish, enabling output from the 5.9-liter V12 to reach 510 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. Those...   Ryan Pemberton named interim crew chief for Danica Patrick in Nationwide Series As expected, Ryan Pemberton has been named interim crew chief for Danica Patrick on the No. 7 Nationwide Series team at JR Motorsports. Pemberton, the company's newly named director of competition, will replace Tony Eury Jr., starting at this weekend's race at Kentucky Speedway near Sparta.General...   Steve Torrence needs rebound race on home track to remain in NHRA Countdown contention Steve Torrence has used one philosophy to his advantage during his breakout season in the NHRA Top Fuel competition, and it has nearly worked to perfection. Torrence is determined to keep his focus centered in the moment and not look too far ahead.He has claimed three victories in five final-round...   2013 Ford Fusion hybrid boasts 47 mpg fuel economy: Autoweek TV Also in this episode: The new Lexus LF-CC concept is set to make its first appearance at the Paris motor show, and the radical DeltaWing racing prototype will re-emerge for the Petit Le Mans in October. TRANSCRIPT-- The Ford Fusion hybrid flirts with 50 mpg.-- Lexus shows us its new concept car...   Lack of rain affects Olympus Rally schedule and restricts fan access The threat of forest fire due to a lack of rain in recent weeks in the region surrounding Olympia, Wash., has forced Olympus Rally organizers to alter the event schedule and fan access to the course due to an increased forest fire threat issued by landowners. To protect against forest fires,... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the Autoweek Daily Drive E-mail or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.