Birdman becomes proud owner of an $8 million Maybach Exelero; Hasn’t paid for it yet

Rappers tend to have some of the biggest paychecks known to man. Even "Birdman" who may not be the most recognized or the most talented rapper has enough money to splurge now and again. Keeping that in mind, it’s no wonder that he recently became the owner of a Maybach Exelero for which he paid an incredible $8 million. Considering Forbes lists him as the fourth wealthiest rapper and he is also the proud owner of a Bugatti Veyron and...

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

Are You Team First-Gen Or Team Second-Gen? Vital StatsEngine:  Twin-Turbo 4.6L V8 Power:  402 HP / 443 LB-FT Transmission:  7-Speed Auto 0-60 Time:  5.1 Seconds Top Speed:  130 MPH (limited) Drivetrain:  Rear-Wheel Drive Curb Weight:  4,158 LBS Seating:  2+2 Cargo:  15.3 CU-FT MPG:  17 City / 25 HWY MSRP:  $84,545 Mercedes-Benz has a long history of setting trends, which includes being the...

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2011 Dodge Caliber Heat

A Monument To Mediocrity Vital StatsEngine:  2.0L I4 Power:  158 HP / 141 LB-FT Transmission:  CVT Drivetrain:  Front-Wheel Drive Curb Weight:  3,012 LBS Seating:  2+3 Cargo:  18.4 / 47.4 CU-FT MPG:  23 City / 27 HWY MSRP:  $21,105 as tested We didn't exactly get off on the right foot with the Dodge Caliber. As the spiritual successor to the profitable and successful Dodge Neon, this boxy hatch had...

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F1 figures react to London riots

As the F1 world slumbers in August, some of the sport's figures have reacted in horror to the situation on the streets of London.Swarms of English youths this week have been violently rioting, vandalising and looting, triggering Pirelli boss Paul Hembery to call for a "tough" response."It's overwhelming the level of anger and disgust from so many people irrespective of race, religion or class. Everyone wants tough action," he said on Twitter.Also...

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Acura hybrid could arrive next year

Acura is working hard to revamp its existing lineup, and the first phase is underway thanks to some updated sheetmetal. Next year, Acura's main focus will be to increase the fuel efficiency of its portfolio, and this will be accomplished by the addition of hybrid powertrains for certain models. According to Automotive News, the TL, RDX and MDX are all slated to get a gas-electric option.In addition to the hybrid automobiles, Acura...

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Subaru teases production-ready XV appearing at Frankfurt

Subaru has released a teaser shot confirming that the XV will appear in production-ready form at the upcoming Frankfurt show.The new crossover is said to be close to the concept that appeared at Shanghai's auto show, and is an Impreza-sized SUV that will still come with the company's all-wheel drive system.The show car revealed in China was slightly longer than the standard Impreza, and around 20cm higher.The production version will provide a rival...

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All new Suzuki Swift Sport to make Frankfurt debut

The Sport version of the new Suzuki Swift will be making its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show in September.The new car will feature a 1.6-litre petrol engine that has been specially developed for the Sport, according to Suzuki, which will come with 132bhp – a boost over the old car's 123bhp.There are no details on the speed of the new car just yet, but expect the increase in power to result in a slight improvement over the outgoing...

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Lamborghini to present ultimate Gallardo at Frankfurt

The Lamborghini Gallardo has been on the market now for the better part of a decade. Along the way, it has led to countless variants: some with roofs, some without, some with all-wheel drive, some with rear, some with as less than 500 horsepower and some with nearly 570. Soon the entire range will be replaced with a new model thought to be called Cabrera, but before it does, word on the strada is that the Raging Bull marque is planning one...

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Review: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Summertime, Personified Vital StatsEngine:  6.2L V8 Power:  426 HP / 420 LB-FT Transmission:  6-Speed Manual 0-60 Time:  4.9 Seconds Drivetrain:  Rear-Wheel Drive Curb Weight:  4,116 LBS Seating:  2+2 Cargo:  11.3 CU-FT MPG:  16 City / 24 HWY MSRP:  $42,995 $37,509 ?Muscle cars have never coped well with having their tops clipped. Losing the roof rarely does a vehicle any favors in the rigidity...

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