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Car Design of the Year Awards 2008

Last year we asked you, our loyal readers, to choose your favorite automobile design from a shortlisted selection of 10 production and 10 concept cars unveiled in 2008, and in the process find our Car Design of the Year (CDOTY). Well, we asked and you answered. The survey was completed by over 1000 readers and the votes have now been tallied.

McLaren P1 performance figures confirmed

McLaren has confirmed performance statistics for its new P1 hybrid hypercar – and the official numbers are frankly amazing. We always knew the 2013 McLaren P1 was quick, but 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds, 0-124mph in 6.8 seconds, 0-186mph in 16.5 seconds and a 217mph top speed prove its astonishing pace. And it’ll return exceptional efficiency (given the performance) of 34.0mpg combined with 194g/km CO2.

Barrett-Jackson followed auction practices, probe finds

Independent auditors found that Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. complied with proper auction practices during the 2008-2009 season, the company said on Thursday. The Arizona-based auction house opened its books in the wake of a 2007 legal action, which alleged improper activities.