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The most succesfull Cobra in American racing history will cross the block at the upcoming Mecum Kissimmee Auction next January, in Florida. This 1963 Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake CSX2093 was the 93rd Cobra built and one of just eight cars modified with the Shelby-developed Dragonsnake package. This package was designed to maximize drag racing performance. Depending on options, it could cost as much as US$8,990, a heafty amount in the 60s. This cas dominated several NHRA classes from 1964 to 1968, being driven first by drag racer Bruce Larson, later of USA-1 Funny Car fame, and later by Ed Hedrick. According to Mecum's history specialists, this Cobra was so successful in the 1965 NHRA season that it overshadowed Shelby's factory-sponsored Dragonsnake - much to Shelby's dismay. Thereafter factory support for the privateer effort began to dry up. In a recent story, Gordon McDonald of Dragzine.com wrote that "previous Dragonsnakes have sold for as much as US$1.5 million". This will make the Kissimmee auction particularely interesting to follow. This very special Cobra is only one of over 1,750 collector cars that will cross the block at the Mecum auction. This Full story...

Ford announced that the 2012 C-MAX, a crossover wagon with seating for up to seven, will make its North American debut at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit. Full story...

BMW announced the upcoming launch of the new MINI Paceman Concept, a coupe-looking, Countryman-sized vehicle that pioneers a new genre called ''Sports Activity Coupe.'' Full story...

Four drivers tie in the standings after an epical battle for the title. Full story...

Like any year in the auto industry, 2010 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. Part one covers the first half of the year, with part two looking at the second half to follow later this week. Full story...

Mitsubishi may scale down European auto output, with plans to stop production of its Colt subcompact in the Netherlands, a Japanese newspaper said. Full story...

Parisians will be able to zip down the Champs-Elysees in electric cars when a self-service car hire scheme gets underway. Full story...

Ford's Turkish unit, which is one of the finalists in a competition to supply New York taxis, aims to increase sales to the U.S. by 50 percent in 2011. Full story...

Superleague Formula revealed a first draft of the calendar for the 2011 season. Full story...

Alain Prost (Dacia Duster) dominated day 2 in Alpe d'Huez, and extended his lead ion the standings of the Andros Trophy. Full story...

Rubens Barrichello on pole position this Sunday for race 2. Full story...

Mark Webber has played down the likely impact of F1's lifting of the ban on team orders. Full story...

Sebastian Vettel has told Paul di Resta he hopes to see his former F3 championship rival and teammate on the formula one grid next year. Full story...

Next year's formula one world champion will be officially crowned in New Delhi. Full story...

Alain Prost (Dacia Duster) dominated day 2 in Alpe d'Huez, and pulls away in front of Andros Trophy provisional classification. Full story...

Hitting the road can sometimes be really frustrating. Lots of motorists don't seem to care about the law, turning other people's weekday commute or peaceful Sunday ride into a nightmare. And unfortunately, these boneheads often get a free pass since there are no patrol officers nearby to catch them in the act, which further adds to the frustration. Full story...

The last-generation Subaru Legacy was a car with plenty going for it--including a great safety story, reliable performance, good resale values and a celebrated AWD system as standard on every model. Thing was, too many shoppers found it a little too small, a little too stiff and a little too expensive. Full story...

Countryman-based Paceman concept two-door SUV coupé set to take on the Range Rover Evoque.

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Mini will introduce a two-door concept crossover called the Paceman at the Detroit auto show next month. Full story...

Mini will introduce a two-door concept crossover called the Paceman at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Full story...