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Tesla Model S outsells luxury competition

As if Tesla needed any more good news this month, first-quarter sales are in and the electric Model S outsold the Mercedes S-class, Audi A8 and BMW 7-series, according to “CNN Money.” In the first three months of 2013, Tesla sold 4,750 sedans while Mercedes sold 3,077 of the S-class, BMW sold 2,338 of the 7-series and Audi sent 1,462 A8s out of the dealership. The Model S does have its sticker price going for it. The base model can be had for $69,900 -- possibly less with tax incentives -- while the cheapest S-class goes for $93,255, the 7-series for $74,525 and the A8 for $73,095.

Lamborghini Newport Beach is first with new exhaust for the LP-700-4 Aventador

If the stock exhaust of your Lamborghini LP-700-4 Aventador isn't quite what you're looking for, Lamborghini Newport Beach has the solution. The Aventador's 6.5-liter V12 gets a distinct note courtesy of the Southern California dealership, which specializes in creating new exhausts for Lambos. Lamborghini Newport Beach's bolt-on exhaust system is undergoing final testing before being released for sale.

A brief history of the 'Le Mans-style' start

The famous ‘Le Mans start’ Since the race’s inaugural meeting in 1923, tradition dictated a standing start. This later became known as a ‘Le Mans start’, and involved drivers lining their cars up along the pit wall in the order they qualified in. Racers would then have to stand on the opposite side of the track, and when the French Tricolor flag dropped the drivers would have to sprint to their cars, strap themselves in and begin racing.