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Porsche says Panamera avoids gas-guzzler tax

Few expenses were spared in conceiving the Porsche Panamera, but consumers will avoid at least one cost of ownership: the ignominious gas-guzzler tax. Porsche has announced ratings for the 2010 sedan; it will get a combined figure of 18 mpg or 19 mpg from the EPA, depending on the model. This means Porsche’s four-door foray will avoid a fairly substantial cost of ownership--a tax of up to $7,700 is levied on the most prolific guzzlers.

Three Lexus special editions arriving before the new year

Lexus has rolled out three special-edition models. They aren't F-branded as we hoped, but they do come with some sporty touches. The Lexus LS 460 Sport Special Edition gets upgrades from the wheels to the sunroof and a unique obsidian paint job.

One Lap of the Web: Allante, World's wildest chases, and more of Bring a Trailer's Euro trip

Hemmings has this look back at the wonderful Cadillac Allante and its hilarious Transatlantic assembly process. Yesterday, Jalopnik posted a video of a terrifying motorcycle/car chase that left multiple people injured. Today, the guy who allegedly started it all has been arrested.