Lexus LFA, from design to dealership in six minutes: Video

Seeing the Lexus LFA in person makes it easy to forget that the supercar has been in development for more than 10 years. But you do get a wondrous amount of technology for $375,000, the carbon-fiber body, a retractable rear wing and a compact V10 so fast that analog gauges couldn’t keep up with it. Add to that 553 hp, 354 lb-ft of torque and a 202-mph top speed, and we just had to put the LFA to the test at our favorite local racetrack.

Malaysian Grand Prix Qualifying: Vettel on pole for Red Bull

Another rain soaked qualifying at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix saw Sebastian Vettel take pole for Red Bull, beating the Ferrari’s of Massa and Alonso. It’s always sunny in Australia,  but it wasn’t last week for qualifying in the Australian Grand Prix. And this weekend hasn’t been much better in Malaysia.

Build your own Tesla Model S

Tesla has launched a Web-based Design Studio along with option and pricing information for the upcoming Model S sedan. The exterior configurator allows users to select their paint, wheels and roof style. Interior, packages and options are currently unavailable in the Design Studio (an estimated time of arrival is given as “this winter”) but can be explored on the Options and Pricing page.