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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster video hits the Web

Last week we showed you fresh photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. In this morning's edition of car porn, we give you a video of the two-door convertible that shows interior details and an action shot of the soft top dropping while the car moves along at 31 mph. That's all great but, with 563 hp under the hood, we just want to see this thing go fast.

Ford's automotive assembly line celebrates 100th anniversary

A mere century ago, on Oct. 7, 1913, Henry Ford rigged up a rope tow to get Model T chassis across the floor of his Highland Park assembly plant -- essentially winching cars across the factory floor and adding a set schedule of parts at certain intervals. The implementation may have been a bit primitive, but Ford was on the cusp something big: applying the concepts of the moving assembly line to the complicated, costly process of automobile production.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S – 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds

Porsche has revealed the full details of its new Panamera Turbo S, and it’s a monster. Set to debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in November, the Panamera Turbo S is no less than 50hp more powerful than the regular Panamera Turbo, and now sprints 0-62mph in less time than an Audi RS6. Or indeed the last generation Porsche 911 GT3.