What you missed on 6.17.11

First Drive: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup [w/video]

"While I've never parachuted, bungee-jumped or had an apple shot off my head with an arrow, I imagine each of those thrill-seeking undertakings pale when compared to the rush I felt behind the wheel of a proper Porsche race car."

Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta ST drops some clothing on the Nürburgring

Our sneaky spy shooters have once again trained their lenses on the upcoming Ford Fiesta ST, now with two more doors.

Video: Watch the near-disaster Hot Wheels world record practice jump you've never seen

Instant disaster... almost. Only luck and driver skill saved Tanner Faust from testing the safety of this truck's roll cage.

Also of interest:

• 2012 Chevrolet Sonic checks in priced from $14,495
• Toyota says NA production to recover by September, earlier than expected
• 2012 Chevrolet Cruze gets fuel economy bump, more standard equipment
• Nissan, Infiniti returning to Detroit Auto Show in 2012
• Chevrolet Cobalt lives... in South America

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