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Cell Phone Blocking Is Here: Is That Good News Or Bad News?
Jan 23, 2012 Ξ

Cell Phone Blocking Is Here: Is That Good News Or Bad News?

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Scosche Industries builds accessories for car audio and consumer electronics, and it’s also created the first (that we’re aware of) legal cell phone blocking system. Unlike cell phone jammers (which  Full Article »

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Jay Leno Looks At The Fisker Karma
Jan 23, 2012 Ξ

Jay Leno Looks At The Fisker Karma

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Chances are good that you’ve heard of the Fisker Karma. Recently launched, the car has made appearances on CBS’s “Two And A Half Men,” but it’s already been the subject  Full Article »

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Sale Of Spyker In Progress: Report
Jan 20, 2012 Ξ

Sale Of Spyker In Progress: Report

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Saab’s bankruptcy has hit parent company Swedish Automobile (Swan) hard. Expenses related to the bankruptcy have left Swan with liquidity problems, and its now faced with the prospects of selling  Full Article »

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Matt Farah Visits Blastolene
Jan 20, 2012 Ξ

Matt Farah Visits Blastolene

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Even if you’ve never heard of Blastolene (or the Blastolene brothers), chances are very good you’ve seen its products in various YouTube videos. The Blastolene Special, for example, is a  Full Article »

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Chris Harris Takes A Ride In A McLaren F1 GTR: Video
Jan 19, 2012 Ξ

Chris Harris Takes A Ride In A McLaren F1 GTR: Video

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It’s no secret that we’re not a fan of Evo’s Chris Harris. The British motojournalist is a bit pompous for our tastes, and not nearly as funny as he thinks  Full Article »

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Peugeot Withdraws From Racing, And We Wonder Who’s Next
Jan 19, 2012 Ξ

Peugeot Withdraws From Racing, And We Wonder Who’s Next

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When Peugeot entered the Le Mans endurance racing series in 2007, Audi was the 800 pound gorilla. Audi’s R10 diesels were unstoppable, and it seemed like Peugeot would be relegated  Full Article »

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Saab’s Ghost To Haunt The Beijing Motor Show
Jan 18, 2012 Ξ

Saab’s Ghost To Haunt The Beijing Motor Show

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Just when you thought that the sad ending of Saab was finally done, it looks like some of the brand’s GM-influenced models will be reborn under the Beijing Automotive Industry  Full Article »

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With Maybach Winding Down, Bentley Pursues Its Customers
Jan 18, 2012 Ξ

With Maybach Winding Down, Bentley Pursues Its Customers

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After years of losing money with its flagship Maybach brand, Daimler has decided to shutter its ultra-premium car line. Instead, Mercedes-Benz will step up its game with a higher-end series  Full Article »

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Video: Audi Writes ‘The Legend Of quattro’
Jan 17, 2012 Ξ

Video: Audi Writes ‘The Legend Of quattro’

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“Moby Dick” is considered a classic piece of American literature. Written by Herman Melville, it tells the tale of Captain Ahab, a whaler obsessed with harpooning a great white whale  Full Article »

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Sale Of Parent Company Puts Lotus’ Future In Question
Jan 17, 2012 Ξ

Sale Of Parent Company Puts Lotus’ Future In Question

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If politics makes for strange bedfellows, so does the automotive business. Volvo is owned by Chinese automaker Geely, while Jaguar / Land Rover is owned by the Indian company Tata.  Full Article »

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‘To Swerve And Protect:’ Video
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ

‘To Swerve And Protect:’ Video

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It’s Monday, and if you work for the government, it’s a federal holiday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. If you’re lucky enough to have the day  Full Article »

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MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ

MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk

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BMW has announced the recall of some 89,000 Cooper S and John Cooper Works models built for the 2007 – 2011 model year. The recall includes the turbocharged Clubman, Convertible  Full Article »

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Track Testing the C63 AMG Coupe, On Temporary Spare Tires: Video
Jan 13, 2012 Ξ

Track Testing the C63 AMG Coupe, On Temporary Spare Tires: Video

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When you equip the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with the available Performance Package, the car sends some 480 horsepower to the rear wheels. Even when those rear wheels are shod with  Full Article »

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BMW 5-Series M Diesel Coming, At Least To Europe
Jan 13, 2012 Ξ

BMW 5-Series M Diesel Coming, At Least To Europe

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Stories of a diesel-powered BMW M-Series vehicle are nothing new. Like Bigfoot, an occasional sighting of a mysterious BMW diesel test mule reignites interest, and websites light up reporting that  Full Article »

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Porsche Announces Lighter, More Powerful Boxster
Jan 12, 2012 Ξ

Porsche Announces Lighter, More Powerful Boxster

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When it comes to mid-engine, rear drive roadsters, Porsche’s Boxster and Boxster S have long been the standard for agility and handing. As good as the cars have been over  Full Article »

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