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Is Infiniti Changing To FWD For Future Models?
Aug 30, 2011 Ξ

Is Infiniti Changing To FWD For Future Models?

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One of the things that’s led to Infiniti’s success in the luxury market is the handling of its automobiles. Although a few previous models (like the I30 and I35) were  Full Article »

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Tampa Mayor Rolling In Former Pimpmobile
Aug 29, 2011 Ξ

Tampa Mayor Rolling In Former Pimpmobile

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Call it “the spoils of war:” Tampa, FL mayor Bob Buckhorn is now driving a 2005 GMC Yukon Denali formerly owned by Charles Melvin Fox. Fox, it seems, gave up  Full Article »

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Driven: 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0 Liter EcoBoost
Aug 29, 2011 Ξ

Driven: 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0 Liter EcoBoost

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It’s easy to explain the allure of mid-size SUVs. They can haul up to seven passengers in relative comfort, tow a boat or a trailer, haul stuff from the local  Full Article »

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Porsche 911 Turbos Make Poor Submarines
Aug 26, 2011 Ξ

Porsche 911 Turbos Make Poor Submarines

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Warning: the two minute tilt-shift video below will be hard to watch if you’re any kind of car fan at all. In it, authorities fish a Porsche 911 Turbo out  Full Article »

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Driven: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition
Aug 26, 2011 Ξ

Driven: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition

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Ever since the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss launched, I’d been feeling like the red-headed stepchild. Despite having a great relationship with Ford, I didn’t get an invite to the launch  Full Article »

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Ferrari Announces The 458 Spider
Aug 24, 2011 Ξ

Ferrari Announces The 458 Spider

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Just when you thought that the Ferrari 458 couldn’t get any more stunningly beautiful, Ferrari proves us by introducing a topless version of their latest 8-cylinder masterpiece. Called the 458  Full Article »

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Planned Obsolescence? Unavailable Part Forcing Owner To Scrap ’04 Chevy Cavalier
Aug 24, 2011 Ξ

Planned Obsolescence? Unavailable Part Forcing Owner To Scrap ’04 Chevy Cavalier

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It’s no secret that drivers are holding onto cars longer these days, since the whole concept of disposable income seems to have gone the way of the dinosaur. The average  Full Article »

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Subaru’s FT-86 Equivalent To Be Named BRZ
Aug 23, 2011 Ξ

Subaru’s FT-86 Equivalent To Be Named BRZ

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Both the Toyota FT-86 and the equivalent product from Subaru remain vaporware, but at least we now know what Subaru will call their version of the front engine, rear drive  Full Article »

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Debuts Ahead Of Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 23, 2011 Ξ

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Debuts Ahead Of Frankfurt Motor Show

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If you liked the redesign of the newest Volkswagen Beetle, chances are good you’ll like the new look of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Like the Beetle, the new 911  Full Article »

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The Dodge Dakota Reaches The End Of The Line
Aug 22, 2011 Ξ

The Dodge Dakota Reaches The End Of The Line

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If you like your utility not too big, but not too small, you’re about to have one less choice on the market. The last Dodge (actually, Ram) Dakota pickups will  Full Article »

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Gets More Power, Better Lines
Aug 22, 2011 Ξ

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Gets More Power, Better Lines

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When it comes to sports roadsters with genuine pedigrees, it’s hard to beat the Mercedes-Benz SLK series. The littler brother to the SL roadster has been sold in the United  Full Article »

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Confirmed: Cadillac Will Build Converj, Call It ELR
Aug 18, 2011 Ξ

Confirmed: Cadillac Will Build Converj, Call It ELR

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Just last week we told you that, like zombies and politicians, the Cadillac Converj electric car concept had risen from the grave. Now GM is confirming those rumors, admitting that  Full Article »

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False Alarm: Ford Won’t Show Production Focus ST At Woodward
Aug 18, 2011 Ξ

False Alarm: Ford Won’t Show Production Focus ST At Woodward

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Yesterday’s rumor du jour had Ford debuting the new Focus ST at this weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise. It turns out that a Focus ST will be on hand, but it’s  Full Article »

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More Mustang Coming For 2013
Aug 17, 2011 Ξ

More Mustang Coming For 2013

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It’s no secret that Ford is planning something big for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary in 2015, but the automaker still needs to sell cars to consumers between now and then.  Full Article »

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It’s The Economy Stupid: Reseach Shows Chevy Volt Interest Waning
Aug 17, 2011 Ξ

It’s The Economy Stupid: Reseach Shows Chevy Volt Interest Waning

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CNW Marketing Research recently conducted a study into consumer interest towards the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Their findings? Interest among both “early adopters” of technology and the general car-buying public is  Full Article »

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