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A Polaris RZR Tackles Pike’s Peak
Jun 15, 2011 Ξ

A Polaris RZR Tackles Pike’s Peak

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The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb challenges drivers from around the world to let it all hang out as they tackle the notorious mountain course. Unlike sane motorsport events, where  Full Article »

Automotive

Report: More Powerful Nissan GT-R In The Works For 2013
Jun 15, 2011 Ξ

Report: More Powerful Nissan GT-R In The Works For 2013

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Just in case the current GT-R isn’t fast enough for you, Nissan is reportedly working on a horsepower upgrade for the next GT-R, due in 2012 as a 2013 model.  Full Article »

Automotive

Report: BMW Dropping 3 Series Name
Jun 14, 2011 Ξ

Report: BMW Dropping 3 Series Name

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When I first read the article on Carmagazine.com, I had to do a double take on today’s date. Could it be that I’ve found myself in some Groundhog-Day-like time warp,  Full Article »

Automotive

So What’s In Your Garage?
Jun 14, 2011 Ξ

So What’s In Your Garage?

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As an automotive journalist, I get to drive a lot of different cars each year. Counting new product launches and press fleet cars, I’d guess the total lies somewhere between  Full Article »

Audi

Will Technology Save The Rotary Engine?
Jun 13, 2011 Ξ

Will Technology Save The Rotary Engine?

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The rotary engine has been a trademark for Mazda since 1964, when the then-fledgling Japanese automaker debuted their Cosmo sport coupe with rotary power. Since then, Mazda has expanded and  Full Article »

Automotive

A GT3 RS… VW Beetle?
Jun 13, 2011 Ξ

A GT3 RS… VW Beetle?

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Like the lines of the new VW Beetle, but wish it came in a sportier package? The folks over at VW Vortex feel your pain, and they’ve been tasked with  Full Article »

Automotive

A 2012 Corvette ZR1 Tackles The Nürburgring
Jun 10, 2011 Ξ

A 2012 Corvette ZR1 Tackles The Nürburgring

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In 2008, a 2009 Corvette ZR1 lapped the Nürburgring in seven minutes and twenty-six point four seconds. That made the car faster than a 2009 Nissan GT-R and faster than  Full Article »

Automotive

IIHS Lists The Deadliest (And Safest) Cars On The Road
Jun 10, 2011 Ξ

IIHS Lists The Deadliest (And Safest) Cars On The Road

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Nothing whips the public into a frothy lather quite like a paranoia-inducing report on the safety of their vehicles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released their latest  Full Article »

Automotive

New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Coming In 2012
Jun 9, 2011 Ξ

New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Coming In 2012

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Need an excuse to visit Detroit in January? How about this: Hyundai will be launching an all-new Genesis Coupe at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Details are still  Full Article »

Automotive

How Well Does The BMW 1 Series M Handle?
Jun 9, 2011 Ξ

How Well Does The BMW 1 Series M Handle?

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In my driving instructor days, we usually ran an exercise teaching clients the basics of threshold braking (this was, after all, in the days before anti-lock brakes). I’d set up  Full Article »

Automotive

Chrysler Spins Off SRT Brand, Puts Gilles In Charge
Jun 8, 2011 Ξ

Chrysler Spins Off SRT Brand, Puts Gilles In Charge

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Ralph Gilles is a car guy who loves to drive, and he’s pretty damn good at it. He’s competed in One Lap of America and the Targa Newfoundland, just to  Full Article »

Automotive

Forza Motorsport 4: Has Gran Turismo 5 Met Its Match?
Jun 8, 2011 Ξ

Forza Motorsport 4: Has Gran Turismo 5 Met Its Match?

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Like many other gamers, I bought into the hype surrounding Gran Turismo 5. I bought a Sony PS3 just for that game (although I told the wife it was for  Full Article »

Automotive

2012 VW Beetle Priced
Jun 7, 2011 Ξ

2012 VW Beetle Priced

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Like the retro shape of the newly redesigned VW Beetle? Chances are good you’ll like the pricing as well, since the new car starts off just a few hundred dollars  Full Article »

Automotive

Muscle Cars: Old Versus New
Jun 7, 2011 Ξ

Muscle Cars: Old Versus New

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The muscle cars of the sixties and seventies are the stuff of legend, and every gear head seems to have his own tales about a Mustang Mach 1, a Camaro  Full Article »

Automotive

Chrysler Working On Engine That Burns Gas And Diesel
Jun 6, 2011 Ξ

Chrysler Working On Engine That Burns Gas And Diesel

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What if you could have the performance of a 4.0 liter V6, while returning the fuel economy of an inline four? Chyrsler is working with the Department of Energy on  Full Article »

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