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Hyundai Assures You Of A Trade In Value
Apr 21, 2011 Ξ

Hyundai Assures You Of A Trade In Value

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When it comes to automakers who think outside of the box, it’s tough to beat Hyundai. Their “Hyundai Assurance” program began by offering buyers a 10 year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty,  Full Article »

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Ford Reveals New Taurus SHO For 2013
Apr 20, 2011 Ξ

Ford Reveals New Taurus SHO For 2013

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The Ford Taurus SHO has always had understated looks. Part of the sporty sedan’s appeal was that it didn’t look as fast as it really was, going all the way  Full Article »

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This Is Scion’s FT-86 (the Scion FR-S)
Apr 20, 2011 Ξ

This Is Scion’s FT-86 (the Scion FR-S)

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The official unveiling of the Scion FR-S is scheduled for later today, but that hasn’t prevented images from turning up on the internet ahead of time. The car that will  Full Article »

Automotive

Report: AMG Tuning Up The Mercedes A Class
Apr 19, 2011 Ξ

Report: AMG Tuning Up The Mercedes A Class

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Mercedes-Benz’s recent Concept A-Class has drawn a lot of attention from fans and critics alike. The design is a lot edgier than what people expect from a conservative German auto  Full Article »

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Mazda Tribute To Be Replaced By CX-5
Apr 19, 2011 Ξ

Mazda Tribute To Be Replaced By CX-5

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Remember the Minagi concept crossover that Mazda showed us at this year’s Geneva Auto Show? The one that drew rave reviews from journalists and the general public? Mazda has confirmed  Full Article »

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2012 Cadillac CTS Deletes The Manual Gearbox
Apr 18, 2011 Ξ

2012 Cadillac CTS Deletes The Manual Gearbox

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One of the selling points of Cadillac’s superb CTS coupe and sedan was that even modestly-engined models could be ordered with a row-it-yourself gearbox. Buy a Performance or Premium package  Full Article »

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2012 Marks The Return Of The Dodge Avenger R/T
Apr 18, 2011 Ξ

2012 Marks The Return Of The Dodge Avenger R/T

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The current Dodge Avenger has been around since the 2008 model year, and until 2011 buyers could opt for an Avenger in sporty R/T trim levels. In 2008 and 2009,  Full Article »

Automotive

Ever See An Escalade Beat A GT-R?
Apr 14, 2011 Ξ

Ever See An Escalade Beat A GT-R?

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I’ll admit that these videos, from Hennessey Performance Engineering, are getting a little old. Every week it seems that HPE has a new and obscenely-tuned ride to pit against last  Full Article »

Automotive

Report: New Car Sales Prices At 15 Year High
Apr 14, 2011 Ξ

Report: New Car Sales Prices At 15 Year High

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If data from CNW Research is accurate, there’s bad news on the horizon for new car shoppers. Early April sales show that transaction prices for new car sales in the  Full Article »

Automotive

Mini Partners With Rolls-Royce On The Goodwood
Apr 13, 2011 Ξ

Mini Partners With Rolls-Royce On The Goodwood

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If two automakers were ever at opposite ends of the automotive spectrum, they’d be Mini and Rolls-Royce. Mini makes compact but amusing hatchbacks for the great unwashed masses, while Rolls-Royce  Full Article »

Automotive

Driveway Or Racetrack, You Decide
Apr 12, 2011 Ξ

Driveway Or Racetrack, You Decide

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Rod Millen is a rally and hillclimb racing legend, best known in the United States for his long-standing Pike’s Peak hillclimb record time of 10:04.06, set in 1994 and unbeaten  Full Article »

Automotive

Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 Hammers At $175k
Apr 12, 2011 Ξ

Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 Hammers At $175k

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Barrett-Jackson has had good luck selling the first available Chevy models over the past few years. Last year, I watched them drop the hammer on the first available Z06 Carbon,  Full Article »

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Rumor: Hyundai To Show Veloster Turbo In New York
Apr 11, 2011 Ξ

Rumor: Hyundai To Show Veloster Turbo In New York

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When I toured Hyundai’s Montgomery, AL manufacturing plant as part of the 2011 Elantra launch, I pitched them the idea of an Elantra Type R. “Just throw in the motor  Full Article »

Alfa Romeo

No Alfas In The U.S. Until 2013
Apr 11, 2011 Ξ

No Alfas In The U.S. Until 2013

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If you’re hounding your local Chrysler dealer, asking when you can put money down on an Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan, I’ve got bad news for you: you won’t be driving  Full Article »

Audi

Audi Customer Proves The Power Of The Internet
Apr 8, 2011 Ξ

Audi Customer Proves The Power Of The Internet

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Imagine this scenario: you pay in full for a brand new Audi S4, to be built to your very own specifications. Your dealership thanks you for your business, and tells  Full Article »

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