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Chrysler Borrows Harley-Davidson’s Business Model, Sells T-Shirts
Feb 17, 2011 Ξ

Chrysler Borrows Harley-Davidson’s Business Model, Sells T-Shirts

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It’s no secret that the real cash cow for Harley-Davidson isn’t their bikes. It isn’t hard goods, either, like replacement air cleaners, exhaust systems, seats or other farkles that may  Full Article »

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Paris Hilton Gets A Lexus LFA For Her Birthday
Feb 16, 2011 Ξ

Paris Hilton Gets A Lexus LFA For Her Birthday

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In the you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up department comes word that Paris Hilton just got a Lexus LFA for her 30th birthday. The car was a gift from her latest chew toy boyfriend, Las  Full Article »

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The EU Gets Ford’s Fiesta Sport Plus; Will We?
Feb 15, 2011 Ξ

The EU Gets Ford’s Fiesta Sport Plus; Will We?

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I liked Ford’s new Fiesta well enough when I drove it, but there isn’t much there to catch the attention of driving enthusiasts. The chassis felt solid and the car  Full Article »

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2012 BMW M5 To Only Get Automatic Transmission, No Dual Clutch or Manual Option
Feb 15, 2011 Ξ

2012 BMW M5 To Only Get Automatic Transmission, No Dual Clutch or Manual Option

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BMW fans and automotive purest alike are scratching their heads this day as news comes out of MotorTrend verifying that the upcoming 2012 BMW M5 will only get an automatic  Full Article »

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Nissan Partners With Sports Illustrated, And We’re Glad
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ

Nissan Partners With Sports Illustrated, And We’re Glad

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Nissan has just become the official partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, so to celebrate they’ve filmed a series of ads pitting the Nissan Juke against Amber the bikini  Full Article »

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An Opel Ampera… Police Car?
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ

An Opel Ampera… Police Car?

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The above image comes courtesy of Opel Germany, who thinks it may be a good idea to produce the Opel Ampera (the EU’s Chevy Volt) in a police version. Starting  Full Article »

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Ford Sues Ferrari Over Use Of F150 Name
Feb 10, 2011 Ξ

Ford Sues Ferrari Over Use Of F150 Name

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In the eyes of most consumers, Ford and Ferrari run in different automotive circles. The prancing horse brand from Maranello, Italy, is best know for building world class sports cars  Full Article »

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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Revealed
Feb 9, 2011 Ξ

2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Revealed

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After months of speculation, the new uber-Camaro was revealed today at the Chicago Auto Show. To the surprise of many, the car didn’t carry the expected Z/28 nameplate; instead, Chevy  Full Article »

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No Electronic Flaws Found in U.S. Government Toyota Acceleration Probe
Feb 8, 2011 Ξ

No Electronic Flaws Found in U.S. Government Toyota Acceleration Probe

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This is a day of vindication for Toyota after the U.S. government investigation shows no links between electronic throttles and unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.

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Ford Promises ‘Groundbreaking’ Vehicle At Geneva
Feb 8, 2011 Ξ

Ford Promises ‘Groundbreaking’ Vehicle At Geneva

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Let the speculation, rumors and guessing begin: Ford has promised to reveal a “groundbreaking new vehicle” at next month’s Geneva Auto Show. We know what it won’t be, since Ford’s  Full Article »

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Chrysler Rolls Out 200 Convertible For Chicago
Feb 8, 2011 Ξ

Chrysler Rolls Out 200 Convertible For Chicago

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If you’re at the Chicago Auto Show this week, chances are good you’re not driving a convertible (at least not with the top down). The cold weather isn’t stopping Chrysler,  Full Article »

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Ford Ramps Up Production In The U.S.
Feb 7, 2011 Ξ

Ford Ramps Up Production In The U.S.

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Just a few years ago, Ford’s future looked anything but bright. Their product mix was aging and uninspired (does anyone remember the Ford 500 or Freestyle?), and the most positive  Full Article »

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Almost 13,000 Falsely Claim Electric Car Tax Credit
Feb 4, 2011 Ξ

Almost 13,000 Falsely Claim Electric Car Tax Credit

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Imagine that: nearly 13,000 Americans tried to scam the government in the first half of 2010 by claiming they purchased an electric car. The false claims amounted to about 20%  Full Article »

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Cadillac Announces CTS-V Black Diamond Edition
Feb 3, 2011 Ξ

Cadillac Announces CTS-V Black Diamond Edition

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When it comes to colors, I’ll generally pick black, at least until something darker comes along. Maybe it’s because things just look better in black, or maybe it matches the  Full Article »

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Meet The Newest V12 Lamborghini
Feb 2, 2011 Ξ

Meet The Newest V12 Lamborghini

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Lamborghini isn’t letting us see their latest V12 supercar up close and personal until next month’s Geneva Motor Show, but that didn’t stop them from leaking the above image of  Full Article »

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