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The Ultimate Engine Swap: A Z06 Powered Chevy Spark
Nov 7, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on The Ultimate Engine Swap: A Z06 Powered Chevy Spark

The Ultimate Engine Swap: A Z06 Powered Chevy Spark

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Stuffing a bigger engine into a smaller car has been the recipe for increased performance since automobiles first appeared on the planet. Over the years we’ve seen some fairly crazy  Full Article »

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Ford Explains The Engineering Behind The Shelby GT500: Video
Nov 6, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Ford Explains The Engineering Behind The Shelby GT500: Video

Ford Explains The Engineering Behind The Shelby GT500: Video

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There’s a lot more to building a 200 mph Shelby GT500 Mustang than simply bolting in a 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 rated at 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque. Without  Full Article »

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Suzuki’s U.S. Car Business Throws In The Towel
Nov 6, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Suzuki’s U.S. Car Business Throws In The Towel

Suzuki’s U.S. Car Business Throws In The Towel

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After nearly three decades of struggling for success in the U.S. market, Suzuki Motor Corporation will cease selling cars in the United States. The news came with the announcement that  Full Article »

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Porsche Owners Face A New Threat To Their Headlights

Porsche Owners Face A New Threat To Their Headlights

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Porsche Cayenne and Panamera owners have long known that theft of xenon headlight assemblies is a big risk, big enough to generate a class-action lawsuit in south Florida against the  Full Article »

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To Catch BMW and Audi, Mercedes Offers Deep Discounts
Nov 5, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on To Catch BMW and Audi, Mercedes Offers Deep Discounts

To Catch BMW and Audi, Mercedes Offers Deep Discounts

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Mercedes-Benz is serious about its intent to reclaim its previous number one position atop the luxury auto sales food chain. To catch its German rivals, Mercedes-Benz is borrowing a thing  Full Article »

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Motor Trend Shows The Difference Upgraded Wheels And Tires Make: Video
Nov 2, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Motor Trend Shows The Difference Upgraded Wheels And Tires Make: Video

Motor Trend Shows The Difference Upgraded Wheels And Tires Make: Video

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We’ve said this time and time again: when it comes to upgrading a car, the biggest bang-for-the-buck improvement you can make is a set of performance tires and (in most  Full Article »

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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Coming To Geneva

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Coming To Geneva

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If you’re looking for what may be the ultimate hot hatch, your wait ends at next March’s Geneva Auto Show. According to Autocar (via Left Lane News), that’s where Mercedes-Benz  Full Article »

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Ford Builds A New 1940 Coupe, Sort Of
Nov 1, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Ford Builds A New 1940 Coupe, Sort Of

Ford Builds A New 1940 Coupe, Sort Of

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One of the most iconic body styles among hot rodders is the 1940 Ford Coupe. Since the car has now been out of production for over 70 years, original examples  Full Article »

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Top Gear’s Richard Hammond Drives A Lotus… Submarine: Video
Nov 1, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Top Gear’s Richard Hammond Drives A Lotus… Submarine: Video

Top Gear’s Richard Hammond Drives A Lotus… Submarine: Video

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To celebrate 50 years of James Bond, Top Gear has produced a special episode (temporarily available for viewing here) that honors the various Bond rides over the years. The hour-long  Full Article »

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The Fiat 500 Abarth At The Targa Newfoundland: Video
Oct 31, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on The Fiat 500 Abarth At The Targa Newfoundland: Video

The Fiat 500 Abarth At The Targa Newfoundland: Video

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Now that we’ve run One Lap of America, the next motorsport event on our bucket list is the Targa Newfoundland. Essentially a series of stage races on closed public roads  Full Article »

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Ford Shows Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra Jet Concept At SEMA: Video
Oct 31, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Ford Shows Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra Jet Concept At SEMA: Video

Ford Shows Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra Jet Concept At SEMA: Video

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In the process of developing its fuel-saving EcoBoost technology, Ford has learned a thing or two about optimizing a twin-turbo setup for maximum performance, too. It makes sense, then, that  Full Article »

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2013 Chevy Camaro To Come In Hot Wheels Edition
Oct 30, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on 2013 Chevy Camaro To Come In Hot Wheels Edition

2013 Chevy Camaro To Come In Hot Wheels Edition

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Growing up, we’d bet that all of us had extensive collections of Hot Wheels cars and related accessories. Eventually we progressed on to slot cars, then things with motors and  Full Article »

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McLaren Special Operations Builds One-Off MP4-12C
Oct 30, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on McLaren Special Operations Builds One-Off MP4-12C

McLaren Special Operations Builds One-Off MP4-12C

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While we’d be happy with a bone stock McLaren MP4-12C, right off the showroom floor, many buyers are not. Imagine the embarrassment of rolling up to your company’s Christmas party,  Full Article »

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2013 Audi S6, S7 And S8: First Drive Report
Oct 29, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on 2013 Audi S6, S7 And S8: First Drive Report

2013 Audi S6, S7 And S8: First Drive Report

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We don’t live in a one-size-fits-all world, and nowhere is that more evident than in the world of luxury cars. There are manufacturers who build sport sedans that handle well,  Full Article »

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Ford Picks First Winner In Dream Mustang Battle: Video
Oct 24, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Ford Picks First Winner In Dream Mustang Battle: Video

Ford Picks First Winner In Dream Mustang Battle: Video

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We love configurator websites, since they give us the ability to design and virtually build some of our favorite cars. While most allow you to pick from the company parts  Full Article »

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