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Fisker Automotive Lays Off More Staff
Apr 18, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Fisker Automotive Lays Off More Staff

Fisker Automotive Lays Off More Staff

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The bad news just keeps coming for luxury electric automaker Fisker. First there were a series of recalls relating to the extended-range-electric Karma’s battery pack and controller software. This was  Full Article »

Acura

Video: Acura Stars In The Upcoming Movie, ‘The Avengers’
Apr 17, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Video: Acura Stars In The Upcoming Movie, ‘The Avengers’

Video: Acura Stars In The Upcoming Movie, ‘The Avengers’

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Acura has a long term deal with the Marvel Comics movie franchise linked to the upcoming movie, The Avengers. Acura vehicles have made cameo appearances in earlier films like Iron  Full Article »

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The Latest Crisis Threatening Automakers? A Critical Resin Shortage
Apr 17, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on The Latest Crisis Threatening Automakers? A Critical Resin Shortage

The Latest Crisis Threatening Automakers? A Critical Resin Shortage

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On March 31, an explosion at an Evonik Industries AG chemical plant halted production of a material called cyclododecatriene, which is used to create PA-12 resin. PA-12, in turn, is  Full Article »

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Camaros On 32s: Video

Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Camaros On 32s: Video

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We might as well give you this disclaimer up front: we’re about cars that go fast, not about cars that look, frankly, like something that belongs in a circus. A  Full Article »

Automotive

BMW Explains The Development Of M Performance Parts: Video
Apr 16, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on BMW Explains The Development Of M Performance Parts: Video

BMW Explains The Development Of M Performance Parts: Video

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BMW’s M Performance group builds cars like the not-for-U.S.-consumption M550d xDrive sedan, but it also designs and builds components to increase the performance of existing BMW models. The group focuses  Full Article »

Automotive

Big Muscle Debuts On Drive
Apr 13, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Big Muscle Debuts On Drive

Big Muscle Debuts On Drive

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Mike Musto is the car guy’s car guy. He’s run Bullrun, campaigned a vintage Dodge Charger called “Mr. Angry” in One Lap of America and has forgotten more about the  Full Article »

Automotive

NHTSA Wants To Mandate Brake-Throttle Override Systems
Apr 13, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on NHTSA Wants To Mandate Brake-Throttle Override Systems

NHTSA Wants To Mandate Brake-Throttle Override Systems

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On paper, at least, it sounds like a good idea. Under a new proposal (a PDF link, on which you can comment here), the NHTSA is looking to mandate Brake-Throttle  Full Article »

Automotive

Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Up Close And Personal: Video
Apr 12, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Up Close And Personal: Video

Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Up Close And Personal: Video

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Consider this: with 1.200 horsepower and over 1,100 pound-feet of torque, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse may well be the world’s fastest hair dryer. It will sprint from 0-62  Full Article »

Automotive

Lexus Planning Uber-Exclusive LFA II Supercar: Report
Apr 12, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Lexus Planning Uber-Exclusive LFA II Supercar: Report

Lexus Planning Uber-Exclusive LFA II Supercar: Report

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Consider this: For the price of a single Lexus LFA, you could buy three Nissan GT-Rs and still have plenty left over for track days, gas, tires and brakes. The  Full Article »

Automotive

Ferrari Announces Anniversary Edition 458 Italia For The Chinese Market

Ferrari Announces Anniversary Edition 458 Italia For The Chinese Market

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It’s been 20 years since Ferrari sold its first car in China, and from those humble beginnings a giant market has emerged. In 1992, Ferrari sold a single 348 TS  Full Article »

Audi

Audi To Close The Deal On Ducati Next Week: Report

Audi To Close The Deal On Ducati Next Week: Report

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Multiple sources are reporting that Audi has completed its due diligence of Italian motorcycle maker Ducati, and is set to move forward with the purchase of the company. Reuters quotes  Full Article »

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Porsche Takes The Wraps Off The Cayenne GTS: Video
Apr 10, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Porsche Takes The Wraps Off The Cayenne GTS: Video

Porsche Takes The Wraps Off The Cayenne GTS: Video

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In a perfect world, Porsche wouldn’t have to build SUVs, the left lane would actually be used for passing and texting behind the wheel would carry the same penalties as  Full Article »

Automotive

SRT Talks Up The New Viper’s Interior: Video

SRT Talks Up The New Viper’s Interior: Video

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When you think of companies that build truly exceptional interiors into their sports cars, who comes to mind? Chances are good that Audi and Ferrari are at the top of  Full Article »

Automotive

The Mazda2 Versus The Wall Of Death: Video

The Mazda2 Versus The Wall Of Death: Video

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The “Wall Of Death” is a popular carnival attraction, generally starring motorcycle riders who seemingly defy gravity by riding vintage iron on the vertical walls of a large wooden bowl.  Full Article »

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First Production 2013 SRT Viper To Be Auctioned For Charity

First Production 2013 SRT Viper To Be Auctioned For Charity

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When SRT introduced the 2013 Viper last Wednesday, it was pretty clear that the gathered media approved. SRT head Ralph Gilles even announced that the Viper was going racing, and  Full Article »

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