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GM Temporarily Halts Chevy Volt Production

GM Temporarily Halts Chevy Volt Production

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Despite Tim Allen’s insistence in a televised ad that the Chevy Volt was the car “America had to build,” it’s apparently not the car that Americans want to buy. Citing  Full Article »

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Ferrari Reveals The F12 Berlinetta: Video

Ferrari Reveals The F12 Berlinetta: Video

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Ferrari’s big grand-tourer, the 599 GTB, has been put to pasture after a seven-year production run. Taking its place is the newly announced Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, which will make its  Full Article »

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Chevy Sells A Third Of The Sports Cars In The U.S.
Feb 28, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Chevy Sells A Third Of The Sports Cars In The U.S.

Chevy Sells A Third Of The Sports Cars In The U.S.

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In 2011, the Chevrolet Camaro earned a 37-percent share of the sports car market in the United States, while its Corvette sibling picked up 28-percent of the luxury sports car  Full Article »

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First Camaro ZL1 Crashed At Virginia International Raceway
Feb 28, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on First Camaro ZL1 Crashed At Virginia International Raceway

First Camaro ZL1 Crashed At Virginia International Raceway

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There is an unwritten rule in automotive journalism that says, “though shalt not stack the press fleet cars.” While the rule applies to any car you’re given the keys to,  Full Article »

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BMW Explains The M550d xDrive’s Three Turbo System: Video
Feb 27, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on BMW Explains The M550d xDrive’s Three Turbo System: Video

BMW Explains The M550d xDrive’s Three Turbo System: Video

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Forced induction, in the form of supercharging or turbocharging, coaxes more horsepower out of an engine by cramming in more air. Both methods have fans and detractors, and both methods  Full Article »

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The 2012 Hyundai Azera And Equus: Bookends Of Luxury

The 2012 Hyundai Azera And Equus: Bookends Of Luxury

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When Hyundai entered the U.S. market 25 years ago, few critics took the upstart Korean automaker seriously. Back then, Hyundai was a value brand that offered new cars for less  Full Article »

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BMW’s M135i Concept Bows Before Geneva Debut

BMW’s M135i Concept Bows Before Geneva Debut

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BMW’s M Performance line was announced last month, and so far the sub-brand’s focus has been on turbodiesels. That changes with the Geneva debut of the M135i hatchback concept, which,  Full Article »

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Chris Harris Spends Five Days With McLaren’s MP4-12C: Video
Feb 23, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Chris Harris Spends Five Days With McLaren’s MP4-12C: Video

Chris Harris Spends Five Days With McLaren’s MP4-12C: Video

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Conventional wisdom says that supercars cannot be daily drivers. Most lack good outward visibility, and many have a ride comfort that’s best described as “punishing.” Modulating their power output at  Full Article »

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Ford Working On A 177-Horsepower Triple: Report
Feb 23, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Ford Working On A 177-Horsepower Triple: Report

Ford Working On A 177-Horsepower Triple: Report

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Automobiles with three cylinder engines have long been the butt of jokes among auto enthusiasts. Anyone who’s ever driven a Geo Metro, for example, knows that acceleration wasn’t one of  Full Article »

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Live And Let Drive’s El Slavador Adventure: Video
Feb 22, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Live And Let Drive’s El Slavador Adventure: Video

Live And Let Drive’s El Slavador Adventure: Video

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We’ll be the first to admit that, like smoked beer or steak tartar, Alex Roy is an acquired taste. He may come across as arrogant, but only because he really  Full Article »

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BMW Bidding On Saab: Report

BMW Bidding On Saab: Report

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Saabophiles, take heart: there is a chance, albeit a small one, that your beloved automaker could be sold to BMW. To preface this, it’s semi-important to have a little backstory  Full Article »

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Video: ‘Tuned’ Drives A 700 Horsepower E92 BMW M3
Feb 21, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Video: ‘Tuned’ Drives A 700 Horsepower E92 BMW M3

Video: ‘Tuned’ Drives A 700 Horsepower E92 BMW M3

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Few car fans would argue the point that BMW’s M3 is one of the best-balanced rides on the planet. Even in stock form, it makes decent power, offers up superb  Full Article »

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Drive SRT Leaks New Next Gen Viper Image

Drive SRT Leaks New Next Gen Viper Image

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We’re now just over 42 days away from the official debut of the new SRT Viper, scheduled for April’s New York Auto Show. To keep fans on their toes, SRT  Full Article »

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Alex Roy Explains How To Beat Speed Traps: Video

Alex Roy Explains How To Beat Speed Traps: Video

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Unless you’re a true gear head, it’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Alex Roy. He isn’t a Formula 1 star, he hasn’t beaten Sebastian Loeb in a stage  Full Article »

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First Drive

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First Drive

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When Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe arrived on these shores in 2009, no one really knew how to take the upstart Korean sport coupe. Yes, it was attractively styled (if a bit  Full Article »

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