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And Now, The Cadillac ATS Makes Its Debut: Video
Jan 24, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on And Now, The Cadillac ATS Makes Its Debut: Video

And Now, The Cadillac ATS Makes Its Debut: Video

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After a six-month buildup, Cadillac unveiled the compact ATS sedan at the Detroit Auto Show. Dubbed by Mark Reuss, GM’s North American president, as, “the car to finally challenge the  Full Article »

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Cell Phone Blocking Is Here: Is That Good News Or Bad News?
Jan 23, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Cell Phone Blocking Is Here: Is That Good News Or Bad News?

Cell Phone Blocking Is Here: Is That Good News Or Bad News?

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Scosche Industries builds accessories for car audio and consumer electronics, and it’s also created the first (that we’re aware of) legal cell phone blocking system. Unlike cell phone jammers (which  Full Article »

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Jay Leno Looks At The Fisker Karma
Jan 23, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Jay Leno Looks At The Fisker Karma

Jay Leno Looks At The Fisker Karma

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Chances are good that you’ve heard of the Fisker Karma. Recently launched, the car has made appearances on CBS’s “Two And A Half Men,” but it’s already been the subject  Full Article »

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Sale Of Spyker In Progress: Report

Sale Of Spyker In Progress: Report

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Saab’s bankruptcy has hit parent company Swedish Automobile (Swan) hard. Expenses related to the bankruptcy have left Swan with liquidity problems, and its now faced with the prospects of selling  Full Article »

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Matt Farah Visits Blastolene
Jan 20, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Matt Farah Visits Blastolene

Matt Farah Visits Blastolene

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Even if you’ve never heard of Blastolene (or the Blastolene brothers), chances are very good you’ve seen its products in various YouTube videos. The Blastolene Special, for example, is a  Full Article »

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Chris Harris Takes A Ride In A McLaren F1 GTR: Video

Chris Harris Takes A Ride In A McLaren F1 GTR: Video

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It’s no secret that we’re not a fan of Evo’s Chris Harris. The British motojournalist is a bit pompous for our tastes, and not nearly as funny as he thinks  Full Article »

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Peugeot Withdraws From Racing, And We Wonder Who’s Next
Jan 19, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Peugeot Withdraws From Racing, And We Wonder Who’s Next

Peugeot Withdraws From Racing, And We Wonder Who’s Next

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When Peugeot entered the Le Mans endurance racing series in 2007, Audi was the 800 pound gorilla. Audi’s R10 diesels were unstoppable, and it seemed like Peugeot would be relegated  Full Article »

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Saab’s Ghost To Haunt The Beijing Motor Show
Jan 18, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Saab’s Ghost To Haunt The Beijing Motor Show

Saab’s Ghost To Haunt The Beijing Motor Show

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Just when you thought that the sad ending of Saab was finally done, it looks like some of the brand’s GM-influenced models will be reborn under the Beijing Automotive Industry  Full Article »

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With Maybach Winding Down, Bentley Pursues Its Customers
Jan 18, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on With Maybach Winding Down, Bentley Pursues Its Customers

With Maybach Winding Down, Bentley Pursues Its Customers

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After years of losing money with its flagship Maybach brand, Daimler has decided to shutter its ultra-premium car line. Instead, Mercedes-Benz will step up its game with a higher-end series  Full Article »

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Video: Audi Writes ‘The Legend Of quattro’

Video: Audi Writes ‘The Legend Of quattro’

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“Moby Dick” is considered a classic piece of American literature. Written by Herman Melville, it tells the tale of Captain Ahab, a whaler obsessed with harpooning a great white whale  Full Article »

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Sale Of Parent Company Puts Lotus’ Future In Question
Jan 17, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Sale Of Parent Company Puts Lotus’ Future In Question

Sale Of Parent Company Puts Lotus’ Future In Question

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If politics makes for strange bedfellows, so does the automotive business. Volvo is owned by Chinese automaker Geely, while Jaguar / Land Rover is owned by the Indian company Tata.  Full Article »

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‘To Swerve And Protect:’ Video
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on ‘To Swerve And Protect:’ Video

‘To Swerve And Protect:’ Video

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It’s Monday, and if you work for the government, it’s a federal holiday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. If you’re lucky enough to have the day  Full Article »

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MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk

MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk

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BMW has announced the recall of some 89,000 Cooper S and John Cooper Works models built for the 2007 – 2011 model year. The recall includes the turbocharged Clubman, Convertible  Full Article »

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Track Testing the C63 AMG Coupe, On Temporary Spare Tires: Video
Jan 13, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Track Testing the C63 AMG Coupe, On Temporary Spare Tires: Video

Track Testing the C63 AMG Coupe, On Temporary Spare Tires: Video

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When you equip the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with the available Performance Package, the car sends some 480 horsepower to the rear wheels. Even when those rear wheels are shod with  Full Article »

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BMW 5-Series M Diesel Coming, At Least To Europe
Jan 13, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on BMW 5-Series M Diesel Coming, At Least To Europe

BMW 5-Series M Diesel Coming, At Least To Europe

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Stories of a diesel-powered BMW M-Series vehicle are nothing new. Like Bigfoot, an occasional sighting of a mysterious BMW diesel test mule reignites interest, and websites light up reporting that  Full Article »

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