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Good News: You’re More Likely To Overdose Than Die In A Car Crash
Jan 3, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Good News: You’re More Likely To Overdose Than Die In A Car Crash

Good News: You’re More Likely To Overdose Than Die In A Car Crash

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Here’s a bit of sunshine you may have missed in all of your holiday celebration: in 2008, more people in the U.S. died of poisoning than died in car accidents,  Full Article »

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Score That Bugatti Veyron 1, Tuned Nissan GT-R 0

Score That Bugatti Veyron 1, Tuned Nissan GT-R 0

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If you own a car like the Bugatti Veyron in south Florida, there aren’t many places where you can mat the go-pedal, at least for long. One of the better  Full Article »

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The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Won’t Be So Easy To Steal
Dec 30, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Won’t Be So Easy To Steal

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Won’t Be So Easy To Steal

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While the Cadillac Escalade has racked up plenty of awards (and legions of fans) since launch, one that doesn’t sit in the front of the trophy case is “Top Ten  Full Article »

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The Oddest Test Drive Ever: Video
Dec 29, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on The Oddest Test Drive Ever: Video

The Oddest Test Drive Ever: Video

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You can learn a lot about a person from a little word association. For example, if you say “machine” and the subject replies “head,” chances are they’re a Deep Purple  Full Article »

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Building BMW’s 1-Series: Video
Dec 29, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Building BMW’s 1-Series: Video

Building BMW’s 1-Series: Video

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If you ever have the opportunity to tour a BMW manufacturing plant, especially one in Germany, jump at the chance. BMW’s plant in Munich looks more like a hospital than  Full Article »

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The 2012 Chrysler 300 Goes Upscale
Dec 28, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on The 2012 Chrysler 300 Goes Upscale

The 2012 Chrysler 300 Goes Upscale

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We love the 2011 Chrysler 300 both for what it is (a full-size American sedan with an available V-8) and what it isn’t (stuffy or pretentious). The Chrysler 300 has  Full Article »

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Lara Stone And The Mercedes SL Are Icons Of Style
Dec 28, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Lara Stone And The Mercedes SL Are Icons Of Style

Lara Stone And The Mercedes SL Are Icons Of Style

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Warning: you’re probably not hip, beautiful, thin or rich enough to watch this video. In fact, if you want to own a new Mercedes SL for its performance and handling,  Full Article »

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Honda Looks To Shave Weight From Its Products
Dec 27, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Honda Looks To Shave Weight From Its Products

Honda Looks To Shave Weight From Its Products

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On the plus side, no one will argue that lighter vehicles are more fuel efficient and yield better acceleration, cornering and stopping ability. On the down side, building lighter vehicles  Full Article »

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Ken Block’s Year In Reverse: Video
Dec 27, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Ken Block’s Year In Reverse: Video

Ken Block’s Year In Reverse: Video

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The marketing and driving machine that is Ken Block had another busy year in 2011. He kicked out a new Gymkhana video, raced a few WRC stages, stacked a car  Full Article »

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Volkswagen U.K. Shows Us The Evolution Of The GTI

Volkswagen U.K. Shows Us The Evolution Of The GTI

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In honor of the Volkswagen GTI’s 35th anniversary, Volkswagen U.K. has produced a short video showing the six generations of GTI on the track. Sadly, there isn’t much on-track footage,  Full Article »

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Touring Package Adds CTS-V Content To Cadillac CTS
Dec 23, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Touring Package Adds CTS-V Content To Cadillac CTS

Touring Package Adds CTS-V Content To Cadillac CTS

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Want to own a Cadillac CTS-V, but can’t afford its $70,000 starting price? Cadillac is adding a new Touring Package option to its CTS lineup, and it promises to deliver  Full Article »

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NTSB And Secretary Of Transportation Can’t Agree On Cell Phone Ban
Dec 22, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on NTSB And Secretary Of Transportation Can’t Agree On Cell Phone Ban

NTSB And Secretary Of Transportation Can’t Agree On Cell Phone Ban

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Last week, the NTSB came out with some pretty strong recommendations regarding cell phone use in vehicles. Under its recommendations, drivers would be banned from using cell phones in cars,  Full Article »

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Lust-Worthy Cars In The Canyons Of Southern California
Dec 22, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Lust-Worthy Cars In The Canyons Of Southern California

Lust-Worthy Cars In The Canyons Of Southern California

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Southern California is the center of the collector / exotic car universe, and nowhere is that more evident than the canyons of Mulholland Highway, near Malibu, California. YouTube poster RNickeymouse  Full Article »

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Honda Tells Dealers To Expect Revamped Civic By End Of 2012

Honda Tells Dealers To Expect Revamped Civic By End Of 2012

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The redesigned Honda Civic has been a disappointment for Honda, its dealers and customers alike. Unlike previous generations of the car, the new Civic is like a Chinese copy of  Full Article »

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Tesla Prices The Model S Sedan: Video
Dec 21, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Tesla Prices The Model S Sedan: Video

Tesla Prices The Model S Sedan: Video

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If you prefer your electric cars with a bit more luxury and style than the Nissan Leaf, there’s good news on the horizon: Tesla has announced pricing on its upcoming  Full Article »

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