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Bad News For Enthusiasts: More CVTs On The Way
Jul 31, 2012 Ξ

Bad News For Enthusiasts: More CVTs On The Way

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On paper, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) sound like a good idea. Instead of relying on a fixed number of gear ratios, CVTs use belts or chains and variable-sized pulleys to  Full Article »

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Lexus Adds Sports-Appeal to new 2013 Lexus LS 460 & 600hL Hybrid: Official Release
Jul 31, 2012 Ξ

Lexus Adds Sports-Appeal to new 2013 Lexus LS 460 & 600hL Hybrid: Official Release

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There was a time that Lexus and Sport did not coexist. In the past couple of years, Lexus has slowly rolled out vehicles destined for the garage of enthusiasts. It  Full Article »

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Avid Enthusiast Visits BMW Art Car Collection – London Exhibition Gallery
Jul 31, 2012 Ξ

Avid Enthusiast Visits BMW Art Car Collection – London Exhibition Gallery

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One avid reader of Automotive Addicts recently took a trip to London to partake of the 2012 Summer Olympic activities. During his trip, he stop by the BMW Art Car  Full Article »

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Hyundai Expands The 2013 Elantra Lineup – Review
Jul 31, 2012 Ξ

Hyundai Expands The 2013 Elantra Lineup – Review

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In the not-too-distant past, when friends and relatives asked for a recommendation on affordable but reliable cars, the answer, almost without fail, was “just go buy a Honda Civic.” Today,  Full Article »

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Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Legendary Martini Racing Team Brand Livery
Jul 31, 2012 Ξ

Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Legendary Martini Racing Team Brand Livery

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The new Porsche 918 Spyder is well under way for testing while enthusiasts anticipate this new hybrid exotic to hit local streets. Porsche AG and the legendary Martini (racing team)  Full Article »

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Driving 101: Do I REALLY Need To Use Premium Gas?
Jul 30, 2012 Ξ

Driving 101: Do I REALLY Need To Use Premium Gas?

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Buying a new car these days is an incredibly expensive proposition, and the costs hardly stop when you pay off the car. Low profile tires on big wheels may look  Full Article »

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Laps VIR in 2:58:34 & Priced from $37,035
Jul 30, 2012 Ξ

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Laps VIR in 2:58:34 & Priced from $37,035

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The new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE is turning some heads as it is now priced starting at just $37,035, which gets you a vehicle capable of lapping Virginia International Raceway  Full Article »

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: First Drive
Jul 30, 2012 Ξ

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: First Drive

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When Hyundai rolled out its funky three-door-plus hatch Veloster, we were more than a little intrigued. The car featured clean-sheet styling, a somewhat bolder version of the “fluidic sculpture” language  Full Article »

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2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport Official Images Leaked
Jul 30, 2012 Ξ

2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport Official Images Leaked

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It is somewhat apparent that Lexus is attempting to redefine themselves with a sportier image alongside of Toyota and Scion. Not only has Scion introduced one of the most sought-after  Full Article »

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Can A New Camaro ZL1 Match A Pro Touring 1969 Camaro? Video
Jul 27, 2012 Ξ

Can A New Camaro ZL1 Match A Pro Touring 1969 Camaro? Video

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Off the showroom floor, the new Camaro ZL1 will accelerate quicker, stop shorter and carry more speed into corners than any production Camaro we can think of, including the legendary  Full Article »

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TGIF Epicness: Koenigsegg Agera R On and Off Track Videos
Jul 27, 2012 Ξ

TGIF Epicness: Koenigsegg Agera R On and Off Track Videos

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Feast your eyes on the Koenigsegg Agera R on and off of the track! All I have to say is ______ . Okay, I’m speechless. Some the videos below of  Full Article »

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Jay Leno Takes Fiat 500 Abarth Out for a ‘Burnout’ Spin: Video
Jul 27, 2012 Ξ

Jay Leno Takes Fiat 500 Abarth Out for a ‘Burnout’ Spin: Video

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The small Italian Fiat 500 and the performance-enhanced Fiat 500 Abarth are making there mark in America, sometimes in a literal way, at the hand of many enthusiasts including Jay Leno. In the  Full Article »

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MINI’s John Cooper Works GP Laps The Nürburgring In 8:23 – Video
Jul 27, 2012 Ξ

MINI’s John Cooper Works GP Laps The Nürburgring In 8:23 – Video

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MINI’s first John Cooper Works GP was a special edition launched to more or less commemorate the end of the revival’s first generation. Available in (very) limited quantities only in  Full Article »

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Infographic: Why Does Insurance Drop When You’re 25?
Jul 26, 2012 Ξ

Infographic: Why Does Insurance Drop When You’re 25?

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The long debated question of why insurance rates drop once you turn 25 years old has been summed up in a clever infographic posted by the AutoInsurance Center. Insurance may  Full Article »

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Perpetual Tease: Mazda Continues to Sneak 2014 Mazda6 Onto Web
Jul 26, 2012 Ξ

Perpetual Tease: Mazda Continues to Sneak 2014 Mazda6 Onto Web

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Mazda’s Mazda6 was once a sleeper in the aspect of being a volume seller that not many people really talked about. With such emphases put on midsized sedans being the  Full Article »

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