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The EU Gets Ford’s Fiesta Sport Plus; Will We?
Feb 15, 2011 Ξ

The EU Gets Ford’s Fiesta Sport Plus; Will We?

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I liked Ford’s new Fiesta well enough when I drove it, but there isn’t much there to catch the attention of driving enthusiasts. The chassis felt solid and the car  Full Article »

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Nissan Partners With Sports Illustrated, And We’re Glad
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ

Nissan Partners With Sports Illustrated, And We’re Glad

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Nissan has just become the official partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, so to celebrate they’ve filmed a series of ads pitting the Nissan Juke against Amber the bikini  Full Article »

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An Opel Ampera… Police Car?
Feb 14, 2011 Ξ

An Opel Ampera… Police Car?

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The above image comes courtesy of Opel Germany, who thinks it may be a good idea to produce the Opel Ampera (the EU’s Chevy Volt) in a police version. Starting  Full Article »

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Lexus To Show LFA Nürburgring Edition In Geneva
Feb 11, 2011 Ξ

Lexus To Show LFA Nürburgring Edition In Geneva

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After announcing the car in May of 2010, Lexus will finally take the wraps off the LFA Nürburgring Edition at next months Geneva Motor Show. A more aggressive, track-centric version  Full Article »

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BMW’s ‘Vision’ Of The Future
Feb 10, 2011 Ξ

BMW’s ‘Vision’ Of The Future

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If you’re lucky enough to be attending this year’s Geneva Auto Show, stop by the BMW exhibit and feast your eyes on their latest concept, called the “BMW Vision ConnectedDrive”.  Full Article »

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Ford Sues Ferrari Over Use Of F150 Name
Feb 10, 2011 Ξ

Ford Sues Ferrari Over Use Of F150 Name

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In the eyes of most consumers, Ford and Ferrari run in different automotive circles. The prancing horse brand from Maranello, Italy, is best know for building world class sports cars  Full Article »

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The Cars of Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Welcome’ Ad
Feb 9, 2011 Ξ

The Cars of Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Welcome’ Ad

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When it comes to post-1965 American iron, I’ll put my ability to to name a year, make and model up against the best of them. It’s the legacy of growing  Full Article »

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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Revealed
Feb 9, 2011 Ξ

2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Revealed

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After months of speculation, the new uber-Camaro was revealed today at the Chicago Auto Show. To the surprise of many, the car didn’t carry the expected Z/28 nameplate; instead, Chevy  Full Article »

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Ford Promises ‘Groundbreaking’ Vehicle At Geneva
Feb 8, 2011 Ξ

Ford Promises ‘Groundbreaking’ Vehicle At Geneva

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Let the speculation, rumors and guessing begin: Ford has promised to reveal a “groundbreaking new vehicle” at next month’s Geneva Auto Show. We know what it won’t be, since Ford’s  Full Article »

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Chrysler Rolls Out 200 Convertible For Chicago
Feb 8, 2011 Ξ

Chrysler Rolls Out 200 Convertible For Chicago

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If you’re at the Chicago Auto Show this week, chances are good you’re not driving a convertible (at least not with the top down). The cold weather isn’t stopping Chrysler,  Full Article »

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Ford Ramps Up Production In The U.S.
Feb 7, 2011 Ξ

Ford Ramps Up Production In The U.S.

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Just a few years ago, Ford’s future looked anything but bright. Their product mix was aging and uninspired (does anyone remember the Ford 500 or Freestyle?), and the most positive  Full Article »

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Mercedes’ Super Bowl Ad Is The Stuff Of Nightmares
Feb 7, 2011 Ξ

Mercedes’ Super Bowl Ad Is The Stuff Of Nightmares

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I’ve got to give a nod to Mercedes’ Super Bowl ad, which seems to have gotten lost in the hype surrounding the other ads and Christina Aguilera’s butchering of the  Full Article »

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Almost 13,000 Falsely Claim Electric Car Tax Credit
Feb 4, 2011 Ξ

Almost 13,000 Falsely Claim Electric Car Tax Credit

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Imagine that: nearly 13,000 Americans tried to scam the government in the first half of 2010 by claiming they purchased an electric car. The false claims amounted to about 20%  Full Article »

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Super Bowl Car Ads: I’d Score It Kia 1, Chevy 0
Feb 4, 2011 Ξ

Super Bowl Car Ads: I’d Score It Kia 1, Chevy 0

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Let’s face it: if your team isn’t playing in the Super Bowl, half the game’s entertainment value is going to come from the ads. Every single advertiser pulls out all  Full Article »

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Cadillac Announces CTS-V Black Diamond Edition
Feb 3, 2011 Ξ

Cadillac Announces CTS-V Black Diamond Edition

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When it comes to colors, I’ll generally pick black, at least until something darker comes along. Maybe it’s because things just look better in black, or maybe it matches the  Full Article »

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