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Americans Opt for 4-Cylinder Engines over V6s and V8s
Jul 26, 2011 Ξ

Americans Opt for 4-Cylinder Engines over V6s and V8s

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In my book nothing beats a well-tuned V8 engine with a throaty sound and enough horsepower and torque to make the seat seem like a temporary implant on your body.  Full Article »

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2012 Honda CR-V Breaks Cover
Jul 25, 2011 Ξ

2012 Honda CR-V Breaks Cover

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The first image of the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V has been released showcasing a daring yet fresh look over its predecessor. Malcolm HoganMalcolm Hogan is the founder and editor of  Full Article »

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New Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series Coming In 2012
Jul 25, 2011 Ξ

New Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series Coming In 2012

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The AMG Black Series cars have always been the “anti-Mercedes” Mercedes Benz automobiles. Mercedes is known for its subtlety, refinement and good taste, while the Black Series cars have traditionally  Full Article »

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Formula 1 Goes Green: Cars To Use Battery Power On Pit Lane
Jul 22, 2011 Ξ

Formula 1 Goes Green: Cars To Use Battery Power On Pit Lane

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The green movement may be in its infancy in the United States, land of the SUV and the open road, but it’s been a hot topic in Europe for years.  Full Article »

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BMW Performance Edition: Bargain Priced Power
Jul 21, 2011 Ξ

BMW Performance Edition: Bargain Priced Power

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If you’re just about to order a new BMW 335i, let us help you out. When you’re checking the boxes next to the options you need, don’t forget to check  Full Article »

Automotive

2012 Scion iQ Priced From $16k; Will Personality Help Sell It?
Jul 20, 2011 Ξ

2012 Scion iQ Priced From $16k; Will Personality Help Sell It?

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On paper, the specs for Scion’s new minicar, the iQ, don’t seem all that impressive. It delivers decent fuel economy (37 mpg combined), but it’s not that much better than  Full Article »

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Is Dodge Resurrecting The Magnum?
Jul 18, 2011 Ξ

Is Dodge Resurrecting The Magnum?

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Call me biased, but the Dodge Magnum SRT8 was one of the coolest vehicles to ever roll off an assembly line. Whatever evil genius came up with the idea to  Full Article »

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Rumor Du Jour: 2012 Camaro ZL1 To Have “Over” 570 Horsepower
Jul 13, 2011 Ξ

Rumor Du Jour: 2012 Camaro ZL1 To Have “Over” 570 Horsepower

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General Motors uses the same basic engine in three cars: the Corvette ZR1 (where it’s called the LS9), the Cadillac CTS-V (where it’s called the LSA) and in the upcoming  Full Article »

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Driver Distraction Responsible For 25% Of Accidents
Jul 12, 2011 Ξ

Driver Distraction Responsible For 25% Of Accidents

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If the Governor’s Highway Safety Association is correct, up to one quarter of all traffic accidents are caused by drivers distracted by portable electronics. If that’s not a sobering enough  Full Article »

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Audi Announces Pricing For the TT-RS
Jul 11, 2011 Ξ

Audi Announces Pricing For the TT-RS

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As a journalist, it’s critical for me to be impartial. I can’t show favoritism for one brand over another, and when a new car is introduced I tend to take  Full Article »

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Porsche Working On New High-End Sports Car
Jul 11, 2011 Ξ

Porsche Working On New High-End Sports Car

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If you look at Porsche’s current product catalog, there’s a pretty big gap between the sold-out $245,000 GT2 RS (the fastest road-going Porsche ever built) and the $845,000 918 Spyder,  Full Article »

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It’s Over, Johnny: Lamborghini Kills The Manual Transmission
Jul 8, 2011 Ξ

It’s Over, Johnny: Lamborghini Kills The Manual Transmission

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The replacement for Lamborghini’s Gallardo, due next year, will come only with a slushbox. Granted, it’s a dual-clutch, paddle-shifted slushbox that will produce quicker and more precise shifts than a  Full Article »

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Next BMW M3 Rumored to get 3 Turbos Feeding Small Displacement Inline-6
Jul 8, 2011 Ξ

Next BMW M3 Rumored to get 3 Turbos Feeding Small Displacement Inline-6

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How many turbos would you like on that order? 1? 2? How about 3 turbos? As long as your ordering from BMW anything is possible as the rumor of the  Full Article »

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Infiniti Rolling Out Teaser Images of new JX Crossover Concept
Jul 7, 2011 Ξ

Infiniti Rolling Out Teaser Images of new JX Crossover Concept

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Infiniti has released a new teaser photo of their upcoming JX Concept Crossover vehicle. The new Infiniti JX is slated to be a 7-passenger crossover officially revealed in the flesh  Full Article »

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Is Kia Working On A V-8, Rear Drive Sports Car?
Jul 7, 2011 Ξ

Is Kia Working On A V-8, Rear Drive Sports Car?

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In the automotive world, the summer months can easily be referred to as the “silly season.” There aren’t any significant auto shows going on, and most manufacturers avoid summer releases  Full Article »

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