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

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

‘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 »

Automotive

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

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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2012 FIAT 500 Sport Review & Test Drive
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ

2012 FIAT 500 Sport Review & Test Drive

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Small light-weight compact cars are attempting to make a big impact on the American car culture. Many brands are injecting what they consider to be “the best offering” when it  Full Article »

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

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

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 »

Automotive

Video: “The Driver” Animated Series Second Official Trailer
Jan 12, 2012 Ξ

Video: “The Driver” Animated Series Second Official Trailer

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All you animated series fans that just happen to be Automotive Addicts, get yourselves ready for a ride. The yet-to-be-released animated series “The Driver” looks to appease and fulfill your  Full Article »

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Porsche Announces Lighter, More Powerful Boxster
Jan 12, 2012 Ξ

Porsche Announces Lighter, More Powerful Boxster

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When it comes to mid-engine, rear drive roadsters, Porsche’s Boxster and Boxster S have long been the standard for agility and handing. As good as the cars have been over  Full Article »

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Video – BMW Makes Only One Thing: The Ultimate Driving Machine
Jan 12, 2012 Ξ

Video – BMW Makes Only One Thing: The Ultimate Driving Machine

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Probably one of the most recognized slogans for a luxury car brand is BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machine”. BMW wants to be sure that you know the motto by heart, which  Full Article »

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Velocità On The Cheap: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Priced At Just $22,000
Jan 12, 2012 Ξ

Velocità On The Cheap: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Priced At Just $22,000

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Affordable Italian sports cars used to be a staple of the American motoring diet. In the 1970s and 1980s, we had Lancias, Fiat Spyders and Fiat X/19s aplenty, and stepping  Full Article »

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Will Dodge Drop The Challenger From Its Lineup In 2013?
Jan 11, 2012 Ξ

Will Dodge Drop The Challenger From Its Lineup In 2013?

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If you’re in the market for a pony car, it’s easy to overlook the Dodge Challenger. In SRT8 form, it’s more expensive than a Mustang GT or a Camaro 2SS,  Full Article »

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‘First 86’ Lets You Take Early Delivery Of A Scion FR-S. Maybe.
Jan 11, 2012 Ξ

‘First 86’ Lets You Take Early Delivery Of A Scion FR-S. Maybe.

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If your local Scion dealer is about to hit you with a restraining order for bugging him about Scion FR-S availability, here’s some good news: Scion wants to give 86  Full Article »

Audi

Audi’s Q3 Vail Concept Revealed In Detroit
Jan 10, 2012 Ξ

Audi’s Q3 Vail Concept Revealed In Detroit

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Announcements regarding compact crossovers tend to fill us with as much excitement as announcements about new vegetarian restaurants (since we’re confirmed meatatarians). When we first heard that Audi would show  Full Article »

Acura

Acura Shows Entry-Level ILX Concept In Detroit
Jan 10, 2012 Ξ

Acura Shows Entry-Level ILX Concept In Detroit

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Since the demise of the Acura RSX, the brand’s entry-level car has been the TSX sedan. Based on the Honda Accord (first the Euro Accord, now the American Accord), the  Full Article »

Auto Show

Video: BMW 3 Series World Premier at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 10, 2012 Ξ

Video: BMW 3 Series World Premier at 2012 Detroit Auto Show

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The all-new BMW 3 Series continues to offer an exceptional level of driving dynamics and will once again prove to be a benchmark setter for new 6 generation models. At this year’s  Full Article »

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