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Can Classic Muscle Car’s Handle, Too? Matt Farah Finds Out: Video
Feb 7, 2012 Ξ

Can Classic Muscle Car’s Handle, Too? Matt Farah Finds Out: Video

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It’s human nature to look at the past with rose-colored glasses, and remember (incorrectly) how good things “used to be.” Take muscle cars, for example: most of us remember them  Full Article »

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Video: Side-By-Side Toyota 86 Epic Drift Battle Action
Feb 7, 2012 Ξ

Video: Side-By-Side Toyota 86 Epic Drift Battle Action

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Ever since the final conception of the new Toyota 86, aka Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ, tuners and true automotive enthusiasts have placed their crosshairs on this new inexpensive sports  Full Article »

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Fisker Lays Off Workers, Attempts To Renegotiate DoE Loans
Feb 7, 2012 Ξ

Fisker Lays Off Workers, Attempts To Renegotiate DoE Loans

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Extended-range-electric-luxury-sedan builder Fisker appears to have hit a speed bump on the road to success. Faced with back-to-back recalls on its Karma sedan and running short of funding, the start-up  Full Article »

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Honda Gets You Ready For The New NSX: Video
Feb 6, 2012 Ξ

Honda Gets You Ready For The New NSX: Video

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The original Honda NSX, produced from 1990 to 2005, was a truly remarkable car. Intended as a supercar you could drive on a daily basis (a remarkable concept in 1990),  Full Article »

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Ford Unhappy About Chevy’s Apocalyptic Super Bowl Ad: Video
Feb 6, 2012 Ξ

Ford Unhappy About Chevy’s Apocalyptic Super Bowl Ad: Video

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Given the recent string of cataclysmic events across the globe, Chevy’s Super Bowl ad for the Silverado pickup was, at best, insensitive. Events like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan,  Full Article »

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BMW Jumps Into Super Bowl XLVI Game With 6 Clever 3 Series Commercials
Feb 3, 2012 Ξ

BMW Jumps Into Super Bowl XLVI Game With 6 Clever 3 Series Commercials

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BMW has jumped into the Super Bowl Commercial Game to score big with about 6 spots advertising the new 3 Series. Many of them are focused on new features offered  Full Article »

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The History Of Abarth, Expalined: Video
Feb 3, 2012 Ξ

The History Of Abarth, Expalined: Video

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The name Abarth isn’t exactly a household name in the United States, but the brand is renown among enthusiasts in Europe. Abarth never built cars to challenge Ferrari or Maserati  Full Article »

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2012 Nissan Rogue SV FWD Review & Test Drive
Feb 3, 2012 Ξ

2012 Nissan Rogue SV FWD Review & Test Drive

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For a decade, Nissan has been leading the path for crossover SUV vehicles. By expanding the crossover line with new vehicles such as the Rogue, Nissan has managed to provide  Full Article »

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Ferrari F1 Stars Alonso And Massa Drive Jeeps?
Feb 3, 2012 Ξ

Ferrari F1 Stars Alonso And Massa Drive Jeeps?

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Formula One drivers aren’t like you and I. They live in nicer houses, have bigger bank accounts and sometimes have garages filled with lustworthy cars. Jenson Button, for example, used  Full Article »

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And In Super Bowl Ads, It’s Kia For The Win
Feb 2, 2012 Ξ

And In Super Bowl Ads, It’s Kia For The Win

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We knew that Kia would have a hard time topping last year’s Super Bowl epic, which featured everything from a fake motorcycle cop through Optima-worshipping Mayans. We weren’t sure where  Full Article »

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Honda Loses Civic Hybrid Lawsuit
Feb 2, 2012 Ξ

Honda Loses Civic Hybrid Lawsuit

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If you side with plaintiff and 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid owner Heather Peters, the automaker misled buyers in its claims that the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid could return up to  Full Article »

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Report: Lamborghini Crossover SUV Rumored
Feb 2, 2012 Ξ

Report: Lamborghini Crossover SUV Rumored

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In a perfect world you could build an automobile for the masses, no matter how daring or bold the design was, and the majority of auto enthusiasts would naturally be attracted to your  Full Article »

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Top Gear USA Is Back For Season 3: Are You Watching?
Feb 1, 2012 Ξ

Top Gear USA Is Back For Season 3: Are You Watching?

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The American version of Top Gear is back for its third season, beginning on Tuesday, February 14 at 9:00. All three hosts return, so expect to see more drifting from  Full Article »

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Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Spot Goes Long: Video
Feb 1, 2012 Ξ

Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Spot Goes Long: Video

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Volkswagen was one of the first automakers to release a teaser video for its upcoming Super Bowl ad, and we couldn’t see how dogs barking the Imperial March from Star  Full Article »

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