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Video: JDM Legends Brings New Life To Old Japanese Iron
Jul 8, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Video: JDM Legends Brings New Life To Old Japanese Iron

Video: JDM Legends Brings New Life To Old Japanese Iron

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JDM Legends tunes, rebuilds and resells old Japanese sports cars. Located in Salt Lake City, the shop blends art, engineering and craftsmanship in their restorations, and shop manager Eric Bizek  Full Article »

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

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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Porsche’s 961 At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Jul 7, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Porsche’s 961 At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Porsche’s 961 At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

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Unless you’re a die-hard Porsche aficionado, chances are that you’ve never heard of their 961 race car. Based on the 959 supercar from the 1980s, the 961 has the distinction  Full Article »

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

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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Epic Fail: ‘Netherlands Worst Driver’ Reality Show Ends In Crash

Epic Fail: ‘Netherlands Worst Driver’ Reality Show Ends In Crash

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We’re not sure who thought it would be a good idea to run the worst drivers in the Netherlands through a series of driving challenges on a reality TV show,  Full Article »

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Ford’s Latest TSB Warns Against Modding 5.0 Mustangs

Ford’s Latest TSB Warns Against Modding 5.0 Mustangs

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Perhaps more than any other kind of vehicle, muscle cars are meant to be modded. In the old days, that generally involved a new intake manifold, a bigger carburetor, a  Full Article »

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Does Ford Have A Problem With The F-150 SVT Raptor?

Does Ford Have A Problem With The F-150 SVT Raptor?

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If you watch Ford’s promotional videos on their F-150 SVT Raptor, it looks like you can drive the truck off a cliff without fear of damage. Despite the Raptor being  Full Article »

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New Florida Law Should Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits

New Florida Law Should Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits

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Imagine this scenario: you’re drunk and speeding in a car that hasn’t seen the inside of a shop in years. The tires are bald, the brake pads wore out sometime  Full Article »

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Toyota Reveals Prius Performance Plus Package

Toyota Reveals Prius Performance Plus Package

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Go ahead and snicker, but I’ll tell you this flat out: a 2011 Toyota Prius equipped with the soon-available Performance Plus Package will lap a racetrack faster than a stock  Full Article »

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Niki Lauda Biography To Be Directed By Ron Howard

Niki Lauda Biography To Be Directed By Ron Howard

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If you’ve never heard of Niki Lauda, you may want to brush up on your Formula 1 history before the release of “Rush,” an upcoming biopic to be directed by  Full Article »

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Mini Car, Maxi Sticker: Mini Inspired by Goodwood Priced

Mini Car, Maxi Sticker: Mini Inspired by Goodwood Priced

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Last April we told you about the upcoming “Mini Inspired by Goodwood,” the illegitimate love child of a one-night-stand between a Rolls Royce and a Mini Cooper. It’s got almost  Full Article »

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Chevy Announces Yet Another Bumblebee Camaro
Jun 28, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Chevy Announces Yet Another Bumblebee Camaro

Chevy Announces Yet Another Bumblebee Camaro

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Did you miss your chance to buy a Bumblebee Camaro in 2010 or 2011? Are you obsessed with Transformers, Decepticons and Autobots? Are you counting the hours until you can  Full Article »

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California Considers Mandating EV Sales

California Considers Mandating EV Sales

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Think you’re free to choose whatever kind of vehicle you want? Think again, but only if you live in California. The Golden State, long obsessed with tailpipe emissions and fuel  Full Article »

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Feds Want CAFE Of 56.2 MPG In 14 Years
Jun 27, 2011 Ξ Comments Off on Feds Want CAFE Of 56.2 MPG In 14 Years

Feds Want CAFE Of 56.2 MPG In 14 Years

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This much is certain: the cars we’ll be driving in 2025 will bear little resemblance to the cars we’re driving today, especially if the current administration moves forward with their  Full Article »

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BMW M5 Takes “World’s Fastest Sedan” Honors. We Think.

BMW M5 Takes “World’s Fastest Sedan” Honors. We Think.

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Cadillac used their 7:59 lap of the Nürburgring to promote the CTS-V as the “world’s fastest sedan.” Even when Porsche ran a 7:56 with the Panamera Turbo, Caddy kept up  Full Article »

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