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Here's a look at the first AMG that really put the Black Series name on the map.
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Jeremy Clarkson Finally Parts Ways With His CLK63 AMG Black Series
In a surprise move, Jeremy Clarkson shared the sale of his 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series with Twitter followers on Monday. Clarkson tweeted, "Sad day, I just sold my AMG black." Thousands of people responded including Richard Hammond who stated, "to be fair, it'll be a sadder day for...
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2016 Buick Enclave Gets 4G LTE Connectivity
Buick’s Enclave crossover is starting to get long in the tooth, with the latest version able to trace its roots back to the original launched in 2008. However, the big crossover remains as popular as ever with buyers, with General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] managing to move 62,300 of them last...
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Price dropped on Pininfarina-designed Hyperion Rolls-Royce
In 2008, Pininfarina designed an exclusive version of its Phantom Drop Head Coupe for Rolls-Royce collector Roland Hall. Sketched by noted designer Jason Castriota, the Hyperion was meant to evoke memories of the 1930s, when luxury roadsters from brands like Duesenberg and Rolls-Royce ruled the...
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James Bond's Aston Martin DBS To Star In Epic U.K. Road Trip
The “Bond 50” Blu-Ray box set, which commemorates 50 years of James Bond films, goes on sale in London on September 24. To commemorate the occasion, Bond actors and actresses will use the Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace to transport a golden briefcase containing the collection...
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2007-08 Acura TL Models Recalled For Leaky Power Steering Hose
Acura has issued a voluntarily recall on all 2007 and 2008 TL sedans due to a potential fluid leak caused by worn out power steering hoses. Acura says there are some 52,615 cars affected by the recall in the U.S. alone. According to the automaker the power steering hoses on the affected cars may...
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Volvo's tuning partner, Polestar, is launching a line of performance software for Volvo C30, C70 and S40 models.
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Jaguar Cruise Control 'May Not Respond To Normal Inputs'
Jaguar has discovered a problem with UK-market X-type diesel models; thanks to a software glitch, the cruise control may not respond to customer input.
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SRT Boss Ralph Gilles Wants To Revive Dodge Magnum, SRT Viper Likely
Remember the Dodge Magnum? How it was long and low and imposing, and yet somehow still completely American? Remember when Dodge inexplicably killed it off? Well, SRT boss Ralph Gilles says he wants it back. In an interview with Jerry Garret of the New York Times Wheels Blog, Gilles said the...
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Get Wood In The City With Veneered 'Tribute' Vespa
Typical: You've bought a gorgeous Riva Aquarama speedboat, moored up in your local marina. You've bought an aristocratic Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe with its wooden decking tonneau, wafting you from city to city. But when you get there, where is your next veneered vehicle? How inconvenient...
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Jaguar Crossover To Get Aluminum Body, Ian Callum Design: Report
The purists may hate the thought of it, but in this global economic environment a luxurious crossover looks to be a necessity if Jaguar hopes to remain viable in the future. Not only are the high-riding models crucial for gaining a foothold in emerging markets such as Russia, India and China, where...
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No Audi RS4 For You: America Not Cool Enough?
Update: The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant has been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. After seeing the tempting spy shots earlier this week, we were eagerly looking forward to Audi's latest midsize RS model. But all is for naught, as Audi PR chief Jeff Kuhlman has said there's no plan to...
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The biggest Rolls-Royce showroom in the world isn't in England. Nor is it in Beverly Hills, the Hamptons, or any of the other places you might suspect. No, at 900 square meters -- that's nearly 9,700 square feet -- the recently opened Umm Al Nar Rolls-Royce showroom in the United Arab Emirates holds the title as the world's largest Rolls-Royce showroom. Unveiled by Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, the new facility offers up s premium experience for potential Rolls-Royce customers. There is room for five Rolls-Royce cars, a coffee bar, and a lounge where customers can...
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Seven Luxury Brands Get High Marks On J.D. Power Study
BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Lexus, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz all received awards in the most recent high marks in the most recent 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). But the biggest surprise is that Lincoln, which came in second last year behind Porsche, beat out everyone to...
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Cat Burglars Steal Guy Fieri's 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
Guy Fieri: chef, TV personality, bona fide gearhead, consummate bro, and now, sadly, victim of supercar theft. As we understand it, Fieri's prized 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo was sitting at a Lambo dealership in San Fransisco, California early Tuesday morning, when a thief climbed onto the roof of...
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Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri’s 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Stolen
Thieves managed to steal a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo belonging to celebrity chef Guy Fieri early on Tuesday morning. The car was stolen from a dealership in San Francisco where the thieves had to use climbing gear to obtain the keys from the high security lot. Apparently they climbed onto the roof...
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2011 Bertone B99 Jaguar Concept Live Photos: 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Classic Jaguar lines in a modern, smaller package? Yes, please. Bertone has the answer with its B99 Concept, which could preview a future X-Type replacement from the Tata-owned British company. Under the lights in Geneva, the Bertone B99 certainly looks the part of a nearly-production concept, with...
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Lexus Recalls 245,000 Sedans Over Faulty Fuel Sensor
Late last night, Lexus issued a voluntary recall of approximately 245,000 vehicles over the faulty installation of a fuel pressure sensor. The affected vehicles are 2006-2007 Lexus GS300 and GS350 sedans, 2006 through early-production 2009 Lexus IS250 sedans, and 2006 through early-production 2008...
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The Audi RS4 holds a magical quality for its fans. A unique balance of price, all-wheel drive performance, and luxury, the RS4 managed to carve out its own niche in the tightly competitive luxury performance marketplace, but despite this it may not see a return during the life of the current-generation B8 model A4. Downsizing engines and expanding green technologies is the new wave in performance engineering as companies strive to meet toughening fuel economy and emissions regulations on both sides of the Atlantic. And with Audi’s performance portfolio already consisting of the recently...
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Mustang Golf Cart Found On Ebay
Whoever said golf carts need to be slow? Not the owners of the three Shelby Mustang GT500KR golf carts, one of which is for sale on eBay. Powered by an electric motor and capable of 60 mph (though governed to 45 mph), the top bid came in at $15,200 (bidding has ended). This for a custom golf cart...
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VIDEO: Shelby Mustang Engine Explodes During Dynamomter Test
This video will hurt Mustang lovers--with the possible exception of those who REALLY love fire. On the other hand, I can hear Camaro fan-boys snickering. This particular 2008 Shelby GT500 was dubbed "Blue Diamond" by its owner, and thanks to a bunch of modifications, including a supercharger...
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Celebs And Cars: This Week's High (And Very, Very Low) Points
• Remember that clip of 50 Cent jamming $2 million into a Lamborghini Murcielago? Not to be outdone, Verne Troyer has posted a photo reply, featuring the actor with stacks of (possibly real) dough in his own Lambo Countach. It's supposed to represent $2 million, but it looks a little short to...
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Video: Rapper T-Pain Shows Off Custom Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is a favorite among musicians and sports stars all over the globe but one very special edition stands out among the rest, a brand new 2009 model decked in blood red and customized to the hilt. Like a young Jay Leno, T-Pain is an avid car enthusiast and has...
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Jaguar Turns 75 Today, Celebrates With Tour Of Historic Models
Today, the 23rd of September 2010, is a very important date for Jaguar as it marks the 75th anniversary of the legendary British marque. To celebrate the milestone, a group of 75 individually-numbered, iconic Jaguars from across the years embarked on a two-day journey from Coventry to Goodwood. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran