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Iowa Man Convicted Of 188-MPH Run From Police

On the plus side, James Foldenauer now holds a semi-official record as the fastest convicted speeder in the state of Iowa. The down side to that is that Foldenauer is now facing a one-year suspension of his license, serious fines, up to two years in prison for eluding police, and, we’ll bet...

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2013 BMW X5 M

2013 BMW X5 M, Beetle TDI, Ferrari F2012: Today's Car News

The pricing, photos, and a new video of the 2013 BMW X5 M have been released, and while the changes are subtle, it's still one mean beast of an SUV. Volkswagen has whipped... February 3, 2012 by  1


 
Intergalactic visitors, trying to understand the technology behind the Chevy Volt.

Super Bowl Ads: Chevrolet Using Aliens To Pitch Volt, Silverado

It looks like Chevrolet is borrowing a page from Kia’s playbook to pitch cars this Super Bowl. After all, Kia had reasonable success using aliens to highlight its... February 3, 2012 by 


 
2008 Maserati GranTurismo

2008-10 Maserati GranTurismo Recalled Due To Faulty Lights

Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its stunning GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertible. The reason stems from an issue with the cars’ tail-lamps... February 3, 2012 by 


 
Volkswagen XL1 Concept

261-MPG Volkswagen XL1 Entering Production In 2013: Report

As outrageous as the idea of a production car capable of returning a fuel economy as high as 261 mpg may sound, more reports have emerged confirming that such an ultra-frugal... February 3, 2012 by 


 
2012 MINI Cooper Converitble Highgate special edition

2012 MINI Highgate Offers Exclusivity In A Convertible

If you were disappointed that MINI’s two recently announced special editions, the Baker Street and Bayswater models, were only offered with the Cooper hard-top... February 3, 2012 by 


 
Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and their new company cars.

Ferrari F1 Drivers Get New Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Company Cars

It’s a long-standing Formula 1 tradition that drivers are given (or leased, for very low rates) automobiles representing the brands they race for. Sebastian Vettel, for... February 2, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Preview: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

The 2012 Chicago Auto Show is just under a week away from its press day opening, but Volkswagen is heating up expectations with its new Beetle TDI. The oil-burning clean... February 2, 2012 by 


 
2005 Chrysler 300C once leased by Barack Obama

Obama's Chrysler 300C Gets No Bids At $1 Million eBay Starting Price

An eBay seller looking to capitalize on President Barack Obama's former ownership of a 2005 Chrysler 300C with a starting price on the car's auction of $1 million has ended... February 2, 2012 by 


 
New Mercedes-Benz A Class spotted while on official photoshoot

Fiat 500L, Porsche's Modular Platform, A-Class Spied: Car News Headlines

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted without any camouflage ahead of its upcoming debut, and it looks pretty slick for a little hatchback. What do you think? The... February 2, 2012 by 


 
The Huet Brothers HB Coupe concept

Huet Brothers Return With A New Coupe Concept: Video

It’s been three years since we last heard from the Huet Brothers, a Dutch company that dabbles in everything from organized vintage auto tours of Europe to selling... February 2, 2012 by 


 
2011 Porsche Panamera V-6

First Details On Porsche’s Modular Standard Platform (MSB)

Yesterday we brought you the first details on the Volkswagen Group’s new Modular Transverse Matrix architecture that will go into several models from Audi and... February 2, 2012 by 


 
Alfa Romeo Giulietta plays ice hockey

2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Hockey Skills Are Standard: Video

A few years back, BBC’s Top Gear featured soccer games using Toyota’s Aygo and Volkswagen’s Fox city cars. More recently, Forza Motorsport 4enabled gamers... February 1, 2012 by 


 
The Conti 4x4 Trophy

The Worst British Celebrity To Take On A Road Trip? Clarkson, Of Course

Let’s say you had the chance to drive a Hummer over 1,000 miles across the Sahara Desert. As part of an organized group, you wouldn’t need to worry about things... February 1, 2012 by 


 
Volkswagen's MQB Platform

Volkswagen Introduces Modular Transverse Matrix Platform

In today’s ever-changing global economy, reduction of manufacturing costs is the surest way to boost profitability. Each new platform, for example, requires unique... February 1, 2012 by 


 
2013 BMW 1-Series GT rendering

BMW's Rumored 1-Series GT To Debut At Paris Motor Show: Report

Rumors of a BMW 1-Series wearing a GT body style have been circulating since 2009. Meant as a competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz B-Class and the Audi A2, 1-Series GT... February 1, 2012 by 


 
 
 

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