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Congress (Again) Ponders Military Sports Sponsorship Ban

The United States Army and the National Guard, in the eyes of the Pentagon, are brands that requires ongoing promotion to raise public interest and awareness. One of the most cost-effective ways of doing this, in terms of media exposure and number of eyes-on, is via sponsorship of professional...

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New York City skyline

New York Tops London With A Million Dollar Parking Space

In London, specifically the trendy and uber-expensive Knightsbridge neighborhood, $849,000 buys you a 350 square foot parking garage, complete with its own overhead door and... 18 hours ago by  1


 
2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2013 Acura RDX Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

If you’re looking for an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” compact sedan or compact crossover, your shopping list just grew by... May 21, 2012 by 


 
The Alpine Renault A110-50 Concept

This Is The Alpine Renault A110-50 Concept: Report

If you’re in Monaco this Friday, expect to see the unveiling of a very special automobile. Meant as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the legendary Alpine Renault... May 21, 2012 by  4


 
George Follmer's 1972 Porsche 917/10

Rare 1972 Porsche 917/10 Hits The Block At Mecum's Monterey Sale

Porsche’s 917 series cars were among the fastest and most successful racers ever built, racking up numerous endurance series wins and recording a speed of some 246... May 21, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Ford Shelby GT500

2013 Shelby GT500, 2013 Lexus GS Recall, Carroll Shelby: Today's Car News

We drove the 662-horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and found it to be the American supercar for the 99 percent. However, it seems to be missing some mojo. While it is... May 21, 2012 by 


 
Lotus' engineering development menu.

Lotus Helping Automakers Develop Lightweight Platforms

Lotus founder Colin Chapman was perhaps best known for his ability to “add lightness” to purpose-built race cars. Legend has it that Chapman would only stop... May 21, 2012 by  1


 
2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport

2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recall Due To ECU Glitch

Lexus has issued a recall on its latest 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan due to a known-issue concerning one of the car’s multiple ECUs, which could lead to problems with the... May 21, 2012 by 


 
A Mark III Shelby Cobra at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

U.S. Senate Designates July 13th Collector Car Appreciation Day

If you collect or restore cars as a hobby, you already know that the government isn’t always your friend. Each passing year seems to bring new regulations and... May 18, 2012 by  1


 
Apple's steering-wheel-mounted remote control design

Apple Patents An In-Car Remote Control

When it comes to hands-free infotainment solutions, automakers aren’t the only ones looking to make both the government and consumers happy. Now Apple has joined the... May 18, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

2013 Shelby GT500, Next-Gen WRX, Lexus HS 250h Dead: Today's Car News

Subaru unveiled the Advanced Tourer Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show last December, and we all thought it was previewing the next-generation Legacy and Outback. Motor... May 18, 2012 by 


 
Spirit of Ecstasy mascot

Martin Scorsese To Produce Film On History Surrounding Rolls-Royce

Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese has announced he is working on a new movie that will detail the colorful history of one of the most famous automotive brands... May 18, 2012 by 


 
2011 Lexus HS 250h

Slow-Selling 2012 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Killed, Very Softly

Beware, green luxury shoppers: If you like the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, get one now—and you might even score the rare discount on a Lexus. Lexus has confirmed that... May 17, 2012 by  3


 
2014 Chevrolet SS logo

Acura Recall, Stick Shift Ethics, Lagonda SUV, Chevy SS: Car News Headlines

BMW has launched the M5 configurator site giving you the ability to build your own M5 online. With a base price of $90,795 in the U.S. the M5 comes very well equipped as any... May 17, 2012 by 


 
2014 Chevrolet SS in NASCAR guise

2014 Chevrolet SS Confirmed As VF Holden Commodore: Official

Chevrolet, together with officials from fellow GM subsidiary Holden, has confirmed today that the Australian designed and built Holden Commodore sedan will return to U.S... May 17, 2012 by  10


 
The 2013 Shelby GT500's launch control system, explained.

2013 Shelby GT500 Coming With Launch Control

When you build a car with 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque, helping customers get that to the ground is a good idea. Too much throttle as you’re letting up... May 17, 2012 by  2


 
 
 

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