2010
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Remember when we spotted Kellan Lutz scooting around town in an Infiniti G35? Remember how impressed we were that he hadn't fallen in with the G-Wagen crowd, or the Bentley crowd, or the SLK crowd? Well, we have some bad news: he's fallen in with the Audi crowd, which is, as everyone knows, the new Range Rover crowd. (We know: it's hard to keep up. Don't worry, though. We're here for you.) Anywhatsit, here's the evidence at the link below: K-Lutz working the pumps beside his 2010 Audi A5, snacking on some low-carb, reduced-fat, ginseng-enhanced elderberries or whatever they're feeding Young...
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Video: Corvette Racing 2010 ALMS Season PreviewThe Corvette Racing team sets some high goals as they prep for the 12 Hours of Sebring.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: RUF RGT-8 V-8 Powered Porsche 911RUF's work on the Porsche 911 is the stuff of legend.
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Jennifer Aniston Has Some Italian In Her (Note: Not Vince Vaughn)Nine things Jennifer Aniston could be saying as she drives a sweet but predictable (how appropriate) Bentley Continental GT through the crowded streets of Los Angeles, from the link below: 1) What, you think I can't afford a Bentley? That Ferris Bueller sitcom is still in syndication, ya know. 2)...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid Live PhotosThe 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid is Audi's first foray into large-car hybrid drive, and it's a solid one, promising a balance of performance and lower emissions. Unlike the latest spate of luxury hybrids, the performance emphasis is on the combustion engine, rather than the hybrid system, however. It's not...
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Miley Cyrus Is Still Driving (Us Crazy)First, the good news. For starters, it appears from the link below that Miley Cyrus has learned to park in spots not reserved for the disabled. Score one for the ADA. Also: she's ditched her Toyota Prius for a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. No, the 450 doesn't get the kind of fuel efficiency that the...
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One-hundred fifty four pounds. That's how much the latest Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera saves over the standard Gallardo. While it might not sound like much, it brings the total weight down to 2,954 pounds. Paired with 570 horsepower, that's a supercarlicious 5.18 pounds per horsepower, enabling the all-wheel-drive Superleggera to shoot to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and on to 124 mph in 10.2 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph. For the full details on how Lamborghini put the Gallardo on a diet, read our full article here. [United Pictures]
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Lotus Evora Carbon ConceptLotus is unveiling yet another concept car based on its Evora platform but while the previous 414E Hybrid isn’t exactly what you would call production ready, the new Evora Carbon Concept on show at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show is certainly something we could see appear in showrooms within the...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid ConceptDespite being one of the most performance-oriented auto brands in the business, Lotus also happens to be a leader when it comes to fuel-saving hybrid technology. Having already established a hybrid and electric vehicle group years ago, as well as building several concept and engineering mules for...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari 599 HY-KERS ConceptThe Ferrari 599 Hybrid is Ferrari's first foray into hybrid-powered GT cars.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 SuperleggeraThe Gallardo Superleggera is back and even more dynamic, lighter and more powerful than ever. Donning the full title of Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, the latest “super-light” packs a healthy 570 horsepower and retains the Gallardo’s all-wheel drive system. The last...
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Spy Shots: 2010 Saab 9-5 SportCombi WagonWith Saab now in the relatively safe hands of Spyker work can continue unabated on the development of new models. We’ve already seen the new 2010 Saab 9-5 and following its launch we will eventually see its SportCombi wagon variant make its debut. These latest spy shots show that development...
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The latest Lambo is focused on lightweight performance.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show: BMW Concept 5-Series ActiveHybridThe newest hybrid from BMW is a take on the 5-Series sedan platform.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2012 Audi A8 HybridThe new 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid will be available from late 2011.
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Britney Spears & Her Agent/Boyfriend Hit The Drive-Through (One More Time)What up, y'all! It's me, your ol' Brit-Brit! I know how y'all like to see me drive around in my Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and all, and I know how much you like to call it my P-Wagen, 'cause that joke just never gets old, now does it?. But as per my recent agreement with Lil' Brit -- that's what I call...
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Peter Facinelli + Toyota Prius + Apple iPhone = We Are Not AmusedDear Peter Facinelli: We will not beat around the bush. We will not dilly-dally. We will not digress. We will not mince words. We will get straight to the point. We will shoot from the hip. You, sir, have disappointed us. In case you haven't noticed, Mr. Facinelli, you are driving a Toyota Prius in...
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Fisker Karma’s Advanced Aluminum Spaceframe Revealed In GenevaOriginally slated to go on sale last November, the all-new Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan will now go on sale in the third quarter of this year and in the lead up to its launch we will get our innermost look at the car yet. Making its reveal at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show this week is...
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Despite the Concerns With Toyota, the Prius Takes Another Award
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2010 Hyundai Elantra makes 'Consumer Reports' top picksEarlier we talked about the 2011 Ford Fiesta, a car that seems to be changing all the rules for small cars. Now we change gears to a car model that has been around for decades and has built a reputation for being inexpensive, good quality and has a class-leading warranty. Even better is that...
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Picked As Official F1 Safety Car For 2010As we enter another year of F1 we can say hello to a brand new official safety car in the form of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which replaces last year’s SL 63 AMG and is destined to be one of the most memorable safety cars we’ve seen in a while. The SLS AMG safety car will make its...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 ConceptThe all-new 2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan is set to go on sale this June but before that we'll get a preview of a future gasoline-electric hybrid version destined to go on sale next year. Picking up BMW’s ActiveHybrid nomenclature, the new ActiveHybrid 5 Concept will be unveiled next week at the...
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Breaking: Ice Skater Evan Lysacek Makes Enough Dough To Buy An Aston MartinClearly, we are in the wrong profession. At some point, we were told, "Oh, yeah: writers make bank. You will totally do awesome if you string together words for a living." It made sense at the time, but several years and numerous credit reports later, we're less convinced. On the other hand, if we...
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2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Coming This SummerThe $39,999 race-only Challenger delivers a shorter, lighter platform for NHRA competition.
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