2011
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When it comes to bragging rights between Camaro and Mustang owners, the Ford guys currently have the advantage, at least when it’s concerning the base V-6 models. The base 2011 Ford Mustang has been fitted with a brand new 3.7-liter V-6 engine developing 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque but better yet, the car is also the first production car in the world with more than 300 horsepower and a fuel economy in excess of 30 mpg (highway figures). By comparison, the 3.6-liter V-6 in the base 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has 304 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque on tap and returns a...
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Honda CR-Z Sizzles With the Japanese, But How About the U.S.?Honda Gains Credibility Again In Hybrid Segment
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Bentley Mulsanne Takes Four Days Just To Paint
The all-new 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has been designed to represent the pinnacle of automotive luxury so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that painting the body alone takes a total of 86 hours--nearly four whole days--to complete. That is the level of attention to detail afforded to Bentley's...
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Vanilla Ice, The Ford Mustang 5.0, And -- YES -- Tammy Faye
To commemorate the relaunch of the Ford Mustang 5.0, we rang up Robert Matthew Van Winkle, better known by his nom de mike, Vanilla Ice. We posted most of the highlights from that interview over at TheCarConnection, but there's one bit we left out -- something that has nothing at all to do with the...
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First Look At Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Race Car
Mercedes-Benz, or more correctly, AMG, is developing a new racing version of the SLS AMG gullwing sports car that will be built along the lines if the FIA sanctioned GT3 series. The new race car won’t be ready until the 2011 season but we can already get a taste of what to expect thanks to...
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2010 New York Auto Show Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h On Sale Early Next Year
Turns out the Lexus CT 200h will be sold in the U.S. after all.
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The new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX has been updated for the latest model year, picking up the same striking widebody design as the high-performance STI model along with a wider track and tires for enhanced grip. The new widebody design is standard on both the WRX sedan and hatchback, making both cars appear significantly more focused and aggressive. An approximately 1.5 inch increase in front and rear track, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17 inch wheels and tires all add up to deliver improved grip in the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX. The standard wheels now measure 17 inches in diameter and...
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Ferrari 458 Italia To Be Next Transformers Autobot
The Ferrari 458 Italia was revealed as the next Autobot by Michael Bay this week.
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Report: Next-Gen BMW M3 Goes Six-Cylinder, Drops Sedan
The next-gen F30 BMW M3 will not have the eight-pot engine found in the current car.
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Spy Shots: Lexus LFA Nurburgring 24 Hours Race Car
Lexus has already shown off its new LFA race car that it plans to field in this year’s Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race, which takes place on May 13, but now we have live shots of the car taken while it was undergoing testing at the famous circuit. Lexus claims the car is essentially a...
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2011 Ford Mustang V-6 Going 1,000 Laps On Single Tank At Bristol Motor Speedway
Ford isn’t going to let its rivals forget about the prowess of its new 2011 Mustang when it comes to fuel efficiency, which in V-6 guise is currently the only production vehicle on the planet with more than 300 horsepower and 30+ mpg fuel economy. Earlier this month the 305 horsepower 2011...
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American Idols Paint Ball 2011 Ford Fiestas
Another Media Campaign That Tries To Prove the Fiesta Excitement
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Swiss luxury watch manufacturer TAG Heuer is celebrating its 150th anniversary and as part of the occasion has teamed up with Tesla to create a special one-off example of the famous all-electric Roadster. Decked out in special livery and fitted with a unique interior by Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen, the custom Tesla Roadster recently made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and now is set to embark on a special zero-emission world tour--the first time such a feat has ever been attempted. The historic round-the-world tour in a zero-emission car will start in Zurich, Switzerland...
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Image Update: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
The 2011 Carbon Limited Edition Z06 gets special ZR1 performance and appearance updates.
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Video: Rose McGowan Gives You Three More Reasons Not To Buy A Porsche Cayenne
There are plenty of reasons not to buy a Porsche Cayenne. For one, it boasts mediocre performance credentials and styling that could put coke fiends to sleep. For reasons two and three, we remind you of Spencer and Heidi. Rose McGowan presents reasons four, five, and six in this video clip, wherein...
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Porsche Tops 2010 J.D. Power And Associates Dependability Study
The results are in for this year’s J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study and it appears that sports car manufacturer Porsche has come out on top in the final standings. Knocking off Buick and Jaguar from the top spot, Porsche just edged out Lincoln in second and Buick in...
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250 Mercedes-Benz Rare Classics Turn Up At Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
It’s hard to believe but Mercedes-Benz has now been the title sponsor of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida for the past 15 years and as part of the celebrations for the milestone the automaker, along with some private owners, has presented more than 250 rare classic cars...
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At this month’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin took the wraps off two new special edition models based on the DBS supercar and V12 Vantage. We can now confirm that one of the cars, the new DBS Carbon Black Special Edition, is set to go on a seven city tour of the U.S. this week, ahead of its official sales launch. The list of stops will include Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, San Francisco, Dallas and Miami--we're guessing the most popular locations for Aston Martin sales. The Carbon Black editions can be ordered directly through the Aston Martin dealer network and...
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Report: U.S.-Spec Fiat 500 To Get Upgraded Platform
The Fiat 500 will arrive in the U.S. in late 2010 or early 2011.
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2011 Ford Mustang GT Delivers 412 Horsepower And 26 MPG
If you thought the fuel economy figures for the 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 were impressive, just wait until you see the numbers being delivered by the Mustang GT’s new 5.0-liter mill. According to the EPA, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT returns a fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the...
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Production Lexus LFA To Tackle Nurburgring 24 Hours Race
During its gestation, Lexus fielded several prototypes for its new LFA supercar in the 2008 and 2009 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance races as part of the development program for the final production version of the car, which is due to go on sale later this year. For this year’s challenge...
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Report: Maserati And Alfa Romeo To Share New Rear-Wheel Drive Platform
Alfa Romeo already uses a modified version of the Maserati GranTurismo’s platform for its stunning 8C Competizione sports car but if a new report proves true we could be seeing several more rear-wheel drive Alfas riding on Maserati mechanicals. Under the watchful eye of parent company Fiat...
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2011 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon (Touring) unveiled at Leipzig auto show
BMW’s new 5-Series Sedan is already winning accolades around the world for its excellent handling, powerful engines and stylish good looks, and soon the car will be more practical thanks to the addition of the Touring wagon to the lineup. The fourth generation of the 5-Series Touring was...
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