2011
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Performance does seem to be under threat of regulation into non-existence sometimes, what with 54.5 mpg CAFE standards, the anthropogenic global warming crowd, and even our own wallets asking us if we really need all that horsepower and speed every time we head to the pump. But is an SUV really the thing to pull us out of this tailspin? First off, let us recognize the fact that the new Dodge Durango is a pretty impressive upgrade over the previous model, as is its corporate cousin, the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Excellent exterior designs, high-grade interiors, good road manners, solid off-road...
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BMW Outlines Frankfurt Lineup, Doesn’t Mention New 3-Series
BMW has not mentioned whether its redesigned 3-Series will be making an appearance at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show but automakers are known for making a few surprises at major auto shows.
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Next-Gen Ford Focus RS In The Works: Report
The new Ford Focus RS is due in late 2013 or early 2014 and should have more power than the current 305 horsepower model.
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Audi Unveils New 1.8 TFSI: 170 HP, 41 MPG
Audi isn't the first name in high-mpg luxury cars--it has yet to release a hybrid, though it has several on deck, including the A6 Hybrid, which we won't get here in the U.S. But Audi does have its diesel engines, and those manage pretty solid economy while maintaining a level of performance thanks...
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Corvette Racing Shows Its Pit Lane Performance: Video
See first-hand what it's like when the Corvette Racing American Le Mans Series team orchestrates a pit stop.
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German Driver Sets New Parallel Parking World Record: Video
English stunt driver and general behind-the-wheel-badass Russ Swift once held the record for parallel parking a car in the smallest space between two others. He did it, naturally, in a Mini, with the aid of a handbrake turn. The German who just reset the new record in a considerably smaller space...
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Your next car will almost certainly perform better than your last car, offer more features, greater comfort and more gadgets. It'll also be safer, but we've become so complacent with the safety of modern cars that we barely give it a second thought any more. Carmakers do though, and Toyota has revealed a list of safety tech you could expect on your next Prius or Camry. Rather than just focusing on the driver and passengers, Toyota has thought about older drivers and pedestrians, too, as recent Japanese road accident statistics have revealed that more than half of road traffic deaths are of...
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2011 Lotus Exige, Elise Final Editions For U.S. Launched
An exclusive trio of Final Edition cars from Lotus will mark the end of production for the Elise and Exige as we now know them. First up is the Elise SC Final Edition. Only 15 will be built, and each will come with special equipment to mark it out as a unique version. A supercharged 218-horsepower...
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Watchdog Tech Will Catch Dastardly Parking Lot Dingers
If your car is your pride and joy you'll know the annoyance of returning to it after a shopping trip to find that some imbecile has opened their door onto yours or carelessly parked and left a dent and a scrape. And let's face it, if they're careless enough to ding your door they're hardly going to...
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Stretched Audi A8 L By Russia’s ArmorTech
Russian firm ArmorTech adds around 400 mm to the wheelbase of the already long Audi A8 L by extending both the front and rear doors.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Need For Speed: The Run Features Aventador, New 911 And ZL1
Need for Speed: The Run is now available for pre-order and ships on November 15, 2011.
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Don't Trust Your Teen? Track Them With GM OnStar Family Link
If you're trusting your teenage son or daughter with the car for the night it's nice to know that their journey has gone safely - or that they're actually going where they said they would. For that extra piece of mind GM is testing a new OnStar service called 'Family Link' that allows subscribers...
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The mayor Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has taken to using an armored personnel carrier to crush illegally parked cars.
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BMW Posts $2.57 Billion Net Profit In Second Quarter Of 2011
With its strong second quarter results, BMW is now predicting annual sales in excess of 1.6 million units.
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BMW 1-Series M Coupe Chases CSL Around The 'Ring: Video
The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe does a quick trip around the Nurburgring with an M3 CSL to chase. Fun ensues.
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BMW 1-Series M Coupes Face Rough Weekend, Two More Crashes
Switzerland and South Africa now get to join South Korea and Poland among the nations with owners of wrecked 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupes. The Save The 1Ms campaign can't start soon enough. Once again, the cause of the accident appears to be driver overconfidence under wet conditions, at least in the...
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2011 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Finally Gets Android App
2011 Nissan Leaf owners are right on the cutting edge of car technology, but so far only Apple iPhone users have been able to enjoy the full experience of controlling the car's climate control and charging timer functions from a mobile device. No longer. Android smartphone users are now privy to...
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Porsche Profits Rise 59 Percent In First Six Months Of 2011
Porsche is already on track for a record year of sales but has even more models in the pipeline, including the 918 Spyder, Cajun crossover and a new entry-level roadster.
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German tuning firm Anderson is quickly becoming recognized as an expert in the modification of high-end European exotics.
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Second BMW 1-Series M Coupe Crashed
Just a week ago, we brought you images and info on the first 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe crashed, then on Korean soil, and now we unfortunately have the second, this time in Poland. This one looks much less serious, however, with an apparent backwards off on yet another wet road sripping one tire off...
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2011 Lexus RX 350: Recall Watch
A problem with the VDIM system could make it harder to prevent an accident.
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Czech Tuner Wraps Corvette In Chrome: Not Quite Awful
We normally shy away from the more mundane and gaudy of the tuning world's creations, but we occasionally take a minute to look at the worst, and, in some cases, the best. We're not 100 percent sure which category this chromed Corvette by Czech firm Tintek falls into, but there's something...
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Mercedes-Benz Drops V-12 SL-Class Models In Lead Up To 2013 Redesign
The official word from Mercedes-Benz for dropping its V-12 SL-Class models was to make way for the redesigned 2013 model but competition from the SLS AMG and new SLS AMG Roadster is also possible.
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Maserati Quattroporte Limo Found On eBay
The Maserati Quattroporte limo still has its Ferrari-derived V-8 engine intact, though we doubt it’s ever given the chances to stretch its legs.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran