Car News
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Chrysler is tugging at the heartstrings of America once again in its latest commercial, which aired during Super Bowl XLVI earlier today. Called It's Halftime In America, the two-minute clip starred one very iconic American, Clint Eastwood, talking about it being halftime for all Americans and that it’s now time to make a comeback. The Detroit link this time around is that the famous decaying city is showing the world and America in particular that a great comeback can be done. Previously, Chrysler called on a local hero, Detroit’s own Eminem to help kickoff the automaker’s...
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2012 BMW ActiveE: First DriveIf you’ve driven a Nissan Leaf, you’ll agree that while the near-instantaneous torque provided by its electric motor system from standstill can be intoxicating in itself at first, the Leaf is SO not a performance car. With soft, Prius-like dynamics and Prius-like looks, the Leaf appeals...
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Iowa Man Convicted Of 188-MPH Run From PoliceA Council Bluffs, Iowa man was convicted of attempting to elude police at speeds up to 188 mph, following a 2009 traffic stop.
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Youngman Reportedly Rebuffed In Bid To Acquire SaabSources close to the situation report that Saab's receivers are not interested in entertaining bids for the operation, preferring instead to sell off the remaining pieces.
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2012 BMW 3-Series: First U.S. Drive, Full ReviewBMW has given the 3-Series its most radical set of changes in many years, and because we—and sport-sedan owners and enthusiasts in general—so often use the 3-Series as a benchmark, maybe even the archetype for sport sedans, it’s time to take note. Which is what we did this past...
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Studebaker May Be Rising From The Dead: ReportThe Studebaker Motor Company, located in Arvada, Colorado, has ambitious plans to revive the once-famous automotive brand.
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BMW has produced a series of six humorous videos to highlight various features of its new 3-Series range.
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Morgan To Debut 2013 Aero Coupe At Geneva Motor ShowMorgan will show a new Aero Coupe at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and this version is heading into regular production.
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The $10,000 EBay Formula One CarA British man is fulfilling a life-long dream by building his own Formula 1 car from cast-off parts found online.
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2013 BMW X5 M, Beetle TDI, Ferrari F2012: Today's Car NewsThe 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 the sheets off the Beetle TDI ahead of the Chicago Auto Show, and the oil-burner is surprisingly efficient--though perhaps not...
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Super Bowl Ads: Chevrolet Using Aliens To Pitch Volt, SilveradoChevy's using a common theme, with decidedly different outcomes, to pitch Volt extended range electric cars and Silverado pickups this Super Bowl.
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XSeed Concept: Part Sports Car, Part Buggy, All HybridThere was a time when the term "sporty hybrid" was something of an oxymoron. Nowadays, the two words sit together a little more comfortably, with cars like the sporty 2011 Honda CR-Z, or the surprisingly quick 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid. Pushing the term to its limits comes the XSeed concept, via...
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Infiniti wants to add a halo vehicle to its lineup, and a sports car based on the Nissan GT-R is one option under consideration.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Priced From $95,865Earlier today we brought you pricing details for the 2013 BMW X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs. Now we have pricing info for the BMW duo’s main rival, the recently revealed 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The sporty Merc SUV, which goes on sale in March, will be priced from $95,865 including its...
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2008-10 Maserati GranTurismo Recalled Due To Faulty LightsMaserati 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, which includes both the regular light and brake light units. In total Maserati says there are some 1,768 cars affected in the...
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The Vision Of McLaren Automotive: VideoLast year wasn’t just the launch year for the MP4-12C supercar, but for a new car company, with its past and future rooted in motorsport and with technological innovation, manufacturing skill, and British heritage at its core. That new company is McLaren Automotive, the retail offshoot of the...
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Ferrari Unveils Its 2012 Formula 1 Race Car (F2012)Today it was Ferrari who unveiled its challenger for the 2012 Formula 1 season, the all-new F2012. The latest racer is the fifty eighth F1 car built by Ferrari and arguably its most advanced yet. The project, which goes by the internal code number of 663, constitutes the Scuderia’s...
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261-MPG Volkswagen XL1 Entering Production In 2013: ReportAs 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 car is in fact in development and could be on the market as early as next year. We are, of course, talking about...
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The 2012 MINI Highgate comes with a host of unique features and a convertible bodystyle, and is well worth the additional $2,750 over the price of the MINI Cooper Convertible.
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2013 BMW X5 M: Pricing Details And New Video ReleasedIn line with its 2013 model year updates for the X5 and X6 SUVs, BMW has now released the first tentative details for the high-performance X5 M version. The new 2013 BMW X5 M goes on sale this spring priced from $88,850, which represents a $1,600 increase in the price of the outgoing 2012 model...
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Mazda Previews 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition For Chicago Auto ShowThe Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...
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2013 BMW Alpina B7 Facelift Spy ShotsThese are the first images of the upcoming Alpina B7 facelift, captured during testing in Munich this week. The Alpina B7 is a factory-approved hot version of the 7-Series, approximating a sort of M-tuned version of the big sedan--or the closest we're likely to get. The facelifted version wears...
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Super Bowl Ads: Kia Gives Us The Stuff Of DreamsLooking to duplicate the success of last year's bizarre Super Bowl ad, Kia turn the freak know up to 11 for this year's imaginative effort.
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Building The SLS AMG GT3, Step Two: Time Lapse VideoThe second video in the "Building The SLS AMG GT3" series shows assembly after the engine and chassis come together.
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