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The 2012 Cadillac SRX seems at least in one respect to be going against the grain. As a number of luxury vehicles have had engines downsized—and even the BMW 5-Series is going four-cylinder, for instance—Cadillac has instead swapped a larger engine, with slightly worse gas mileage, into its SRX crossover.
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Audi To Hire More In 2012, Increase Spending Over Next Five YearsLuxury manufacturer Audi is on a roll in terms of hiring and upgrading its infrastructure, which it sees as necessary for continued growth.
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Bugatti Veyron Is The World's Most Expensive Bracket Racer: VideoWhat's faster in the quarter mile, a Bugatti Veyron or a mildly tuned Nissan GT-R? Watch the video to find out.
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New Hybrid Acura NSX To Come Packing 400 Horsepower: ReportCombining a 3.5-liter V-6 with front wheel mounted electric motors, the upcoming Acura NSX is said to produce a combined 400 horsepower.
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BMW M's Fastest (Current) Car Is The M3 CRTA recent Autobild test pitted all currently available BMW M models against one another to find the fastest around Germany's Sachsenring race track.
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Bret Michaels' Cars Up For Grabs At Scottsdale AuctionRock star and reality TV star Bret Michaels will be selling three cars at this year's Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.
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Even driving in a straight line is no easy feat when you have 1,500 horsepower to play with, as this latest video reveals.
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Hyundai Lets You Race The Veloster In Times Square… Virtually: VideoAs the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, New York City residents will be waiting to see the famous Times Square Ball drop. However, this year, a brand new motor racing series will make its debut in the city. Well, a virtual one at least. Hyundai has launched an interactive racing game called...
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McLaren Looks Beyond Building CarsWith the company just having launched its first new road car in more than two decades, as well as ambitiously announcing plans for two more models in the coming years, it’s safe to say McLaren has its hands full at the moment. Nevertheless, McLaren sees even more business opportunities on the...
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Lamborghini Gallardo Burns To The Ground In Prague: VideoNews of a supercar on fire somewhere in the world is becoming almost commonplace these days. The latest is news of this bright orange Lamborghini Gallardo, which went up in flames on a road in Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. While it’s unclear what was the cause of...
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Guilty Pleasure: Ford Fiesta Mark ILast week, I was torn between the Pinto Cruising Wagon and the early Fiesta Ghia for the week's Guilty Pleasure, and went with the Pinto because millions of Yurpeans still love the early Fiesta. That makes this pleasure less guilty… or does it? The Fiesta was Ford's first real postwar shot...
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Car Washing, You're Doing It Wrong: VideoIf you're thinking of opening a one-bucket-car-wash, this video may change your mind.
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Ford will reportedly show a convertible version of its 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Detroit Auto Show.
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Infiniti QX56-Powered Boat Project Sails OnInfiniti is helping to restore a classic Chris Craft Holiday speedboat, to be powered by the 5.6-liter V-8 from an Infiniti QX56.
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McLaren Partners With Lease Specialist For U.S. ReturnMcLaren has teamed up with exotic car finance specialist Putnam Leasing to offer financing on MP4-12C models sold in North America.
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Will Morgan's 3 Wheeler be its ticket to success in China?Morgan hopes its three-wheeled roadster, the M3W, will help the company stand out in the growing Chinese market.
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Battery Supplier Issues Fix For Fisker Karma BatteriesIn the wake of recent news regarding short circuits in Fisker Karma battery assemblies, supplier A123 Systems has developed a solution to resolve the issue.
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The Very First 'General Lee' Charger Hits The Auction BlockBarrett Jackson will be selling the very first General Lee Dodge Charger, used in the filming of the "Dukes of Hazard" TV series, at its upcoming Scottsdale auction.
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Alfa Romeo will be using the production version of its stunning 4C sports car concept to spearhead its relaunch in the U.S., which as we previously reported has been pushed back to 2013 due to design delays for several crucial models, one of which is the highly anticipated Giulia mid-size sedan. The 4C will be a low volume model but a halo effect should help lure potential customers to Alfa dealers. The good news is that anyone already sold on the concept version’s gorgeous styling may be able to scoop one up for $45,000--or even less. The information was revealed to Inside Line by...
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Investors Urge Proton To Sell Floundering Lotus BrandLotus has been in the hands of Malaysia’s state-owned Proton since 1996 and during that time has yet to turn a profit. With speculation that Proton, a maker of economy sedans and hatchbacks, may be fully privatized in the near future, investors are predicting that the Malaysian automaker will...
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When Bugatti Veyron Meets Speed Bump - Updated With VideoExpenses aside, living with an exotic supercar like the Bugatti takes both patience and planning. Even in parking lots.
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Fast And Furious Nissan GT-R Replica Sells On eBay For $30kThe Fast and Furious franchise has had much success over the years despite the movies consistently being knocked by critics. And while the movies have managed to launch the careers of many of actors starring in them, the cars featured have also gone on to spawn their own cult followings. One of the...
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Inside Hollywood's Range Rover ObsessionBy now, you've probably noticed we're impressed with the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. In fact, it was a Best Car to Buy 2012 nominee right here on Motor Authority. We're not alone, however. Over 50 international awards have been given to the Evoque, according to Land Rover. It's also a hit where they...
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2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series PreviewChrysler has expanded its 300 sedan lineup with a new model targeted at blue bloods with a green conscience. The new model is the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, one the automaker touts as its most luxurious and fuel-efficient flagship ever. Starting with the luxury, the special 300 sedan gets...
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