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A brand new version of the Chrysler 300C is coming early next year, kicking off a product renaissance at Chrysler that will include a score of new or updated models over the next 48 months. The Auburn Hills-based automaker has already previewed its upcoming 2012 Chrysler 300 and now for the first time we have spy shots of an undisguised version of the new car, taken while it was on a photo shoot. The 2012 Chrysler 300C is claimed to be up to 19 percent more fuel-efficient than the current model and to set it apart from the competition it will also feature new levels of connectivity and...
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Elon Musk Details Tesla Model X Electric SUV PlansWe got our first hints that Tesla was already planning several new models after its Model S electric sedan following the release of some official slides in the company’s IPO presentation back in June and now Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spilled a few more beans. Speaking at the formal opening...
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The Morgan Threewheeler: A Roadster With A DifferenceFrom the hydrogen-powered LIFEcar concept to the all-aluminum EvaGT to its history of wood-framed cars, Morgan spans an incredible variety of technology and aims with its cars, all wrapped in a classically-styled package. However, what many may not know is that the success of Morgan was originally...
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Video: Gran Turismo 5 Red Bull Power TrailerGran Turismo 5’s release date has been pushed back a number of times already but we have word that the discs for the popular racing sim are being pressed as you read this and its final release is only a few weeks away. In the lead up to its arrival the guys at Polyphony Digital, the...
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Video: Subaru Canada Films 2011 WRX STI-Powered AnimationThe 2011 Subaru WRX STI brings back the wing, and the four-door sedan body style, but Subaru isn't getting lazy about its marketing--at least not in Canada. Proof: the gigantic trackside filmstrip animation captured from a rolling 2011 STI in the video below. Instead of putting the frames on paper...
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2011 Ferrari Challenge Race Schedule Released, Debut Of 458 Challenge Race CarThe Ferrari 458 Italia is among the best road cars ever made, despite its fiery temperament, and the racing version of the car, the 458 Challenge, will soon make its racing debut, taking to the track in anger for the 2011 Ferrari Challenge series. The schedule for the series, announced today...
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The leaves are turning, weather is getting cooler, and that smell is in the air. Yep, it's almost time for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the previews are flowing. Mazda will be bringing its new Shinari concept and the Nagare-influenced 2012 Mazda5. The Shinari Concept, originally unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September, like the Nagare before it, will inspire Mazda's future design direction. We have to say we're looking forward to the future at Mazda based on this car's sleek, flowing lines and lack of Bangle-esque flame-surfacing found on the Nagare-inspired cars. Speaking of...
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Video: Ex-Stig Ben Collins Takes On Need For Speed Hot PursuitThe Need For Speed series of video games/driving simulators was one of the first to bring the thrill you get behind the wheel to the PC and console arena. I remember playing the original game on an ancient IBM as a kid. But the latest generation takes it to a whole new level--and beyond, in this...
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Want A Camaro Personal Computer? Chevy Has You CoveredYou already have a Camaro--or two--in the driveway. You have a plethora of Chevrolet memorabilia in your garage. And yet, you still feel like something is missing in your home. Well, perhaps a Chevrolet Camaro computer will be just what you're looking for. How better to cruise through the various...
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Lamborghini Jota LP700-4 Specs Leaked?We've been bringing you spy shots and details on the Jota, Lamborghini's replacement for the Murcielago, for years now. This weekend, some specs leaked from a purported secret presentation of the first working prototype in Singapore, and they include the alphanumeric code LP700-4. That, of course...
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2012 Buick Regal GS PreviewThe 2012 Buick Regal GS is here, unveiled in Miami ahead of a likely showing at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Just as expected, it's essentially unchanged from its concept form, powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, and it gets a handful of other upgrades that should make it the driver's...
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Video: Brazilian Grand Prix Preview With Mark WebberThe F1 Driver's Championship is heating up with five drivers in the hunt for the title. This weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix will play a key role in deciding whether the Red Bull drivers can catch current leader Fernando Alonso's Ferrari, though McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is right in the mix and...
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Gary Collins' reign of terror continues! The former TV regular and human driving hazard -- better known to Southerners as Mr. Mary Ann Mobley -- is now wanted for hit-and-run in Jackson, Mississippi. According to a report in Jackson's Clarion-Ledger, Collins is accused of leaving the scene of an accident Tuesday afternoon after "driving into the back of a woman" (which in Mississippian means "he rear-ended her vehicle"). Collins was identified by a number of people at the site, just before fleeing in a white Jeep. A warrant was issued for Collins's arrest on Tuesday, but as of last night, the...
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Audi A4 TDI Achieves 53.46 MPG In European Combined CycleWhile most automakers are looking to hybrid and electric vehicle technology to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, Audi remains adamant that its TDI diesel technology has a secure future and with cars like this new A4 TDI it’s easy to see why. The automaker has just announced for the...
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Look Out! New Speed Camera Can Also Spot Tailgaters And Seatbelt OffendersThere’s still much debate as to what the primary cause of accidents are. With the proliferation of speed cameras located all across the country you’d think that speeding certainly was but there are other dangerous driving acts that are just as bad, if not worse. Governments are finally...
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Report: Mazda RX-9 Will Develop 300 Horsepower From New Rotary EngineAs we reported last month, Mazda has no plans to abandon its Wankel rotary engine despite the automaker struggling to meet new fuel economy and emissions standards with its latest designs. The Mazda RX-8 is currently the only production car on the market with a rotary engine but it will be phased...
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Audi Owners Can Now Monitor Their Cars With New iPhone AppAutomakers launching new smartphone apps seems to be all the rage these days, with virtually every major label including Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet and BMW all launching at least one piece of software designed for smartphones. Now it’s Audi with the latest and greatest offering, announcing at...
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2012 BMW 6-Series To Feature In Mission Impossible 4?BMW’s next-generation 6-Series is just around the corner, with an early 2011 reveal looking more and more likely. We’ve seen prototypes for both the Coupe and the Convertible for more than a year now, and at the 2010 Paris Auto Show we saw a concept version of the new 6-Series that...
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For those of you who ever thought men were incapable of multitasking, meet the man who could possibly be the most efficient person in the world.. or the most dangerous. He was spotted driving down a freeway at speeds of up to 60 mph with not only a book in front of him, but also a Kindle e-book reader. If that wasn’t bad enough, he momentarily stops to check his cell phone--no doubt he had an important message coming in. Enjoy the mayhem below. [TechCrunch]
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2011 Nissan 370Z Priced: Slight Rises Across The BoardThe latest iteration of Nissan's famed Z car, the 2011 370Z, continues the tradition of forward-looking design and affordable performance, though this year the prices on that performance creep upward a bit. The least expensive entry into the 370Z range, the base six-speed manual coupe, starts from...
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GM Officially Announces IPO: Plans To Raise Up To $13 BillionGeneral Motors will begin public sale of 365 million shares of common stock at $26 to $29 per share as it commences its post-bankruptcy and reformation initial public offering (IPO). In addition to the common stock, GM also plans to issue 60 million shares of Series B preferred stock at $50 per...
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Report: VW Rules Out Formula 1 BidThe rumormills, paddock whispers, and back-room media talk has been chock full of talk of the Volkswagen Group, potentially through Audi or Porsche, re-entering Formula 1 for months now. Unfortunately, the hope for a VW-backed F1 team is dead in the water according to the latest reports. According...
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Chrysler Working On Dodge-Branded 'Cuda?The 'Cuda. A pony car-turned-muscle car legend born into a brand that's no longer with us: Plymouth. But the fact that its original parent marque is gone doesn't necessarily rule out a return of the 'Cuda as muscle cars like the Challenger, Camaro, and Mustang continue their return to the...
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Quick Look: Retrobuilt 1969 Shelby GT 500CSThe SEMA show isn't only about new iron. Sometimes its about newer iron disguised as old iron, as in the case of Retrobuilt's 1969 Shelby GT 500CS. Built using the platform of any 2005 and newer Mustang, the GT 500CS places a 1969 Shelby exterior shell on top of the current interior and platform...
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