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The 2010 study measures automotive performance, execution, and layout.
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Video: G4 'Attack Of The Show' Tests Ford's Virtual Reality SimulatorThe technology allows a design to be tested from the inside out without building a thing.
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Active Safety Tech: A Closer Look At Mercedes' 2011 CL-ClassThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class was just loosed on the web two weeks ago, but there's more to this freshened luxury coupe than meets the eye. In fact, a lot of the best stuff is hidden away in its computer. Using advanced radar- and camera-based sensors, the CL-Class features a number of "active...
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Video: Developing The Aston Martin RapideThe video shows the Rapide in various stages of development, almost all of them beautiful.
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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe PreviewLuxury and performance can be had at many price points.
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2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Already 'Nearing' 5,500-unit Production LimitWhen we drove the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 at Virginia International Raceway earlier this year, we knew it was something special. Apparently, so does the buying pubic, as over 3,300 orders of the 5,500 cars to be built this year are already in. The 5,500-car limit for the 2011 GT500 is in place to...
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And yea, it came to pass in the year of our Lord and Lady Gaga 2010 that Manny "Poopy Pants" Ramirez, multiple Silver Slugger and erstwhile doper, did solemnly and graciously sacrifice his prized 1994 Porsche 911 to eBay, with proceeds divided, like the waters of the great Red Sea, to charities of notable repute: ThinkCure! and Maryville. But woe, woe, woe to the House of Ramirez, for the auction did fail to reach the Porsche's recently appraised value of $58,000. And the earth shook, and the skies did rumble, and lo, the winning bidder did ride off into yonder sunset with the limited-edition...
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Video: Viper ACR-X Does A Hot Lap Around VIR With Ralph GillesThe Dodge Brand president and CEO hits up the track where the Viper Cup ran its first two races.
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Rendered: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-ClassAs the world's automakers go back to the drawing board on what they need to compete in today's market, both structurally and in terms of product, parts sharing and efficiency are increasingly becoming key concepts. The next-generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV could embrace both concepts...
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Perana Z-One Confirmed For U.S., Debuting At 2010 Concorso ItalianoIt seems every month or so a new sports car start-up reveals some outlandish concept, dishes out all manner of performance numbers and promises one day that its car will be built. However, most of those never see the light of day, let alone go on sale in the U.S. However, one start-up, South...
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Fiat Working On Hybrid Twin-Cylinder Engine That Promises 80 MPGJust this week Fiat revealed a tiny two-cylinder engine that its customers in Europe can pick for the funky 500 minicar, and which in naturally aspirated form delivers around 65 horsepower and promises a fuel economy upwards of 55 mpg. While we know that there will be more powerful turbocharged...
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2011 BMW X3 PreviewThe new X3 marks the second generation of the original luxury crossover.
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The move contrasts sharply with Chrysler's move toward ultra-American branding.
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Ferrari Unveils Italia 458 Challenge Race CarThe car will run with the F430 Challenge in the Trofeo Pirelli one-make championship.
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Audi R8 e-tron Wins Silvretta EV RallyThe R8 e-tron proves its electrons by taking the top spot in the all-electric rally.
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IndyCar Reveals 2012 Chassis: Dallara WinsMeet the new boss, same as the old boss. That's right, folks--after the Batmobile-like DeltaWing IndyCar concept got us all excited, the IZOD IndyCar series has chosen to stick with the same manufacturer that's built the current chassis since 2003--Dallara. It's not really surprising, but perhaps a...
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Infiniti Previews 2011 G Sedan, Coupe Additions Ahead of Pebble BeachThe G Sedan gets a new look and the G Coupe gets a new sport package.
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The Ford Edge might not be the first name in sporty crossovers, but it's trying to be.
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Video: Angelina Jolie Delivers A (Car) Smashing Performance In SALTWe haven't seen much of Angelina Jolie lately. Between all the globe-trotting and the dieting and the bowchickawowow with her equally stunning common-law husband, she's had a lot on her plate. However, Ms. Jolie is about to make a return to the big screen, and once again she's playing a spy. A very...
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Audi Launches A7 Sportback Teaser Site, Reveal Come This MonthAudi’s new A7 Sportback is expected to make its world debut next month at the 2010 Moscow Auto Show and in the lead up to the unveiling the automaker has launched a new teaser site--but unfortunately it’s in Dutch. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait too long to see the car as it’s...
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Ferrari 458 Italia Spotted On The Set Of Transformers 3 MovieBack in March we reported that Ferrari's latest sports car, the 458 Italia, will be joining the big screen as the latest Autobot in the third Transformers movie from producer Michael Bay. The announcement was originally made at the sale of the first U.S.-market 458 Italia, and now we have an image...
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918 Spyder May Be The Most Expensive Porsche EverPorsche doesn't exactly have a reputation for selling affordable cars, but this one is especially "not affordable". Another thing Porsche isn't traditionally known for is the hybrid. Well, the 918 Spyder is actually very much a hybrid, and it's reported to be moving towards production. Initially...
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Car Seat Nudges Drivers To Keep Them AlertActive safety features are becoming old new in the car industry, but this one is a little unusual. It is designed to interact with the driver in a rather... intimate way. Its purpose is to be a constant reminder to the driver that there are other vehicles nearby. Specifically, it is intended to...
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