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Ford’s new EcoBoost engine technology is heralded by the company as the key to finding a balance between power and economy, and having seen the performance in cars like the Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex we can only agree. EcoBoost is essentially the addition of separate direct injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging technologies to a downsized engine, which results in a smaller engine providing the power and torque of a much bigger one. So far Ford has only launched V-6 EcoBoost engines but by the end of the year there will be three new ones, two of which will only feature four...
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Gains 2010 FIA Group N HomologationWhen Subaru pulled out of the World Rally Championship in late 2008, leaving factory driver and former WRC Champion Petter Solberg and the rest of the team in the lurch, many were shocked, if not surprised. Since then, some have wondered if the rally relevance was going to wane as the product line...
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Want to Drive a New GM? Check Out the 2010 Denver Auto ShowRide and Drives Available All Weekend From GM
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Report: Infiniti And Lexus Opt Out Of Apple-Bottom Hatch RaceInfiniti and Lexus aren't following Acura and BMW into the big-hatch market.
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1994 Ford Escort RS Cosworth On eBayThe Ford Escort Cosworth RS is a super-rare find in the U.S.
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TheCarLoft: Vanilla Ice's Live-In Social Garage ProjectMotor Authority interviews Rob
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38 historic F1 cars will take the grid for the 2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
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Report: Still No Green Light For U.S. 2011 Volkswagen Golf RVW's Steve Keyes said at the 2010 New York Auto Show that the ratio of the euro to the dollar was making it a tough sell.
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2011 Lotus Elise Scores 46.6 MPG, Cleanest Sports Car In ClassThe 2011 Lotus Elise's new 1.6-liter engine enables it to nab the greenest award for its performance level.
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Audi Overtakes Mercedes-Benz In Sales For First TimeFor the first time in history, Audi has surpassed Mercedes-Benz in sales. The Ingolstadt-based automaker managed to move 264,100 units for the first three months of the year, versus 248,500 units sold by Mercedes-Benz. The strong sales result was a new record for Audi, which experienced sales 25.9...
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Hyundai Equus Customers Will Be Given Royal TreatmentHyundai is keen to crack the luxury market with its new Equus flagship but convincing customers that a brand known for bargain basement prices can also be upscale will certainly be a challenge. With an expected pricetag of roughly $55,000, the Equus is considerably more expensive than any other...
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Rendered: 2012 Audi A6Though the new Audi A6 is still almost a year away from its production debut, details about its construction and platform technology are already leaking onto the web. Building on technologies first developed in the TT platform, the next-generation 2012 Audi A6 is expected to use the lightweight ASF...
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The first car that Porsche ever built, before it was even Porsche, was the Type 64, also known as the VW Aerocoupe. The car is a highly streamlined racer developed out of a desire to dominate the Berlin-Rome long-distance race, and the only pre-war Porsche. And it's on display right now in Atlanta's High Museum of Art as part of the "Allure of the Automobile" display. The display in Atlanta marks the first time the car has ever been exhibited outside of Germany. Whether you're a Porsche fan or not, any gearhead within driving distance should make the visit for the sheer historical value...
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Top Gear Caught Filming On Erupting Icelandic Volcano?The nutty Brits at Top Gear are apparently in search of even more bang for their buck.
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BMW Goes Retro: Classic Motorsports Division, Concorso d'EleganzaThe BMW Group is digging deep into its heritage for the Concorso d'Eleganza and a new Classic Motorsports division.
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Ferrari 599 GTO Configurator LaunchedThe latest, hottest Ferrari GT car can now be configured online.
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2011 Audi A3 PreviewThe 2011 Audi A3 and S3 models were unveiled for Europe by Audi today.
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Mischa Barton Ought To Watch Her BackDear Mischa Barton: Your ass has gone rogue. Again. xoxo CelebsandCars [TheSuperficial]
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The crew at GM are anxious to keep the Camaro at the front of the muscle car pack.
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Infiniti G Line To Receive Four-Cylinder Mercedes-Benz EnginesFollowing yesterday’s announcement of a cooperation between automotive giants, Renault-Nissan and Daimler, we now have more meaty details regarding some of the specifics of the new deal. Infiniti’s most popular model line, the G range of sedans, coupes and convertibles, will eventually receive...
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2011 Audi Q7 PreviewThe Audi Q7 is approaching the end of its life-cycle and to see it to the final end the big SUV is being updated one last time. Coming in for the 2011 model year, Audi has made the Q7 even more powerful and efficient, with a choice of three new V-6 engines (overseas) and an eight-speed automatic...
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GM Posts $4.3 Billion Loss In First Six Months Post BankruptcyGeneral Motors has announced that it posted a $4.3 billion loss for its first six months out of bankruptcy, which essentially covers the period from July 10 to December 31 2009. As you may recall, July 10 of last year was the date the ‘new’ GM was formed through the acquisition of substantially...
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Ferrari 599 GTO revealed ahead of 2010 Beijing auto showFerrari recently showed off its new Laboratorio Technologico 599XX experimental car based on the regular 599 GTB Fiorano, and while we all wished the wild concept would eventually enter production, the chances of actually buying one are next to nil except maybe for a few lucky people enlisted as...
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Mobile TV Showcased In Dodge Vehicles at 2010 Denver Auto ShowNow Your Family Can Catch Up On Their Shows While Stuck In Traffic
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