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Our colleagues at CelebrityCarz.com have spotted a great charity auction featuring a candy apple red 1972 Ford LTD convertible owned by everyone's favorite diamond-loving cougar, Miss Sharon Stone. The lucky high bidder gets not only a new car and the satisfaction of supporting the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness, but also a snazzy piece of Hollywood history. Seriously: can you imagine the wheeling and dealing that's gone on in that ginormous back seat? [CelebrityCarz]
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Report: Audi e-tron production limited to 1,000 unitsThe all-electric Audi e-tron is already confirmed for production by 2012, possibly named the R4, but so far we've been in the dark on volume, but that's a detail that may have been filled in by the latest reports, which peg the number at just 1,000 cars. That's a very low number, but it fits with...
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Audi: We Are Not A Green CompanyAudi took the risky step of replacing the V-8 engine in its sporty S5 range with a new supercharged V-6 earlier this year. Sure the six-cylinder mill is lighter and more fuel-efficient but what about the prestige of a V-8, not to mention the smoothness and aural delight? Audi believes its...
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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class LeakedThankfully, Mercedes’ designers haven’t mucked around with the stylish look of the current C-Class.
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Official: Volkswagen Takes 49.9% Stake In PorscheFor worried Porsche fans, Volkswagen has stated that it remains committed to preserving the independence and the interests of Porsche.
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Opel's New Boss Working To Repair German RelationsEnding business as usual at the newly-saved Opel is priority one according to Nick Reilly.
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The company will be trying to align output with inventory in the face of flagging demand.
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Pagani Zonda F Destroyed In Hong Kong CrashThe final scenes of the $1 million-dollar-plus supercar are grisly.
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Kate Hudson & Alex Rodriguez Roll To The Gym In A BMW 330CIA couple of weeks ago, we clocked Alex Rodriguez hanging at the valet stand after a workout, waiting for his Porsche 911 cabriolet to be brought around. On that particular day, A-Rod's only workout buddy was his own reflection, glimpsed in the 911's shiny black paint job. And here we see a photo of...
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Subaru Returns To International Rally--But Not To WRCThe official return of Subaru to rally racing will see the carmaker entery into the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) instead of the World Rally Championship (WRC).
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BMW Roadmap For MINI Coupe And Roadster Production LeakedNo decision has been taken yet, but Mini says it is looking to expand the brand.
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Video: 2011 Infiniti M and 2010 Infiniti G WalkaroundsThese videos give us an up-close and detailed look at the next generation of luxury sedans from Infiniti.
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Audi will launch its new 2011 A8 flagship sedan in November next year and about nine months after that it will launch another high-end sedan model, the new A7.
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Lexus Chief Thinks LF-Ch Compact Good For U.S.A production version of the LF-Ch is expected to go on sale by the middle of next year overseas but there’s a major hurdle for the car coming to local showrooms.
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Spy Shots: 2011 BMW 5-Series TouringThe 2011 BMW 5-Series will make its world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
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Custom New York Yankees 2010 Ford Mustang GT Up For AuctionThe custom car 2010 Ford Mustang GT, autographed by Derek Jeter, was created for the opening of the new Yankees' stadium.
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2010 Aston Martin Rapide Priced From $199,950 In U.S.The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is shown off in these new photos.
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High-performance Buick Regal GS depends on market demandIn any market-driven business, the people that participate--i.e., buy things--have a lot of power, whether they realize it or not. In a business as precarious as the current auto business, that's even more true. So if you want to see a turbo V-6 Buick Regal GS in your driveway, all you have to do...
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The Crown Consortium is looking to beat Geely for the Volvo brand.
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Gallery: 2011 Audi R8 Spyder and e-Tron Live From Los AngelesAudi's R8 Spyder and the e-Tron concept car both debuted at Frankfurt in September, but that's no reason to pass up another chance to see them live, especially when they're both dressed up in a new color. The 2011 R8 Spyder's red is particularly attractive, though from some angles the rosso sheen...
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Live From The L.A. Show FloorThe new Cruze will hit the floor on December 2.
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Ferrari California: Live From, Er, CaliforniaExecutive Editor Marty Padgett spends some quality time with the Ferrari California in the Golden State.
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Jay-Z Brings The Bling With A 2011 Jaguar XJJust for the record: we hate press embargoes. Not only are they 99% useless in this age of digital media, where nuclear secrets can be disseminated as quickly as family photos, but they're awfully pretentious. No one likes being on the receiving end of a stern, finger-wagging talking-to --...
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Nissan V2G Wins 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Design ChallengeThe V2G is described as an eco-neutral commuter car for 2030, and is an electric machine that can be modified to fit the needs and desires of its owner.
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