Kurt Ernst, Contributor

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  2012 MINI Roadster Makes Its Video Debut Kurt Ernst October 31, 2011

  Just yesterday we brought you still images of the all-new 2012 MINI Roadster, and today we get to follow it up with the MINI Roadster’s video debut. From what we can tell, that’s a MINI...

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  BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6

  BMW is recalling some 32,000 vehicles equipped with turbocharged V-8 and V-12 engines to replace a potentially faulty electric water pump that could pose a fire risk.

  Kurt Ernst October 31, 2011
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  Lotus Gets British Government Funding

  After being denied a grant from the U.K. government's Regional Growth Fund earlier this year, Lotus has been approved for a grant in the second round of funding.

  Kurt Ernst October 31, 2011
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  Lincoln Cancels Plans For Compact Audi A3 Rival: Report

  Fearing that a compact offering may negatively impact sales of the midsize MkZ, Lincoln has reportedly scrapped plans for a Ford Focus-based luxury car.

  Kurt Ernst October 31, 2011
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  OnStar Now Protects You From The Zombie Apocalypse

  For Halloween, OnStar is offering subscribers a "Monster Dodger" service to route them around monster outbreaks.

  Kurt Ernst October 31, 2011
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  GM Mocks Up A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE For SEMA

  For SEMA 2011, Chevrolet is bringing back the road-racing-focused Camaro 1LE, at least in concept form.

  Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011
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  Audi R4 Could (Still) Be On The Way: Report Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011

  There’s been a lot of speculation over the past few years about the rumored Audi R4, a roadster and coupe designed to bridge the gap between the entry-level TT and the range topping R8.

  Just...

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  Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years Of Racing Heritage: Video

  Chevrolet is choosing to mark its 100th birthday by reminding customers of it's long and storied racing history.

  Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011
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  2013 Audi A4 Allroad: Coming To America At Last

  American consumers wanting an all-weather alternative to SUVs and crossovers will soon be able to add the 2013 Audi allroad to their shopping lists.

  Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011
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  2013 Dodge Viper Rumored To Use 8.7-Liter V-10: Report

  We still have a year to wait for the next Dodge Viper, but reports are that it will be powered by a larger, 8.7-liter V-10.

  Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011
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  Chevy Shows Silverado 2500 HD Realtree Concept At SEMA 2011

  Highlighting its seven-year partnership with camouflage designer Realtree, Chevrolet will show a custom Silverado 2500 HD Realtree at the 2011 SEMA show.

  Kurt Ernst October 27, 2011
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  The EPA Calls The 2012 Fisker Karma A Subcompact

  Since the EPA uses interior volume to determine size classes, it considers the new Fisker Karma to be a subcompact, alongside the Chevy Sonic and the Aston Martin Rapide.

  Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011
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  Will James Bond Drive A 2012 Range Rover Evoque? Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011

  When it comes to company cars, being a licensed-to-kill special agent has its perks. James Bond, after all, gets to drive Aston Martins equipped with non-factory-installed-options that would make our...

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  2013 Nissan GT-R May Trim 8 Seconds Off Previous 'Ring Lap

  Thanks to a jump in power and a refined suspension, the 2013 Nissan GT-R looks to be considerably faster around the Nürburgring than the 2011 model.

  Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011
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  370Z NISMO RC Turnkey Race Car Available For Customer Purchase

  NISMO is branching out from selling tuner parts to building turnkey race cars.

  Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011
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  Ram Builds A Muscle Truck For SEMA 2011: Ram 392 Quick Silver

  Dodge hasn't had a muscle truck in its lineup since the demise of the Ram SRT-10 in 2006. For SEMA 2011, Dodge is once again testing the muscle truck waters with its Ram 392 Quick Silver.

  Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011
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  Nissan Juke-R Video: The Engine

  This week's installment of the Nissan Juke-R build video series shows fitting the engine into the body, and working out the details of airflow to keep the engine cool.

  Kurt Ernst October 26, 2011
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  Jaguar Cruise Control 'May Not Respond To Normal Inputs'

  Jaguar has discovered a problem with UK-market X-type diesel models; thanks to a software glitch, the cruise control may not respond to customer input.

  Kurt Ernst October 25, 2011
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  Dodge Preps A Challenger SRT8 ACR For 2011 SEMA Kurt Ernst October 25, 2011

  The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is a contradiction in terms.
  
  It’s a big and heavy car, so it shouldn’t be capable on any race tracks that involve turning left and right instead of...
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  Will Self-Driving Cars Be On The Road By 2020?

  GM's VP of global research and development, Alan Taub, believes that partially autonomous vehicles will be ready in the next few years, with self-driving cars a reality by the end of the decade.

  Kurt Ernst October 25, 2011
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  U.S. Will Get Next BMW 3-Series Wagon After All: Report

  Despite modest sales of station wagons in the U.S. market, BMW will import a wagon version of the new F30 platform 3-Series.

  Kurt Ernst October 20, 2011
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  Mercedes-Benz Classic Brings The Past Back To Life: Video

  Located in Irvine, CA, Mercedes-Benz Classic is one of three Mercedes-owned restoration shops worldwide.

  Kurt Ernst October 20, 2011
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  Nissan Juke-R Video: The Build Begins

  In this week's Juke-R video installment, the staff at RML begin building the Nissan Juke-R from a Juke body shell and a lot of steel tubing.

  Kurt Ernst October 19, 2011
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  Holden's 1969 Hurricane Showed Us The Future Of The Automobile

  The 1969 Holden Hurricane concept pioneered many of the features and technologies we take for granted in modern automobiles

  Kurt Ernst October 19, 2011