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Aug
12th

The bumper that helped the Chevrolet Cruze Eco get 40 MPG

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Detroit - Squeezing out every last drop of fuel efficiency is one of the key tasks for Greg Fadler, aerodynamics engineering group manager at Chevrolet. Full story...
Aug
12th

2011 BMW 335i Cabriolet Review

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BMW enjoys an outstanding reputation built on many strengths. In my opinion, the top 3 includes remarkable engine performance and reliability (electronics still need work despite recent improvements), unmistakable styling and sport-flavoured luxury. All of this translates into unsurpassed driving dynamics. Full story...
Aug
12th

F1: Felipe Massa and Nelson Piquet Junior not taking to each other

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Nelson Piquet Jr has admitted he never repaired his relationship with countryman Felipe Massa after the Singapore Grand Prix 'crashgate' scandal. Full story...
Aug
12th

NASCAR: Jack Roush released from hospital after plane crash

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Jack Roush was released from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on Wednesday, according to a statement from NASCAR team Ford Roush Fenway Racing. Full story...
Aug
12th

IRL: Will Honda remain the sole supplier of IndyCar engines?

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Honda has recently announced that it would supply its new turbocharged engine to the IZOD IndyCar series starting in 2012 but believes it's already too late for new engine manufacturers to join in. Full story...
Aug
12th

Hennessey Performance creates the VelociRaptor

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Ford's New 6.2L V8 Found in the Baja-Inspired Raptor Truck Gets a 50% Increase in Horsepower Courtesy of Texas-Based Hennessey Performance's VelociRaptor 600 Twin Turbocharged Upgrade. Full story...
Aug
12th

Pre-drool session!

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Ok, so day one of my Pebble Beach/Monterey experience hasn't even begun but already I've gone mad! Cars! Cars! And more cars of all origines, pedigrees and backgrounds. It's already so bad that my buddy Laurance Yap from Porsche Canada is concerned that I won't make it until Sunday! Full story...
Aug
12th

Nissan Juke starts at $19,998

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Nissan Canada today released pricing for the 2011 Nissan JUKE Sport Cross which will go on sale this October at dealers nationwide. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts at just $19,998 for the MT 1.6 SV. Like Nissan's other two popular crossovers, Murano and Rogue, the new JUKE combines the best qualities of a sporty sedan and SUV, fusing them with value, quality, efficiency, safety and driving pleasure. Full story...
Aug
12th

GM CEO to step down on September 1st

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General Motors announces Edward E. Whitacre will step down as CEO and as chairman of the board by the end of the year. Full story...
Aug
12th

The price factor

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Launched in 2006, the latest generation of the Hyundai Accent is an affordable subcompact that offers decent quality, decent performance and decent fuel consumption. Full story...
Aug
11th

GM could file for stock offering as soon as Friday

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General Motors Co. could file a registration for its initial public offering of stock as soon as Friday, a day after it reports quarterly results, three people with knowledge of the process said today. Full story...
Aug
11th

Nissan Juke prices start at $19,710:

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Aug
11th

First Look: 2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain

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First Look: 2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain
2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain First Look - Automobile Magazine
Change comes to the F-150's engine bay

Traditionally, pickup trucks were sold with a combination of brand bravado and bragging rights. But paradigm seems to be shifting. According to Ford, 70 percent of full-size truck buyers wish for an improvement in fuel economy, and a whopping 32 percent are willing to abandon their loyalties and buy another brand.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain First Look - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
11th

Cerberus-owned supplier Tower Automotive prepares debt offering

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Supplier Tower Automotive LLC, in an effort to repay its U.S. and European bank debts, said today it plans to sell $450 million of 7-year debt notes. Full story...
Aug
11th

Ford F-150 to deliver 20% fuel-economy gain with V-6 engines:

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Ford Motor Co. today promised a 20 percent improvement in mileage in its 2011 F-150 pickups with a lineup of four new engines. Full story...
Aug
11th

Ford F-150 to deliver 20 percent fuel-economy gain with V6 engines:

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Ford Motor Co. today promised a 20 percent improvement in mileage in its 2011 F-150 pickups with a lineup of four new engines. Full story...
Aug
11th

2010 Audi A6 3.0T, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: This A6 was a pleasure to have over the weekend, and it got us up to Mid-Michigan and back in comfort. The power comes on smooth and stays steady--once you get off the line. Full story...
Aug
11th

GM has no plans for mid-engine Corvette

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It's official: There's no mid-engine Corvette on the horizon. That's the word from General Motors top global engineer. A Corvette with a hybrid powertrain? That's a possibility. Full story...
Aug
11th

Mid-engine Corvette won’t happen, GM says:

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It's official: There's no mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette on the horizon. That's the word from General Motors' top global engineer. Full story...
Aug
11th

Visteon in exit financing talks, sources say

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Bankrupt U.S. auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. has been in talks with at least three banking groups on exit financing worth about $700 million, two people familiar with the matter said. Full story...
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