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Apr
28th

Dashboard Warning: Study explains what triggers the infamous engine light:

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Check your check-engine light now--or get ready to write a big, fat check later.
Apr
28th

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 official details

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Latest RS gets race-bred 4.0-litre engine as power hike and weight savings boost pace


Apr
28th

BMW, Mercedes chase Ford for iPhone crowd

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BMW is bringing Twitter and Facebook to the 5-series sedan as luxury auto brands play catch-up to Ford in the race for tech-savvy drivers.
Apr
28th

Continental banks on emerging markets growth

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Continental sees itself on track to meet 2011 targets after emerging markets fuelled consensus-busting quarterly sales and offset soaring rubber prices.
Apr
28th

2011 New York Auto Show: Big plans for big segments for big Nissan

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Larry Dominique is a vice-president at Nissan North America with a big responsibility -- advanced product planning for all the Americas. That means North, Central and South America, a somewhat large piece of real estate with many disparate consumer tastes, demands, and circumstances.
Apr
28th

Porsche finally unveils 500-hp 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Limited Edition (Live pictures!)

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Porsche finally unveils 500-hp 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Limited Edition. With just 600 units to be produced worldwide, the track-derived sports car uses a 4.0-litre, flat-six engine to achieve maximum power of 500 hp at 8,250 rpm and 339 lb-ft of torque at 5,750 rpm. The powertrain is completed by a 6-speed manual gearbox instead of the German automaker's dual-clutch PDK transmission.
Apr
28th

NASCAR: A tour of Penske Racing’s race shop in North Carolina (+photos)

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During our stay in North Carolina a few weeks ago, we visited the impressive race shop of Penske Racing in Mooresville.
Apr
28th

F1: Mitsubishi keen on F1-style electric car series

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Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has revealed its interest in F1 governing body the FIA's plans to create a global racing series for electric cars.
Apr
28th

DTM: The season kicks off this weekend at Hockenheim

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The German Touring Car Championship or DTM is gearing up for the 2011 season opener at the Hockenheim track, as is custom. Mercedes and Audi are once again pitted against each other before BMW joins the fray in 2012, when new technical regulations will also come into effect.
Apr
28th

BMW Canada hires Philippe Létourneau as new Chief Driving Instructor

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Like many automakers, BMW Canada offers a comprehensive Driver Training program for consumers with renowned driving instructors. Today, Philippe Létourneau was appointed as its new Chief Driving Instructor.
Apr
28th

EVs are too expensive and not sophisticated enough for Americans

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A J.D. Power and Associates study has revealed that despite a considerable increase in the number of green cars offered, hybrids and EVs will capture less than 10% of the market by 2016. Buyers are currently favourable to them, but automakers will still have to struggle to convince the handful of interested consumers to take the plunge.
Apr
28th

F1: Michael Schumacher committed to full three-year contract

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Michael Schumacher has dismissed the latest rumblings about his commitment to his three-year formula one return.
Apr
28th

2011 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review

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If this car would have been unveiled on April Fool's day, no one would have fell for it. Here we go again, another vehicle that hits Nissan's showroom floors without any clue as to how to categorize it. Last year, I classified the cube as a thingamabob, so the Juke falls in the doohickey category.
Apr
28th

Top 10 2011 New York Auto reveals

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The NYIAS has long been the one to look out for at the end of the Auto Show season. Typically, it projects an accurate forecast of the model-year to come. This year's edition was no different as it featured numerous 2012s and a few 2013 as well as concepts that clearly indicate some manufacturers future plans.
Apr
28th

NASCAR: Andrew Ranger to race at two different tracks this weekend

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It will be a busy inaugural weekend of racing for two-time NASCAR Canadian Tire Series' champion Andrew Ranger as he will be competing in both the NASCAR K&N East and West Series.
Apr
28th

NASCAR: Trevor Bayne hospitalized, will not race at Richmond

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NASCAR Roush Fenway's Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month.
Apr
28th

Chrysler to repay its loans by refinancing them

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Two years after accepting help from the Canadian and American governments, Chrysler has announced its intention to repay the entirety of the 6.6 million dollars loans during the second quarter of 2011. To do so, Chrysler will borrow money from private investors.
Apr
28th

Find your lost keys or wallet with Cobra Tag

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Unless you're extremely methodical and organized, chances are you've lost your car keys or wallet at least once. Such situations can become quite stressful and time-consuming.
Apr
28th

Le Mans: Unique turbo diesel engine for the Audi R18 TDI (+photos)

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The new Audi R18 TDI with which Audi targets its tenth victory in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11-12 is ready today with "tomorrow's" technology.
Apr
28th

DTM: Nico Rosberg to test Mercedes DTM car at Hockenheim

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Nico Rosberg is set to test a DTM car this weekend.
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