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Sep
8th

F1: Sebastian Vettel vows to ‘fight hard’ despite huge lead

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Even with his massive championship lead, Sebastian Vettel is not prepared to relax just yet.
Sep
8th

IndyCar: Buddy Rice and Hideki Mutoh return to IndyCar Series

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There will be a couple of well-known returnees to the IZOD IndyCar Series as Buddy Rice and Hideki Mutoh are set to return to action in the coming weeks.
Sep
8th

Toyota FT-86 promo video prior to Frankfurt

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The second evolution of the Toyota FT-86 concept will continue its endless tour of the auto show circuit next week in Frankfurt. To highlight the sporty model's appearance, the Japanese automaker has released a video of the car being assembled.
Sep
8th

Saab is toast: Swedish court rejects reorganization plea

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Yesterday, Saab filed for a voluntary reorganization similar to GM's in 2009 and kept the tiniest hope of survival alive. But the agonizing automaker is for whom the bell tolls today, after a Swedish court rejected its plea and pushed it toward bankruptcy.
Sep
8th

2012 Chrysler 300 First Impressions

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CHELSEA, Michigan - "Fun, huh?" Judging by the wan smile the young Chrysler marketing intern gave me, he was already regretting his decision to ask for a track ride-along.
Sep
8th

What is a mag wheel?

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Do you know why they call them "mag" wheels? Do you really know what they are? FastCo's Director of Product Development reveals all.
Sep
8th

NASCAR: The Rock is back on NASCAR’s calendar for 2012

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Rockingham Speedway, an iconic NASCAR race track, will return to the sanctioning body's schedule after an eight-year absence.
Sep
8th

Rally: A taste of rally with ‘Crazy’ Leo

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"Crazy" Leo Urlichich gave some members of the media a fantastic chance to taste what rallying is all about by offering up his co-driver's seat. Undoubtedly, rally is an extreme sport and to be shaken up in a rally car requires nerves of steel - and a strong stomach.
Sep
8th

WTCC: Two races staged in the USA in 2012

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For the first time in its history, the World Touring Car Championship will travel to United States in 2012, with two rounds presented at the Infineon Raceway.
Sep
8th

SUVs and young families: A match made in heaven?

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A few weeks ago, I blogged about an introspective moment in which I pondered the kind of car I would buy next for my family. I mentioned that I would consider swallowing my ever-manly pride for the first time in my life and spring for a minivan, although I vastly prefer SUVs and crossovers.
Sep
8th

Sneak peek at the Subaru BRZ, courtesy of Jon Sibal

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The Subaru BRZ will be unveiled in just a week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and still no one knows just what the automaker's RWD sports car will look like. Inspired by the Impreza currently on the market and the Impreza concept revealed in Los Angeles last year, artist Jon Sibal has created a spectacular yet realistic rendering of the Subie.
Sep
7th

GM CEO, UAW chief meet as contract talks intensify, report says

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Contract talks between GM and the UAW have intensified and shifted to consideration of the scope and terms of a profit-sharing deal for some 49,000 workers at the top U.S. automaker, people with knowledge of the talks said.
Sep
7th

Ford names venture capitalist to its board

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Ford named William Helman IV to its board of directors effective immediately. Helman, 53, is a partner with Greylock Partners, a Silicon Valley venture capital company established in 1965. He has been with Greylock since 1984.
Sep
7th

Vauxhall reveals electric city car – Vauxhall reveals electric city car

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Surprise concept from Vauxhall will rival the VW Nils with an electric drivetrain giving 60-mile range and a 75mph top speed


Sep
7th

GM consolidates imports to Japan

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GM is cutting loose its Japanese trading partner, Mitsui Bussan, and consolidating imports to Japan in a bid to strengthen its brand image and streamline the sales process here. Mitsui Bussan has been importing some GM models since 1992.
Sep
7th

SEMA predicts 2011’s hottest-car award winners

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With the 2011 SEMA show and annual awards just around the corner, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has preliminarily flagged the obvious candidates in the lineup.
Sep
7th

2012 Toyota Tacoma to start at $17,685

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Prices on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup will start at $17,685, including an $810 destination charge, the company said on Wednesday.
Sep
7th

2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro Sedan

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2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro Sedan
2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro Sedan - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
You might not notice the 2012 Audi A6 at first.

You might not notice the 2012 Audi A6 at first. Although the classy, taut lines look expensive, the overall appearance is somewhat understated. Whereas the larger A7 and A8 have chromed front grilles, the A6 has a gloss-black beak, further turning down the flash factor. There is no denying that the car still has curb appeal, turning a few heads and drawing awed compliments from friends.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro Sedan - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Sep
7th

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition proves lap time with video

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The phrase and#8220;video or it didn't happenand#8221; used to be kind of a joke, before every hand-held device had a tiny camera in it. Now, they're words to live by.
Sep
7th

Toyota renews Long Beach port lease

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Toyota Motor Sales has agreed to a $240 million, 20-year lease renewal with the Port of Long Beach, Calif. The renewal, which contains several environmental initiatives, would keep Toyota at its Pier B facilities until the end of 2028.
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