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Apr
5th

The 2012 GMC Terrain to inherit some extra gadgets

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The good people at GM Inside News have shared a rumour stating that the 2012 edition of the GMC Terrain will benefit from a few extra technologies, including MyLink, a complement to OnStar and direct competitor to Ford's SYNC, Hyundai's Blue Link and many others.
Apr
5th

GT: DTM stars at wheel of the Audi R8 LMS

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Audi tackles the two 24-hour races at the Nürburgring (June 25/26) and at Spa-Francorchamps (July 30/31) with high-calibre driver teams. DTM stars Mattias Ekström, Mike Rockenfeller and Timo Scheider also join the grid for the two factory supported events with the Audi R8 LMS.
Apr
5th

A Fiesta engine to power an F1 car?

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The FIA and its president, Jean Todt, sent shock waves through the small world of Formula 1 a couple of months ago, when they announced that F1 cars would be powered by 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged engines starting in 2013.
Apr
5th

Concepts: Mazda Minagi

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Making its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show, the Minagi Concept car indicates the direction Mazda's future lineup will take, wrapped in the new KODO "Soul of Motion" design language and loaded with the latest in "SkyActiv" technology.
Apr
5th

Extraction Zone app to give emergency services a helping hand

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For a while now, we've been publishing articles questioning the impacts electric vehicles will have when they finally hit dealerships. One of the main issues raised is, without the shadow of a doubt, how first responders will manage to safely cut through crashed vehicles and avoid further tragedies.
Apr
5th

F1: Video of Nico Rosberg and the steering wheel of his 2011 Mercedes F1 car

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In this video, German driver Nico Rosberg explains the steering wheel of his 2011 Mercedes Formula 1 car.
Apr
5th

Chrysler expects $10,000 loss with every Fiat 500 EV sold

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Everyone knows hybrid and electric vehicle sales are much smaller than those on conventionally-powered models. After all, the high-tech systems found in today's green cars are still pretty expensive.
Apr
5th

Five-time Champ Jimmie Johnson apologizes to NASCAR

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Jimmie Johnson went on the record, Tuesday morning, to apologize for post-race comments following the Martinsville race for criticizing NASCAR's speeding penalty.
Apr
5th

F1: Pirelli to face most challenging conditions yet in Malaysia

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Following a successful debut in Australia, characterised by plenty of on-track action and a wide variety of race strategies, Pirelli heads next weekend to the Malaysian Grand Prix: a completely different type of challenge.
Apr
5th

Luca di Montezemolo to enter politics and leave Ferrari

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Luca di Montezemolo is on the cusp of entering Italian politics and it could mean he vacates his role as Ferrari president.
Apr
5th

NASCAR: Kimi Raikkonen tested Kyle Busch Motorsport pick-up truck

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Former Formula 1 World Champion and Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen had his first taste of North American style of racing on Monday when he drove first the first time a NASCAR Camping World pick-up truck.
Apr
5th

F1: The tension raise up between the Toro Rosso drivers

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Sebastien Buemi has hinted that a frosty edge has grown on his relationship with Toro Rosso teammate Jaime Alguersuari.
Apr
5th

FIA: Jean Todt not ruling out second term as FIA president

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Jean Todt has indicated he will seek a second term at the head of the FIA.
Apr
5th

2011 Infiniti G37x AWD Sport Review

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Not so long ago, buying a Lexus, Infiniti or Acura meant making do with less. While this is still true for Honda's luxury division and, to a lesser extent, Toyota's, sliding behind the wheel of an Infiniti no longer carries a feeling of inferiority.
Apr
4th

Honda targets 12% U.S. gain in April despite reduced production

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Despite looming vehicle shortages, Honda Division is telling its dealers to aim for a 12 percent year-over-year sales gain in April, or a total of 115,000 units.
Apr
4th

2010 Volkswagen GTI – Four Seasons Wrap-Up

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2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Wrap-Up
2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Wrap-Up - Automobile Magazine
Refined, not redefined.

Ok, longtime readers may feel as if they've seen this movie before. In 2007, AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE named the Volkswagen GTI its Automobile of the Year, calling it not only "the right car for our times" but also "the right car for any time." To see if it was the right car for a long time, we undertook a Four Seasons test of the GTI, and after twelve months we came away impressed. Three years later, the revised (Mark 6) GTI again took our highest award. Once more, we couldn't resist a long-term test.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Wrap-Up - Automobile Magazine


Apr
4th

Ford boosts prices 0.4 percent on 2011 models:

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Ford Motor Co. said it boosted prices an average of $117, or 0.4 percent, on 2011 models effective Friday, April 1.
Apr
4th

Audi sets 2012 A7 prices for U.S.:

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The 2012 Audi A7 hits U.S. showrooms later this month with a sticker price of $60,125, including the destination fee.
Apr
4th

Ford boosts prices 0.4 percent on 2011 models

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Ford Motor Co. said it boosted prices an average of $117, or 0.4 percent, on 2011 models effective Friday, April 1. The increase is because of 'higher commodity costs,' George Pipas, Ford's chief sales analyst, said today.
Apr
4th

American Driver: March 1987

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American Driver: March 1987
American Driver: March 1987 - Automobile Magazine
Four-wheel-drive funeral.

In memory of our founder, David E. Davis, Jr., Automobile Magazine editors are choosing our ten favorite American Driver columns and will be posting one each day over the next two weeks.



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