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Feb
11th

2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Review (video)

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My mother is a lovely woman who is many things to many people--but car savvy isn't one of them. As a weekly practice, her favourite son sends a picture message of whichever car he's reviewing to her cell phone. Full story...
Feb
11th

Ram hybrid project nipped in the bud

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If you dream of driving an electric or hybrid Ram pickup, well, don't hold your breath. Fred Diaz, president and CEO of the brand, stated that no hybrid pickup bearing the signature logo will ever see the light of day. Full story...
Feb
11th

A road car for Gian Paolo Dallara

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World-renowned race car designer Gian Paolo Dallara is currently working to develop his own road-going sports car and planning a debut within 12 to 18 months. Full story...
Feb
11th

Geneva 2011: Porsche to debut new hybrid

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Hot on the heels of the 918 RSR hybrid race car, Porsche will keep the green ball rolling by introducing another ''full hybrid'' vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Full story...
Feb
11th

Geneva 2011: First images of the 2012 Kia Rio

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After revealing sketches of the 2012 Rio, Kia is whetting our appetite again one month later almost to the day with the first images of the car, set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show from March 3 to 13, 2011. Full story...
Feb
11th

Geneva 2011: Presenting the 700-hp 2012 Gumpert Tornante

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Gumpert has given us a glimpse of its 2012 Tornante with a sketch showing the direction the manufacturer took with its development, days before its appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. Full story...
Feb
11th

NASCAR adopts fuel injection for Sprint Cup beginning in 2012

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NASCAR officials announced a technical partnership Freescale Semiconductor and McLaren Electronic Systems to develop and manufacture fuel injection systems for Sprint Cup cars beginning with 2012. Full story...
Feb
11th

F1: Michael Schumacher sets fastest time for Mercedes

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Seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher set today, Friday the fastest time in Day 2 of the second winter test session held at Circuito Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Full story...
Feb
11th

WRC: Mads Ostberg is the surprising leader after Day 1 in Sweden

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Mads Ostberg (Ford Fiesta RS) is the surprising leader after the first day of Rally Sweden. Full story...
Feb
11th

de Macross GT1 Preview

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Markham, Ontario -- The first-ever de Macross GT1 looks like a million bucks. Which is fortuitous, because its sticker price will be at least one million. Probably more. But what would you expect to pay for an automotive art object rendered in carbon fibre and aluminum that can also cruise over 200 mph? Full story...
Feb
10th

GM and Chrysler salaried workers’ bonuses may reach 50% of pay

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GM and Chrysler, which each received government-funded bailouts, may award some salaried workers bonuses of as much as 50 percent of their base pay, according to three people familiar with the plans. GM plans to pay 26,000 U.S. Full story...
Feb
10th

At GM and Chrysler, some salaried bonuses to hit 50% of pay

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GM and Chrysler Group, which each received government-funded bailouts, will award some managers bonuses of as much as 50 percent of their salary. Full story...
Feb
10th

Bankrupt dealer Denny Hecker to be sentenced on fraud charges Friday

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Denny Hecker, the bankrupt Minnesota auto dealer, is to be sentenced Friday in federal court, having pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud in September. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Full story...
Feb
10th

Bankrupt dealer Denny Hecker sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud

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Denny Hecker, the bankrupt Minnesota auto dealer, will spend a decade in prison after being convicted of conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud. Federal Judge Joan Ericksen sentenced the former auto dealer today to 10 years in prison, the maximum allowed. Full story...
Feb
10th

Dodge Viper alive and well, Gilles says:

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Work continues on the next generation of the Dodge Viper supercar, and it will arrive around summer 2012, brand CEO Ralph Gilles told AutoWeek. Full story...
Feb
10th

First Look: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition

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First Look: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition - 2011 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Platinum, titanium, unobtainium, they've all been used up for special editions.

Platinum, titanium, unobtainium, they've all been used up for special editions and high-end trims, prompting Cadillac to go into the realm of precious stones to come up with a name for the special-edition CTS-Vs it showed at Chicago, dubbing them "Black Diamond," which is also the name for the trick, high-tech paint these get doused in.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Black Diamond Edition - 2011 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
10th

First Look: 2012 Audi TT RS

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First Look: 2012 Audi TT RS
2012 Audi TT RS - 2012 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
About five months after Audi confirmed that the TT RS Coupe would be coming to America.

About five months after Audi confirmed that the TT RS Coupe would be coming to America, the hottest version of the sporty 2+2 finally made its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Somewhat curiously, however, it did so without any fanfare, with Audi quietly placing it near an R8 Spyder at its stand with nary a mention of the car's special nature other than the glass barrier that surrounds it.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Audi TT RS - 2012 Chicago Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
10th

Ford to cut debt load by another $3 billion

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Ford Motor Co., taking another step to achieve an investment grade credit rating, announced plans today to reduce its corporate debt levels by another $3 billion with the planned redemption or conversion of preferred securities. Full story...
Feb
10th

AUTOWEEK TV: Ford, Ferrari fight for F150:

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Nick Heidfeld fills in for the injured Robert Kubica, Danica Patrick spells out her NASCAR dozen and we wrap up the Chicago debuts with some ZL1 video. Full story...
Feb
10th

Chrysler may add natural-gas engines to Ram truck lineup

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Chrysler is exploring the possibility of adding compressed natural-gas powered engines to its Ram truck brand, a top executive said. Full story...
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