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2010 Mazda Miata MX-5 GT

Zoom-Zoom alright! This is the true driver’s car, not the true man’s car. A true man couldn’t handle this car.

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Chairman of De Tomasso Arrested. Another Bernie Madolf?

Gian Mario Rossignolo WAS the chairman of De Tomasso, the now defunct car company. He allegedly misused $9.2 million, which was meant for his company. Instead, the European Union found it in his bank accounts, and in the accounts of some other top executives. He, and 2 other major personel in the company were arrested and are […]

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2013 Dodge Viper at #NYIAS

Well well well, it seems that Dodge has finally revealed their snake that they have been so private about (that’s what she said). Debuting on the first press day of the New York Auto Show, this car stole the show.

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Reflections of the day – Mercedes Benz 300SL

  Reflections of the day – Mercedes Benz 300SL   With the cancellation of this weeks Cars &Coffee / Irvine event (due to facility maintenance being performed on one of the site buildings), I had the opportunity to sit back and reflect on the many different makes and models of cars that frequent the event, and […]

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Review: Forza Motorsport 4

There are a lot of ways you could describe Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 4. It’s a racing game, it’s a driving simulator, but the easiest way – it’s simply pure unadulterated car porn.  Gorgeous and deep, the latest in the long running Xbox racing series feels like the genre perfected and while it may not change the way those who don’t like […]

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Road Review: 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz offers one of the most powerful sedans in the world with its AMG-tuned S-Class models. But that might not be good enough for those desiring the coddling nature of a superlative motorcar along with the responsibilities of being a good citizen. Mercedes has heard the call and come forth with the 2011Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid.

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Tuned Dodge Viper ACR vs Koenigsegg CCXR

The Dodge Viper ACR is one of the fastest production cars around packing an 8.4-liter V10 with 600HP and 560 lb/ft (760 Nm) of torque that allows it to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96km/h) in less than 4.0 seconds.

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Preview: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Track

The new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe has just recently been revealed and there are already first images and details on the model equipped with the AMG Track Package and AMG Aerodynamics package – two packages that will add even more sportiness to the car.

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Top 3 Eco-Friendly Car Trends of 2011

Luxury cars are especially pricey, but, fortunately, new eco-friendly car trends can save consumers some serious cash over the long run. When purchasing a car with one of these eco-friendly features, make sure that whoever you’re doing business with has met the necessary insurance,auto dealer bond and other licensing requirements to guarantee that your investment is protected.

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Expect Land Rover Defender at Frankfurt

Although the fate of the four-by-four is still uncertain, Land Rover will reportedly debut a concept version of its next-generation Defender SUV at the fast-approaching Frankfurt Motor Show.

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2011 Maserati GranTurismo S Superior Black Edition By Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany seems to have a thing for turning already superior sports cars into lean and mean beasts of the road with exquisite black exterior paint finishes and upgraded power outputs. Their most recent transformations have come for the Porsche Panamera and the Aston Martin DBS, but they are now revealing the GranTurismo S Superior Black Edition.

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Preview: 2013 Chevy Corvette C7

If the Corvette Stingray concept foreshadows the next-generation C7 Corvette, then what might the production car look like? That’s the question our artist has attempted to answer with a speculative illustration of the 2013 version of the iconic sports car.

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The Differences of a Body Lift and Suspension Lift

There are essentially two ways to lift your vehicle for off-road use: suspension lift or body lift. Each one has their pros and cons such as performance, price, and ease of installation. First, let’s distinguish between a suspension lift and a body lift. A suspension lift raises the vehicle’s frame (chassis) away from the ground. This can be accomplished in a variety […]

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Ferrari World Design Contest

Sadikhov’s main focus in the design was on increasing downforce through aerodynamics, the deletion of wing mirrors and other drag-inducing components, a flat underbody and deforming aerolastic winglets inspired by the Ferrari 458 Italia.

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When Do You Need Replacement Shocks?

When do you need replacement shocks and why are shocks so important? These may be the questions you ask yourself and they are good ones. This is a vital aspect to your car in regards to safety. Shocks are important and so is recognizing when it is time to replace them.

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Preview: 2011 LA Auto Show

With just a few months left until the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show opens its doors, the organizers thought to give us a glimpse into the event to be held this November. According to the LA Auto Show, the floor of European and Asian carmakers will mean that the show will see no less than 30 […]

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Preview: BMW I3 and I8

BMW has just announced its entry in the electric car market with two impressive looking models – the i3 and the i8. Even though the cars are spec’d differently for different markets, one thing the cars have in common is that they’re both great for the environment. The i3 will be an all-electric small city […]

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Preview: Mercedes CLC in 2013

People have been talking about a baby CLS for quite sometime now, but the car has finally been caught testing. The CLC – codenamed C117 – will be based on a long-wheelbase version of the upcoming front-drive B-class platform.

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All-New Mazda CX-5 Crossover SUV World Premiere at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 13 through 25, 2011). The CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda products that will adopt the full range of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’.

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Clutch Operated Limited Slip Differentials

An all terrain vehicle (ATV) keeps on scaling different terrains, no matter where you take it. You might be wondering at times what enables your ATV to conquer even the most difficult terrains.

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How Locking Differentials Work

Locking differentials have a different variation from a standard car differential. The difference is increased traction versus the open or standard differential, which is accomplished by restricting each of the axle wheels to the same rotation speed. Locked differentials are useful for off-road vehicles since they have the same parts as open ones but the […]

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Used Cars – Understanding The Electric Car

The prices of hybrid vehicles seem to have been coming down steadily for some time now. Oil products on the other hand are becoming more costly by the day and this is causing a lot of concern for many. Advances in research has brought forth better performing hybrid vehicles further increasing public interest. It seems soon there […]

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Porsche Panamera Purposefully Paired to Longer-Wheelbase in 2012

The year of 2012 will be gaining a new Porsche Panamera. However, this German rocket will be getting 5.9 inches longer (150mm).

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Alfa Romeo SUV Will Appear in 2012

It’s official; Fiat plans to build up to 280,000 Jeep and Alfa Romeo compact SUVs per year from 2012. The upcoming Alfa Romeo Suv will be made in Turin at Mirafiori plant, where Fiat agreed to invest 1.3 billion euro in re-tooling and technology, as part of a planned euro20 billion investment in Italian plants. […]

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The New CTR3 from RUF

RUF is famous for modifying Porsche automobiles. Recently, they released the CTR3, which was based off the Cayman. This car means business, especially with 750 HP.

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Ferrari 458 Going Topless

Because the Ferrari 458 has been with us for sometime, we’ve always wondered about a successor to the cabriolet version of the F430 that the 458 replaced. Just recently however, we’ve heard of a rumor that says the new 458 Spider could have a folding hardtop. There has been much speculation about the new 458 […]

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Auto Hobbies Bring Out Personal Creativity

Most car enthusiasts love detail. This is in the sense of paying attention to the little things and in the sense of thoroughly caring for a vehicle.Auto hobbies can include bodywork, as well. Transforming a car from a wreck to a restoration can mean not overlooking the little things.

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Shelby Tuatara: Hello World Speed Record

Shelby has released some images and information about its latest Veyron-challenging supercar, the Tuatara.

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Lamborghini Estoque and Sesto Elemento Convertibles

Lamborghini has been hard at work since the Aventador recently replaced the Murcielago with the Gallardo-replacement Cabrera is too. So what does that naturally mean? New hot Lamborghini drop tops that will mess with g-strings more than they ever have.

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The much-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuted at the Chicago Auto Showearlier this year, putting Ford’s Shelby GT500 squarely in its sites.

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You can buy a Camaro SS for $5

A brand new Chevrolet Camaro SS has been sold with only $5.28 on an auction site. The proud owner of the SS couldn’t believe his eyes when he paid only $5.28 on the brand new car, in a change of luck.

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Ferrari Plans Hybrid 599 GTP

Ferrari is destined to show the world that it will be producing the world’s first hybrid supercar. Ever since the Geneva Motor Show of 2010, the Maranello firm has been talking about making one, setting goals like the model must achieve 240g/km by 2018.

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Italian Police Using Lotus Evora S Patrol Cars

Not to be outshined by their compagni over at the highway patrol unit and their Lamborghini Gallardo cruisers (that is, when they don’t crash them…), the Arma dei Carabinieri, a division of the Italian army that polices both military and civilian populations, has received a pair of bespoke Lotus Evora S sports cars.

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Cheapest Bugatti Veyron For Sale, Just $89,000!

The cheapest Bugatty Veyron in the world is on sale online with only 89.000 US dollars. And the main fact actually reveals a replica of the German supercar.

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Volkswagen Group Achieve Record Global Sales

The Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles in the first six months of 2011 than it has ever done before. A total of 4.09 million vehicles were delivered to customers worldwide from January to June of this year, up by 14.1 per cent compared to the first six months of 2010. The group also announced that June was also a very positive month, with 719,400 vehicles handed over to customers, thats an increase of 11.7 percent when compared to the same period in 2010.

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The Flying Car Developed in the US

A flying car that can perfectly fit in any garage was developed in the United States. The car could easily be the future of driving and it is actually a small two-seater airplane, which can reach a maximum speed of 185 km/h in the air and just 104 km/h on the ground. According to the manufacturer, the […]

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AAA Now Serves Electric Vehicles

AAA Unveils North America’s First Roadside Assistance Truck Capable of Charging Electric Vehicles RALEIGH, N.C., – 7/18/2011 To help address range anxiety, the nation’s largest motor club will be first in North America to provide Level 2 and Level 3 mobile charging services to members with electric vehicles AAA unveiled today North America’s first roadside […]

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