| The 500-hp Corvette That Chevrolet Didn’t Talk About |
Aug 7th, 2015 |
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| Have an Ice Day: A Guided Tour of L.A. Freeways from Ice Cube |
Aug 7th, 2015 |
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From the August 2015 issue A founding member of the rap group NWA and successful actor and solo performer, O’Shea Jackson Sr. (Ice Cube to you) has always lived in Southern California, where everyone’s lives are rooted in cars and traffic. Now 46, Cube, who trained as an architectural draftsman, has a passion for the […]
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| 2015 BMW 335i xDrive Test: Dynamic Redemption? |
Aug 7th, 2015 |
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It’s no secret that the BMW 3-series has been a perennial Car and Driver favorite, the Bavarian bahn stormers having appeared among our 10Best Cars for many years before dropping off the 2015 list. Indeed, the current, sixth generation (code name F30) of the 3-series has also lost its iron-clad grip on the segment—the top-spec 335i fell to […]
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| TrueCar’s Painter to Step Down |
Aug 7th, 2015 |
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TrueCar CEO Scott Painter announced today that he will vacate his post in the wake of second quarter losses of nearly $15 million.
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| Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Mayfair Edition: Named for London, Celebrates Targa Florio |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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Porsche’s mouth-watering Exclusive customization program has produced yet another gem, and this one will be quite the rare stone. Just 10 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Mayfair Edition cars will be built, all based on regular 911 Targa 4S models but equipped with nifty Exclusive bits to commemorate the Targa Florio Italian endurance race. Before you get […]
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| Tesla’s Self-Actuating, Self-Plugging Snake Charger Is Terrifying |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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We were warned this would happen. Back in December, Tesla Motors Tweeter-in-Chief Elon Musk revealed that his electric-car company was working on an automated charging plug. Btw, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from the wall & connects like a solid metal snake. For realz. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December […]
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| Same Flag, Two Ships? Lexus May Add Second Flagship Model |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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Lexus may be poised to flesh out the upper echelon of its model range with a second flagship model that would join its next-generation LS sedan. According to a report in Reuters, Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracket said, “In addition to the LS (a large sedan), there could be another flagship in our lineup.” He […]
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| Mazda Recalls 193,000 CX-9 Crossovers for Rusty Suspension Parts |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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Mazda is recalling 193,484 CX-9 crossovers in the U.S. because their ball joints can rust and cause the front control arms to break off, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On 2007-2014 CX-9 models, the ball joints connecting the lower control arms to the front wheels may loosen or suddenly detach […]
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| Lexus Considering Adding Third Row of Seats to RX Crossover |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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Do you love the Lexus RX but continue adding offspring to your family roster? Or is its current back seat just not far back enough when your whiny sister-in-law climbs aboard? If either of those conditions apply to you, or if you simply like the idea of a cushy crossover with “just-in-case” seating, you may […]
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| No-Dicker Stickers: Lexus To Try Saturn-Style, Haggle-Free Pricing |
Aug 6th, 2015 |
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When Lexus first appeared on the scene in 1989, one thing that was revolutionary about the new Japanese luxury brand was the way its dealers treated customers—nicely. This flew in the face of the traditional, highly adversarial relationship between auto peddlers and new-car buyers that had existed for decades. Now, however, as other dealerships have upped […]
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