| 2013 Porsche Boxster S PDK Tested: A Bargain Exotic with a Mighty Fine Automatic |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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For those of you who might have been encased in amber the past 15 years or perhaps stuck in a universe of flying dirigibles, a golden Statue of Liberty, and Sony Betamax VCRs, we’d like to welcome you to the other side. The bad news: During your absence, all the ten-penny mid-engined sportsters such as [...]
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| Volvo’s “Little Red” Commercial: Good Example of the Tail Wagging the Wolf [The Ad Section] |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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Award-winning ad man-cum-auto journalist Don Klein knows a good (or bad) car commercial when he sees one; the Ad Section is his space to tell you what he thinks of the latest spots. The ad’s rating is depicted via the shift pattern at the bottom, but everyone has an opinion when it comes to advertising, [...]
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| We Hear: Maserati Building A 911-Fighter Off Alfa Romeo 4C Platform |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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Rumors continue to swirl about a Porsche 911-fighter from Maserati, with the latest news suggesting such a vehicle has been approved for production. The new car is expected to be named GranSport and offer buyers a choice of the same new engines available in the new2014 Quattroporte sedan: a twin-turbo 404-hp 3.0-liter V-6 or a [...]
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| We Hear: 2013 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Leaks Ahead of Detroit |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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With the debut of the Bentley Continental GT Speed earlier this year, we knew that it was only a matter of time until the GTC Speed broke cover. Now, we have our first look at the convertible prior to its Detroit debut. Despite the deep shade of Barney purple, the 2013 GTC Speed still looks [...]
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| Lexus Execs: New Halo Car Will Replace LFA, Brand to Implement 4-Point Plan to Lure Younger Buyers |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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The last Lexus LFA rolled off the production line last week, leaving the brand without an exciting supercar atop its lineup. Lexus, however, is already pondering its next halo car as well as future plans to bring more emotion to the brand. Automotive News recently interviewed Lexus Executive Vice President Kazuo Ohara who said “if [...]
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| Paint an Acura NSX Concept Obnoxious Colors in New Facebook App |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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We’ve told you all about the Acura NSX concept, how the revival of one of Honda’s most famous creations might lead to a “baby NSX,” and even explained how significant the upcoming car is to the U.S. Now Acura is putting you in control, giving us all a great way to waste a few minutes [...]
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| We Hear: Ferrari Names Enzo Successor F150 |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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While Ferrari used F150 as the Enzo successor’s internal code name, the Italian automaker was expected to christen the production car F70 when it debuts. A new report from Car cites the company’s official magazine, which suggests the new Ferrari supercar will be named the F150 – not the F70 as previously reported. As we’ve [...]
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| We Hear: Leaked Renderings of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Show All |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
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The final countdown until the official reveal of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is upon us. Despite there being just mere weeks until we see the car, more information continues to leak out – like these patent renderings of the C7 Corvette that give is a good look at the final car. We’ve already spied the [...]
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| AAA Warns New Years Day Is Worst for Drunk-Driving Deaths |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
Planning to head out for New Year's Eve? Make sure you get home safe. New Year's Day is the worst day for alcohol-related traffic fatalities, AAA warned today. The group threw its support ...
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| Toyota Poised to Regain Crown as Worlds Biggest Carmaker |
Dec 26th, 2012 |
Toyota Motor Co., poised to regain its title as the world's biggest carmaker this year, said its vehicle sales may rise 2% next year to a record amount, led by demand from overseas markets. ...
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