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| Thread of the Day: What Effect Does Obesity Have on Efficiency? (With Infographic) |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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It’s a well-known fact that weight is the enemy of fuel economy (among other performance measurements), but an infographic published by Allstate insurance and Cars.com suggests the weight of a car’s occupants can dramatically affect its efficiency. In today’s Thread of the Day, we want to know if you agree with that claim: What effect [...]
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| 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Contender: Nissan Pathfinder |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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The market for truck-based SUVs that aren’t Suburbans, Jeeps, or Land Rovers has left the building, and although controversial, Nissan’s move from trucky, body-on-frame, longitudinal engined sport/utility to the Altima-based, unibody, transverse-engined alterna-minivan, was necessary. Its single powertrain option combines Nissan’s venerable 3.5-liter, VQ V-6 with perhaps the best continuously variable transmission extant. Towing capacity [...]
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| Brabus Unleashes 610-HP Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has just released an assortment of automotive journalist specials, using the sleek new CLS Shooting Brake as the starting point. Though the new Brabus wagon lineup includes some high-output diesel offerings, the highlight is without a doubt the 610-hp, 200 mph-capable version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake. Under the hood, [...]
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| Why Not? Rolls-Royce Ghost-Based Coupe Spied Lapping the ‘Ring |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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Rolls-Royce appears to be bored with luxury and opulence. Recently spotted on the Nurburgring, this Rolls-Royce coupe prototype solidifies rumors that the automaker is interested in making a high-performance variant for customers looking for an engaging drive rather than just a comfortable interior. The following photos show a large and low-riding coupe with Rolls-Royce styling [...]
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| Fully Priced: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Starts at $29,095, Platinum Premium AWD Costs $43,895 |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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Nissan has revealed pricing for the new unibody 2013 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover. The base Pathfinder S 2WD starts at $29,095 whereas the top-of-the-line Pathfinder Platinum 4WD model with the Platinum Premium package costs $43,895 – all prices include an $825 destination fee. The 2013 Pathfinder’s base price represents a price cut of about $1000 [...]
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| Revealed in Photos: Supercharged Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ – Should it Come Here? |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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Japanese tuner Mugen has taken to the Honda CR-Z hybrid, giving the little hatchback more power and bolder looks. The result is the Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ that packs just a little more punch. Mugen uses a supercharger and a cat-back exhaust system with titanium dual finishers to increase the CR-Z’s power levels to 154 [...]
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| Lexus Pits LFA Nurburgring Against Business Jet in 9600-Foot Shootout |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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Lexus has already pitted its LFA Nurburgring against the likes of Porsche 911 GT2s and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1s on the famous Green Hell, but its newest drag race was a bit more…lofty: the automaker raced its 562-hp supercar against an Eclipse 500 business jet. While any comparison between a twin-engine business jet and a naturally [...]
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| Video Finds: Kia Quoris Full-Size Luxury Sedan Shows Off Technology in Action |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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If the Kia Quoris wants to take on the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS it better come packing a lot of high tech features expected in a rear-drive flagship sedan. And in the following videos below, it appears the Quoris should be able to walk the tech walk. The first video shows off much [...]
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| NHTSA Warns Counterfeit Airbags May Not Deploy, Could Shoot Shrapnel |
Oct 10th, 2012 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer safety advisory warning drivers and repair professionals about counterfeit airbags. These units reportedly look just like certified OEM airbags, but the agency’s testing shows them to be inferior – with malfunctions ranging from non-deployment to launching metal shrapnel. At the bottom of this post [...]
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