| Mercedes Hawking Five Special SLS AMG GT3 Race Cars to Celebrate 45 Years of AMG |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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To mark the sapphire anniversary of AMG, Mercedes-Benz and its subsidiary are releasing the SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary Edition. Based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3—the racing version of the roadgoing SLS—the 45th Anniversary model is clearly aimed at collectors with an interest in motorsports. Production will be limited to no more than five [...]
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| Independents See Bright Future |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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A few years ago, some industry experts saw independent auctions facing a major decline. Today, these sales are thriving.
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| 2013 Winnebago Via drive review: Channeling our inner Jack Rebney behind the wheel of a 25-foot class-A diesel motor home |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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Outside the Detroit metro area, the great state of Michigan is resplendent with dense woods; cold, trout-packed streams; and hundreds of campgrounds ranging from full-service to barely rustic. It's truly an outdoor recreation enthusiast's paradise.
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| 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Contender: Mercedes-Benz GLK |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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When you first lay eyes on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK, nothing pops out as significantly changed, but according to Benz, there are more than 1000 new parts on the revised SUV. The exterior gets a slew of minor changes, most notably a new nose that has the GLK looking more like the rest of its [...]
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| 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Contender: Mercedes-Benz GL |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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For our 2013 Sport/Utility of the Year competition, the overwhelming majority of the competitors were car-based. There was one that wasn’t though, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL, a vehicle that in the words of technical director Frank Markus, “did more of what we expect an SUV to do.” The GL in all its forms ain’t cheap, [...]
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| Thread of the Day: What Defines Good Engineering: Reliability or Design? |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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Automakers take vastly different approaches to engineering cars depending on the vehicle segment and target audience. Some budget-conscious shoppers prefer simpler cars that can last more than 10 years with nothing more than routine maintenance, while luxury and performance enthusiasts lean toward more complex designs at the risk of more potential long-term repair issues. Motor [...]
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| New Cadillac Exec Confirms Possibility of Flagship Sedan, Two-Seat Sports Car |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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Cadillac just named Robert E. Ferguson the brand’s new global vice president, and he’s already making news by confirming the possibility of an upcoming Cadillac flagship sedan and two-seat sports car, as well as hinting at the direction of the next-generation Escalade. Ferguson made the comments in a recent interview with The Detroit News regarding [...]
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| Video Find: The 2013 Ram 1500 Moves Mountains |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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Ram is convinced that its updates and changes to the 2013 Ram 1500 will make it more fuel efficient and more capable, and it’s got an interesting way of showing that. The company created a number of spots with an apocalyptic feel, reminding viewers that the Ram can move “Heaven and Earth.” The advertising campaign [...]
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| Unlikely Rivals: Tesla Model S Challenges BMW M5 to a Drag Race in New Video |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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We’ve tested the Tesla Model S and driven Elon Musk’s personal car to test its range — what else is left to evaluate about the fully electric premium four-door? A drag race with a new BMW M5 would be a good place to start, and that’s exactly what Automobile magazine has done in a new [...]
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| Carbon Fiber Sleigh: Neiman Marcus Edition 2013 McLaren 12C Spider Graces Annual Christmas Book |
Oct 9th, 2012 |
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An all-new Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is out and hidden among the pages of cashmere sweaters, silk pocket squares, and a miniature chicken farm is a something that accelerates from 0-60 mph in just over 3 seconds. Specifically, it’s the Neiman Marcus Edition 2013 McLaren 12C Spider and only 12 copies of the drop-top supercar [...]
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