| He’s Back: Watch Two New Enigmatic McConaughey Lincoln Commercials |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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Still trying to figure out what the hell Matthew McConaughey is talking about in those Lincoln MKC commercials? We’d suggest re-watching HBO’s True Detective series—Matty clearly is channeling his crusty and abstruse Rust Cohle character for the Lincoln spots—but that might only add to your confusion. One thing’s for sure: Lincoln has unequivocally cashed in […]
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| Tesla Roadster Upgrades Include New Battery, Aero Mods, Increased Range |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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More details have emerged about the upgrades on the horizon for owners of Tesla Roadsters. The bottom line is that roadsters will be able to achieve a claimed range of around 400 miles on a charge thanks to what Tesla is calling the “Roadster 3.0” upgrade package. Tesla will offer owners a 70-kWh battery that […]
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| Year in Review: Here Are the Winners and Losers of 2014 |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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Winner General Motors General Motors became the car industry’s undisputed leader in 2014 by issuing 75-plus recall notices that affected something north of 30 million vehicles, or 28.7 million more GM vehicles than most people thought were actually still running. Counting a few Oaklands and LaSalles, more than 8 million were recalled because of their […]
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| Getting a Job Driving in the Presidential Motorcade Is Far Easier than You Might Think |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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The New York Times reports that the Secret Service relies on untrained volunteer drivers to transport White House staff and reporters in President Obama’s motorcade. The volunteers pilot 15-passenger vans, and are usually located between the armored Secret Service vehicles and the presidential ambulance. Why volunteers? Officially, they’re cheaper than Secret Service agents or local police officers. […]
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| 1970 Fiat 124 |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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| Last Call: 11 Discontinued Cars You Could Still Buy in 2014 |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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Have an itch for a discontinued car? If you look hard enough, you just might find one on a dealer's lot. Check out our list of the 11 discontinued cars that you could still buy in 2014.
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| Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition Makes Global Debut in New York |
Dec 29th, 2014 |
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According to Tampa Mazda dealer Mazda of Brandon, Mazda is offering a limited edition of its iconic two-seater convertible.
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| How We’d Spec It: Banishing Beige with the Sportiest Toyota Camry Ever |
Dec 26th, 2014 |
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For the first time in many years of quiet, reliable servitude, Toyota’s latest Camry was designed with some eye toward driving satisfaction. We’re not talking about the sort of “Hey, it didn’t break!” satisfaction that’s led millions to purchase Camrys over the years, either. Toyota actually tried to instill some fun in the 2015 Camry, […]
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| Ram 4500 Flatbed Tested: Yeah, We’re Goin’ to Work |
Dec 26th, 2014 |
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There’s no better way to evaluate a van or a truck than to, you know, actually use the thing in the manner for which it was designed. So when this author recently decided to spend a few days doing some heavy lifting around the house, we determined it a good opportunity to conduct just such […]
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| Kia’s Stig-Lovin’ Minivan Commercial Is Equally Brilliant and Baffling |
Dec 26th, 2014 |
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What We See: Although the opening footage and sound track suggest we’re about to witness something dramatic, this spot essentially just shows the recently redesigned Kia Sedona minivan whizzing around an oval test track at night. The exterior detail shots suggest speed and style, but the real surprise is what’s inside; not one, but four […]
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