| 2014 Honda Civic Si Sedan Test: This Sport Compact Needs More Sport |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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The final breaths of the naturally aspirated Civic Si should arrive at the top end of a glorious 7000-rpm tear. Instead, the 2014 Honda Civic Si is sucking wind as it’s left behind in the sport-compact segment. While it remains true to the 29-year-old formula of cheap, light, and high-revving entertainment, the updated 2014 Civic […]
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| Infiniti’s New ESQ Crossover for China Is Very Nissan Juke–ESQ |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Nissan’s Juke, frog eyes and all, is an interesting piece that we happen to sort of like. Its dynamics aren’t world-beating, but with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four and an available six-speed manual, it has character, something sorely lacking in most modern rides. Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti, apparently also saw the potential for the Juke to […]
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| Toyota Floats the Idea of Hover Cars, Aladdin Pleased |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Toyota may end up providing the answer to the age-old question “What would Aladdin drive?”, as the Japanese automaker says it has been researching hovering cars. The news comes from Toyota’s R&D chief Hiroyoshi Yoshiki, who was speaking at Bloomberg’s Next Big Thing conference in Sausalito, California. Yoshiki was asked somewhat jokingly about when we’ll […]
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| Because You Procrastinate Like We Do: 5 Last-Minute C/D Gift Ideas for Dear Old Dad |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Father’s Day rapidly approacheth—it’s this Sunday—and because we know that not everyone can pull off getting Dad his favorite classic car, here’s a short list of awesome last-minute ideas from our store. The good news: Next-day shipping is available. The better news: Books and posters are all 25 percent off, select apparel is up to 40 […]
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| EFG Companies Awarded ASE Blue Seal of Excellence |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence’s Blue Seal of Excellence signifies the level of expertise and knowledge of repair shop technicians and claims administrators.
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| 7 Financial Organizations Back Disparate Impact Amendment |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Seven financial organizations issued a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives on May 29 in support of an amendment to an appropriations bill that would limit Justice Department litigation relying on the disparate impact theory of discrimination.
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| Average Vehicle Age Remains Steady at 11.4 Years |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. remained steady at 11.4 years. IHS says the average age is likely to remain at 11.4 years through 2015.
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| GM No Longer Paying $7,000 a Day in Fines |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Mounting costs for GM's ignition switch recall
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| Swinging Every Way: Ram Patents Split-Door Tailgate that Opens Multiple Ways |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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The latest hotness in full-size pickup rear ends has been the 2015 Ford F-150’s power tailgate, which can be opened and closed smoothly and quietly via the key fob. Before that, it was the Chevy Silverado’s integrated bumper step. The next Ram thinks that’s all really cute. According to a Chrysler patent filed last year […]
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| VW’s Adaptive Cruise Control Makes Saving the Day Impossible [Video] |
Jun 11th, 2014 |
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Say you’re a heroic sort, and a bus has been taken over by criminals. You’d chase it down, have your equally heroic—and throttle-adept—sidekick bring you right behind the bus, at which point you climb out of the sunroof, tiptoe to the edge of the hood, and leap onto the bus. In an amusing but nonsensical […]
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