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- 10 Luxury Cars of the Past You Can Afford to Buy Today
- Ford Obliterates Chevy in Monster Truck Tug of War
- GM’s EN-V to Replace Cars in Tianjin, China’s Futuristic Eco-City
- Ferrari Boss Says No to Electric Models, Endorses Hybrid Tech
- The Dark Knight and Catwoman Show Off Their New Rides
- Rolls-Royce Celebrates Upcoming “Year of the Dragon” with Bespoke Collection
- New Cadillac ELR: GM Officially Confirms Production Version of Converj EV Coupe
- FAIL: Harley Davidson Biker Goes from Tough Guy to…Funny Guy
- Toyota Spent $1.2 Million Courting Washington Politicians in Q2 of 2011
- Morgan Readying Pure Electric Aero Supersport Concepts
- McLaren Sells First 20 Examples of its MP4-12C GT3 Racer
- SCOOP: New Bentley Continental GT Speed getting Ready for its Frankfurt Date
- 2012 Porsche 911: First Official Photos of the 991 Hit the Web
- Audi Urban Sportback Concept to be Joined by a Spyder Version at Frankfurt Show
- US Government Pays $11 Million to Ford for Historic Rouge Complex Cleanup
- Kawasaki ZX-770R Concept: The Japanese Antidote to the KTM X-BOW
- SPIED: Audi Begins Testing its BMW X6-Rivaling Q6 Sports Crossover
- Fiat 500 by Gucci Series Coming to NY Fashion Week
- Lexus Adds Optional F-Sport Package to 2012 CT 200h
- Hyundai to Repair Steering on 2011 MY Sonata's that Pull Toward the Left
- New Diesel-Powered Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI
| 10 Luxury Cars of the Past You Can Afford to Buy Today Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:03 PM PDT  No matter what car you buy, its price will start depreciating from the moment you turn the ignition key and roll out of the showroom. Of course, not all models lose value at the same rate. But there are some cars that stand out more than others and Popular Mechanics has compiled a list with some of the most heavily depreciated vehicles in the luxury car segment. And while this may not be the kind of news a seller wants to hear, it's music to the ears of buyers in the market for snazzy set of wheels. Just remember that regardless if the car is new or used, running costs remain the same, and when it comes to luxury models, be prepared to dig deep into your pockets. Read more »
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| Ford Obliterates Chevy in Monster Truck Tug of War Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:20 PM PDT  Have you ever played 'tug of war'? Well, if the answer is yes, just imagine that instead of having one or more people pulling on either side of a rope, you have a pair of monster pickup trucks battling it out for who is the brawnier of the two. The epic battle involved a modified
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| GM’s EN-V to Replace Cars in Tianjin, China’s Futuristic Eco-City Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:04 PM PDT  At the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, General Motors (GM) unveiled a trio of two-wheeled neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) collectively named EN-V to the world. Unlike the brand's mainstream models, these concepts were lightweight and compact EVs for an as-of-yet unrealised city of the future. With a host of telematics and cameras to avoid other EN-Vs, pedestrians and other obstacles on the road coupled with a highly accurate GPS system, these concepts were theoretically accident-proof and self-driving. Now a consortium from China and Singapore are drawing up plans for Tianjin Eco-City: a large-scale prototype for the sort of sustainable, high-density communities we're expected to see in the coming decades. Read more »
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| Ferrari Boss Says No to Electric Models, Endorses Hybrid Tech Posted: 17 Aug 2011 03:29 PM PDT  Electric vehicles are the new black. Most mainstream manufacturers either have or are currently developing an EV in order to promote their environmentally friendly profile and at the same time, reduce the average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their fleet to comply with stricter future regulations.
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| The Dark Knight and Catwoman Show Off Their New Rides Posted: 17 Aug 2011 02:58 PM PDT  Work on Christopher Nolan's next Batman film called "The Dark Knight Rises" is well underway with the movie crew currently filming in Pittsburgh. To our delight, we now have some fresh footage of Batman's new toys that include the never before seen Batwing hovering or rather being carried around by a large truck, as well as his trusted Tumbler. Read more »
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| Rolls-Royce Celebrates Upcoming “Year of the Dragon” with Bespoke Collection Posted: 17 Aug 2011 02:25 PM PDT  Google "Year of the Dragon" and chances are you 'll come up with either the Chinese calendar that starts on January 23, 2012, or the Michael Cimino directed and Oliver Stone scripted 1985 film starring Mickey Rourke. Now the world's most popular search engine will also display a new collection created by Rolls-Royce's recently expanded Bespoke Department. Read more »
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| New Cadillac ELR: GM Officially Confirms Production Version of Converj EV Coupe Posted: 17 Aug 2011 03:02 PM PDT  Ever since GM displayed the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show, rumors have swirled that a production model was under consideration. But we now have official confirmation that the pure electric Converj is indeed moving forward as a production car that will be named the Cadillac ELR. "The concept generated instant enthusiasm," said Don Butler, vice president-Cadillac Marketing. "Like other milestone Cadillac models of the past, the ELR will offer something not otherwise present – the combination of electric propulsion with striking design and the fun of luxury coupe driving." Read more »
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| FAIL: Harley Davidson Biker Goes from Tough Guy to…Funny Guy Posted: 17 Aug 2011 12:29 PM PDT  A Harley Davidson biker apparently wanted to impress his friends outside the bar by burning some rubber as he turned his motorcycle around to exit the parking space, but the outcome wasn't exactly what he expected. How so? Follow the break to find out… Read more »
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| Toyota Spent $1.2 Million Courting Washington Politicians in Q2 of 2011 Posted: 17 Aug 2011 12:06 PM PDT  Lobbying is a fact of political life in most democracies. And as with everything else, it isn't for free: you can never get something for nothing, and the companies know that very well. So they are prepared to spend quite a lot of cash on lobbying the US House and Senate for laws and regulations that meet their needs. How much? It depends. Toyota Motor Corp., for example, spent $1.29 million in the second quarter of 2011 lobbying on tax incentives for patent laws, alternative energy vehicles, fuel cells and other issues, according to a report filed on July 20 with the House clerk's office, and which was obtained by the media. Read more »
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| Morgan Readying Pure Electric Aero Supersport Concepts Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT  One of the oldest and most traditional carmakers in the world, Morgan Motors, has joined forces with a consortium of British technology specialists for the development of two new pure-electric sportscar concepts that will be introduced next year. The Morgan +E programme will give birth to two new prototypes, both based on the Aero Supersport's aluminium chassis, but without the BMW-sourced 4.8-litre V8 engine, which will be replaced by a new derivative of Zytek's electric powertrain. Read more »
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| McLaren Sells First 20 Examples of its MP4-12C GT3 Racer Posted: 17 Aug 2011 10:57 AM PDT  After completing its first 24-hour race test at the famous Spa-Francorchamps, and as it is preparing two factory entries for the Magny Cours race on August 27, McLaren announced that it has already sold the first 20 examples of the MP4-12 GT3 racer. Read more »
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| SCOOP: New Bentley Continental GT Speed getting Ready for its Frankfurt Date Posted: 17 Aug 2011 10:36 AM PDT  Development on the next addition to the redesigned Bentley Continental range, the GT Speed, is reaching its end, and our spy photographers have just caught the coupe model wearing its new front end. The changes over the standard Continental GT include the new front bumper that boasts larger openings, the 21-inch alloy wheels with a different design wrapped around chunkier 275/35 ZR21 Pirelli P-Zero rubber, and the bespoke tail pipes. Read more »
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| 2012 Porsche 911: First Official Photos of the 991 Hit the Web Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:35 PM PDT  It was bound to happen; the very first official press photos of the new 2012 Porsche 911 were leaked onto the internet today well ahead of the sports coupe's world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September.
And while there may be more differences than we care to mention, the most eye-catching alterations concern the concave front LED daytime running lamps, the door-mounted exterior mirrors and the much thinner and more futuristic looking LED tail lamps that adorn the more heavily sculpted rear end. Read more »
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| Audi Urban Sportback Concept to be Joined by a Spyder Version at Frankfurt Show Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:11 AM PDT  At next month's Frankfurt auto show, Audi will show not one, but two variants of its Urban pure-electric city car concept. Following the presentation of the Urban Sportback (that's how the Germans describe the closed-top variant in its latest release) fitted with a sliding canopy, Audi today released the first renderings of the Spyder model. Rather than simply chopping off the rood and strengthening the front windshield frame, Audi's designers opted for a low, continuous window area while the Spyder also gains a pair of doors that open upwards diagonally. Read more »
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| US Government Pays $11 Million to Ford for Historic Rouge Complex Cleanup Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:48 AM PDT  The United States government agreed on Friday to pay Ford Motor Co. $10.84 million in order to settle a 7-year-old lawsuit over the cleanup of the automaker's Rouge Complex near Detroit during both World Wars. The 2,000-acre estate was bought in 1915 by Henry Ford where, among other models, he manufactured the iconic Model T. The National Park Service has since named it "the world's most famous auto plant". During World War I, the US government used it to build naval ships, an activity that was joined by the manufacturing of aircraft engines in World War II. In peacetime, Ford used it for auto and steel production. Read more »
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| Kawasaki ZX-770R Concept: The Japanese Antidote to the KTM X-BOW Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:22 AM PDT  If KTM could pull it off with the X-BOW, then why couldn't any other motorcycle maker take the leap and venture into the automotive business with a special lightweight sports car? Though it is a simple question, (obviously) the answer is far more complex than it seems at a first glance.
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| SPIED: Audi Begins Testing its BMW X6-Rivaling Q6 Sports Crossover Posted: 17 Aug 2011 07:32 AM PDT  It has begun. We're talking about the development phase of the Audi Q6 which will expand the firm's Q series of crossover models and offer the Ingolstadt-based automaker a direct challenger to BMW's successful X6, as well as to the equivalent model that's being planned by Mercedes-Benz.
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| Fiat 500 by Gucci Series Coming to NY Fashion Week Posted: 17 Aug 2011 07:12 AM PDT  A stylish car associated with one of the most exclusive names in fashion needs the appropriate introduction. And that's why Fiat chose to launch the 500 by Gucci edition of its subcompact car in the US at next month's New York fashion week. Read more »
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| Lexus Adds Optional F-Sport Package to 2012 CT 200h Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:39 AM PDT  Lexus' fifth hybrid vehicle and second dedicated hybrid after the HS sedan, the CT 200h, is cruising into its second model year with a few minor updates, the most important of which is the U.S. introduction of the optional F-Sport Package. Unveiled for the first time at the 2010 Sydney Motor Show in Australia before making its North American debut at last year's SEMA gathering, the F-Sport Package for the CT 200h adds a limited number of visual and performance goods. Read more »
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| Hyundai to Repair Steering on 2011 MY Sonata's that Pull Toward the Left Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:01 AM PDT  Hyundai Motor America announced that it will fix a steering problem affecting the 2011 MY Sonata mid-size sedan produced between Sept. 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011. The company took action after more than 4,000 Sonata owners complained to dealers that the car tends to pull towards to the left. The South Korean automaker said it suspects that as many as 41,000 cars could be affected by this issue. Read more »
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| New Diesel-Powered Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:33 AM PDT  For the first time in the SLK's history, Mercedes-Benz is offering a diesel-powered version of its small hardtop roadster that will be available for order in Europe from September 13, 2011. The new SLK 250 CDI makes use of the Stuttgart-based automaker's 2.1-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine delivering 204-horses (150kW) and a hefty 500Nm (368.8 lb-ft) of peak torque. Read more »
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