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- Video: Was This a Dangerously Close Call or a Ballsy Move?
- High Heels and Shiny Wheels: The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Edition
- Last MGB Roadster Ever Made Returns Back Home Through the Window
- If Looks Could Kill: Meet the 1999 Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca Limited Edition
- GM May Redesign Volt's Battery, Puts Opel Ampera Sales on Hold
- Dodge to Drop New Generation 2013 Viper at Next Year's New York Auto Show
- UAW Protests outside Hyundai's U.S. Dealerships to Support Illegally Fired Korean Subcontractor Worker
- Mid-Size Cars Sales Fall as U.S. Buyers Downsize to Smaller Cars
- General Motors will have Four World Premieres in Detroit Including the 2013 Cadillac ATS
- BMW Releases Teaser Film on Mystery New X6 M Model, Could it be the Diesel?
- Polish Video Awesomeness: BMW E30 Gymkhana Style
- Ferrari and Red Bull Quit F1 Teams Association over Rules Disagreement, FIA Announces 2012 Entry List
- This Ain't No Kids Play: Traxxas X0-1 Toy Car goes 0-60mph in 2.3" and can Reach 100mph!
- Marangoni's Range Rover Evoque HFI-R Puts on its Red Shoes
- Honda CEO Takes Personal Responsibility for Underwhelming US. Civic
- 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Digitally Imagined
- Très Chic: New Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride
- Breaking Dawn: Camry and Prius Lead Toyota’s First Gain in the U.S. Since April
- Sweet Wheels of Ebay Time: 1965 Buick Riviera with 59k Original Miles
- Nissan Juke-R Video No9: The Finishing Touches
| Video: Was This a Dangerously Close Call or a Ballsy Move? Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:57 PM PST  A minor spat has broken out on Youtube over whether or not a Lotus Exige GT3 traveling close to 250km/h [155mph] should have passed in between a Mazda MX-5 and a Porsche Boxster during the Production Sports Cars CUE Enduro Series held at the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria, Australia. If you watch the first video shot from an inboard camera on the MX-5, it looks like a rocket ship flew by inches away from the Japanese roadster. In fact, it all happens so fast that you have to actually pause the video to see the Exige GT3 driven by Barton Mawer.
"I'm chasing down a Porsche Boxster in the #66 Mazda MX5 whilst trying to hang onto the lead of Class E. Meanwhile Barton Mawer is trying to hunt down Alan Simonsen in the Lambo for the overall lead, and obviously not in the mood to waste any time." Read more »
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| High Heels and Shiny Wheels: The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Edition Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:39 PM PST  Gentlemen, you may start your engines because we have a special treat for you today. After all the metal from the 42nd edition of the Tokyo Motor Show, it's time for something a little bit different but equally, if not more, interesting. If the opening picture caught you attention, there's a lot more from where that came from in our high resolution gallery that you're more than welcome to enjoy directly after the break. Read more »
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| Last MGB Roadster Ever Made Returns Back Home Through the Window Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:37 PM PST  The MGB Roadster was an open-top British sports car that was launched by MG in 1962 and was followed three years later by a 2+2 GT Coupe. It had a very long life span, surviving until 1980. At the time, the company changed hands from the British Motor Corporation to British Motor Holdings and then to British Leyland Motor Corporation. The decay and eventually, the fall of the British car industry began during that period. Read more »
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| If Looks Could Kill: Meet the 1999 Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca Limited Edition Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:48 PM PST  Subaru is one of those automakers that will either bore you to death or irk you with the styling of its products, but scarcely, if ever, cause any excitement with its designs. The Impreza series is a characteristic example going from boredom to controversial and vice versa not only with each new restyling, but sometimes even within the same generation.
And yes, you read that correctly: the Casa Blanca isn't a
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| GM May Redesign Volt's Battery, Puts Opel Ampera Sales on Hold Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:55 PM PST  Providing a free loaner to Volt owners concerned about their car's safety is all good and well – even better for some if the loaner is a Camaro or a Corvette.
However, General Motors, which is currently cooperating with the NHTSA to address the fire issues that ensued after the agency's crash tests, may even go as far as redesigning its extended-range hybrid's battery which is manufactured by South Korea's LG Chem. Read more »
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| Dodge to Drop New Generation 2013 Viper at Next Year's New York Auto Show Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:13 PM PST  The time for the return of the Dodge Viper after a two-year hiatus is almost up. In fact, we'll get our first look at the Chrysler Group's next halo car as early as next April at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.
Chrysler's SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles made the revelation in an interview with Viper magazine, while Automobile Magazine says that it has also confirmed the news with its sources at Dodge. Read more »
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2011 01:27 PM PST  Members of the UAW (International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America), one of the biggest worker unions in the U.S., protested on Wednesday outside more than 75 Hyundai dealerships across the country, from NYC to LA.
Hyundai itself was not the target, as one would have thought upon hearing the news. Rather, the union members who held "Stop Sex Discrimination at Hyundai" and "Reinstate Ms. Park" banners were showing their support for Ms. Park. Read more »
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| Mid-Size Cars Sales Fall as U.S. Buyers Downsize to Smaller Cars Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:42 PM PST  For decades, mid-size sedans like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Ford Taurus have been best-sellers and the most common sight on American roads. But the trend is starting to change. According to J.D Power and associates, an increasingly large number of buyers are downsizing and choose small cars such as the Chevrolet Cruze or even the Honda Fit. In fact, J.D. Power forecasts that, for the first time in two decades, compact cars will outsell mid-size models by the end of the year. Moreover, it projects that by 2015, compact and sub-compact cars will have a 20% share in the U.S. market, while mid-size models' share will shrink down to 14%. Read more »
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| General Motors will have Four World Premieres in Detroit Including the 2013 Cadillac ATS Posted: 02 Dec 2011 12:02 PM PST  With the press days over at the Tokyo Motor Show, automakers are now turning their focus on the next big automotive event, which is the 2012 North International Auto Show that takes place in Detroit from January 10 to 23. Today, we learned that General Motors is planning four world premieres but for now, the company will only tell us about one of the vehicles it will bring to Detroit, the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is aimed squarely at the entry-level premium sedan segment rivaling the likes of the new BMW 3-Series and the Lexus IS. Read more »
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| BMW Releases Teaser Film on Mystery New X6 M Model, Could it be the Diesel? Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:42 AM PST  Those Bavarians are always coming up with something to grab our attention. Their latest mystery film is about a new edition or model of the X6 with the famed M logo. The only official information we get from BMW is that the vehicle seen in the teaser clip will establish "a new category of automobiles" and that it represents "a new chapter powered by M". The vehicle itself or rather certain parts of the crossover like the lights, hood and, of course, the moniker on the tailgate, are craftily blurred out. Read more »
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| Polish Video Awesomeness: BMW E30 Gymkhana Style Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:11 AM PST  Ken Block's Gymkhana? Sure, it's cool and all but for those of you that want to see something different and out of the PR-ordinary [...] for a change and one that does not include a Ford Fiesta for the umpteenth time, some chaps over from Poland have readied a pretty interesting video that you may want to watch. For starters, it's more like a short film and an impressive one at that – though we could have done without the black filters. Read more »
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| Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:27 AM PST  Now we know what Ferrari CEO, Luca di Montezemolo's statements were all about when less than a month ago, he hinted at the Scuderia leaving Formula 1, something that the company had then denied claiming that its head honcho's words were misinterpreted. Well, leaving the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) is an action that is not really open to any sort of interpretations - especially when Ferrari itself issues a lengthy statement explaining why it is leaving the association that di Montezemolo himself was presiding over until 2009. Read more »
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| This Ain't No Kids Play: Traxxas X0-1 Toy Car goes 0-60mph in 2.3" and can Reach 100mph! Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:41 PM PST  In the word of the street, there are "toys" and there are "toys". Like the new Traxxas X0-1 radio controlled car which is one of those toys intended only for adults. And for a very good reason as this little devil comes with a top speed in excess of 100mph (160km/h) right out of the box!
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| Marangoni's Range Rover Evoque HFI-R Puts on its Red Shoes Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:52 AM PST  In keeping with its tradition of showing up at the Bologna Motor Show with an impressive concept, Italian tire manufacturer Marangoni chose this year's edition of the venue to reveal the Range Rover Evoque HFI-R. The first thing that catches your eye as you look at the pictures is the experimental ruby red coloured Marangoni tires – well, for many it will actually be the curvalicious brunette model but that's irrelevant to this story.
In addition, the bodywork of the car has been completely repainted in a special satin paint called Titanium Fluid Metal while the roof, the pillars, the door handles and the grille are finished in gloss black. Read more »
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| Honda CEO Takes Personal Responsibility for Underwhelming U.S. Civic Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:02 AM PST  As you may already know, even though they share the same name, the European and North American Honda Civics are two very different cars. This is good news for Honda's European arm, since the Frankfurt Motor Show-launched five-door hatch received a warm welcome, but bad news for their colleagues in North America who have faced a barrage of criticism. Read more »
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| 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Digitally Imagined Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:38 AM PST  Earlier this week, Jaguar's communication team published a pair of photos showing a prototype of the British firm's foray into the premium station wagon segment, the XF Sportbrake. That was more than enough of an excuse for Ivan Martinovic from PS-Garage to grab his digital pen and theorize on the looks of the final production model that's slated to enter production next year. Read more »
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| Très Chic: New Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:08 AM PST  Renault is using the name of its 1960s Floride rear-engined sports car for a new limited edition of the modern-day Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet that will make its first public appearance at the Brussels Motor Show on January 10, 2012. In France, the Mégane CC Floride will be offered exclusively in a pastel ivory exterior paint that harks back to the 1960s, while the rest of Europe will also get the option of a more mainstream red color. Read more »
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| Breaking Dawn: Camry and Prius Lead Toyota’s First Gain in the U.S. Since April Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:41 AM PST  Perhaps for the first time this year, Toyota has some good news to report. Japan's number one automaker has been hit the hardest by the March earthquake as it has the largest portion of domestic production of any other local manufacturer. When it looked like it might recover, the Thai floods hit its supply chain once again. Moreover, the strong yen makes things even harder for Toyota. Yet in November, sales of Toyota Division in the U.S., which includes the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands were up by 7 percent compared to the same month in 2010. Read more »
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| Sweet Wheels of Ebay Time: 1965 Buick Riviera with 59k Original Miles Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:18 AM PST  The first-generation of Buick's Riviera coupe series is considered by many to be a styling icon of the 1960s and one of the best creations made under the tenure of legendary GM head designer, Bill Mitchell, who had replaced Harley Earl in 1958.
As typical of the time, each year brought several design changes to the original body. This particular example found on eBay is from 1965, which was the last year for the first generation Riviera. Read more »
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| Nissan Juke-R Video No9: The Finishing Touches Posted: 02 Dec 2011 05:20 AM PST  There's no question that Nissan is milking the hype surrounding the Juke R as much as it can. Up until now, the Japanese automaker has published nine videos (including the one you're about the watch after the break) on the building process while it also issued separate footage and a gallery on the finished product in between. This week's footage is called "Finishing Touches" and as the name suggests, it shows the teams from Nissan Europe and its technical partner RML applying the last parts on the GT-R-powered Juke including the dashboard and centre console inside and a matt black paint scheme that's both vinyl-wrapped as well as painted on the outside. Read more »
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