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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD: Big Bowtie Finally Out-Guns Ford's Super Duty

Chevy's been getting its ass kicked by Ford's Super Duty pickups. Now the 2011 Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty finally boxes the frame, adds triple rate springs and offers a stupefying 20,000lb towing capacity thanks to the new Duramax diesel. More »

2011 Ford Edge: There's Only So Many Ways To Re-Skin A Jellybean

Take the 2011 Lincoln MKX's upgrades: 3.7-liter V6, MyFord Touch and button-free interior. Now restyle it. That's the 2011 Ford Edge. Frankly, if it wasn't for the first application of the new 2.0-liter Ecoboost, we wouldn't care. We still don't.
Yesterday - February 9, 2010
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Audi A1: Aluminum Und Small

Despite being the tiniest car in the Auto Union lineup, the Audi A1 still has those signature LED eyes, wind-sucking grille and R8-esque silver-rimmed greenhouse. However, unlike an R8, the MINI-fighter's top-end engine ekes out a meager 122 HP. More »
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This Post Is Not Brought To You By Toyota

Toyota: The automaker moving you forward... into a Tesla electric roadster... at a high rate of speed... and beyond your control. [Twitpic via AnnoyingTweeple]

First Lotus F1 Car In Fifteen Years Spied Lapping Silverstone

After fifteen years, Lotus will return to Formula One this season with this car, spied undergoing its first test at Silverstone. No details 'til Friday, but damn is it good to see green and yellow in F1 again. [Autosport]

Toyota Recall: Unexpected Veering Is The New Unintended Acceleration

Something we missed in our earlier post on the newest pain-in-Toyota's-wallet NHTSA recall investigation on the Toyota Corolla is that they're calling it "unexpected veering." Apparently it's when a driver thinks their Corolla can drive itself at 40MPH. Oy. More »

Liz Phair Goes To NASCAR Race, Writes About It, Teenage Girls Feel Empathetic

Liz Phair drives a Prius. She went to a NASCAR race, and she has some thoughts. Also, Sheryl Crow likes something called "V-12 American muscle." Oof. [The Atlantic]

Economical Transportation For The Snowpocalypse

Need to get around during the Snowpocalypse but can't afford to shell out for a Honda S2000? This ski-sporting, track-equipped Nash Metropolitan could be just the thing for thrifty winter motoring. More »
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BMW Registers For Le Mans For The First Time In Eleven Years

Attention, Herr Frog! We return to your land of speed und cheese without ze mighty prototype but with two M3s und ze British touring-car dynamo known as Andy "Hammer" Priaulx! Faszination: Ze Porsche is easy Le Mans for little girl! More »

Yesterday: Lambo Mustang. Today: Lifted Aztek. What's In The Water?

Leave it to Canadians to build a customized Pontiac Aztek complete with lifted suspension, bull bars, a roof rack with light bar, a questionable paint job, and a whopping sound system. Did we mention the fuzzy tiger-print fabric? More »

The Lancia Delta Integrale Limo: Would You Like Some Oppo With That Prom Dress?

So, so wrong. And yet so very right. Needs Repsol colors like nobody's business. $135k, a trip to Italy, and it's yours. [Autoblog.nl]
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How Did This Snowboarder's Bird End Up On Google Street View?

Google Street View usually provides us with ground-level shots of the world's road network. What was Street View doing on a ski hill, and for that matter, how did it get there? More »

The Snowpocalypse As Seen From A Honda S2000: All-Wheel Drive Is For Pansies

A Washington, D.C. man hit the remains of this weekend's blizzard in an unlikely chariot. The photos are strangely mesmerizing. Winter, meet the 8000-rpm, rear-wheel-drive wonder. Snow tires make the world go 'round. [Tomolesnevich.com]
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Step Into Black: The Joy Of Driving At Night

On the surface, it is negative space, an environment defined by what it lacks. We immerse ourselves in it so often that we take it for granted. It is nighttime, and it is perfect for driving. Are you still asleep? More »

What's Your Favorite Ridiculous Tuner Car?

There are fun tuner cars, exciting tuner cars, ridiculous tuner cars, and cars that manage to be all of above. They exist where insanity meets opportunity. What's your favorite ridiculous tuner car? More »

Yep, 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250h are now officially under a voluntary Toyota Recall. [Toyota]

Meet Sinky, The Amphibious British Bus Of Your Dreams

This amphibious bus is part of a proposed plan to improve public transport in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It's currently undergoing "sea" trials on the River Clyde. It has encountered problems, but it has not sunk. Yet. More »

Kid's Honda Odyssey Concepts More Exciting Than Real Deal

A new Honda Odyssey Concept will debut at the Chicago Auto Show as a thinly veiled peek at the replacement for America's favorite minivan. These kid-created concept drawings are definitely more exciting. On-board cotton candy machine? Brilliant. More »
What we know as the second-generation VW Jetta has been in continuous production in China since 1991 and, because they also sell newer Volkswagens there, they've constantly upgraded it to match the corporate image. Now it's just ridiculous. More »

Asian-Americans Upset "Yellow Line" Runs Through Their Community

Atlanta's transit agency switched over to a color-coded system for their train system last year and renamed the line running through the heart of the Asian-American community the "Yellow Line." You don't wanna know where the "Pink Line" goes. [AJC]
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2011 Volvo S60: How Do You Say Buick In Swedish?

The Chinese have bought Volvo, but can the newly-redesigned 2011 Volvo S60, unveiled this morning ahead of next month's Geneva Motor Show, finally elevate the Swedish-founded and American-tainted brand from knock-off Canal St. faux-luxe to a true entry-level luxury contender? More »

What to Do If Your Toyota's Been Recalled

Got one of those Toyotas with the "sticky" gas pedal? Maybe a just-recalled Prius? Don't trade in your car or panic if your dealer's booked through next week. Here's a few tips from the experts on saving money and driving safely. [Lifehacker]

How Your BMW Gets From Europe To Your Driveway

When cars arrive statewide they go through a vehicle distribution center, like the one visited by The Diesel Driver, to assure faulty vehicles don't end up at dealerships. Sound boring? Nah, it's actually pretty cool. [TheDieselDriver via BMWBLOG]
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Ford Transit Connect Taxi: Say Hello To The Next NYC Cab

Ford's got two new flavors of Transit Connect targeted squarely at the commercial market. One's an all-electric. The other's a customized Transit Connect running compressed natural gas or LPG for taxi fleets across the country — including New York City. More »
Monday - February 8, 2010
#racingnews

Is This The 2012 Indy Car?

2010 was originally set to be the last year of competition for the aging Dallara IndyCar chassis. Political turmoil has postponed the changeover, however, and the IRL is currently evaluating its options. This car is part of Swift Engineering's proposal. More »

The Funniest Lap Of The Nurburgring Ever

Think that jerkoff track day instructor was bad? Wait till you see this driver/instructor combo arguing through an entire lap of the Nurburgring. Worse, this driver actually manages to pass a few people. More »

Burnouts In A 300SEL 6.3: Hoon Or Heresy?

Take one of only 6,500 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3s ever made and give it to a couple of Aussies with a workshop. The smokey result is predictable, but is this any way to treat a rare classic? More »
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2011 Shelby GT500: A Snake With A 550 HP Aluminum Heart

The 2011 Shelby GT500 only gets minor exterior tweaks, but underneath the hood it chucks the heavy iron block truck engine for an all-aluminum 5.4-liter supercharged V8 for 102 lbs less weight and a smokin' 550HP. More »

Jerkoff Track Day Instructor Outed On YouTube, Fired

A High Performance Driving Event is usually a great place to safely learn the limits of your car, on a track, with a helpful and professional driving instructor. Unless your instructor is this asshole. More »
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Man Builds Mustang Out Of Lamborghini, World Goes "Huh?"

So get this: Guy likes Lamborghinis. Guy likes Fords. Guy takes a 2007 Mustang and shoves a massive V-10 and transaxle into its middle. We can't look away. More »
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