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Sync
EXCLUSIVE: Sync Video Teases Lincoln Detroit Auto Show Concept
We happened upon this preview of the Sync concept from CES installed in a concept car sharing the same marketing visuals as the Lincoln brand. We're assuming we'll see it at the Detroit Auto Show. -
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CES: Ford Sync Heading To Europe, Sync Concept Hinted At
Yesterday we revealed Ford Sync upgrades like turn-by-turn directions and traffic avoidance. Today we can say Sync is heading to Europe there's next-generation system brewing, call it a Sync concept, including Apple-like apps. More »
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Comment by AmishJohn: A blue-green-skinned girl that Kirk hasn't jumped yet? I'm in. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse Now
REPORT: No One Wants To Buy Saab
Looks like Saab is joining Hummer and Saturn on the list of brands GM is trying to sell, but can't find buyers for. More » -
Industry News
Audi Surpasses 1 Million Mark In Annual Global Sales
Despite the gloomy Carpocalypse that has the rest of the automotive landscape in shambles; Audi AG has posted a record number of sales for 2008. More » -
Novelties
Gold Painted Rolls Royce Phantom Spotted In UK
The Carpocalypse has spread across most of the globe, but there are still a select few who haven't been hit and they want YOU to know about it. More »
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Comment by Bumblebee: If there's an opposite of sex, that Rover is it. Imagine it the next time you're in trouble, if you know 2 Responses | Other threads
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Project Car Hell
Project Car Hell, V12-O-Rama Edition: BMW 750iL Convertible or Pair Of 1946 Lincolns?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and most hellish! Last time, the Seata Spring triumphed in the poll… but it was short on cylinders. More »
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By Murilee Martin
Comment by Deartháir: a Cruder, Fart-Joke Version of graverobber: In this one, the sheer magnitude of the project is the clincher. It has to be the pair of Lincolns. Look, 10 Responses | Other threads
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Ferrari F430 Spider Scuderia 16M
Amazing Ferrari F430 Spider Scuderia 16M In-Seat Visualization
Since most mere mortals can only imagine what it's like to sit at the carbon fiber helm of the Ferrari F430 Spider Scuderia 16M, this flash visualization provides the next best thing. More »
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: it's over-rated, there's no cupholders. 7 Responses | Other threads
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When Make-A-Wish Goes Wrong
Hachette-Appointed Interim Editor John Owens' Leaked Car & Driver Editor's Column
When Csaba Csere left Car & Driver last month, John Owens, Popular Photography's Editor-in-Chief, became the buff book's interim boss. We've just been leaked his rough draft "Editor's Column." One word describes it: Horrifying.
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Comment by jarque: "You get a V-8 for a V-6 price," says Quiroga. "In fact, with today's 5-Series, you'd only get an inline... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Novelties
Toyota Safety Connect, Lexus Enform Take Aim At GM OnStar With New Service
Toyota's ready to battle GM's OnStar with it's own on-board telematics program appropriately named Safety Connect and Lexus Enform. Of course GM could have avoided this if they'd let Lexus continue to use OnStar. More »
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By The Auto Insider
Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Can they eavesdrop in on conversations in a car with these systems? 5 Responses | Other threads
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Movies
Un Homme Et Une Femme... Et HOONAGE!
Once again, Parisian tipster Franzouse has found us some vehicular madness from French cinema. Here we've got a couple of examples of the work of Claude Lelouch.
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Comment by Alexandre Korda: + Watch video the original Hoon 12 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Official 2010 Camaro Paint Colors Released
We took the ten official 2010 Chevrolet Camaro paint codes and splashed them across a few cars for your full Technicolor viewing pleasure. More » -
Over The Back Fence
Electric Ford Focus Coming To Detroit Auto Show?
Ford mentioned an electric commercial van for 2010 with an electric sedan by 2011 when announcing its latest recovery plan in December. That electric sedan may be based on the next-generation Ford Focus. More » -
Lotus Evora
REPORT: Lotus Evora SC Coming With 350 HP Supercharged Engine
Lotus is planning to add a supercharger to its upcoming Evora 2+2. That's a good thing, because they’re also planning versions with an automatic transmission and an electric convertible top. More »
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By Wes Siler
Comment by smalleyxb122: Let us pray: Dear Lord, Please smite any who would dare to purchase a Lotus with an automatic transmission, lest Lotus... 2 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Zele Nissan GT-R "Complete Edition" Obliterates Price Tag At $205,000
The tuner world's quest to modify every Nissan GT-R ever built continues as Zele International announces the introduction of their R35 GT-R ‘Complete Edition,' which comes in at an eye-watering, SpecV-crushing $205,000. More »
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Comment by Plecostomus - Now with 20% more Algae!: CRACKPIPE. Buy your own GT-R, and reflash it yourself for a grand, do an exhaust for another 500, ta daa! enough... 4 Responses | Other threads
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chevy volt
Today Show's Matt Lauer First Journalist To Drive Chevy Volt
We knew the Chevy Volt would increase global levels of smugness. Here's Matt Lauer, crowing about being the first to drive it to CNBC's Phil LeBeau — and that was only a test vehicle!
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By Ray Wert
Comment by jodark: Lauer is a waste. No opinions matter until automotive journalists drive it. Particularly Clarkson.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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El Camino Blues
An Open Letter To Ford: Give Us The Falcon Ute
Hey, Ford! Are you paying attention? Come in here. We want you to read something. GM wouldn't listen to us. But we need this. We crave the Falcon Ute.
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Question of the Day
When Did You Know You Were Carmosexual?
There’s a time in every young person’s life when everything changes and you suddenly understand who you’re going to be. At what point did you know you were going to be a car lover? More »
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By Wes Siler
Comment by rlj676-new job, same problems: I hate cars... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Celebrities
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo Wrecks Ferrari 599
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo lost control of his red Ferrari 599 in a tunnel near Manchester Airport this morning in a one car accident totally obliterating the front end of the fabulous touring car. More »
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Comment by White Speed Receiver: After the crash, Ronaldo tumbled out of his car and writhed in pain until he realized the ref denied him 8 Responses | Other threads
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Detroit Auto Show
Official Euro Honda Insight Hybrid Fuel Economy Numbers Leak: Less Fuel-Efficient Than Toyota Prius
According to leaked info in Honda's official magazine in Belgium, the European 2009 Honda Insight is less fuel-efficient than the current Toyota Prius — but may only be about 1 MPG less. More » -
Detroit Auto Show
VIDEO: Chevy Beat Today Show Skirt-Lift
We showed you the little screen cap earlier, but here's the full video of this morning's Today Show Lauer skirt-lift on the Chevy Beat. -
Carpocalypse Now
Toyota Passes Dodge For Third Place In US Truck Sales
PickupTrucks.com put together a full run-down on pickup truck sales for 2008. The most shocking statistic? Toyota's passed Dodge to become the third largest seller of trucks in the U.S. market. More » -
Down On The Street
1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We love station wagons! More »
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Comment by top-dead-center: Fabulous wagon! By the way, kids, look at that dealer emblem! Metal, riveted to the car. These days they're 6 Responses | Other threads
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Detroit Auto Show
Chevy Beat Heading To Detroit After Live Tease On Today Show
NBC Today Show's Matt Lauer is in Detroit this morning at GM's Warren Tech Center, where he teased a supposed production car. Despite rumors of it's demise, it looks like it's the Chevy Beat.
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Nice Price Or Crack Pipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: 11 Grand For A 1988 Toyota Celica Turbo All-Trac?
Surprisingly, only 35% of voters thought that the Ford-powered Maserati Quattroporte was nicely priced at $42,500. Today we're going to return to all-original, unmolested iron, with a highly desirable Reagan Era machine. More »
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By Murilee Martin
Comment by Ash78: I'll have to abstain on this one. I'm still questioning the collectibility of 80s cars in general, no matter how... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Detroit Auto Show
2010 Buick LaCrosse: Blue Hair No More!
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse isn't your Grandfather's Buick. Defying conventional wisdom, this Buick sedan sports slick styling, a classy interior and hardware that'll make even the most jaded buyer take a look.
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Nissan GT-R SpecV
Nissan GT-R SpecV: Super-Godzilla Officially Attacks Japan
Yes friends, the Nissan GT-R SpecV is finally, officially here and goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealerships in Japan next month for 15,750,000 yen. That's a bit over $160,000. More »
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Comment by Deartháir: a Cruder, Fart-Joke Version of graverobber: V is for Vendetta. "Breaking news, ladies and gentlemen. In response to the new GT-R SpecV, Porsche has announced a new... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Sync
CES: Ford Upgrades Sync With Turn-By-Turn Navigation
Since introduction in 2007, Sync has been a huge success for Ford, closing on 1 million systems sold. Today at CES, Ford's announced some next-generation upgrades including turn-by-turn navigation.
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by Naturally Exasperated: Call me crazy, but how is this going to help Ford sell cars? Mr.Ford- I support you, but please concentrate... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Spy Photos
2010 Jaguar XK Spied Prowling English Countryside
As far as facelifts go, we’d say the 2010 Jaguar XK is more Demi Moore than Joan Rivers, but its what’s inside that really piques our interest: the new XK gets a rotary drive selector. More »
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