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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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Comment by Sanfam: Should a sedan need a back-up camera? Seems as if designers should just do away with windows entirely. ... more » | Other threads
- Yesterday - January 7, 2009
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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 Nissa dealerships in Japan next month for 15,750,000 yen. That's a bit over $160,000. More »
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By Ray Wert
Comment by akirachan: I would rather buy two GT-R's for 160k:... 4 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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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... 4 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 » -
Engine Swap
Putting V8s In Volvos Is Like Eating Peanuts: Future Drag Race Car Plucked From Redwoods
Black Metal V8olvo crew chief and mastermind Hellhammer likes stuffing V8s into cars that never came that way from the factory, and now he's learned a few things about Volvos. Let's get another one! More »
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By Murilee Martin
Comment by JCWhitless will never have a COTD: {CLARKSON ON} This would be the ideal vehicle for fetching cheese from the local shoppe, or perhaps picking up little... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Detroit Auto Show
Crafting The Authentic Swedish Crystal Console Of The Volvo S60 Concept
This video on the creation of the all-crystal center console in the Volvo S60 Concept, debuting at the Detroit Auto Show, is so Swedish, it should just have the title "Bork, bork, bork!" More »
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: "...And in related news, competitor Saab has announced a partnership with Corning Glass to develop a Pyrex® center console that... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Volvo FH16
Volvo FH16, Worlds Most Powerful Truck, Unveiled In Europop Music Video
With 700 HP and 2323 Lb-Ft of torque, the new Volvo FH16 is the most powerful semi-truck in the world. Unfortunately, that message is lost in the Eurotrash technopop music video reveal. More »
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by jarque: 700 hp? pshh! How about 108,920hp @ 102rpm and 5,608,312 lb-ft torque 8 Responses | Other threads
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Spy Photos
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Caught With Its Pants Completely Down
The refreshed 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS got caught with its pants completely down and we've got the photos to prove it.
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Volvo D5
Volvo Announces Powerful Twin-Turbo Diesel For Euro S80
Once again, the American market gets shafted on badass diesels, Volvo has announced a new engine for its European S80, a 2.4 liter twin-turbo diesel with 205 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque. More »
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Comment by FuzzyPlushroom: Get it here yesterday, dickwits. Fuck California/New York/Massachusetts/etc.... 23 Responses | Other threads
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Recall
Nissan Recalling 243,000 Xterras, Pathfinders and Frontiers
Nissan will be recalling 242,720 2005-2009 Xterras, Pathfinders and Frontiers due to a faulty airbag sensor. More »
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Comment by tekamul: Why is that press release yelling at me?... 3 Responses | Other threads
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classic ad watch
The 1978 Datsun Stanza: Proving Australian Hoonage Potential The Best Way Possible
The Nissan Stanza- which sported 510 badges on these shores- won the 1978 Southern Cross Rally… but you don't see the Lord Humungus driving one, do you?
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By Murilee Martin
Comment by Number_Six: Those were the days: driving gloves before the term "douche" became widely used in the pejorative, boot-clad ladies, and aircraft 4 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
W3 Triposto Porsche Is A Study Hall Sketch Come To Life
Have an old Porsche 911 and $250,000 sitting around? Perhaps you'll be interested in the carbon fiber and kevlar-bodied W3 Triposto, the work of a Montreal father and son engineering duo.
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Comment by WheatKing: Things like this is why the next time quebec wants to seperate from canada.. we're gonna let them. The only good 1 Responses | Other threads
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Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda Sport Modulo S2000, Fit Concept Cars Heading To 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon
As we get ready for the Detroit Auto Show, Japan's getting ready for their annual Tokyo Auto Salon. Think of it as our SEMA show, but on crack and with lots of cute umbrella girls. More »
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Comment by ZtB: Is it wrong that I find the front on the S2000 sexy? I don't necessarily approve of the rice-racer style 1 Responses | Other threads
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Industry News
Talking Pontiac's Post G8 ST Future With GM VP of Marketing Susan Docherty
Yesterday's announcement from GM stating the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST was being canceled came to us like a knife in the heart, so today, we had a conversation with Susan Docherty, the Pontiac Marketing VP.
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Over The Back Fence
New Toyota Prius May Get Larger Engine For US Market
The new Toyota Prius, debuting in Detroit next week, could be getting a larger engine for the American market. Why? US buyers want more power, not better economy. More »
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By Wes Siler
Comment by c0de: why the heck do americans have this fixation on LARGE engines, and then i get to hear how gas prices 25 Responses | Other threads
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Question of the Day
What’s Better In Winter Weather, AWD Or Snow Tires?
When the roads go all white (or dirty grey if you live in a city) what works better, an all-wheel drive car on all-seasons or a two-wheel drive car on snow tires? More » -
Detroit Auto Show
Kia Unleashes Soulster Concept Teaser
With the Detroit Auto Show looming over the coming week, Kia has released a teaser campaign for the Soulster concept. More »
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Comment by Jim-Bob: Where is the good, cheap, sub $10,000 hatchback with A/C model Kia SHOULD be producing? You know, something with... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Rendered for your pleasure
Fisker Karma S Sunset Concept
Fisker teased us earlier this week with a detail shot of the Karma S Sunset Concept, but we decided to uncover the droptop a little early thanks to KORSdesign.
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Detroit Auto Show
2010 Mercedes E-Class Brochure Leaks Ahead Of Detroit
Planning a 2010 trip to Stuttgart? This is the taxi that’ll pick you up from the airport. It’ll be a nicer taxi than in recent years, Mercedes is channeling the ‘80s for the new E-Class. More »
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By Wes Siler
Comment by BRDHNTR: Extraordinaire: Is it me, or is the new E-Class starting to look more like a Cadillac CTS? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Offbeat News
Australian Grandma Banned From Roads For 1000 Years
It takes a certain kind of bad driver to be banned from the road for almost 1000 years, but 84-year-old Luba Relic of Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia has managed to be just that dangerous. More »
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by rognbrow: OMG, what's her skin made out of? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street
1976 BMW 2002
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Ready for yet another street-driven BMW 2002?
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By Murilee Martin
Comment by Mike the Dog: Okay, I'll bite. What is the modified Boddington's can for?... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Hoon Of The Day
Aussie Cops Arrest 78-Year-Old Hoon For Speeding On New Year's Day
Australian police nabbed a 78-year-old driver doing 170 KPH in a 100 KPH zone on New Year's Day. His justification? He was a race car driver "enjoying the feel of the road." More »
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By Ben Wojdyla
Comment by Orgasmatron: Geez, I dunno. Would the age exemption also include the half-senile nipple-pants set that on occasion confuse the gas pedal 5 Responses | Other threads
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Nice Price Or Crack Pipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $42,500 For A Supercharged Ford V8-Powered Maserati Quattroporte?
Would you prefer a pure Italian Quattroporte with 288 honest Maserati horsepower… or one with a blown Ford 5.4 modular V8 grunting out 626 Detroit horses? And what would you pay? More »
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Comment by Elhigh: I'll give it a Nice Price, but barely. The Biturbo isn't really Italian enough to be a true Maserati. It's the 4 Responses | Other threads
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Over The Back Fence
Honda cuts RWD, V8, S2000 replacement programs
In addition to the NSX supercar, Honda now plans to cut RWD, V8 engine and S2000 replacement programs due to theCarpocalypse. Still, there’s one item of good news. More » -
hyundai genesis coupe
Hyundai Genesis Super Bowl Commercial Stills Tease Us To Watch Football
Mmm, we do love the pretty car pr0n in the morning, don't we? Especially when they're the first shots of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Commercial airing in next month's Super Bowl commercial. More »
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Comment by lilwillie: Still trying to figure out all the excitement over this car.... 4 Responses | Other threads
- Tuesday - January 6, 2009
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Daily DUI
Rip Torn Pleads Not Guity To DUI Charges, Guilty To Looking Like A Bum
Actor Rip Torn, lately known for his role as Zed in the Men In Black movies was arrested in December for his semi-annual DUI. Also, he looks like a hobo in his mugshot. More »
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Comment by damnelantra™: yesh... if there isnt one already, someone should seriously consider a celeb mugshot flickr-esque site... 6 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
Protoscar Lampo Electric Teased Ahead Of Geneva
There’s another frigid auto show coming up and just like Detroit, Geneva looks set to be filled with plenty of imaginary electric cars. The Protoscar Lampo is the latest. More »
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Comment by Illegal_Machine: Sooo....if we have rolling blackouts in some parts of the country without electric cars....what will happen when everyone is adding... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Over The Back Fence
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV: What To Expect
Looks like yet another up-spec Lamborghini is headed our way. We're told the next bull-headed beast will sport 662 horses and be called the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV. Wow, that’s a mouthful.
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