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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 »

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By Ben Wojdyla

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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 »

02/09/10

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By Ray Wert

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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]

02/09/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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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 »

02/08/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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2011 Shelby GT500: What To Expect

Doing anything at 1:30 PM EST today? OK, doing anything important? No? OK, then come here to see the 2011 Shelby GT500 unveiled online ahead of the in-real-life unveil at this week's Chicago Auto Show. But what should we expect? More »

02/08/10

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By Ray Wert

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2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Old Dog, New Tricks

There's a reason we don't generally complain about minor upgrades to aging Porsche platforms. In the case of the facelifted 997, it's the top-of-the-911-line 530 HP 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S. More »

02/08/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Ferrari Confirms 599 GTO, Spy Shots Hit The 'Net

Ferrari CEO Amadeo Felisa recently confirmed that the Prancing Horse plans to release a streetable version of the 599XX. The car will be dubbed 599 GTO, weigh 3600 pounds, and produce 650 HP. A range-topping Enzo successor is also planned. More »

02/05/10

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By Sam Smith

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Chevrolet Cruze SS: It's The Shitbox Sport!

Chevrolet Singapore is offering a stripe-and-dam body kit for the Chevrolet Cruze. The package, dubbed Cruze SS, includes illuminated sill plates and costs the equivalent of $3500. So, wait — now people are paying for corporal punishment? More »

02/03/10

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By Ray Wert

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New Kia Sportage Dangerously Nearing Relevance

Remember when Kia was used as a foil to modernize Yugo jokes? With the Forte, the Forte Koup, Soul, Sorento and 2011 Kia Sportage, the brand's becoming relevant, at least in looks. Don't think so? Check out the current Sportage.

02/03/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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The French Have A Better Targa Roof

The Renualt Wind is a new compact targa set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It's principle innovation lies in the car's flip-and-store roof, which disappears in 12 seconds and doesn't hog all the trunk space. More »

02/02/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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First Photos: 2011 Grand Cherokee Gets Trail-Rated

When we first heard the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was getting air suspension, we were concerned it'd impact off-roading prowess. However, based on these first Rubicon Trail images, the next Grand Cherokee seems to crawl just fine. More »

02/01/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Mercury To Unveil Focus-Based Compact, What Should They Call it?

Mercury, Ford's habitually ignored mid-level luxury brand will get a variation of the C-segment platform underpinning the 2012 Ford Focus It'll suposedly debut as an LA Auto Show concept according to Automobile. But what will it be called? More »

01/29/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Local Motors Starts Next Competition: The Texas Hunting Truck

Since the design and fabrication of the Local Motors Rally Fighter is nearing completion, it's time for the next community-designed vehicle. Now Local Motors wants an off-road truck perfect for hunting and fishing the Texas back country. More »

01/27/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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2011 Ford Explorer: What To Expect

Times, they are a-changin' and the era of the body-on-frame Explorer is coming to an end. The 2011 Ford Explorer is going car-like, with a unibody frame and front-wheel bias. How do we know? A chatty Chicago assembly worker. More »

01/26/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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2010 Mazda6 Wagon: Sorry, Not For You America

This is the new Mazda6 wagon, debuting at Geneva in March. We'd like to remind you that, thanks to the buying habits of your fellow Americans, it won't be offered for sale in the US. Thanks, boring cow-like crossover buyers

01/26/10

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Chris Harris Reviews E63, Sideways

Evo's Chris Harris came to the same conclusion we did about the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG: it's a return to greatness for a brand that no longer belongs in Boca. Except he got there in a very different way: sideways. More »

01/25/10

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By Wes Siler

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Ariel Slashes Entry-Level Atom 3 Price to $49,980

Getting your hands on one of the most scary-awesome track-ready, street-legal cars in the world just got easier. TMI Autotech, American purveyor of all things fast and scaffolding-like, has just announced a cheaper version of the Ariel Atom 3. More »

01/20/10

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By Wes Siler

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Mini Countryman: First Four-Door Further Bastardizes Brand

The first four-door Mini, the Countryman, is officially here, continuing the tradition BMW started with the Clubman of watering down this beloved brand until it's almost completely unrecognizable. What's next, a Mini minivan called the "Familyman?" More »

01/20/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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2011 BMW 3 Series M-Sport Coupe: Sporty Spice Without The Spice

Are you a suburban mom? Kids off to college? Do you like racy-looking M-styling for a 2011 BMW 3 Series but're intimidated by those pesky performance enhancements? Lucky for you there's this: the 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe M-Sport. More »

01/20/10

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By Ray Wert

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Mini Countryman Crossover: First Photos

Someone leaked shots of what is clearly the new MINI Cooper crossover and they show off everything about the new car — except whether its called the Mini Countryman or Mini Crossman. More pics of the biggest Mini below. More »

01/19/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Ginetta G40: The Budget Street-Legal Race Car

When someone talks about a two-seater race car for the street we normally picture the Caparo T1. The Ginetta G40 is like that, except it'll only cost around $40,000. More »

01/19/10

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