Umm, what’s that strange looking motorcycle up ahead? A transformer obviously. And what does it transform into? A tow truck. Although these seem to be most common in China, the Retriever is built by a Swedish company, aptly called “Coming...
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The SSC entered an exclusive deal with supercar designer Jason Castriota to design two cars: the next-generation Ultimate Aero and a new model that slots below it. The SSC Ultimate Aero is known for being one of the fastest road-legal cars in the...
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Nothing like a full redesign to bring a vehicle back from obscurity. In the case of the 2011 Ford Explorer, obscurity might not be the word. Not too long ago the Explorer was one of the best-selling vehicles in America. And now? It's...
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...and the situation never really improved after that. Honorable mentions: "Even then, Phyllis had to admit a tiny inkling that her Zebra-print tank-top wasn't going to be the last purchase she ever regretted." "Human sacrifice to...
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Mitsubishi announced today that the 2011 RVR (known as ASX in Europe) has sold over 5,000 units in its first month on sale in Japan. Officials had originally hoped to sell 1,500 units on a monthly basis, but have already sold a total 5,169 units....
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Remember fuel cells? They're the perpetually "ten years away" technology that will allow us to drive around in electric cars that emit nothing but thirst quenching water droplets. Sounds refreshing eh? Well, there are still a...
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Yes, that's how contentious the situation is around Cadillac headquarters. Even though retiring product chief Bob Lutz is said to have confirmed the death of the Converj, Cadillac officials still won't say whether the stylish plug-in...
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Since we’re affiliated with some pretty cool companies, we have received the full pricing details on the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 and 2011 Ford Mustang GT. The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe will carry a starting price tag of $22,145 while the 2011 Ford...
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found about 25 hours ago by Frank Filipponio on
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Episode 1 of The Fleet - Click above to watch the video after the jump Imagine the TV show, "The Office." No, not the American version that catapulted Rainn Wilson into superstardom, but the British original. You know...the sitcom that helped...
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Almost an year ago, Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne gave Barbie a pink Fiat 500 for her 50th birthday, making Ken very jealous. This year, Marchionne is at it again and is launching a 500C Pink. Even more limited than the Fiat 500 Pink hatchback,...
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At this point Toyota should just issue a statement recalling every model they’ve produced in the last 5 years. Seriously, it’s getting embarrassing at this point. They are obviously doing everything they can to rebuild their now tarnished image...
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And you thought only Germans could be wacky. Think again, freund! Like Smart, Ford is offering to sell you stickers for your new car. This assumes, of course, that your Ford happens to be a Fiesta and you have a yearning to make your...
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Do you find that people take you entirely too seriously when you drive your Smart car? Well, the folks at the Smart home office in Stuttgart, Germany have just the thing for you in the form of newly available "adhesive foil...
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As a gear-head, if you’ve never seen a custom wheel made on a cnc machine then you’re truly missing out. First a big block of aluminum is placed on the jig, then the design program is entered defining the shape and all its intricacies, then you...
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If you’re a big American Idol fan than you most probably know that Ford is a huge sponsor of the Fox show. Ford is now adding a new element to its sponsorship by giving each of the top 12 contestants a chance to work with Ford designers to create...
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At the 2010 New York Auto Show, press days of which kick off on March 31, GM will hold a special press conference about the new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (we’re guessing, hoping that they are going to announce pricing details). Either way, to help...
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This is the version of the Dodge Viper that's so extreme, it's not even street legal. Cool...
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When the Fiat 500 arrives in the U.S. early next year, it will ride on an all-new platform shared with the Panda utility vehicle and Lancia Ypsilon hatchback. The switch to the new underpinnings will boost the 500's crash worthiness,...
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We just came across this 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Safety commercial on YouTube and thought it was cool enough to share with you. Click here to get prices on the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Make the jump for the video. - By: Kap...
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For Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race in May, Lexus is currently working on two LFA supercars that are set to participate in the races. Lexus aims to be considered as a prime challenger in the standard production car category. It should be noted...
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In our continuing quest to defend all things Toyota, or cars in general depending on your viewpoint, we present another look at how hard it is to stop a runaway car. This time we used a Camry instead of a Prius. We tried several...
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found about 47 hours ago by Damon Lavrinc on
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Honda has announced a recall for some 410,000 vehicle due to a defect with the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) module. According to the automaker, 344,00 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements (MY 2007-2008) are affected by the problem and owners will be...
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As reported earlier this year, Volkswagen today officially launched its new R GmbH brand that will be responsible for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. “Volkswagen AG has bundled the responsibilities and competencies for...
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Lexus announced today that it will be heading back to the Nurburgring this spring to compete in the 24 Hours endurance race in May. Lexus says it will enter the race for the first time in the production LFA, which has been race-prepared by Gazoo...
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There’s something horribly wrong with the U.S. education system. In our community college automotive repair programs, kids are learning how to repair the brakes on Toyota appliances. In Sweden, the students at Thorildsplans Gymnasium technical...
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Bugatti today released some new images of its Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept dressed all in black. Yes, as we write this post we are listening to “Back in Black” by ACDC. Hit the jump for the updated high-res image gallery – “oh yes, I’m...
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found 5 days ago by Chuck Squatriglia on
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The man who jump-started electric motorcycle racing believes a new form of motorsport requires a new form of governance, so he’s created a cooperative where teams racing in the TTXGP help make the rules, settle the disputes and share in the...
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The Fiat 500 will be available in North America with a 1.4L Multiair engine in the fourth quarter of 2010. According to a report by Inside Line, the U.S. bound Fiat 500 will ride on a new platform, which will also be used on the 2011 Lancia Ypsilon...
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found 2 days ago by Frank Filipponio on
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Bertone Mantide - click above for high-res image gallery While definitely one of (if not the) fastest production cars in the world, the SSC Ultimate Aero has seldom been praised for its looks. Somewhat resembling just about every other supercar...
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