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First Drive: 2010 Aston Martin Rapide wins on beauty, may lose the war

found about 1 hour ago by Michael Harley on Autoblog
The world's best-looking four-door sedan beckoned us from Miami. Enticed, we boarded a jet and paid the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide a visit. Our task was to shuttle Aston Martin's first four-sedan up the coast to Palm Beach - someone had to do it. Of...
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VIDEO: Ferrari World

found about 19 hours ago by Tony on Car Throttle
Diehard Ferrari fans just can’t get enough of the brand – hence the aptly named Ferrari World, which promises to be the ultimate destination for Ferrari enthusiasts. The theme park is in Abu Dhabi, and is getting closer to its planned opening...
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Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition

found about 21 hours ago by James on CarBuyersNoteBook
British carmaker Aston Martin is showcasing the new Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition these days, and besides looking just as gorgeous any DBS, this time in a custom black paint, with new kevlar sports seats and a 1000 Watt, 13-speaker sound...
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Spy Photos: 2011 Ford Explorer Reveals a Little More

found about 2 hours ago by Ed Hellwig on Straightline
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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Making a mockery of the new Chevrolet Camaro "Convertible"

found about 2 hours ago by Alex Nunez on Autoblog
That's no Camaro Convertible. It's a horror show. - Click above for image gallery Autoblog reader Joe Lopez spied what looked to be a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible prototype out on the street. Jazzed about his sighting, he trailed the car as it...
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2010 Fiat 500C Pink goes on sale

Fiat’s 500C Pink continues the theme that was seen on the Barbie edition and the Pink special edition. The 500C Pink, which is based on the base 500C, is a mini-car that has had its roof removed. More specifically, the 500C Pink is the base...
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Police chief says “human error” may have caused N.Y. Toyota Prius crash

found about 3 hours ago by admin on egmCarTech
As reported Tuesday, Toyota engineers were on their way to examine the second runaway Prius in Harrison, N.Y. that crashed into a stone wall leaving the driver with minor injuries. After a day of working, six engineers shared their findings with...
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Report: Mitsubishi ASX obliterates first month sales goal in Japan

found about 3 hours ago by Dan Roth on Autoblog
What's popular in the Japanese home market isn't always an indicator of worldwide success; check out their obsession with dogs, for instance. On the other hand, the reason Mitsubishi's ASX has pulled down three-and-a-half times the automaker's...
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Lotus makes first North American Evora delivery

found about 16 hours ago by Andrew Ganz on Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry
Although the massive South by Southwest Festival is certainly taking center stage in Austin, Texas, that didn’t stop the area’s Lotus dealer from delivering the first Evora sold in North America. The lucky buyer, Austin resident Bruce Rice,...
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Corbin Smith Jumps Over Corvette

found about 6 hours ago by Michael Berenis on CarDomain Blog
Corbin Smith has got talent! Using road lines to prove he has a crazy vertical, this young athlete from Verrado High School in Buckeye, AZ actually jumped over a Chevrolet C5 Corvette traveling at 60 mph. Think it’s real? Read more about the...
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2011 Ford Mustang to be the new NASCAR pace car

found about 2 hours ago by James on CarBuyersNoteBook
While F1 has the stunning Mercedes SLS AMG as its pace car, the NASCAR folks are going with something more common: A Ford Mustang. While it’s the least powerful Mustang, with a 3.7 liter V6 and 305 Hp, it’s more than enough to keep the 100 MPH...
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Mercedes Benz W196 re-imagined

found about 5 hours ago by Vinod on Auto Motto
This car is designed by Maximiliano Torres Sagardoy, an Argentine car and product designer. And the car is Mercedes Benz W196 driven By Juan Manuel Fangio. The awesome model was created in Rhinoceros 4.0 and Rendered On V-Ray for Rhino. Hit the...
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Contemporary furniture designer Thonet takes on Volvo C70 gearshift duties

found about 5 hours ago by Steven J. Ewing on Autoblog
We'll be honest - when we heard that a European contemporary furniture designer would be creating something specifically for Volvo, our first thought was, well, IKEA. (Very funny, we know.) However, the folks at Thonet (based in Germany, not Sweden)...
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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (RVR) sells 5,000 units in Japan in its first month

found about 17 hours ago by admin on egmCarTech
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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Did Challenger SRT8 Auction Expose eBay Reserve Pricing Error? [Cotomer Sevis]

found about 4 hours ago by Ben Wojdyla on Jalopnik
Two days ago we told you about a ChallengerTalk forumite who may have been getting screwed by a dealer on a cheap eBay'd 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The dealer claims an eBay malfunction caused the...
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NHTSA gets over 100 complaints on fixed Toyota vehicles

found about 4 hours ago by admin on egmCarTech
It was reported earlier this month that some Toyota drivers are still experiencing unintended acceleration after their recalled vehicles were repaired. According to an Associated Press analysis of government data, complaints of sudden acceleration...
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New Nissan Leaf EV to be Made in the UK Also

found about 4 hours ago on Carscoop
The United Kingdom will become the third global manufacturing location for Nissan's new dedicated electric vehicle, the Leaf, the automaker has announced. Production of the Nissan Leaf will begin in Oppama, Japan later this year followed by Smyrna,...
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Porsche, Lincoln take top spots in J.D. Power 2010 dependability survey

found about 3 hours ago by admin on egmCarTech
In a war that usually takes place between Porsche and Lexus, FoMoCo’s Lincoln and General Motors’ Buick have jumped in to get a piece of the action. While Porsche sits atop the annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study rankings released by J.D....
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John Fluevog’s ‘65 Jag

found about 19 hours ago by Dustin Driver on Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility
John Fluevog designs funky ’50s-inspired footwear. He also designed his slinky custom ‘65 Jag. The car was a rusted-out lump before restoration/customization began. He chopped its top, modified nearly every body panel, and dropped the whole...
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Reader Review of the Week: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

found about 5 hours ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
“Shane” from Pennsylvania traded in his BMW 5 Series for a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which at first glance seems like a strange choice. On the other hand, he’s so happy with the Sonata that maybe Hyundai should start targeting former luxury...
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Mopar Planning Ram Tough Raptor-Fighting Concept [Truck Wars]

found 2 days ago by Wes Siler on Jalopnik
In addition to the rock-crawling Mopar Ram Power Wagon, Dodge will apparently bring another surprise to the Easter Jeep Safari: a Raptor-fighting prerunner concept built off the KORE Performance Ram...
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Toyota Finds Ghost In Machine. It Stops The Car

found about 5 hours ago by Bertel Schmitt on The Truth About Cars
Toyota is a customer centric company. It now considers a recall that will please the vociferous crowd that thinks something is wrong with Toyota’s engine computer. Reuters reports that Toyota is discussing with NHTSA whether and how they should...
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Get Hofmeister Kinky with a BMW Middle Child for $7,995 [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

found about 5 hours ago by Graverobber on Jalopnik
In Ready or Not, Here I Come, Schoolhouse Rock taught us just how much fun counting by fives can be. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe knows you can count on a BMW 5-series to bring the fun....
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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

found about 7 hours ago by Benz on Car News
GM has closed the gap between its flagship Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Zo6 by introducing the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Cabon Limited Edition model.With production limited to just 500 examples, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon combines the...
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Ford And Geely Swear: No Volvo Troubles

found about 7 hours ago by Bertel Schmitt on The Truth About Cars
China’s Geely and Ford say they are on track to sign a deal on Volvo, says Reuters after checking back with the players. Spokesmen for Ford and Geely said their companies still plan to sign on the dotted line by the end of the month. Then, the...
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BMW forecasts a hefty rise in 2010 across its entire business

Due to the release of new car models, BMW’s 2010 pretax profit is expected to increase significantly. With the improvement in the economy, corporate fleet sales at premium carmakers are seen to rise. Fiat S.p.A. and other rivals, specifically with...
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Toyota recalls the Tundra. But only 2 vehicles.

found about 21 hours ago by James on CarBuyersNoteBook
To make all the matters worse for Toyota, the company has now recalled the Tundra trucks for a drive shaft problem. However, it’s not that bad, since the recall includes a whopping two (2!) vehicles. Yep, that’s it.Related PostsToyota recalls...
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The Benzification Of China

found about 9 hours ago by Bertel Schmitt on The Truth About Cars
Mercedes-Benz continues its long march forward in China. In February, “Benz” (as the locals call the brand here) racked in a 160 percent growth. 7,200 additional Benzes graced China’s roads by end of February. With more than 15,300 units sold...
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Geely will need at least $1.4 billion to overhaul Volvo

For a successful overhaul, Geely will require at least $1.4 billion once the deal to buy Volvo from Ford is finalized, according to Volvo’s board members and union officials. The Chinese carmaker is believed to already have secured financing for...
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FORD FIESTA, TOP 12 'AMERICAN IDOLS' GET PERSONAL

found about 7 hours ago by Benz on Car News
Ford is adding an exciting new element to its sponsorship of "American Idol" by giving each of the top 12 contestants a unique opportunity to work with Ford designers and create their own customized 2011 Ford Fiesta graphics This new...
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