found 5 minutes ago by Arman Barari on
Motorward
Manhart Racing, a German tuner responsible for some of the craziest tuning jobs including a V10 engine transplant for BMW Z4, has come up with a plan for BMW X6M. Due to the depth of the modifications, they no longer recognize it as a BMW and...
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found 5 minutes ago by Arman Barari on
Motorward
The Honda CR-Z Sports Hybrid gets a new tuning program by Wraptivo, who’s preparing the for the 2010 SEMA show. They call it the Honda CR-Z Type-F, in which the F apparently stands for Fun! Based on this rendering of the car done by Jon Sibal,...
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Report and photos by Marshall AutryJuly is a great month for vintage racing in the Northwest. A three-day event over the July 4 weekend in Seattle, the Historics with HMSA in Portland the following weekend, and finishing up in Canada the next...
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When Ford sold Aston Martin to Prodrive, Ford retained a small stake in Aston Martin. But that isn’t the only venture in which Ford and Prodrive work together. Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) is a joint venture between Ford and Prodrive based in...
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Thumbs Up: Fun to drive and filled with content for the price Thumbs Down: Hatchback version discontinued Buy This Car If: You’re looking for serious driving fun on a budget My idea of an automotive Utopia is simple: everyone would learn how...
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We're just five days away from the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to retail buyers at GM's Lordstown plant, and today those looking to be among the first in line can get a feel for what sort of options and pricing they can expect thanks to the...
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Pretend you're on a road trip. You've taken the family shopping, maybe indulged the younger ones (or your spouse) with a few hours of miniature golf, and now, you're ready for some You Time. Sushi and a day spa sound great, but you're on unfamiliar...
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The hatchback envy color today is orange. GM's Australian arm Holden has just unveiled its very sleek new Cruze hatch. No, it's not actually a Chevy, and no, it won't be coming to the U.S. Aside from the very useful rear cargo space and the...
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found 8 minutes ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
This photo explains exactly why I'm so excited about a new Lancia Stratos. Actually, it's also why I'm so excited about the old Lancia Stratos HF. Well, that and this bit of aural pleasure. [via Spirited...
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found 8 minutes ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
Great news! Here's the first photos of the Chevy Cruze hatchback. Moving on... hey, wait a second... that back end doesn't look half-bad. Turn around and show us your face....
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found 8 minutes ago by Martin Grossinger on
Jalopnik
If cars stir the soul, then car names awaken the imagination. While some automakers insist on precision of alphanumerics, these ten awesome commenter-chosen examples demonstrate the spirit, joy and emotion...
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found 8 minutes ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson will run a new Sunoco spinoff. His daughter, Sarah, however, is probably still not allowed back on Facebook....
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Yes, it’s real. And no, it’s not an Impreza. But it will help Chevy continue its campaign of cannibalism against Opel, as GM’s presser notes that Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets. The total compact segment in Europe represents...
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WITH VIDEO -- Cars and guitars--who can explain why the two go together? NHRA Museum director Tony Thacker says they both represent freedom. You could say they're both a means of...
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I have a real love/hate relationship with this car. I love the exterior design, but hate the way the B-pillar blocks your side...
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Chevrolet is using the Paris auto show to roll out a five-door version of the Cruze, its much-anticipated small...
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First Look: 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew and SuperCab While many pickup truck fans admired the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, many thought the two-door SuperCab body style limited the models functionality. For 2011, Ford has released an F-150...
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Okay, maybe that’s a reach, but after reading the following ebay description you tell me if this sounds like the same people who just found $20,000,000 in a bank account and they really, really just want to share it with you out of the goodness of...
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found 23 minutes ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson will run a new Sunoco spinoff. His daughter, however, is still probably not allowed back on Facebook....
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One quart every 1000 miles. That's the rate of Project Miata's oil consumption. Judging by the extra glossy block, accessories, splashpan, subframe and steering rack, some of it leaks out the cam seals. The rest is being burned off in...
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With the all-new 2011 Mini Countryman heading to showrooms, the advertising blitz for the brand’s first crossover is about to begin. The first commercial depicts the playfulness of this new model, as it traverses city streets and the Italian...
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Although, no matter how much power and performance is available out-of-the-box, there's always room for improvement. Case in point, SKN Tuning has released their own approach to tuning the RS5 with the introduction of the SKN Audi RS5², boosting...
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That is an impressive 161 HP (118 kW) more than the dynamic series standard model from Ingolstadt. Even with ABT POWER there is still 420 HP (309 kW) available, and with it the TT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds (series standard: 4.6...
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Just 100 versions of the Black Sapphire metallic special edition will be available at a price of €63,968, equivalent to just over £53,000. The hot Volvo S60 T6 Design by Heico Sportiv is based on the standard model and has received an upgrade to...
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found 38 minutes ago by Zach Bowman on
Autoblog
If you've been wondering what former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has been up to since getting the boot, The Detroit News has the skinny for you. Henderson is now headed to Sunoco to fill in as the company's senior vice president, at least...
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found 38 minutes ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
Great news! Here's the first photos of the Chevy Cruze hatchback. Moving on... hey, wait a second... that back end doesn't look half-bad. Turn around and show us your face....
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found 38 minutes ago by Martin Grossinger on
Jalopnik
If cars stir the soul, then car names awaken the imagination. While some automakers insist on precision of alphanumerics, these ten awesome commenter-chosen examples demonstrate the spirit, joy and emotion...
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found about 1 hour ago by Import RPM on
Import RPM
Let’s face it; Top Gear USA has really, really big shoes to fill. But despite lacking the appeal of the original BBC version, we’re excited to see the new show hit the airwaves nevertheless. To keep the excitement of enthusiasts up, The History...
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found about 1 hour ago by Jason Kambitsis on
Autopia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on a mission to help create a transportation system that makes us fitter, not fatter The agency, which promotes and protects public health and safety, is pushing active transportation systems in a...
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found about 1 hour ago by Dan Roth on
Autoblog
Ford's second-generation Explorer has just cost the company $131 million. Despite the popularity of the seminal SUV, it's had more than its fair share of legal scrapes regarding its rollover resistance. And while the Explorer/Firestone tire...
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