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Cars, Guns and Beautiful Women: Wagenwerks Spring 2011 ShowReel [Video]

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From the video experts that brought us the GoldRush Rally Trailer (and coverage of the entire event) comes a compilation of cars, guns and beautiful women that will awe you with cinematographic genius. There isn’t much this video montage is missing, with cool music, amazing cars from all genres and some incredible shots that might... Continue Reading...

Next-Gen BMW X5/X6 to Lose Weight, Gain 4-Cylinder, Plug-in Hybrid Versions

Next-Gen BMW X5/X6 to Lose Weight, Gain 4-Cylinder, Plug-in Hybrid Versions
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BMW’s next-generation X5 and X6 SUVs aren’t slated to hit the market for nearly half a decade so you might be surprised to hear that there there’s already an extensive plan in place for their development. According to a report by Automobile Magazine, the two utes will go on a significant diet, while numerous new... Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S Spied Sans Wing [Video]

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Spied last week sporting a rather suitable-looking Supra-esque spoiler, the Toyota FT-86/Scion FR-S has been nabbed again, this time without the Fast & Furious flare. Believed to be in the final stages of development, the FT-86 is powered by a 2.0-liter Subaru-sourced Boxer engine mated to a Toyota direct-injection system and is believed to make... Continue Reading...

Mitsubishi Travels Bolivia’s Death Road [360 Degree Video]

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Forget the Nurburgring. Those in search of the ultimate driving thrill know that you can’t top Bolivia’s Yungas Road. This narrow, winding path runs from the city of La Paz to Coroico and its treacherous terrain, poor weather conditions and steep cliffs claim 100 lives a year. As a result it has earned the dubious... Continue Reading...

Kyle Busch Busted Driving 128-MPH in a 45 Zone, in a Lexus LFA

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Kyle Busch Busted Driving 128-MPH in a 45 Zone, in a Lexus LFA
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NASCAR racer Kyle Busch is used to going stupid fast. Normally it’s behind the wheel of his M&Ms sponsored No. 18 Toyota race car, but in what Busch describes as a “lack of judgement” the pro driver was recently clocked test driving a yellow Lexus LFA at a speed that is plenty fast, and even... Continue Reading...

Infiniti to Launch BMW Z4 Rival at 2012 Geneva Auto Show

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Infiniti to Launch BMW Z4 Rival at 2012 Geneva Auto Show
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For years the Infiniti G37 has been the closest rival to BMW’s 3 Series in terms of driving performance, and now it appears the Nissan luxury division is preparing to take on the German automaker’s Z4 roadster. According to a report by AutoExpress, the unnamed new model will be a two-seater with a front-engine, rear... Continue Reading...

Toyota to Launch 10 Hybrids in 20 Months; Six Will be All New

Toyota to Launch 10 Hybrids in 20 Months; Six Will be All New
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With the launch of the Prius v, Toyota has begun an unprecedented roll-out of new hybrid models as it looks to solidify its role as the leader in hybrid technology. At the new hybrid wagon’s press drive event last week Toyota’s U.S. sales boss Bob Carter revealed that the automaker plans to introduce 10 new... Continue Reading...

Red Bull Racing to Craft Special Edition Infiniti Model

Red Bull Racing to Craft Special Edition Infiniti Model
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The tie-up between Red Bull Racing and Japanese luxury brand Infiniti may extend from the race track to the street. According to a new reports, Infiniti is studying a new performance model that would be built with the Red Bull Racing team. Rather than an all-new vehicle, this would likely be based on a current... Continue Reading...

Ride Along With Cadillac Racing at Mosport International Raceway [Video]

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The Cadillac Racing Team used the grunt of its supercharged V8-powered CTS-V race cars to achieve some of the season’s best results over the weekend at Mosport International Raceway. And if you’re at all curious as to what its like to be behind the wheel of one of the big coupes, do we have a... Continue Reading...

Porsche Boxster E Prototypes Detailed and Driven at Michelin Challenge Bibendum

Porsche Boxster E Prototypes Detailed and Driven at Michelin Challenge Bibendum
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At the annual Michelin Challenge Bibendum sustainable mobility event in Berlin, Germany Porsche showed off its new Boxster E prototypes which continue to undergo testing as the sports car maker examines the future of emissions free driving fun. In total, Porsche had three Boxster E models which weren’t just on display, but were available (to... Continue Reading...

Lamborghini Confirms “Everyday” Car to Join Lineup, Igniting Estoque Rumors

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Lamborghini Confirms “Everyday” Car to Join Lineup, Igniting Estoque Rumors
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The Lamborghini Estoque would seem to be headed to production. After debuting the 4-door Lambo at the Paris Auto Show back in 2008, company CEO Stephan Winkelmann has now confirmed a third model for the exotic Italian brand. “It has to be an everyday car,” he said speaking at the Reuters Global Luxury and Fashion... Continue Reading...

2012 Toyota Prius v Gets Improved 42-MPG Average Fuel Economy

2012 Toyota Prius v Gets Improved 42-MPG Average Fuel Economy
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After first introducing the Prius v at the Detroit Auto Show in January, Toyota has now released complete specifications on the new hybrid wagon with one important change; the car’s fuel economy. Back at Detroit, execs said they expected the car to achieve a 42/38-mpg (city/highway) fuel economy rating with a combined 40-mpg number. Toyota... Continue Reading...

Toyota and Salesforce to Create ‘Toyota Friend’ Social Network

Toyota and Salesforce to Create ‘Toyota Friend’ Social Network
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Toyota has a announced a bold new initiative, teaming up with Salesforce.com to create its own social network site for Toyota owners. Called ‘Toyota Friend’ the private social network will connect Toyota customers with their cars, their dealership and even the factory. Powered by Salesforce Chatter (a private social network used by businesses), it will... Continue Reading...

Team Cadillac Shows Signs of its Former Glory at Mosport World Challenge Doubleheader

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Team Cadillac Shows Signs of its Former Glory at Mosport World Challenge Doubleheader
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After a trying season, things are finally starting to turn around for Team Cadillac. Competing with a two car effort in the fifth and sixth rounds of the SCCA World Challenge series at Mosport International Raceway, Johnny O’Connell managed two podium finishes in his No. 3 CTS-V Coupe in front of a crowd that included... Continue Reading...

K-Pax Racing Volvo S60R GT Debuts at Mosport With New Bodystyle

K-Pax Racing Volvo S60R GT Debuts at Mosport With New Bodystyle
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K-Pax Racing debuted its new bodystyle Volvo S60R GT race car at Mosport International Raceway this weekend, but the stunning new sheetmetal wasn’t accompanied by a similar performance. Competing in the fifth and sixth rounds of the SCCA World Challenge series, the new bodystyle car was piloted by series rookie Alex Figge, who managed a... Continue Reading...

Texas School Rewards Good Grades With a Chevy Camaro

Texas School Rewards Good Grades With a Chevy Camaro
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Schools looking to improve the grades of their students should learn a lesson from Northwest ISD. The Texas high school holds an annual car giveaway with two other neighboring schools, and this year’s prize was a shiny new Chevy Camaro. Deigned as a way to motivate students into improving their grades and attendance, students earned... Continue Reading...

100 Years of Chevrolet at the Indy 500: A History in Pictures

100 Years of Chevrolet at the Indy 500: A History in Pictures
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Just over a week until the running of the Indianapolis 500 and Chevrolet has released a history in pictures to help celebrate 100 years of shared history since Arthur Chevrolet got behind the wheel in the inaugural running of the great American race. Just a few months later brother Louis and Buick racing team owner... Continue Reading...

Nissan and Mitsubishi Sign Joint Venture for Minicar Business in Japan

Nissan and Mitsubishi Sign Joint Venture for Minicar Business in Japan
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After a preliminary announcement was made in March, Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi have today revealed initial details of a new minicar joint-venture. The plan involves the development of new minicar models for sale in the Japanese marketplace. Smaller than even the sub-compact class of vehicles, these tiny runabouts are classified not as much by... Continue Reading...

Chrysler Announces Details of Government Loan Payback

Chrysler Announces Details of Government Loan Payback
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Two years after a government bailout and rescue by Italian automaker Fiat and Chrysler has announced detailed plans to repay its government loans. A new $3 billion term loan, combined with $3.2 billion in bonds and a $1.3 billion hand out from Fiat will be used to pay off the $7.5 billion it borrowed from... Continue Reading...

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Revealed; Custom Exotic to Compete at Nurburgring 24 Hr Race

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Revealed; Custom Exotic to Compete at Nurburgring 24 Hr Race
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To celebrate 50 year since the first partnership between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the duo have now revealed the V12 Zagato which will go on display at the upcoming Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. Based on the V12 Vantage the the car uses the same 5.9-liter engine and makes 510-hp. The body has been... Continue Reading...

Ferrari Superamerica 45 Revealed as the Latest Special Projects One-Off

Ferrari Superamerica 45 Revealed as the Latest Special Projects One-Off
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The latest one-off vehicle to be built by Ferrari’s ultra-exclusive Special Projects team is this custom 599 drop-top, which goes by the name Superamerica 45. Built for Ferrari nut Peter Kalikow, it celebrates the anniversary of the first year he became a Ferrari owner. Much like the 575 Superamerica, this car features a rotating hard... Continue Reading...

Mazda2 Getting New SkyActiv Direct-Injection 1.3-Liter Engine in Japan

Mazda2 Getting New SkyActiv Direct-Injection 1.3-Liter Engine in Japan
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This Fall Mazda will introduce the 2012 Mazda3, sporting the first use of the automaker’s new SkyActiv technologies in North America. Full details about the engine aren’t yet available, but it is a 1.6-liter and uses direct injection. That car won’t, however, be the first ever model to receive a new SkyActiv engine, with Mazda... Continue Reading...

Toyota Could Slip to Third in Global Sales Race

Toyota Could Slip to Third in Global Sales Race
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Due to the fallout from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota execs have admitted the auto giant is likely to cede the title of the world’s largest automaker to General Motors. But according to a new Bloomberg report, things may be worse than that, with Toyota poised to slip to third in the... Continue Reading...

Audi A9 Super Coupe Set for 2014 Debut

Audi A9 Super Coupe Set for 2014 Debut
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If you believe the old adage that where there’s smoke there’s fire, then continued rumors of a new A9 model by Audi are a strong indication that the range-topping super coupe is on its way. According to the latest info the A9 will be the crowning glory of Audi’s goal to be the world’s number... Continue Reading...
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