Presidents Day is here, so why not talk about presidential rides? Here are ten stories from Cadillac about the presidential luxury cruisers from the past and present. President Woodrow Wilson rode in a 1916 Cadillac Series 53 , back in 1919 during the World War I Victory Parade. During the War, mass produced V8 Cadillac models...
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Think you’ve got an original excuse to explain your speeding? Think again. A traffic unit from London, Canada released a list of the most common excuses for speeding with some amusing results. Take a look through and see if you’ve used any of the following: “I’m running out of gas and need to get to...
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New EPA labels have had QR codes for users to scan with their smart-phones since 2011, but an update to the mobile site of fueleconomy.gov allows users to take the next step in fuel savings. Using www.fueleconomy.gov/m on your smartphone now gives you more options than ever before. Users can not only browse the EPA...
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Trucks aren’t known for fuel economy, but finding a pickup that isn’t a gas hungry beast is a top concern for many truck shoppers. So if you’re looking for a good way to save money, both in terms of overall vehicle cost and especially at the pumps, check out this list of our Top 10...
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Listen kids, if you thought it was tough to get your driver’s license in America, wait until you see China’s test. Sure it’s filled with questions on road laws, dangerous chemicals and safety concerns, but some of these questions are ridiculous. Traditional true or false sections are replaced with right or wrong statements and some of...
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Following an investment from Abu Dhabi Motors, BMW has opened its largest showroom in the world in the Middle East. In 2011, BMW had its greatest sales year ever in the Middle East, recording more than 18,000 BMWs and Minis sold. What better way to celebrate the good year than with the opening of a...
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Pininfarina has helped design every modern Ferarri sportscar since the 50’s. But the company has posted a loss of $22.1 million in the first nine months of 2011. According to Reuters, creditor banks are working on an agreement to restructure Pininfarinas $99 million debts. One source says “”The agreement will fix the capital structure for...
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Imagine, if you will, a group of Cadillacs driving together. In your mind, it’s a serene, soft cruise, with the drivers enjoying the scenery, the road, and more importantly the buttery-smooth ride of their American luxury cars. Not anymore. Many Cadillacs, like the CTS-V, include a viciously powerful engine, not to mention suspension and braking...
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Hot Rods are pretty cool, but the one in this video sure is hot. Watch “Wild Thang” at the National Hot Rod Racing Association spit up flames during the 2012 the organization’s Winter Nationals. Heed our warning, if you stare to long, the video starts to have hypnotic effects. Especially if you’re a gear head....
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We may have just got the new Ford Focus (seen above), but it’s already time to start thinking about the beefed up RS version. Rumors are swirling about Ford ditching the Volvo derived 2.5L, five-cylinder engine and going with a 2.3L four-cylinder with a turbo. The new engine will likely be more efficient, but no word...
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Ducati, the famous Italian motorcycle brand could be up for sale. There seems to be significant interest in the motorcycle maker from both American and European buyers. Investindustrial SpA, the Milan-based private-equity firm that owns Ducati, seems to be looking for an IPO (initial public offering), or to sell it entirely. The sale could fetch...
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Why get an electric car when new gas powered vehicles are getting such high marks for fuel efficiency? According to a survey by KPMG, the rising standard of efficient gas engines is going to lead to minimal sales of electric vehicles. KPMG’s 13th annual Global Automotive Executive Survey found that, although electric engines are a...
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Those looking to save a few bucks when buying a new car, might want to take a look at this list from Insure.com of the least expensive cars to insure. They may not be the flashiest vehicles around, but we’re sure your bank account will appreciate the frugal cost of insuring these new cars –...
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Flashy, fast or luxurious cars tend to be expensive. It should come as no surprise then that they’re also among the most expensive cars to insure. This list, provided by Insure.com shows us the most expensive cars to insure. Whether they’re more likely to get into an accident because of their high-powered engines, more likely...
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After its fourth straight year resulting in a net loss, Mazda is now looking for partners to help bolster their capital. Mazda has had a net loss $1.29 billion this fiscal year, and is now actively seeking any way possible to help out with its uncertain financial future. This is the worst slide Mazda has been...
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Kia has been talking about a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan for a while, and now we’ve got the pictures to prove that they’re serious. Seen here is the Kia K9 undergoing some winter testing in northern Sweden. We can already see some cues from the Kia GT concept, like the full LED headlights. The K9...
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Ever wondered what a Cruze would look like if it had some more trunk space? Today, Chevrolet has revealed its Cruze station wagon before its official appearance next month at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. These pictures show the wagon with the same clean looks that the Cruze sedan and hatchback have, and sporting a...
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Sex sells, even if you don’t quite know what that pretty lady is saying. Luckily we’ve got the subbed version of the popular Fiat 500 Abarth advertisement, right here! This spot, which was proved to be one of the most successful ads seen during the superbowl, was first seen way back in November. That doesn’t...
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Nissan has released information about its new Pathfinder Concept today, as well as the new technology thats going to help make it a more comfortable SUV for the whole family. While the Pathfinder also features a new exterior, which works with a new CVT to provide better fuel economy, Nissan also shows us a few new...
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You might believe that a high-tech hybrid might cost you an arm and a leg, but the Prius c may surprise you. Toyota has officially announced the pricing and trim levels of the new Prius c. There will be four versions available, each called grades. Each grade will come with the same hybrid power train, and...
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In keeping up with the Corvette video we showed earlier today, we have a Honda S2000 trying its hand at the drag strip. Of course, with a little help from Real Street Performance, this S2000 really flies. Witness the car lift it’s front wheels at just about the 1:07 mark of the video. The description...
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What better way to sell your car than an outrageous YouTube video? Lettrage Perfect Design, a company in Lavaltrie, Quebec that sponsors modified cars is seen here with a C6 Corvette, and way too much spare rubber. Watch as this driver creates a smoke show in front of a small crowd. The driver then does a...
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This Fiat 500 Abarth ad hit the spot with viewers, and showed the biggest increase in internet traffic during the course of the Super Bowl. Edmunds revealed that the commercial showed the greatest increase of traffic to the models page on their site. Using measurements at 7 different points during Sundays game, Edmunds found that the...
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What better way to ring in the Chinese new year than with some special edition Aston Martins? Available only for the Chinese market, 88 special “Dragon88” models of the V8 Vantage S, Virage, and DBS will be made featuring some Chinese cultural references and iconography. This news comes right after Rolls-Royce announced that their “Year...
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