Motorcycle Vs. Car Drift Battle 2 Debuts, Someone Called The Cops

We all know sideways is slow. Kicking the tail out and sending the rear tires blazing may take a heaping helping of skill, but it won't win you any races. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however.[...]

2013 Lincoln MKZ World Premiere: 2012 NY Auto Show

"Days ahead of the New York Auto Show, Lincoln has drawn back the covers on its mid-size MKZ sedan. The first ground-up car under the design direction of former Cadillac stylist Max Wolff, the car stays true to its concept form and continues the brand’s whale-theme.[...]

2013 Ford Taurus Review

The first Ford Taurus showed up in 1985 (as a 1986 model) and proved to be an instant success. In one year, Ford sold over 200,000 examples of the car, and by 1989 that number had surpassed one million units. Ford had not seen this kind of success for a car since the Mustang[...]

Kia Debuts Adriana Lima-Infused Super Bowl Ad

Kia has been spending big on Super Bowl advertising for a few years now, but its commercials have been hit or miss. Its ad for the big game in 2010 entitled "Joyride" was a hit for bringing toys from our childhood to life behind the wheel of a Sorento,[...]

750HP Aston Martin Vs 626HP Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs 560HP Nissan GT-R

Here's further proof that horsepower numbers can be hugely deceiving. A completely stock Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with 626-ponies goes up against a lightly tuned Nissan GT-R with a Stage 2 kit and[...]

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Electric Vehicles Save Money, Can Also Pollute Like Gas Cars: Study


Gasoline-powered cars are slowly starting to look like pirates plundering the world for fuel and slashing environmental throats as they go. Thanks to that, the fair maiden electric vehicles with zero-emissions claims and low-cost fueling can easily float in on the smog cloud looking squeaky-clean. But are they?

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Acura Says it's Sorry for Seeking "Not too Dark" African American Actor in Super Bowl Ad


While Acura may have avoided calls when the story on a casting document that called for an African American actor who is "Not too dark" broke out Wednesday morning, the Japanese company has now issued a formal apology.

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Videos Show Blackwater Mercenaries Running Over a Woman and Smashing Into Cars in Iraq [NSFW]


An alarming set of five videos showing a U.S. security contractor formerly known as Blackwater (the company has since changed its name to Academi) performing malicious acts on Iraqi roads are making the internet rounds.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Toyota Brings in Security Guards to Personally Escort Sacked Workers in Australia


More than 200 workers Toyota workers at the firm's Altona plant in Melbourne, Australia, were in for a nasty surprise on Monday as the company went ahead with its original plan to axe 350 employees. The remaining workers will be sacked on Tuesday.

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Ford Focus Electric to Become the First EV to Pace a NASCAR Race


In a new marketing effort to promote its pure-electric Focus, Ford says it will make history this month, as the battery-powered version of its compact hatchback will become the first all-electric pace car to lead the pack at a NASCAR race.

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Dacia to Accept Pre-Orders for Duster with £100 deposit as it Prepares for UK Launch


The Renault Group's Dacia brand continues its pre-launch activities in Britain with the announcement of pre-ordering for the Duster compact SUV. The company said that as soon as it announces pricing and specifications for the Duster SUV on June 28, it will begin accepting pre-orders online with a £100 deposit.
The Romanian budget brand said the Duster's range will start from less than £10,000 (€12,150 or US$16,000) for the front-wheel drive models, while 4x4 versions available from less than £12,500 (€15,150 or US$19,900).

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Nico Rosberg Delivers First Mercedes F1 Win Since 1955

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This Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix race weekend enjoyed many firsts. Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg scored his maiden Formula 1 pole position and succeeded in taking the momentum from his strong qualifying performance over to race day, earning his first ever F1 GP victory.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Families Spending More on Transportation Than Food: Study

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According to a recent government study, the average American family now spends more a year on transportation than food. While higher gas prices are a significant factor, the study also says a big part of the problem lies with traffic congestion (which wastes a whopping $1.9 billion per year).

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2013 Scion FR-S Rolls on to the Dyno to Prove its Worth

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Toyota, Subaru and Scion all tell us that their co-developed trio of rear-wheel drive sports coupes, namely the 86/GT86, BRZ and FR-S, are powered by the same 2.0-liter flat-four that produces 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft (205Nm) at the flywheel.

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Lamborghini CEO Says SUV Could Launch in 2017 if it Receives the Green Light from the VW Group

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IThere's no end to the news surrounding Lamborghini's upcoming SUV project, which will be previewed through a thinly disguised concept model at the 2012 Auto China Show in Beijing on April 23 to test the waters in the same way that Bentley did with the EXP 9 SUV study in Geneva this past March.

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Chevrolet Colorado Could Get New Name for US Market

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The newest generation Chevy Colorado was unveiled at the Bangkok Motor Show last year, and will make its American debut in 2014, quite possibly with a new name to coincide with the new design.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

GM Says Explosion at Tech Facility Injures Five, One Seriously, was Related to Prototype Battery Testing


The explosion that occurred on Wednesday morning at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, near Detroit, and which we first told you about earlier today, resulted in the injury of five employees, one of which seriously, according to an official statement from the company.

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Mazda Retains Expensive Assets Despite Expected Losses

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Owning high profile sports teams when you’re losing money hand over fist would seem like a poor choice to most, but apparently Mazda doesn’t count itself among the masses.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Rated at 24 MPG Combined

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The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder powerplant which we have fuel figures for thanks to the EPA, which published information ahead of the automaker.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Models Recalled Over Two Separate Issues

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The Chrysler Group has issued two separate recalls for some of its 2012 models. The first one affects 1,689 Jeep Patriot and Compass crossovers built from December 17, 2011, through January 2, 2012, because of a potential problem with the fuel tank assembly's roll-over valve.

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

Nissan 240SX Successor Rumored as Scion FR-S Rival

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While Nissan is clearly enjoying great success with its 370Z and GT-R models, the Japanese automaker is missing a viable competitor to the upcoming Scion FR-S.59

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Caterham SP300.R Video Review

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With a Lola-developed chassis, 300bhp supercharged 2.0-litre Ford duratec engine and weight of just 545kg, the new £81k Caterham SP/300.R is a new breed of car for the British marque. Matt Prior tests it on track.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

BMW 3 Series LWB in Beijing

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While all eyes are on the New York Auto Show, BMW today announced a first model that will make its world premiere at the "Beijing Auto Show" at the end of April. This is a 3 LWB* Series declination. This extended wheelbase version will join a range of already composed 5 LWB Series and 7 LWB Series. Chinese customers seem to have a soft spot for extended versions and increased legroom.

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Fiat 500X Crossover Planned

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Fiat is lining up a replacement for the Fiat Sedici. The new model will become the fourth variant of the Fiat 500 range, and is expected to be called 500X. Jeep will launch a sister car targeted at North American and European markets.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Volkswagen Group Nabs TeamRS and SVT Boss Jost Capito from Ford

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In a surprising development, the Volkswagen Group has grabbed the much-famed Jost Capito from the Ford Motor Company.

The 53-year old will head the German company's Motorsport division effective May 1, 2012, replacing Kris Nissen, who will remain in the company to support Capito during the transition phase and consequently assist the Group in an advisory role, according to VW.

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