Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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In the 107-year history of Rolls-Royce, the legendary marque has never sold more automobiles than it did in 2011. The premium-luxury automaker delivered 3,538 cars to customers last year, which...
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Nissan Documents The Creation Of The Juke-R: Video
Nissan wants us to remember that the Juke-R is the fastest crossover that you can't buy, and it's released a new video giving an overview of the Juke-R project.
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Shelby American Celebrates 50 Years With Special Edition Mustangs
Shelby American is commemorating its golden anniversary with three special edition Mustangs, available in fast, faster and fastest.
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Chrysler 700C Concept Debuts At 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Chrysler has revealed a futuristic concept minivan, dubbed the 700C, at this week's Detroit Auto Show.
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Audi Confirms Q3 For U.S., Reveals Q3 Vail Concept In Detroit
Audi is showing a customized version of its soon-to-be-released Q3 SUV at the Detroit Auto Show. Aimed at fans of winter sports, the Q3 Vail offers a unique blend of performance, luxury and style.
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Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept Live Photos: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
While Chevy’s latest concepts, the Code 130R and the Tru 140S (shown here) aren’t the first cars marketed to Millenials, they may well be the first that solicited feedback from under-30 customers throughout the design process. As John McFarland, Chevy’s senior manager for Global...
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Audi’s RS5 sport coupe makes its U.S. debut at the Detroit Auto Show this week, so we can officially begin counting the days unlit the lust-worthy sport coupe hits U.S. Audi showrooms.
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The Dodge Challenger's Days May Be Numbered: Report
The Current Dodge Challenger, which debuted in 2008, may be replaced by a smaller, lighter pony car with the legendary Barracuda nameplate.
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Aston Martin Enters American Grand-Am Series With Vantage GT4
Aston Martin will campaign a pair of V8 Vantage based racers in the 2012 Grand-Am Continental Tire series.
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The 'Other' Detroit Auto Show Focuses On Exotics
If your in the market for a new Ferrari or Lamborghini, you won't find either maker exhibiting at the Detroit Auto Show; instead, you'll need an invite to the Gallery to view their wares.
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Nissan Shows Its e-NV200 Electric Van At Detroit Auto Show
Nissan is showing an electric-powered version of its NV200 van, using the Leaf drivetrain, at this week's Detroit Auto Show.
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Audi To Show Q3 'Vail' Concept, Announce A3 Sedan At Detroit: Report
Audi will show its Q3 'Vail' SUV concept at next week's Detroit Auto Show, and is expected to announce a sedan version of its A3 hatchback.
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There are plenty of rumors circulating about what the next generation Mazda MX-5 will be, but all sources seem to indicate that the car will go back to its roots as an elemental sports car.
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2012 Dodge Charger Blacktop: Because There's Never Too Much Black
Dodge is showing a Charger Blacktop at the Consumer Electronics Show. Will it see production? We hope so.
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For The Second Year In A Row, Camaro Outpaces Mustang In Sales
The Chevrolet Camaro has beaten the Ford Mustang in sales for the second year running. Will the Mustang bounce back in 2012, or does the pony car sales crown now below to the Camaro?
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Ford Doubles Number Of SYNC Apps, Opens Silicon Valley Lab
Ford will launch five more SYNC-compatible in-car apps at next week's CES show, and is opening a new research facility in Northern California to "drive innovation ion personal mobility."
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BreathalEyes app brings a sobriety checkpoint to your iPhone
While the most common way of testing one’s sobriety is blowing into a breathalyzer machine, it’s far from the only way. At roadside checkpoints, one thing police often look at is called horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN). HGN can be caused by several factors, but alcohol consumption is...
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Bruno Senna Wrings Out The New Lotus Exige S: Video
Lotus Renault test driver Bruno Senna takes a turn at the wheel in the new Lotus Exige S.
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If the automotive industry is a barometer for the overall economy, there was a glimmer of hope on the horizon in 2011. For most mainstream manufacturers, 2011 sales were up, but it was a mixed bag...
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MINI Is Back For The 2012 World Rally Championship
After missing a paperwork deadline for entry into the 2012 WRC, MINI is expected to announce its return to the series later this week.
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DC Design Launches Avanti Sports Car In New Delhi
DC Design has launched its teased Avanti sports car at the Delhi Auto Expo.
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After 34 Years, Patrick Head Says Goodbye To Williams F1
Following a career that spanned more than three decades, Patrick Head is stepping down from Williams F1 to focus on his role with Williams' hybrid business.
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Chevrolet Camaro Drifting Done Right: Video
Three-time World Touring Car Champion Yvan Muller shows us what a day in the office is like for him.
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Gar Wood's 3,600-HP Miss America VIII Race Boat Heads To Auction
The Miss America VIII, described by builder Gar Woods as "the best boat we ever had," will be sold at the upcoming Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, FL.
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