Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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Ford pulled the wraps off its 2013 Shelby GT500 coupe at November’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and the big news was that the uber-Mustang would pack a 650 horsepower V-8 beneath its hood.
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Infiniti QX56-Powered Boat Project Sails On
Infiniti is helping to restore a classic Chris Craft Holiday speedboat, to be powered by the 5.6-liter V-8 from an Infiniti QX56.
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McLaren Partners With Lease Specialist For U.S. Return
McLaren has teamed up with exotic car finance specialist Putnam Leasing to offer financing on MP4-12C models sold in North America.
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Will Morgan's 3 Wheeler be its ticket to success in China?
Morgan hopes its three-wheeled roadster, the M3W, will help the company stand out in the growing Chinese market.
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Battery Supplier Issues Fix For Fisker Karma Batteries
In the wake of recent news regarding short circuits in Fisker Karma battery assemblies, supplier A123 Systems has developed a solution to resolve the issue.
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The Very First 'General Lee' Charger Hits The Auction Block
Barrett Jackson will be selling the very first General Lee Dodge Charger, used in the filming of the "Dukes of Hazard" TV series, at its upcoming Scottsdale auction.
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Even if money is no object, living with a supercar like the Bugatti Veyron takes patience and planning. Driving the world's fastest car in rush hour, bumper to bumper traffic isn’t pleasant,...
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NHTSA Investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauge Errors
The NHTSA has launched a defect investigation int the 2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45, which may provide inaccurate fuel gauge readings to drivers.
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IHRA Adopts Rules For Electric Drag Racing
The IHRA joins the NHRA in recognizing electric drag racing as a legitimate sport, expanding the number of tracks available to electric racers in the United States and Canada.
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Steve McQueen's Nomex Suit From 'Le Mans' Sells For $984,000
The Nomex suit worn by Steve McQueen while filming "Le Mans" has sold for a staggering $984,000 at auction.
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Want Ralph Lauren's 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO For $9,500?
While you can't buy Ralph Lauren's actual 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for $9,500, you can buy limited edition models of four of Lauren's favorite cars for $9,500 each.
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Toyota's GT 86 Honors Its Ancestor: Video
Honoring one's ancestors is key to Japanese culture, and a new video shows the Toyota GT 86 on track with Toyota's very first sports car, the Sports 800.
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If you had to describe a fantasy test drive in just six words, what would they be?
That was the premise behind a contest to promote the new MINI Coupe, and it turns out the right six words were...
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The Porsche Cayman, Explained: Video
Gordon Robertson, chief driving consultant for Porsche's Experience Center at Silverstone, explains why the Porsche Cayman is one of the best-handling cars in Porsche's current lineup.
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The Sole Right-Hand-Drive Fisker Tramonto Heads To Auction
The only Fisker Tramonto built in right-hand-drive (and one of just fifteen built) will head to auction at an upcoming Lex Autolease event.
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Fifth Chevy Corvette Ever Built Hits The Auction Block
The fifth Corvette built, and one of the first three cars sold, will hit the block at an RM Auctions event on January 20.
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MINI Wants To Put You On Ice
If you're a fan of winter extreme sports, MINI has the contest you've been waiting for. It's giving away two tickets, plus transportation and accommodations, to the opening event of the Crashed Ice World Championship.
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Mercedes-Benz Exporting E-Class Models - From China
Mercedes-Benz and Chinese partner BAIC will begin exporting Chinese-built E-Class models; the question is, to where?
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Just last week we brought you pricing information on Ford’s newest turnkey racer, the Focus ST-R. Designed for competition in the Grand Am ST class or the World Challenge TC class, the Focus...
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Cadillac Announces Touring Package For 2012 CTS
Cadillac has announced a content-rich Touring Package option for buyers of 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter V-6 CTS models.
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Sebastian Loeb Celebrates Eight WRC Titles
Frenchman Sebastian Loeb has managed to achieve a milestone in motorsports: by claiming eight WRC titles, he's won more championships than either Michael Schumacher or Vlentino Rossi.
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The Year In Car Theft, According To Lojack
Even Lojack has published its year-end retrospective, looking back on the top vehicle recovery stories of the year.
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GM Recalling 2010 And 2011 Cadillac SRX Models
GM has announced the recall of certain 2010 and 2011 model year Cadillac SRX crossovers, to fix a potentially mis-routed transmission shift cable.
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BMW Teaches Its Cars To Yelp
BMW has incorporated the Yelp application into its BMW Online service, allowing owners to search for nearby businesses and restaurants and even sort by rating.
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