Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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If you wanted to go fast in a Mustang back in 1969, Ford gave you a wide variety of options. On the entry level side was the base 200 cubic-inch six-cylinder Mustang, followed by the 250 cubic-inch...
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Ferrari And Red Bull Quit Formula 1 Teams Association
Ferrari and Red Bull are leaving the Formula One Teams Association, citing the stalemate in amending restrictive regulations on testing and cost containment.
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2011 Suzuki Regina Concept Live Photos: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
If you could cross a Citroën DS with one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, chances are the result would look a lot like the 2011 Suzuki Regina Concept, shown at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. We mean that in the kindest way possible, since the Regina isn’t an ugly car, it just...
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Austin-Healey 100S Prototype With Dark Past Sells For $1.3 Million
An Austin-Healey at the center of the 1955 LeMans tragedy recently crossed the block in a Bonhams Auction, fetching $1.3 million.
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New Porsche 911 A Hit In Europe, Likely To Repeat Here
The all-new Porsche 911 hasn't been delivered to dealers yet, but the automaker is already commenting on "overwhelming" pre-orders for the car.
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Acura Recalls TL and CL Models For Driver Airbag Issue
Acura is recalling select 2002 and 2003 TL and CL models to replace a potentially defective driver's side airbag inflator.
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Here’s what we know: BMW has released a video of a mysterious X6 M, complete with fuzzed-out headlights and tail lights, playing on a mountain pass somewhere in Europe. The video allegedly...
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Lexus Customers Most Satisfied With Dealers In Luxury Segment
The latest J.D Power Sales Satisfaction Index study reveals that Lexus has the most satisfied customers of any brand in the luxury segment.
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Toyota Working On More Powerful GT 86: Report
Toyota is reportedly well on its way to developing a supercharged version of its GT 86 sport coupe.
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2011 Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept Live Photos: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Live pictures of Volkswagen's Cross Coupé concept, as debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show.
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Nissan Juke-R Video: Finishing Touches
Episode nine of the Juke-R build series details the work that went into converting the uber-crossover from a near-race car to a near-production car.
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Mercedes-Benz And Ducati Strengthen Partnership At Bologna Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz and Ducati are building on the cooperative agreement set up between the brands at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
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The next-generation of Mazda’s venerable MX-5 roadster is due in 2014, and word is that the car will go back to basics in terms of its focus.
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Bonhams To Sell Lotus Evora S By The Who For Cancer Charity
The Who's Roger Daltry has worked with Lotus' designers to create a one-of-a-kind Evora S. The car will be auctioned by Bonhams, with proceeds going to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Consumer Reports: Sports Cars Are The Most Satisfying Segment
The latest Consumer Reports satisfaction survey shows that buyers of sporty cars are happiest overall with their purchase decisions.
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Lotus USA Snags Former CEO Of Ferrari North America
Former Ferrari North America boss Maurizio Parlato has joined Lotus USA as it's new CEO.
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Mercedes-Benz Ponders The Future Of In-Car Tech
While cars have become much more advanced in recent years, many of the controls inside them haven't changed over the past 40 years. Mercedes is working on updating the interface between car and driver.
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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Volkswagen has chosen the Tokyo Motor Show to introduce its Passat Alltrack, a cross between a station wagon and an SUV.
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Nissan’s tuning arm, Nismo, has already built a full-on race car version of the Nissan Leaf, and has even used it to run demonstration laps prior to the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Subaru BRZ GT300 Race Car: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Subaru will switch from a Legacy sedan to the new BRZ coupe to compete in the 2012 Japanese Super GT series.
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Germany's Anderson Tunes The Ferrari 599
High-end tuner Anderson, based in Dusseldorf, Germany, has worked its magic on Ferrari's 599 grand touring coupe.
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Alpina Shows Off Track-Ready B3 GT3: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Alpina is commemorating its return to motorsport with the B3 GT3 coupe.
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More Details On GM's Next Generation Small Block V-8
GM's Gen-V small block V-8 will be launched in the near future, and the new engine will be more powerful and more fuel efficient than the one it replaces.
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Volvo Expands Polestar Tuning Software To T6 Models
Just weeks after launching performance software for its five-cylinder models, Volvo has announced a similar upgrade for its T6 six-cylinder models.
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