Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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Although you’ve probably never heard of Scottish leather supplier Bridge of Weir, chances are good that your buttocks have interfaced with its cowhide at some point.
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Another One Bites The Dust: Ferrari 599 Burns In Arizona
A man driving a Ferrari 599 in a remote portion of Arizona escaped injury when the car sprung a fuel leak and caught fire.
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Nissan Juke-R Video: Body Styling
The latest video in Nissan's Juke-R build series shows the work necessary to fabricate and mount the Juke-R's distinctive body kit.
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Subaru Plans To Enter Its BRZ In Japan's Super GT Series
Subaru and Toyota will release their joint-venture sport coupes later this month, but Subaru has scooped Toyota by announcing a BRZ racing program for the 2012 Japanese Super GT season.
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Polarizing Designer Chris Bangle To Get Lifetime Achievement Award
Controversial stylist Chris Bangle will be award the Eyes On Design Lifetime Achievement Award next June, for his contribution to the world of automotive design.
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British Sports Car Brand Atalanta Revived After 75 Years
British sports car builder Atalanta, considered years ahead of its time, is working on a new prototype to be revealed 75 years after the original launch of the brand.
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There hasn’t been much of a change in Saab’s situation since we brought you news that GM will oppose a sale of the Swedish automaker to Chinese buyers Pang Da and Youngman.
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2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1: 184-MPH Top Speed For $54,995
The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will start at $54,995. well equipped. Even with all options added, the car will sticker at just $59,120.
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2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Ford is debuting the 2013 Boss 302 at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, and both Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca Editions return for 2013.
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Production 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 To Debut In Tokyo
While details on BMW's 2012 ActiveHybrid 5 have already been released, the automaker has chosen the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to debut the production version of the car.
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To Celebrate 1 Million Facebook Fans, Aston Martin Crowdsources A Car
Aston Martin has hit 1 million Facebook fans in two years, and to celebrate, the automaker is letting its fans design a special Millionth Fan Car.
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American Michael Lewis To Test With Scuderia Ferrari In F1
As "Rookie of the Year" in the Italian F3 series, American driver Michael Lewis has earned a day of testing in a Formula 1 car with Scuderia Ferrari.
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The Land Rover Defender is a tough act to follow, and Land Rover has been paying attention to critics who say the new DC100 concept is more cute-ute than off-road brute. Eager to give the DC100 a...
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Sebastian Loeb Crashes WRC Car Into Fan’s Skoda: Video
Newly crowned WRC champion Sebastian Loeb learned the hard way that sometimes getting to an event can be just as dangerous as driving in it.
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A 1967 Volvo Wagon Embarrasses A 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia: Video
An harmless-looking 1967 Volvo Amazon manages to spank a Ferrari 458 Italia during an impromptu drag race.
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Porsche Rennsport Reunion - Heroes Aren't Just Flesh And Blood: Video
The latest video from Porsche's Rennsport Reunion IV shows that heroes can be aluminum and steel as well as flesh and blood.
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TVR Is (Sort Of) Back In Business
Quirky boutique sports car builder TVR may be back in business; an Austrian company, TVR GmbH, is offering to deliver both remanufactured and new TVR models.
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Is Audi Working On An Even Faster RS3 'Plus' Sportback?
Audi's RS3 Sportback blends practicality with performance better than almost any other car on the market, and rumor has it that an even faster version may be in the works.
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If Australian company Arcspeed has its way, you may soon have an open-top electric sportscar alternative to the Tesla Roadster. Designed by Ian Denner, who already has a successful business building...
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GM Recalling 674 2012 Cadillac CTS Models For Potential Brake Issue
GM is recalling some 674 model year 2012 Cadillac CTS automobiles to inspect and repair a potentially loose brake pushrod retention nut.
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Ken Block Tests The Ford Fiesta RS WRC On Gravel: Helmet Cam Video
In preparation for the 2011 Wales Rally, Ken Block and navigator Alex Gelsomino shake down the Ford Fiesta RC WRC on gravel roads in the Welsh countryside.
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The Magnolia Special Visits Jay Leno's Garage
Hand built by New Orleans designer J.T. Nesbitt, the CNG-powered Magnolia Special is part homage to 1930s racing cars, part engineering genius and part rolling sculpture.
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2012 BMW 3-Series Ordering Guide Released To Dealers
BMW dealers have already received the ordering guide for 2012 models, and are now taking orders for January production.
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Brabus To Debut World's Fastest Four Seat Luxury Coupe In Dubai: The 800 Coupe
Brabus claims its new 800 Coupe is the fastest four-seat coupe in the world, and with nearly 800 horsepower on tap, we're inclined to believe the German tuner.
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