Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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Swedish automaker Saab has been knocking on heaven’s door since summer, with its imminent demise nearly occurring on several occasions.
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Ferrari Building Fernando Alonso Edition 599 GTB Fiorano: Report
Ferrari is said to be working on a lightweight variant of its 599 GTB, and the car will be marketed as a tribute to Fernando Alonso.
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Aerodynamic Changes Coming To Make Le Mans Prototype Cars Safer
Fender holes will be required on all LMP cars as of April 1, 2012; the move is meant to reduce the likelihood of a high-speed flip caused by aerodynamics.
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Zenvo ST1 50S Lands In America This Month
The long awaited Zenvo ST1 supercar from Denmark will arrive in the U.S. on November 16.
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The 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang Premier Edition: Premium Pony Car
ROUSH's new Stage 3 Premier Edition Mustang blends just enough show with just enough go to appeal to a wide range of pony car fans.
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Porsche Announces 2012 911 GT3 RSR Turnkey Racer
Topping the line of factory built Porsche race cars, the Stuttgart automaker has announced the availability of the 2012 911 GT3 RSR.
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Marco Simoncelli was a much-loved rising star in the world of MotoGP, and his recent death during the Malaysian MotoGP was a combination of freak circumstances.
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For GT Academy Winner Heitkotter, The Next Step Is Dubai: Video
Bryan Heitkotter has turned his passion for the Gran Turismo 5 video game into a shot at a professional driving career, beginning with the 2012 24 Hours of Dubai.
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Former NASCAR Star Jeremy Mayfield Arrested On Drug, Theft Charges
Jeremy Mayfield, who was suspended by NASCAR in 2009 for violating the league's substance abuse policy, was arrested of possession of drugs and stolen goods.
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An Android App For... Cruise Control?
App writer Cellurl has created an app that interfaces with your car to act as a cruise control, and we're not sure that's an entirely good idea.
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Chevy Turns 100 Today, And Here's How It's Celebrating: Video
To honor its 100th birthday, Chevy is celebrating with regional, national and international events.
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Can Virtual Test Drives Produce Real World Sales?
Ford was an early adopter of promoting its products through video games and driving simulators, and it believes this strategy has boosted brand awareness and brand consideration.
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The concept of electric-motor-powered forced induction is nothing new, and breakthroughs in this area have been “just around the corner” for several years. Despite this, no on has...
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Hurricane SC Hyundai Genesis Coupe Mega Gallery: 2011 SEMA Show
Hyundai's Hurricane SC Genesis Coupe keeps its 3.8-liter V-6, but adds power via forced induction.
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Lexus Presents The 2013 GS 350 F Sport At SEMA: Video
Lexus chose SEMA 2011 for the official public unveiling of its upcoming 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan.
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Fiat Teases The U.S.-Spec 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: Video
Fiat is close to launching the U.S. spec Fiat 500 Abarth, and this first teaser video tries to position the car as a rebel and a bad boy.
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Nissan Juke-R Video: Gearbox And Drivetrain
This week's video shows the challenges of adapting the GT-R's driveline to the Juke platform.
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Is Land Rover Planning A Performance Brand?
With a hotter Evoque in the planning stages, Land Rover is considering the addition of a performance brand to mirror sister company Jaguar's "R" line.
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In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mazda celebrated by building the MX-5 Super20 for SEMA 2010. One year later, the car is back with a new paint scheme and the same...
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Mazda Shows MX-5 Spyder Concept At SEMA
To highlight its MX-5 roadster, Mazda has taken a "less is more" approach to building it's SEMA 2011 concept MX-5 Spyder.
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Mazda Turbo2 Concept At SEMA: Fast Now Comes In Size Small
Proving that good things can come in small packages, Mazda found a way to stuff a Mazdaspeed3 engine in a Mazda2, calling it the Turbo2 concept.
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No Replacement For Displacement: Mopar Launches 800-hp V-10 At SEMA
Mopar is launching a new V-10 crate engine at this year's SEMA show. Designed for drag racing, future versions targeted to off-road and road-race applications are also planned.
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Land-Speed-Record Motorcyclist Bill Warner Survives 238-MPH Crash
Veteran land-speed-record motorcyclist Bill Warner recently survived a 238 mph crash while attempting to break his existing 311.94 mph record.
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Confirmed For Production
Hyundai Motor America's CEO, John Krafcik, has confirmed that the 2013 Veloster Turbo will see production and will debut at next year's Detroit Auto Show.
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