Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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Bonuses for hard work are nothing new: in fact, the concept has probably been around as long as paid employment. Dangle a big enough carrot in front of a horse (or in this case, an actor), and...
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Automobiles To Be Biggest Mobile Device Growth Area
Over the next five years, the amount of "connected" cars on the road is expected to grow from 5 percent to 100 percent, raising questions about both features and costs.
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Could Big Brother Be Watching From Your EZ Pass?
An Austrian company that provides toll transponders to most automated toll systems in the U.S. has just filed a patent for a multifunction camera system to be embedded on future toll transponders.
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TomTom Pulls The Plug On Clarkson-Voiced Top Gear GO Live Models
BBC's editorial guidelines specifically prohibit presenters from endorsing products that could be used on BBC shows. In other words, there can't be a Top Gear themed TomTom GO Live nav system after all.
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BMW Explores The Next Step In Nav Systems: microNavigation
BMW is working to develop future navigation systems that will even advise the user which traffic lane to pick, or how to find their car in a crowded parking garage.
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One Of One: School Bus Yellow 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Up For Auction
A unique 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, painted in School Bus Yellow and fitted with the Laguna Seca package, will be auctioned off to benefit the Henry Ford Health System.
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Ten years ago, the decision to drive or fly was usually pretty simple. Airfares were cheap, relatively speaking, and it seemed like multiple carriers flew the same route, adding to the convenience of...
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U.S. Government Off The Hook For Crashed Ferrari F50
A District Court Judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by by an insurance company seeking to recover the payout issued after an FBI agent crashed a Ferrari F50 in evidence.
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Can't Get Enough Top Gear? TomTom Has The Nav System For You
TomTom is introducing a special Top Gear themed edition of its GO LIVE navigation system, featuring both Jeremy Clarkson and The Stig.
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'Happy Days' Triumph Motorcycle Hits The Auction Block
The last remaining Triumph Trophy TR5 used in the filming of the hit sitcom "Happy Days" will be auctioned off at an upcoming Bonhams event.
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Enjoy A Total Jaguar Immersion Experience, For Just $8,000 Per Night
Thanks to a partnership between Tata brands Jaguar and Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, Jaguar fans have a new destination hotel awaiting them in London.
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Land Rover Contemplating High-Performance Evoque: Report
Land Rover is consider a performance version of its new Evoque crossover, with up to 300 horsepower from a high-pressure turbo, 2.0-liter engine.
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Aldo Costa was the assistant to Ferrari’s chief Formula 1 designer, Rory Byrne, from 1998 to 2004. When Byrne announced his retirement in 2004, it was Costa who was named by Ferrari as...
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Gran Turismo 5 Fans: Spec 2.0 Update Drops On October 11
A major, free update for Gran Turismo 5 will be available on October 11, and it includes both added content and improved game play.
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Mopar Offers Over 250 Ways To Personalize Your 2012 Jeep Wrangler
No one keeps a Jeep Wrangler in stock trim for long, so Mopar is offering Jeep owners some 250 ways to build a unique ride.
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Ferrari's First Four-Door Hits The Block: 1980 Pinin Concept
At its upcoming London event, RM Auctions will sell the first four-door Ferrari sedan even produced. The Ferrari Pinin is expected to sell between $740,000 and $850,000.
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A 2012 Nissan GT-R... Police Car: Video
If you travel the highways and back roads of Virginia, there's now an added incentive to obey the speed limit - an unnamed police agency has added a 2012 Nissan GT-R to its fleet.
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AMG Continues To Hint At 'Baby SLS' Coupe
Mercedes-Benz and AMG want a car to compete with the Porsche 911, and are continuing to hint at development of a 'baby SLS' to target this segment.
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Racing simulation games are getting more and more realistic, and there’s no shortage of companies that will build you simulators if you’ve got the money to spend. Even on the inexpensive...
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Artist-Painted Former Force India F1 Car To Be Auctioned For Charity
The Force India F1 car campaigned by Giancarlo Fisichella during the 2008 season has been repainted by artist Dexter Brown, and will be sold for charity at an upcoming RM Auction.
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Harrod's Department Store Can Help Your Kids Love Morgan, Too
If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids from 6 - 13, Harrod's has the answer. Their Morgan pedal car will help teach the next generation about the Morgan brand.
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Want To Compete In The Race Of Champions? Here's Your Chance
Racing game specialist Invictus will release a Race of Champions game for mobile devices, including the iPhone, IPad and Android.
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Mopar Fans: Now You Can Track The Birth Of Your Four-Wheeled Baby
A new program from Chrysler will allow Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram buyers to track the production of their new vehicle from start to finish.
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OnStar Reverses Changes To Its Terms And Conditions
Due to public outcry and political pressure, OnStar has announced that it will retract proposed changes to its terms and conditions that would have permitted vehicle monitoring even without an OnStar subscription.
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