Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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As anyone with a passion for vehicles knows, eBay Motors is one of the world’s truly great time-sucks. Even if you’re not seriously in the market for a new car, truck, motorcycle or...
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Mercedes-Benz Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged AMG V-8 Defects
Mercedes-Benz may soon be facing a class action lawsuit over alleged defects in its M156 6.2-liter V-8 engine, used in seven different AMG models.
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Lamborghini Prices Its 2012 Lineup
Lamborghini has released pricing on its 2012 model line, consisting of the Gallardo and Aventador models.
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Looking For Better Fuel Economy, Volvo Downsizes To Four Cylinder Engines
Volvo is abandoning its traditional five and six cylinder engines in favor of more advanced and fuel-efficient three and four cylinder power plants.
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David Coulthard Tours Texas - In A Red Bull Renault F1 Car
David Coulthard has more fun in the Lone Star State than we ever will, promoting the 2012 Circuit of the Americas F1 race in a Red Bull Renault F1 car.
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2011 BMW 328i And 335i xDrive Models Recalled For Loose Driveshaft Bolts
Incorrectly torqued front driveshaft attachment bolts have led to the recall of 2011 BMW 328i and 335i xDrive models.
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When Ford announced a contest it called the “Octane Academy,” the automaker had no idea of the potential interest it would generate. Since the contest was announced back in July, Ford has...
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Nissan/Playstation 'GT Academy' Show Debuts On Speed
TV's newest reality show pits 16 Gran Turismo 5 champions against one another in real-world, track driving challenges. The prize? A chance to win a ride with Nissan's endurance racing team.
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Saab Cheats Death, Gets Bankruptcy Protection
An appeals court in Western Sweden has granted Saab bankruptcy protection, over-ruling a district court decision that would have marked the end of the Swedish Automaker.
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Jeweler Creates A $4.7 Million... Tata Nano: Video
An Indian corporation that owns a chain of jewelery stores has created the world's most expensive Tata Nano, by covering the diminutive commuter car in over 200 pounds of gold, silver and jewels.
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John Travolta's Classic Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Stolen
Thieves snagged John Travolta's 1970 Mercedes-Benz from a Santa Monica street, while the actor was visiting a local Jaguar dealership.
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BMW Brings You More Power For The 135i And 335i
BMW is launching two "Power Kit" upgrades for owners of 135i and 335i models. The kits boost horsepower without affecting fuel economy, emissions or BMW's limited warranty.
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From the male perspective, buying potpourri makes no sense at all. After all, it consists of leaves, wood shavings, sticks and other bits of detritus most often found in compost heaps, and to our...
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Maybach Highlights Personalization With Its Edition 125!
Maybach wants customers to know that the range of available personalization is limited only by imagination and budget, so they've created the one-off Edition 125! to highlight this.
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Mini Steam Turbine May Make The Alternator Obsolete
A German exhaust component manufacturer is working on systems to produce electricity from waste heat. Their concepts may one day replace the alternator in cars of the future.
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Infiniti's Latest, Pressure Tested To 1,000 Meters
The latest creation from Inifiniti (and partner Bell & Ross) doesn't require a garage and won't need regular oil changes.
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Mexico's Mastretta MXT Hits Production
Designed and built in Mexico, the Mastretta MXT sports coupe will begin rolling off production lines later this month.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Getting 580 Horsepower
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 may soon take the crown as king of the pony cars. Unconfirmed rumors have the ZL1 testing at over 570 horsepower, which trumps Ford's GT500. For now, at least.
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In 2010, Honda tuner Mugen built a limited run of the Honda Civic Type R just for customers in the United Kingdom. Only 20 copies of the 237-horsepower hot hatchback were built, and just 16 sold to...
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GWA Tuning Reinterprets The Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta
Ferrari built the 1952 340 Mexico Berlinetta to compete in the Carrera Panamericana race, and GWA Tuning has created a modern version of the car that took third place.
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The Nissan Leaf Takes On The Cannonball... Ireland
A Nissan Leaf will be the first electric car entered into the Cannonball Ireland charity rally.
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Volkswagen First To Launch Cylinder Shut-Off In A Four-Cylinder Engine
Volkswagen will soon become the first major manufacturer to launch cylinder deactivation in a four-cylinder production engine.
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Abarth To Launch Three New Models In Frankfurt
Fiat's tuning partner, Abarth, will launch three new models at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, emphasizing its 62 year performance heritage.
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Bentley To Auction Handcrafted Collector's Items
If you're a fan of Bentley, the annual Bentley Graduates auction to raise money for The Prince's Trust begins today. Where else can you get a table made from a Mulsanne engine block?
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