2:59 PM - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7 hour ago
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Autoblog / John Neff
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, Ford, GM
Most domestic automaker assembly plants traditionally take a couple of weeks off during the summer. The shutdowns give each plant time for much needed repairs and maintenance, and in some . . .
9 hour ago
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High Gear Media Network Feed
The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur has lost the Continental in its name, but it has gained a sleek new look and retained its classic style. But how does it handle the streets of Beijing? We found out. Forza Motorsport 5 is coming to the Xbox One. Wi . . .
5 hour ago
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Autoblog / Zach Bowman
Filed under: Etc., Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Luxury, Fiat
Automotive News reports Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology for his comments regarding his decision to stick with an Italian engine for the upcoming Alfa Rome . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
Toyota has ranked first among automakers in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study released by market research company Millward Brown. The Japanese carmaker has overtaken last year’s best ranks car manufacturer, BMW. Toyota’s 2 . . .
4 hour ago
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Jalopnik / Mike Spinelli
The subcompact hot-hatch market is finally percolating in the US. First came the Fiat 500 Abarth and Chevy Sonic RS, and now the Ford Fiesta ST. Here's what the ST is like to drive. Read more...
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
Ford announced it will add 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year after last year’s increase of 400,000 units. Furthermore, the U.S. automaker said it will shorten its summer shutdown from the traditional two weeks to one we . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
We just received an email from Lotus' North American division informing us about the introduction of the new Exige S Roadster in Europe along with the unfortunate news that the car won't be sold in North America. Here's what it says: "I forw . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
Warning: Some viewers may find certain scenes of this video disturbing In traffic, you can ask for forgiveness if you do something dumb, as long as it doesn’t really put anybody’s safety at risk. You could cut somebody off, or not indicate wh . . .
2 hour ago
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Autoblog Green
Filed under: Etc., Safety, Diesel
Before you head to the pharmacy to refill your Lipitor prescription, check this out. The American Heart Association's journal on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology has concluded that high leve . . .
6 hour ago
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Jalopnik / Alex Nunez
Peter Schutz was CEO of Porsche from January 1, 1981 to December, 31, 1987. He was the first American to hold the post. He's also the reason the Porsche 911 still exists today. The Germans had made the decision to axe their icon, saying the 91 . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
We already know Infiniti is planning on launching its own Leaf-based premium EV, which they previewed with the LE concept shown at the 2012 New York motor show. Now Autocar is sharing additional details on the model, after having talked with . . .
2 hour ago
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Carscoop
As Michael Schumacher and Mercedes-Benz had promised, the seven-time F1 champion was able to say goodbye to his fans in a very special way – by driving a 2011 Mercedes Formula 1 car on the Nürburgring. Schumacher’s laps also marked the first . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
At this point, whatever you do, don’t Google a photo of the old Peugeot 308 SW (estate/wagon) because I think it is one of the most unsuccessful attempts at turning a decently stylish hatchback into a load-lugger. The back is far too busy and . . .
8 hour ago
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High Gear Media Network Feed
At the reveal of the LF-CC coupe concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Lexus confirmed the concept was a preview of a new coupe the automaker was planning to launch. Considering that the LF-CC also previewed the styling of the new 2014 IS, it's . . .
4 hour ago
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GTSPIRIT / Brad Anderson
Reports have emerged that the Dutch Financial Police (FIOD) recently conducted a raid at Spyker in Zeewolde, Netherlands. At least three top former managers of Saab were arrested on charges of serious tax evasions when Spyker owned Saab in 2010 . . .
8 hour ago
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Autoblog / Jonathon Ramsey
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Performance, Truck, Etc., Crossover, Hatchback, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Electric, Luxury, Ram
Employing complex scientific formulas and methodolog . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
Not all architects drive Saabs, apparently. Well, it’s either that, or the latest video from Petrolicious shows us the exception that proves the rule. Instead of Saabs, California architect Holger Schubert loves Ferraris and is the proud owne . . .
11 hour ago
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Jalopnik / Matt Hardigree
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
The Italian American One Voice Coalition, which is the largest Italian American anti-bias organization in the U.S., announced it has received a formal written apology from Chrysler/Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, for his use of a pejorative term . . .
5 hour ago
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Carscoop
Earlier this year, BMW and Toyota announced they will jointly develop a midsize sports car. The move is part of the partnership initiated by the two companies in late 2011, which also includes the joint development of diesels, fuel cells and . . .