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4. July 2009

Cadillac DTS Replacement

The current DTS is getting long in the tooth, and it never was really an active part of Cadillac’s renaissance that began with the CTS. It did get an update in 2006 that somewhat helped to align it with the rest of Cadillac’s lineup, but that didn’t help to bring it into contention outside it’s [...]

Chevrolet Volt To Be Sportier Than Rivals

3. July 2009

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Chevrolet Volt To Be Sportier Than Rivals

I’m on board with alternative fuel technologies like hybrids and electric vehicles because of their impact in ways like national security and practical matters like less spent on gas. However, there has to be room for performance in there. So in that regard, there hasn’t been much promising news.
Tesla? Definitely. They’ve shown us electric technology [...]

Spyker Releases New Pictures of C8 Aileron

3. July 2009

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Spyker Releases New Pictures of C8 Aileron

Production of Spyker’s C8 Aileron is nearing. The company has been doing quite well with orders and sales, and Russian investment into the company has helped fuel development for future models. The D8 Peking-to-Paris is coming, along with possibly a 4-door coupe model to do battle with the Aston Martin Rapide.
I’m a big fan of [...]

3. July 2009

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Bentley Arnage Replacement Caught!

Now this is a real scoop. All we’ve seen yet of the Arnage’s replacement have been “Bentley Grand” teasers released directly from the company that don’t offer us much. CAR Magazine has gotten some revealing images of the car caught inside Bentley’s Crewe factory. What’s more, they promise a second batch of pictures to be released [...]

3. July 2009

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2010 BMW X1 Official Photos and Details

Finally! It’s here! The BMW X1 has arrived! Ok… that’s all the fake excitement I can muster. BMW’s released the first details and high-resolution official photos of the new (and seemingly totally pointless) X1 SUV, and oh boy are they fantastic. By which I mean, if it weren’t for BMW SUV’s, what else would I make [...]

More Pictures of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

2. July 2009

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More Pictures of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

The news has been coming hard and fast out of Sant A’gata lately. Lamborghini’s been one busy company, what with the new Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni (from earlier today) as well as the recent release of the absolutely astonishing Murcielago LP670-4 SV. They announced the availability of a convertible version of the new Gallardo LP560-4 [...]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni

2. July 2009

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni

To the Lamborghini faithful, the nameValentino Balboni holds a lot of meaning. Valentino was Lamborghini’s official test driver and product refinement guru going as far back as 1973, and he’s recently retired. To celebrate Balboni’s work at the raging bull, they’ve come out with a new model commemorating him in the best way possible – [...]

2. July 2009

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2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Road Test

Test Vehicle: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Coupe The hardest part of this review is knowing where to start. This car is as rare as hen’s teeth. There are to be only 500 made of the Alfa Romeo 8C, and only about 50 to make it to the US, so the fact that I am about to [...]

2. July 2009

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Random Capture: Acid Trip Jaguar?

Thank God Jaguar still has a sense of humor. They’ve had a rough go at it lately – after all, they were tossed aside just when things were getting good with Ford. Jag’s now owned by Indian manufacturer Tata, which is pretty ironic when you think about it. They’re doing better than ever these days [...]

Move Over Mustang; Camaro Tops The Pony Car Charts

1. July 2009

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Move Over Mustang; Camaro Tops The Pony Car Charts

The Camaro is officially back. Yes it’s back as in being produced again back, but also back as in capturing the hearts and minds of the motoring public. The Camaro is the car to have on the automotive scene right now, and that must feel really good for General Motors. Bankruptcy, what bankruptcy? Camaro buyers [...]

Hurst Produces 2 Limited Edition Pontiacs

1. July 2009

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Hurst Produces 2 Limited Edition Pontiacs

Hurst and Pontiac have a long history over the years together, producing high-performance Pontiacs for the consumption of performance enthusiasts. The company was particularly big in the 1960’s, heyday of the muscle car, modifying vehicles for AMC, Chrysler (Plymouth), Ford, Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It’s fitting then that they would be producing two new models for Pontiac now. The [...]

1. July 2009

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Shock: Aston Martin Minicar

Every time that you think you’ve seen it all, something comes along that outdoes it. Aston Martin has made an announcement about a new minicar. That’s right, a Aston minicar. In collaboration with Toyota via it’s iQ small car, no less. What’s next, a Rolls-Royce MINI? Err wait – they’re going to do that. While some would immediately [...]

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