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Chevrolet Corvette Review: 2011 Chevy Corvette GS Convertible Test - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com via @aleahjames &bull 1 Hour AgoCurrently in its sixth generation as America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette bristles with track-bred performance, unmistakable design, and everyday comforts. Although it hasn't been entirely modernized-leaf springs, anyone?-General Motors has whittled away at the car's rough edges for well over half a century, resulting in one of the best all-around performance cars for the money. The revival of the Grand Sport name for 2010 bridged the chasm between the $50K base car and the increasingly expensive Z06, which now starts at $75,255. In brief, the GS brings the… Full Story »
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2011 BMW 335i Sedan - Quick Test - Topix
www.topix.com via @MishaDesigns &bull TodayAnother oil rig exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, spreading a mile-long oil sheen in the Gulf of Mexico west of the site of BP's massive spill. When it comes to turbochargers, two isn't necessarily better than… Full Story »
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Volkswagen Touareg R will be sold in U.S. with a diesel by 2012
www.wareground.com via @CigSee &bull YesterdayLast time we talked about the next-generation Volkswagen Touareg R it was to relay rumors that the high-performance SUV might drop the automaker's venerable 5.0-liter diesel V10 TDI engine in favor of a V8 hybrid powertrain. Car and Driver is… Full Story »
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Toyota News: 2012/2013 Toyota/Subaru Sports Coupe Spy Photos - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com via @TheSubaruGuy &bull YesterdaySports-car loving Toyota president and CEO Akio Toyoda is committed to producing a Lexus LFA for the masses-or at least some kind of affordable rear-drive sports car-possibly as early as late next year. That is, if the horribly chopped and… Full Story »
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Prototype Mazda3 with 2.0L Sky-G engine gets 30/40 mpg
Carversation &bull YesterdayThe next generation Sky-G (gas) and Sky-D (diesel) powertrains were revealed by Mazda at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show as well as its new Sky-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. Although these engines are currently being tested, Car and Driver was able… Full Story »
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2011 BMW 335i Sedan - Quick Test
Car and Driver Blog &bull Sep 1, 2010
Remember, this is Car and Driver you're reading. You know exactly what the BMW 335i sedan is. It's one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb handling. For 2011, BMW… Full Story »
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Report: Volkswagen Touareg R will be sold in U.S. with a diesel by 2012
Autoblog &bull Sep 1, 2010
Car and Driver is kicking the ball the other way with a report that the next version of the Toureg R will indeed still be a diesel, although carrying over the V10 probably isn't in the cards. Instead, C/D reports… Full Story »
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Car and Driver Predicts Mazdaspeed 3Diesel?
Sports Car Monitor &bull Aug 31, 2010
The Mazdaspeed 3 has received major praise from the automotive press. For most, it is the fastest car on the market for the money, and gives plenty of practicality along with it. Mileage is decent, with 18 mpg city and… Full Story »
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Buick Regal Convertible?
Car Domain Blog &bull Aug 30, 2010
Or how about a coupe? Buick is trying to make their brand more youthful, and Car and Driver thinks coupe and convertible versions of the Regal are a real possibility. What do you think? Should Buick do it? Would they… Full Story »
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Tom Wood Audi - 877.859.5550 All Models
www.audiusa.com via @TomWoodCarsIndy &bull Aug 30, 2010Progress is the driving force behind everything we do. It is the result of meticulous design, exhaustive testing and inspired engineering. And ultimately, it is the birthright of every car we build. This year, a new generation of progress is taking hold. Redefining the concept of a seven-passenger SUV, the… Full Story »
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Toyota Camry CNG Hybrid Concept - Auto Shows - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.mobi via @missourial &bull Aug 30, 2010Toyota reserved its official L.A. auto show press conference for the new Lexus RX350 and RX450h crossovers, but the company also quietly showed off this twist on the Camry hybrid. As you may have surmised, this concept replaces the Camry… Full Story »
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BMW 7-series Review: 2010 BMW 750Li xDrive Test - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com via @BeastPower &bull Aug 30, 2010BY TONY QUIROGA, PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK M. With its massive back seat and quiet highway demeanor, our long-term BMW 7-series continues to be the vehicle of choice for road trips, which explains its quick progress toward 40,000 miles. About the… Full Story »
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Frank4Cars - The Automotive Photography and Writing of Frank Filipponio
frank4carsfrank.blogspot.com via @CarsAndCoffeeCA &bull Aug 29, 2010Wow, wow, wow. The first car I saw when I got there was enough to make the trip worthwhile - the 1986 Le Mans 24 winning Porsche 962C of Al Holbert, Hans Stuck and Derek Bell. And it only got better from there. Purple Miura SV, alloy 275 GTB, Guara, Mangusta, Ford RS200, Meyer's lightweight E-Type, Vector, Minis, Cobras, Esprits...and Tenney's awesome '64 GTO - the very same Poncho that featured in the infamous Car and Driver "GTO vs GTO" issue back in the day. Amazing day. Nice to reconnect with soooo many of you. Hope to be back soon.… Full Story »
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Toyota Dealer Serving Athens Offers the 2011 Toyota Sienna
www.prlog.org via @ruspoet &bull Aug 29, 2010PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 29, 2010 - The 2011 Toyota Sienna is an ideal choice for families in northern Georgia shopping for a new vehicle. Heyward Allen Toyota, a leading dealer serving Athens Toyota customers, has the versatile Sienna… Full Story »
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2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
www.caranddriver.com via @Mandy_Alvey &bull Aug 29, 2010Feast your eyes on Porsche's fiendish self-embrace, a devilish pat on its own back. That's right, the GT2 RS's primary reason for being is for the heroic German automaker to reassert itself atop the Nurburgring lap-time pack. And, at 7 minutes 18 seconds-a whopping 14 seconds quicker than the '08-'09 GT2-it leaves the Corvette ZR1, the Nissan GT-R, the Ferrari 458, the Dodge Viper ACR, and pretty much every other production car in the dust. If you're still questioning… Full Story »
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Checkered Flag Porsche: 911 GT2 RS
blog.checkeredflag.com via @cfwinners &bull Aug 29, 2010Checkered Flag is Virginia Beach's premier car dealership with 11 brands making it the largest locally owned dealer in Hampton Roads. Want a car that can outrun the Corvette ZR1, the Ferrari 458, Dodge Viper ACR, and still get you… Full Story »
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Ask a C/D Editor, Volume 1: Eddie Alterman Answers
Car and Driver Blog &bull Aug 27, 2010
Last Monday, we introduced our new weekly feature, "Ask a C/D Editor" and then mercilessly threw EIC Eddie Alterman at you and ran for cover. Here are his answers. I could see myself getting wrapped up in fighting the good fight for the industry I care about, and also, conversely, falling either into the cynical or worshipping "fan" mindset. Readers often complain about this subjectivity inherent in car articles; I can imagine it must be one of the most difficult elements to balance and be consistent in as editor-in-chief. How do you handle it?" EA:I think the special thing about… Full Story »
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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Video - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
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Nissan Confirms Murano Convertible - Car and Driver Blog
dld.bz via @wheelalignment &bull Aug 27, 2010While introducing its surprising and fun Versa-based Juke crossover, Nissan confirmed that it will build another vehicle that is bound to be equally as bizarre and fun: the long-rumored Murano convertible. Beyond that, Nissan declined to provide any details such… Full Story »
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The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is HOT!
loebermotorsblog.com via @LoeberMotors &bull Aug 26, 2010The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is coming out with a bang! This car boasts a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe and is built for velocity, reaching speeds that will leave other production cars in the dust! It's twin-turbocharged and intercooled… Full Story »
