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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Spy Video

Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by .

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Mercedes-Benz is working on a new ‘shooting brake’ version of its stylish CLS and captured here in our exclusive spy video is a barely disguised prototype for the upcoming car, caught while it was undergoing high-speed testing at the N

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Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Preview

Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by .

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Fresh from their two week break over Easter, the stars of the 2012 Formula 1 season are currently down in Shanghai, China for the annual Chinese Grand Prix.

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Maserati To Build Alfa Romeo 4C Sports Car At Modena Plant

Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by .

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Maserati has confirmed it will build the production version of 2011’s stunning Alfa Romeo 4C sports car concept at its main plant in Modena, Italy, the same site where it builds its flagship GranTurismo coupe and convertible models. Maserati expects to start production of the 4C sports car in May of next year and estimates it will build up...

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All INDYCAR Chevrolet Engines Swapped Out At Long Beach

Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by .

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Now this could be interesting. During testing on Monday at Infineon Raceway Sears Point in Sonoma, CA, James Hinchcliffe had a problem with the Chevrolet engine in his No. 27 GoDaddy.com Dallara/Firestone Indy race car and the manufacturer decided to change the engine prior to the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

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Michael Schumacher Explains The Steering Wheel: Video

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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In a modern automobile, a steering wheel can be a pretty complex object. Gone are the days when the steering wheel was simply used to change direction and house the horn; today, it can control everything from a driver’s paired phone to cruise control and even infotainment settings

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Rugged Ridge PowerTop Adds Convenience To Jeep’s Wrangler Unlimited

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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If you’ve ever owned a Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited, you understand the simple joy of go-anywhere, topless motoring. As entertaining as the Wrangler is, owners soon learn that there are two types of convertible tops: those that are quick and easy to install and remove, and those that offer good weather protection.

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Try Before You Buy With Lexus Infotainment Emulator App

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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They're in your home, in your phone and they've been in your car for several years now--we're talking about computers. High-tech on-board infotainment systems are certainly useful, but not always easy to fathom.

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China Overtakes The U.S. To Become Bentley’s Biggest Market

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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Sales of Bentley automobiles in the United States grew by 40-percent in the first quarter, reaching 450 units. That wasn’t enough for the U.S. to retain its long-standing position as Bentley’s largest market, as sales in China ballooned to 578 units in the same period.

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Road, Inc. Offers Free Edition Of Its iPad Car Museum App

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by .

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We’ll admit it: we’re suckers for car museums, and frequently plan vacations around hitting up collections we haven’t visited, trying to find cars we’ve never seen. Admission is rarely free, and when you factor in the cost of travel, seeing a 1934 Avions Voisin C 25 up-close-and-personal can cost a lot of money...

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