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Newman/Haas Out Of INDYCAR In 2012

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Some unhappy news came out of Lincolnshire, Illinois on the first of December, as the legendary car owner Carl A.

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Nissan Juke-R Video: Finishing Touches

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Two weeks ago, we showed you how Nissan and the engineers at RML were attempting to circumvent the laws of physics and make a Nissan Juke handle like a Nissan GT-R. While lower springs, stiffer dampers and thicker roll bars are part of the equation, much of the Juke R’s improved handling can be attributed to its full roll cage and chassis...

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Mercedes-Benz And Ducati Strengthen Partnership At Bologna Motor Show

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During the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, automaker Mercedes-Benz announced a cooperative marketing relationship with motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. While it may seem a bit of an odd pairing at first, both are luxury brands targeting the discriminating customer

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Mazdaspeed MotorSports Plans For 2012 Competition

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Mazdaspeed Motorsports customarily uses the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) racing trade show in Orlando, Fla., each December to showcase its successes and promote its future endeavors. This year is no different. With racing programs far and wide in both open- and closed-wheel racing series across the United States, the Mazdaspeed team paid out...

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Expect The Next Mazda MX-5 To Be Turbocharged: Report

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The next-generation of Mazda’s venerable MX-5 roadster is due in 2014, and word is that the car will go back to basics in terms of its focus. Like the original Miata, it will be smaller, lighter and will feature razor-sharp handling; unlike the original, however, the car will come with a turbocharged engine under its hood.

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Bonhams To Sell Lotus Evora S By The Who For Cancer Charity

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Lotus, in cooperation with Roger Daltry of The Who, has built a special one-off 2012 Evora S to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. All proceeds from the sale, which is expected to raise as much as $110,000, will go to benefit the charity supported by Daltry and fellow musicians

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2011 Honda EV-STER Concept Live Photos: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

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One of the more interesting vehicles Honda brought to this week’s 2011 Tokyo Motor Show was the EV-STER Concept, a vision of the automaker’s electric sports car of the future. Being all-electric, the concept was designed to maximize the fun of driving while being completely eco-friendly at the same time

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Consumer Reports: Sports Cars Are The Most Satisfying Segment

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Want to be happy with the next car you purchase? You may want to consider something that puts a smile on your face when you climb behind the wheel, like a sports car. In fact, in the sports car segment, you’d be happiest behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 or a V-8 powered Dodge Challenger.

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2011 Honda AC-X Concept Live Photos: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

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Honda has given its Insight Hybrid the four-door coupe treatment and has come away with the rather stylish and somewhat sporty Advanced Cruiser-X concept, or AC-X for short. The concept car, which made its debut this week at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, packs the latest version of the Honda’s plug-in hybrid drivetrain as well as a few nifty..

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2013 Scion FR-S Revealed, 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe Reviewed: Car News Headlines

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Today at High Gear Media, Scion reveals the production FR-S while we also get final pricing and specifications for the Subaru BRZ.

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