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Martin Scorsese To Produce Film On History Surrounding Rolls-Royce

Posted on 18. May, 2012 by .

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Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese has announced he is working on a new movie that will detail the colorful history of one of the most famous automotive brands, Rolls-Royce. Scorsese is acting as the producer of the movie, titled Silver Ghost, and will be working with British personalities Richard Attenborough and Anthony Haas.

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Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept Previews The Next-Gen WRX?

Posted on 18. May, 2012 by .

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When Subaru rolled out its Advanced Tourer Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show last December, most immediately identified the vehicle as being a preview of the next-generation Legacy and Outback. Subaru didn’t say much about the concept, stating only that it was a mid-size wagon designed to combine sporty driving, utility, and..

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Bentley Dakar Entry Edges Closer To Reality

Posted on 18. May, 2012 by .

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Bentley is likely to execute a proven Volkswagen Group formula for the promotion of its upcoming SUV by entering a racing version in the arduous Dakar rally. Just like the Porsche Cayenne and the multiple-winning Volkswagen Touareg that came before it, Bentley’s new SUV, well, the EXP 9 F concept version at least, is expected to compete in...

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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Burnout: Video

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Though we can't tell you what we think about how the 662-horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 drives just yet, we can share with you this video of the car converting motion into heat and smoke in the most classic of muscle car ways: the smokey burnout. Presented for your perusal is not just one, or two, but three angles of both the coupe and..

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The Pagani Story, Part Five: Video

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve brought you the first four segments of a five-part video series covering the history of Italian supercar builder Pagani Automobili. While this fifth installment marks the end of the series, it’s really just the end of the beginning for Pagani. The videos cover the birth of Pagani Automobili through the..

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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced at $25,995

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Ford canceled the Escape Hybrid for 2013, but the automaker is quickly replacing it with its first dedicated hybrid crossover. When the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will start at $25,995. (A destination fee was not given.) The C-Max “will be more affordable than the Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy,” Ford said

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Tommy Kendall Coaches You On Line Technique: Video

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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There are plenty of schools you can go to to learn how to drive a car fast on a racetrack, including the U.S. AMG Driving Academy.

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Andretti Sports Marketing And Race On LLC Get Baltimore OK

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Michael Andretti has a lot on his plate, running an IZOD IndyCar Series team, a squad in the Firestone Indy Lights Championship, Star Mazda and USF2000 series. He also promotes the Toronto INDYCAR race, Milwaukee IndyFest and now has signed on as co-promoter of the 2012 Grand Prix of Baltimore. Andretti Sports Marketing is working with Race On LLC..

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Slow-Selling 2012 Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Killed, Very Softly

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Beware, green luxury shoppers: If you like the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, get one now—and you might even score the rare discount on a Lexus. Lexus has confirmed that the HS 250h is no more.

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Casey Stoner To Retire From MotoGP At End Of 2012 Season

Posted on 17. May, 2012 by .

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Racers are sometimes like alcoholics--they rarely know when to say when. In MotoGP, Mick Doohan knew, Eddie Lawson knew, but I'm not really sure Valentino Rossi knows. It seems reigning world champion Casey Stoner doesn't have that problem as he has confirmed today that he'll retire from the sport at the close of the 2012 MotoGP season

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