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2012 MINI Highgate Offers Exclusivity In A Convertible

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by .

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If you were disappointed that MINI’s two recently announced special editions, the Baker Street and Bayswater models, were only offered with the Cooper hard-top bodystyle, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that MINI is now offering a special edition Cooper Convertible as well. The new MINI Highgate is the third in a trio of special...

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Forza 4 Offers Current And Classic ALMS Racers: Video

Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by .

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Just as there are Mustang fans and Camaro fans, in the world of console driving sims, there are Forza 4 fans and Gran Turismo 5 fans. While GT5 may have beaten Forza 4 to market, it’s starting to look like the Xbox 360 game (Forza 4, that is) was worth the wait. Yesterday, Antony Ingram told you about the Forza 4 Launch Bonus Pack, which..

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Forza 4 Bonus Pack Out Now: Koenigsegg Agera, Tesla Feature

Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by .

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If you've been enjoying Forza Motorsport 4 but didn't get in there with a pre-order, missing out on some bonus cars, then you're in luck. Available right now on Xbox Live for 560 Microsoft Points is the Launch Bonus Pack, containing ten of the cars previously available only to those who pre-ordered the game. That means you'll get your first chance...

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Rolls-Royce Year Of The Dragon Phantom Sells Out In Two Months

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by .

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Luxury car sales in China show no signs of slowing, with news emerging this month that a special edition Rolls-Royce Phantom priced from $1.2 million sold out within two months of being announced. The special edition model is the Rolls-Royce Year of the Dragon Phantom, built to commemorate the Chinese New Year. Speaking with Bloomberg, Rolls-Royce..

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Lotus HVM Racing Completes Four Days Of Testing With New Dallara Chassis

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by .

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The new Engine Developments Ltd.-designed and built Lotus IZOD IndyCar Series engine had its first tests on the Palm Beach International Raceway road course last Thursday and Friday. Lotus HVM Racing, the Lotus test team and Swiss driver Simona de Silvestro completed a two-day shakedown test of the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine and the new..

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Saab’s Swan Dive Puts Spyker At Risk

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by .

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In a release today, Swedish Automobile N.V. ("Swan") announced the possible sale of Spyker Cars, the Dutch supercar brand that Victor Muller parlayed into a purchase of Saab in 2010 and Swan's sole remaining subsidiary. But a sale might not be possible, and Spyker could go down with the ship

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Erwin Dazelle Paints Long Beach Grand Prix Race Poster

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by .

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Here in Long Beach, CA we know that springtime is in the air when the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach announces the artist whose work will grace posters and programs for the upcoming April race that includes contests from the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights Championship, American Le Mans Series, Toyota Pro/Celebrity, SCCA World...

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2013 Porsche Boxster: Interior Gallery

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by .

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The 2013 Boxster just made its way into the public eye a little over a week ago, but at the time, it came with just one shot of its interior. Today, we have a nice new selection of more detailed shots--and we have to admit, the new Boxster looks sharp inside as well as out. We were already pretty taken with the new drop-top's exterior, with its..

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Are Interactive Windows For Rear Seat Passengers In Your Future?

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by .

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General Motors Research and Development challenged students and researchers at Israel’s Bezalel Academy of Art and Design to create new ways to enhance the driving experience for rear seat passengers, particularly children.

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Proton’s New Owners Ponder Lotus Sale

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by .

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When Lotus’ parent company, Proton, was sold to manufacturing, transportation and power-generation conglomerate DRB-Hicom, critics said that a sale of Lotus would surely be pending. After all, the boutique sports car builder hasn’t turned a profit for Proton since its acquisition in 1996.

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