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LA Auto Show promises 20+ world debuts
In addition to over 20 world debuts, the show coordinators also said that there will be approximately 20 additional North American debuts as well. This reveal-packed show offers a contrast from last year’s show, where some brands – such as Nissan and Infiniti – didn’t even participate. LeftlaneNews
Archive Gallery: The Electric Car, 1916-Present
August of 1916 was our first issue to cover a hybrid gasoline-electric automobile. The car combines the “utility of both a gasoline and an electric automobile”. In lieu of pedals, a lever was used to control the throttle. The result was a dual-passenger car that was, even in 1916, marketed for its fuel-efficiency. PopSci
Cheeseburger causes gas pains!
As the mechanic ran a diagnostic check, he was surprised to find a cheeseburger and pickle at the bottom of the gas tank. Removing the offending burger and condiments and repairing the damage would run about $1,000, he told the woman, which prompted her to file a police report with the Rock Hill, South Carolina [...]
You bought Harrods for £1.5bn? Well, that’s very nice sir… but we’re still clamping you!
On the left is a Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, worth £350,000. In front of it is a bespoke specification Koenigsegg CCXR, one of only six in the world and worth a staggering £1.2million. DailyMail
Best Cars for the Money
Whether you’re in the market for anything from a sport-utility to a sports car, certain vehicles stand out when it comes to value for the money. A funny thing happens when gas prices creep upward and the economy slows down; people start paying closer attention to what they’re in for once they drive off the [...]
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How To Sell Your Used Car
One of the lessons to be learned in a down economy is this: when it comes to selling a used car, it’s buyer’s market. Prices have fallen lower than Lindsay Lohan’s moral standards, and it doesn’t look like we’ll be hitting rock bottom any time soon. If you try to trade a car in to [...]
Live Images: 2011 Ford Explorer debuts
For years the most dominant SUV in North America, the Ford Explorer long rode on its rugged reputation. Yet by the early 21st century, buyers began to shy away from the body-on-frame Explorer for crossovers, including Ford’s own Edge. Many expected Ford to give up on the Explorer; but just as Jeep recreated its Grand [...]
10 Cars that Refuse to Die
Cars in general have become more reliable over the years — and yet, there are always some models that outlast their peers. Pinpointing exactly how many miles, on average, a given model racked up collectively or individually is virtually impossible, but we’ve identified 10 cars we see as having exceptional — sometimes surprising — endurance [...]
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Audi Confirms RS5 Coupe For U.S., Coming In 2012
Get ready for some raucous Audi awesomeness, America. The Audi RS5 Coupe has just been confirmed for your driving pleasure. The only bad news: it won’t get here until 2012. In the meantime, you can put your spare cash to use with the just-priced $161,000 R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro. MotorAuthority
Cadillac Escalade A Beacon For Thieves, Says Insurance Data