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Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel for Xbox 360 review

18 Nov 2009 21:02:00 PST

Written by Tim Stevens
To celebrate the release of Forza Motorsport 2, Microsoft made a big deal about its Wireless Racing Wheel, a cable-free force-feedback controller for racers that was only really wireless if you didn't want force-feedback. It was a reasonable compromise and a reasonably good wheel, but...

Original story at Engadget .

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Opinion: BMW, Toyota Don't Make IIHS 2010 Top Safety List

17 Nov 2009 21:00:01 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
Small Cars Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control Kia Soul Nissan Cube Subaru Impreza except WRX Volkswagen Golf 4-door Small SUVs Honda Element Jeep Patriot with optional side torso airbags Subaru Forester Volkswagen Tiguan

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: BMW, Toyota Don't Make IIHS 2010 Top Safety List

17 Nov 2009 21:00:01 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
Midsize Cars: Audi A3 Chevrolet Malibu built after October 2009 Chrysler Sebring 4-door with optional electronic stability control Dodge Avenger with optional electronic stability control Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Volkswagen Jetta sedan Volkswagen Passat sedan

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Review: Toyota Venza falls short

05 Nov 2009 05:16:02 PST

The Venza, a new, hard-to-define crossover-wagon thing, may well be Toyota’s predicament embodied in steel, rubber and glass. And plastic. Loads of cheap, sloppily installed plastic.

Original story at MSNBC .

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Opinion: What AMG's Dev Chief thinks about SLS, LFA, CTS-V

02 Nov 2009 18:11:18 PST

MT: So AMG has said the horsepower wars are over, that you will now focus on lighter cars and improved efficiency. The SLS is the first car completely developed by AMG, and the first use of an aluminum chassis and body by Mercedes. Is this a sign of things of to come from AMG?

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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2010 Kia Forte SX Review - No Complaints, Only Compliments - VIDEO ENHANCED

29 Oct 2009 15:07:53 PDT

If you think "affordable compact sedan" translates to "boring transportation appliance" or "austerity on wheels", not necessarily so. Especially if the car in question is a 2010 Kia Forte SX like the one with which I've spent the past week.

Original story at Autochannel .

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Automobiles news and blogs - November 20, 2009

20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Automobiles news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• MB bosses should read Jeremy Clarkson's latest review on the CLK Black Series -- by Kowalski from German Car Zone
• Opinion: 1995 BMW 840Ci For a Wife-Sized $10,999! [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] -- by Graverobber from Jalopnik
• 2010 Ford Fusion Review - A nice sedan at a nice price -- by sirkrameroy from CarReview
• Opinion: REPORT: Evidence mounting that 2010 Audi S4 is underrated -- by Jonny Lieberman from Autoblog
• Opinion: Consumer Reports 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey – Who’s up and who’s down -- from Consumer Reports Cars Blog
• Opinion: The Other Ford SEMA Show Cars [Sema] -- by Ben Wojdyla from Jalopnik
• Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.14.09 -- by Damon Lavrinc from Autoblog
• Opinion: eBay Find of the Day: 1984 Volkswagen GTI MkI -- by Jonny Lieberman from Autoblog
• Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS -- by Andrew Ganz from Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry
• Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS -- by Andrew Ganz from Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry

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Opinion: 2009 Annual Auto Reliability Survey: Where Ford really stands

29 Oct 2009 10:40:04 PDT

Written by Consumer Reports Shopping Blog
The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are among the top models in the family cars class, under only the Toyota Prius. Six versions rate higher than any versions of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, which have typically done very well in our survey results and are often perceived as the paradigm...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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2010 Volkswagen GTI Road Test Review

24 Oct 2009 14:52:58 PDT

The year is 1983, and Volkswagen is about the shake up the economy car world. For in that year, VW took a solid but pedestrian car, the Rabbit, and juiced it up with a higher horsepower engine, larger wheels and tires, and suspension and trim enhancements and called it the Rabbit GTI. Do you rem...

Original story at Carpages.ca Road Tests .

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Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours

23 Oct 2009 09:57:00 PDT

Written by Jonny Lieberman
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Dodge Gallery: Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Challenger T/A Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours

Original story at Autoblog .

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First Drive: Alfa Romeo MiTo MultiAir [Review]

21 Oct 2009 09:00:50 PDT

There’s been something in the water over Turin way ever since Sergio Marchionne took the top job in town. The whole Fiat Group has been gathering momentum since he took charge and, while they burst onto the global scene by buying up Chrysler without paying a cent, hindsight could best remem...

Original story at leftlanenews.com .

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Opinion: Hyper-Maintained Ferrari 308 Boggles Minds With Perfection [Found On EBay]

14 Oct 2009 15:30:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
This 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB is for sale on eBay. It's probably in better condition now than when Maranello birthed it. The obsessively maintained car has not only been meticulously maintained, it's been updated to provide better performance and reliability.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opinion: CA "cool car" regs to kill Jeep Wrangler, interfere with phones, garage openers, ankle bracelets?

12 Oct 2009 09:31:00 PDT

Written by Michael Harley
Filed under: Government/Legal, Technology, Chrysler, Jeep Source: The Detroit News]CA "cool car" regs to kill Jeep Wrangler, interfere with phones, garage openers, ankle bracelets? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feed...

Original story at Autoblog .

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2004 Hyundai Elantra review from North America

23 Sep 2009 18:37:55 PDT

Excellent value and rock solid dependability! This has been one great car for the price!

Original story at Carsurvey.org .

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Opinion: 2010 Scion tC

01 Sep 2009 12:20:12 PDT

The experts at TheCarConnection.com have gathered some of the best reviews on the Web covering the 2010 Scion tC, to bring you a conclusive review on this sporty coupe. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the tC and report on their own experiences here. Likes Attractive base pr...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com .

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Opinion: 2010 Acura RDX Road Test

23 Aug 2009 18:40:39 PDT

The editors at TheCarConnection.com drove the newly revamped 2010 Acura RDX to write this hands-on road test. Editors also drove competitive vehicles to provide the best shopping and comparison information possible for those interested in the RDX. For the accompanying full review, res...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com . Related stories include: Opinion: 2009 Acura RDX - TheCarConnection.com and ... The Car Connection

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2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited review from North America

04 Aug 2009 03:46:01 PDT

What things have gone wrong with the car? None so far. General comments? One of the best cars I've ever owned. All 2009 Sonatas were upgraded from 160 to 179 horsepower, resulting in excellent acceleration.

Original story at Carsurvey.org .

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Opinion: New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?

26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Wes Siler
Fuel Economy: Adjusted for the new EPA standards, we're amazed that the 19-year old Geo Metro XFI turns in better highway fuel economy than any of the hybrids. Predictably, the Toyota Prius, with its stop/start engine and large battery pack manages to best it in the city cycle, but neither...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2009 Acura RL Expert Review - MSN Autos

25 Mar 2009 11:01:20 PDT

Written by MSN Autos Editors
The Acura RL grows on you. Like all Honda Motor Co. products, the RL can feel a little clinical and uninspired at first. But after spending some time behind the wheel, one comes to appreciate the vigorous acceleration and smooth power ...

Original story at MSN Autos Latest News and Articles .

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Dodge Caravan named most dependable in JD Power review

24 Mar 2009 07:01:27 PDT

Canada Among vans, the Dodge Caravan ranked ahead of the Ford Freestar, Ford E-Series, Toyota Sienna, Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Express, Chrysler Town and Country, Chevrolet Uplander, Honda Odyssey, Mazda 5, Nissan Quest and Pontiac Montana. ...

Original story at calgaryherald.com .

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Opinion: Additonal info about the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing

12 Mar 2009 11:49:38 PDT

Written by Muamer Hodzic
Consistent lightweight design thanks to aluminium Perfect synthesis of lightweight design and strength Dual-clutch transmission with transaxle configuration and torque tube Ceramic composite brakes, innovative flow-forming wheels

Original story at BenzInsider.com .

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Review

01 Mar 2009 21:00:00 PST

Written by Marc Bouchard
The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is a compromise car. With half the sportiness of the mighty Evolution and half the friendly urban dynamics of the base Lancer, it offers a pleasant driving experience in all conditions. Yet, the Ralliart still has what it takes to compete against other sport...

Original story at Auto123 .

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2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT - First Drive Review

09 Feb 2009 12:42:18 PST

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
Basically an Impreza with the same 224-hp motor found in the 2008 WRX and nice-looking, multi-spoke 17-inch wheels, the Impreza GT offers more performance than the 170-hp Impreza without the more hard-core inclinations of this year’s new WRX. It adds to the base Impreza comfort items li...

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BMW M6 Review

24 Dec 2008 01:51:03 PST

Written by Snoop Blogg(noreply@blogger.com)
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Original story at hotridersworld (Blogspot) .

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Opinion: First Drive: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

12 Dec 2008 21:00:00 PST

Written by John Neff
In addition to our own reviews of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT and Fusion Sport/SEL, AutoblogGreen has also published its First Drive of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The new gas-electric version of Ford's mid-size sedan feature more advanced tech than its competitors, specifically the Toyo...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Opinion: Ad Watch: Mike Rowe Continues To Make Jokes, Shill For Ford Trucks [Its A Dirty Job But Somebodys Got To Do It]

02 May 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
Since its debut in 1948, Ford has sold more than 32 million F-Series trucks around the world. Today, there are more F-Series pickups on the road with 250,000 miles than any other brand. It has also been the best-selling truck in America for 30 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle f...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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