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2008 LA AUTO SHOW: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Black

omarrana submitted on 11/26/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:14:57 AM

Yes, we know the 2008 LA Auto Show is so last week. But we’re back in our hometown emptying out our digital cameras and we came across the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Black which made its original debut at the 2008 SEMA Show. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro B...

9 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Pontiac G8 GXP laps Nurburgring in 8:30

inspirion7 submitted on 11/25/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:54:00 PM

In comparison, the E60 BMW M5’s record lap is 8:13. That car starts at $85,100 and betters the G8 GXP by 92 HP. The Porsche Boxster S is two seconds slower than the G8, despite weighing over 800 Lbs less and retailing for $15,700 more. So basicall...

13 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Magazine Tests The GT-R At The Nurburging And Can't Come Close To Nissan's Claimed Time

Agent009 submitted on 11/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:44:15 AM

Could the Nissan really go 27-seconds faster? I just don't know. Unlike the Porsche time, we have video evidence of Toshio Suzuki setting a 7:29.03sec lap and he is super-committed. In fact it's a brilliant piece of driving. But I just don't see wher...

95 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Volvo's S60 concept

inspirion7 submitted on 11/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:47:36 AM

Just like they did with the XC60, this is pretty much what the new production version of the S60 will look like. I hear the car is larger than the current model. To distance itself from the S40....

16 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Has BMW Found The Diesel Solution With The 335d?

Agent009 submitted on 11/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:38:01 PM

Two things are wrong with the 2009 BMW 335d diesel sedan. Its $45,000 base price ensures most of America will be denied. And its tight back seat will keep those who acquire the diesel from sharing it with many people at a time. Those are bad things b...

24 user comments | Category: Reviews

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Car Driver Names Its Top 10 But Is Your Favorite On The List?

Agent009 submitted on 11/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:15:14 PM

Autumn in the Midwest means cold cider and warm doughnuts to a lot of folks, but for the C/D staff, it also means the weeklong rousing of a few quiet burgs as we descend on a rural route about 30 miles from our Ann Arbor office in search of the comin...

50 user comments | Category: Misc News

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LA AUTO SHOW: Nissan's Iconic 370z Gets Edgy With This Redo

Agent009 submitted on 11/19/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:38:49 PM

In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z® since its re-introduction as a 2003 model, nearly every piece and component has been rethought or redesigned – shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, new engine with ...

17 user comments | Category: Misc News

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2009 Porsche Cayman and Boxster facelift unveiled in Los Angeles

tryme submitted on 11/19/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:37:38 AM

Scheduled for sale as 2010 models next year, the latest Cayman and Boxster can be pointed out from the other models by their slightly modified headlights, air intakes, and LED tail lights. This is the first time that both versions are offered with Li...

18 user comments | Category: New Cars

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2010 Ford Fusion Facelift Breaks Cover

inspirion7 submitted on 11/19/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:31:52 AM

Details have been released on the facelifted 2010 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan which makes its first public appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show later today. Besides restyled front and rear ends, the mid-size sedan receives powertrain upgrades as wel...

26 user comments | Category: New Cars

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BMWNA acknowledges N54 engine turbo lag issue

BMWBlog submitted on 11/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:14:45 PM

BMWNA has just issued a statement regarding the turbo lag issue that some of you might have noticed with your 3.0 twin-turbo engine(N54). I am one of those people that noticed an issue with the engine, but when I took my car to the dealership, they c...

15 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Senator Wants Difficult 2020 Mileage Standards Doubled

Agent009 submitted on 11/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:21:21 AM

Automakers that receive federal aid should double the fuel economy of their fleets by 2020, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson of Florida said today. Nelson's remarks during Senate floor debate suggest that Republicans are not the only lawmakers who m...

19 user comments | Category: Misc News

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LA AUTO SHOW: Is The Infiniti G37 Coupe BETTER Looking AND Worth More Than The New 370z?

Agent001 submitted on 11/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:49:53 AM

With all the photos of the new Nissan 370z accidentally leaking out (yea, right) before the LA Auto Show two things hit me.1. The new 370z is a real looker and much nicer looking than the Z it's replacing. I especially love the wheels and how the who...

43 user comments | Category: Spy News

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Diesel Mercedes-Benz AMG model coming by 2012

omarrana submitted on 11/17/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:29:15 PM

We recently heard that Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division will launch a hybrid model by 2010. Today, AMG Boss Volker Mornhinweg said that the Mercedes tuning division plans on launching a diesel model within three years - by 2012. According to AutoCar, ...

10 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Audi S5 : The Real Sports Coupé

mugenpower submitted on 11/16/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:20:12 PM

On the Road: When it comes to power and sound, Audi’s latest V8 is quite stunning. The S5's has been further enhanced when compared to its older sisters the RS4 and R8, both phenomenal road devils. A little silent when throttled down, we hope one da...

51 user comments | Category: Reviews

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Prada teams up with Hyundai to build ultra-luxury Genesis sedans

omarrana submitted on 11/12/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:04:39 AM

When you hear that a major Italian designer is going to team up with an automaker to build custom versions of their vehicles, you automatically think it’ll be posh brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari or even Mercedes-Benz. However, Prada is teaming up w...

15 user comments | Category: New Cars

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