| Mercedes-Benz Gets Its Shine On, Introduces Illuminated Three-Pointed Star Emblems |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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The three-pointed star emblem, whether it lives floating above a Mercedes-Benz’s hood or it’s stuffed into the grille, is one of the most recognizable brand marks in the world. Even so, Benz thinks the star can carry even more, er, star power and has introduced a new option for illuminating the emblem. Yes, this is a [...]
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| Ram News: Smaller, Fiat-Based Van Still More Than a Year Away, No Mid-Size Pickup |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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More than two years ago, we first confirmed that Ram planned to augment its lineup with a smaller, Fiat Doblo–based commercial vehicle intended to take on the likes of Ford’s Transit Connect and Nissan’s NV200. But aside from uncovering the van’s likely name—ProMaster City—last year, we’ve heard squat about the compact van since. But new [...]
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| Radical Pininfarina Sergio Concept Edging Closer to Becoming Reality—For a Select Few |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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At this year’s Geneva auto show, Pininfarina, the design house famous for its longstanding, glorious relationship with Ferrari, unveiled its homage to its former leader, Sergio Pininfarina. The highly stylized barchetta concept simply known as the Sergio is based on the utterly gobsmacking 562-hp Ferrari 458 Spider. The Sergio suffers, perhaps, from over-stylization, but that’s [...]
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| You Could Be the Man Who Owns It: Detroit’s Storied Packard Plant Complex Slated for Auction |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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Long considered a jewel in the crown of Detroit “ruin porn” by urban explorers and history buffs, it appears the former Packard Plant has finally met a foe more powerful than arsonists, vandals, and neglect: the tax man. After years of standing in silent disobedience of likely every ordinance on the books, Wayne County has [...]
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| Maintenance Made Easier: GM Adds Free Service Plan for Select 2014 Models |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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General Motors announced today that it is adding a new maintenance plan to select 2014 Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC cars, trucks, and crossovers. The plan will cover retail customers and include certain recommended services for two years or 24,000 miles—whichever comes first—and includes up to four service visits in the 24-month period. It will [...]
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| Tesla Confirms Smaller, Cheaper Model for 2016 or 2017—Code Name: “Blue Star” |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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Fresh off its first-ever profitable quarter and basking in rave reviews for its Model S sedan, Tesla Motors is making plans for a third car that could turn the California startup into a full-line automaker. At its recent annual shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk told the crowd that the company would develop a third-generation platform [...]
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| Porsche Cayenne, Panamera Production Suspended Due to Flooding |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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Extreme flooding has delayed the supply chain.
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| Ice Cold: Fiat and Smeg Make 500-Based Fridge |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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For a little subcompact hatchback, the Fiat 500 is offered in a wide variety of variants. Currently, Fiat offers the 500 as a hatchback or convertible, and in in regular, turbo, Abarth, and electric flavors, and yet another itineration looks to be joining the stable. Built with Smeg, Fiat will begin offering a Fiat 500 [...]
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| Mazda Miata Races Porsche, Lambo in Top-Dropping Contest |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, this familiar-looking video from Mazda Canada should produce bucket loads of warm feelings amongst our staff. The Mazda spot pays homage to our World’s Greatest Drag Race videos, and features a Miata challenging five convertibles to a top-dropping competition. Staged at former Marine air base El [...]
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| Ram Power Wagon Customized for “Man Of Steel” Movie |
Jun 6th, 2013 |
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Superman movie inspires custom truck.
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