| 2014 Mini Clubman Bond Street: You’re Probably Better Off with a Used Goodwood Edition |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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Even after a decade of business under German management, Mini is still beating away at the “We’re Cheeky Brits” drum. Beyond Union Jack decals and London Olympics sponsorship, the company has offered such a flood of London-inspired special editions that one assumes they were the product of a weeklong pub crawl. (Ja, I vill have [...]
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| [Video] Tip of the Week: Embrace the Spotlight |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould provides a nice pep talk to those in the box, reminding F&I producers everywhere that the spotlight goes on the minute you step out of your office.
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| By the Numbers: 1997-2013 Nissan Maxima |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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When the Nissan Maxima was introduced in the U.S. market, it turned heads because the Japanese automaker marketed it as a four-door sports car, claiming enthusiasts didn’t have to sacrifice performance in a midsize sedan. Although the Maxima has outgrown the midsize sedan segment, we’re looking back at Motor Trend test data a on the [...]
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| Lights, Stripes, Turbo: Meet Scion’s Latest Rally-Spec xD Hatchback |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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Scion offers a fairly wide range of accessories for its xD hatchback. Sadly, none manage to transform the small car into an actual rally weapon like the modified xD shown here. This is the handicraft of Scion Racing, and is designed to compete in the 2013 Rally America National Championship series here in the U.S. [...]
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| Fashionista: Mini Clubman Bond Street Edition Revealed Before Geneva Debut |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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In staying true to its British roots, Mini has offered special editions that draw inspiration from some of London’s most famous public venues, such as the Hyde Park and Green Park editions revealed last year. The new Mini Clubman Bond Street is the latest to hit the scene, and is scheduled to bow at the [...]
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| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette’s Chief Engineer Interviewed on Wide Open Throttle |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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Jessi Lang heads to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for this week’s episode of Wide Open Throttle. After taking a walk through automaker booths during one of the 2013 Detroit auto show’s press days, she talks with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s chief engineer. Lang begins by giving us a look at [...]
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| Official: BMW and Toyota to Collaborate on Midsize Sports Car |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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BMW and Toyota will collaborate on a midsize sports car, the automakers revealed today. As part of a larger long-term collaboration, the two automakers will jointly develop a midsize sports vehicle, fuel cell system, research lightweight technology, and even lithium-air batteries that are said to provide a much greater energy density than lithium-ion batteries. With [...]
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| Six-Figure Territory: 2014 Nissan GT-R Priced at $100,590 |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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Godzilla has just reached another numerical milestone. If you want to get your hands on a 2014 Nissan GT-R, you’ll have to fork over $100,590 (including $1000 destination), which is the first time the base price of Nissan’s supercar has crested the six-figure mark; It represents a $2770 jump over the 2013 model. The 2014 [...]
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| Honda Accord Euro and Acura TSX to Live On? |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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The Honda Accord Euro is not a nameplate many are familiar with in the U.S., but that’s because the automaker has employed its luxury arm—Acura—to sell the car as the Acura TSX here in the U.S. And with the introduction of the Acura RLX, many have thought the TSX would go the way of the [...]
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| The Best Team Costumes of the 2012 24 Hours of LeMons Season |
Jan 24th, 2013 |
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We recently admired the great team costumes and car themes of West Coast LeMons powerhouse Eyesore Racing, but the Eyesores are far from the only ones in our series who combine going fast with giving serious creativity a big kick in the pants. You saw the best 2011 LeMons team costumes a year ago, and [...]
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