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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
NASCAR is the Past and Penske is the Future for Marcos Ambrose
#1015507 / gettyimages.com Recently, Team Penske revealed that it has formed a partnership with DJR or Dick Johnson Racing, the longest-established racing team that Australia has seen. The partnership will lead to the formation of a V8 Supercar Team, and Marcos Ambrose is all ready to be a part of it in 2015. Roger Penske, the owner of the team, said that he believed in building businesses with the help of racing, and that he judged success primarily on the basis of performance shown on track. Further, the owner said that showcasing their brands using the V8 Championship will benefit ...continue reading
Spendy, Special-Edition Snake: Shelby to Offer 50th Anniversary 427 Cobra
Over five decades ago, when Carroll Shelby wedged a Ford 260 V-8 into an AC Ace, who would’ve thunk the damn-hard-to-kill Shelby would be in the ground, yet new Cobras bearing his name would still be available for sale? Yet they are. A year after Shelby American announced the 50th Anniversary 289 FIA Cobra, 2015 […]
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Race Fans Tune Into “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show” on CSN Bay Area
Sonoma - Think Outside The OvalSONOMA, Calif. (June 5, 2012) — Race fans can get a jump-start on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend in Sonoma on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area with the “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show.” The half-hour show debuts on Wednesday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific) on CSN Bay Area and...more»
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2015 Sprint Unlimited Field Expanded, Includes Chasers, Danica
Expanded 2015 Sprint Unlimited Field to Feature Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers Former Daytona 500 Pole Winners Also Added to Season-Opening Showcase at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 15, 2014) – Coming off an exciting 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup finale, NASCAR announced today all 16 Chase drivers will be eligible … Continue reading 2015 Sprint Unlimited Field Expanded, Includes Chasers, Danica 
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Vance Deal: $400 Fine for Unlicensed Driver Who Killed Senior in Crosswalk
An unlicensed driver who fatally struck a senior as she crossed the street with the right of way will pay a $400 fine, pursuant to a plea arrangement with Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.
NYPD and Manhattan DA Cy Vance declined to charge an unlicensed motorist for causing the death of a senior who was crossing [...]
NYPD and Manhattan DA Cy Vance declined to charge an unlicensed motorist for causing the death of a senior who was crossing [...]
Top Gear previews upcoming 22nd season
Filed under: TV/Movies, Videos
Top Gear is gearing up to return to the airwaves for season 22, but before it does, the producers have released this teaser video of the Stig doing what the Stig does best.Continue reading Top Gear previews upcoming 22nd season
Top Gear previews upcoming 22nd season originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. named NASCAR Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr., winner of four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2014 and eighth overall in the final points standings, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver award for the series. It is the 12th consecutive year that Earnhardt Jr., 40, has won the award. … Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. named NASCAR Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver 
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2014/12/06/dale-earnhardt-jr-named-nascar-sprint-nmpa-most-popular-driver/
This Custom Lego Toyota Pickup Is Way Cooler than Marty McFly’s
First things first: Paul Kim’s self-designed Lego 1983 Toyota Hilux is not the truck from Back to the Future. Marty McFly’s pickup was a 1985 SR5, and sharp-eyed Toyota fans will note the differences between the two immediately. But when you build a black ’80s Toyota on beefy tires with a rollbar and yellow fog […]
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John Wes Townley, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
John Wes Townley (Photo Credit: Toyota Motorsports Media)John Wes Townley No. 09 ToyotaCare Toyota Tundra Event Preview Fact Sheet Event/Date: WinStar World Casino 400 – June 8, 2012 Venue: Texas Motor Speedway Notes: ^ This Week’s ToyotaCare Toyota Tundra … John Wes Townley will pilot RAB Racing Chassis No. 48 in Friday’s World WinStar Casino 400 at Texas Motor...more»
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Subaru nixes plans for US-built XV Crosstrek
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Subaru, Japan, Crossover
Subaru had plans to build the Crosstrek here in the US, but Reuters reports that the company has changed its mind and will build the little crossover Scooby in Japan, in the same Gunma Prefecture factory where the Impreza, BRZ and Levorg are built.Continue reading Subaru nixes plans for US-built XV Crosstrek
Subaru nixes plans for US-built XV Crosstrek originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO Automatic Tested: Trading Joy for a Few Tenths
We have a campaign here at Car and Driver called “Save the Manuals.” Among other things, it involves T-shirts and other festive tchotchkes (get yours today!), fastidious coverage of manual-equipped models whenever they’re offered, and a weekly Name that Shifter contest now on its 200-and-something-th episode. But we’re not unaware of the fact that, for […]
Jeff Burton, 2012 NSCS Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR Race Preview
Jeff Burton In Car - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesJeff Burton No. 31 Armed Forces Foundation Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Weekend’s Armed Forces Foundation Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Jeff Burton will race chassis No. 385 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable this weekend. This No. 31 Chevrolet, built...more»
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Hayley and the No. 24 Cabinets by Hayley team Top-five Finish at the Bullring
Cameron Hayley - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARAntelope, CA (June 5, 2012) – Bill McAnally Racing’s Cameron Hayley and the No. 24 Cabinets by Hayley Toyota team recorded a top-five finish as he made his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West start at the Bullring at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was hot...more»
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Race Fans Tune Into “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show” on CSN Bay Area
Sonoma - Think Outside The OvalSONOMA, Calif. (June 5, 2012) — Race fans can get a jump-start on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend in Sonoma on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area with the “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show.” The half-hour show debuts on Wednesday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific) on CSN Bay Area and...more»
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The 6 Most Outrageous Things We Did This Year, Or: They Pay Us To Do This Stuff?
As end-of-year wrap-ups go, this one is pretty straightforward: In between the automotive news and review coverage we ladle out every day, we occasionally went off the rails. Let our hair down. Walked on the wild side. To wit: During 2014, we tried using a 0.3-hp electric children’s toy to commute across Ann Arbor, Michigan; attempted to not […]
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Cast Your Vote for the 2014 Streetsies — Then Give to Streetsblog
With the end of the year approaching, it’s time to take stock. How did New York City make progress toward safer, more livable streets in 2014? Where did NYC DOT really nail a great street redesign? Who’s still lagging behind on Vision Zero? Who was the most clownish oaf on Twitter?
You decide how to apportion [...]
You decide how to apportion [...]
Kevin Harvick, 2012 NSCS Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR Race Preview
2012 NSCS Kevin Harvick Rheem - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARKevin Harvick No. 29 Rheem Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Rheem Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Kevin Harvick will pilot Chassis No. 374 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. Built new for competition during the 2012 season,...more»
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
Kevin Harvick, 2012 NSCS Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR Race Preview
2012 NSCS Kevin Harvick Rheem - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARKevin Harvick No. 29 Rheem Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Rheem Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Kevin Harvick will pilot Chassis No. 374 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. Built new for competition during the 2012 season,...more»
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2015 Dodge Challenger Recalled for Faulty Instrument Panel
Chrysler is recalling the 2015 Dodge Challenger to reprogram instrument panels that may go on the fritz. While Chrysler notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 21, it only recently put a number on the affected cars: 11,668 in total, and all of them the recently redesigned 2015 model. Essentially, you could start […]
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Honda rolls out various oddities for 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon
Filed under: Aftermarket, Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda
Honda lineup for Japan's version of the SEMA show, the Tokyo Auto Salon, is lead by the new N-Box Slash but includes oddities of every shape and size.Continue reading Honda rolls out various oddities for 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda rolls out various oddities for 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Inside Ford's high-tech climate chamber
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Videos, Ford
Located in Allen Park, MI, Ford's Driveability Test Facility can simulate the harshest conditions all in a controlled environment, including extreme cold, as highlighted in this latest video clip.Continue reading Inside Ford's high-tech climate chamber
Inside Ford's high-tech climate chamber originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Why the Porsche Cayman Is the Best Car-to-Car Photo Rig Ever
Gotta get that perfect low-angle car-to-car shot? Call a friend with a Cayman.
Friday, December 26, 2014
15 Things You Need to Know About the 640-hp, 200-mph 2016 Cadillac CTS-V
The CTS-V's eye-popping output and top-speed stats are just the beginning.
Ty Dillon, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Ty Dillon - Photo Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for NASCARTy Dillon No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Ty Dillon will pilot chassis No. 019 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in Friday’s Texas 400. Dillon...more»
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Race Fans Tune Into “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show” on CSN Bay Area
Sonoma - Think Outside The OvalSONOMA, Calif. (June 5, 2012) — Race fans can get a jump-start on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend in Sonoma on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area with the “Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview Show.” The half-hour show debuts on Wednesday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m. (Pacific) on CSN Bay Area and...more»
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It won't be long now before Nissan Leaf finally overtakes Chevy Volt
Filed under: Green, Chevrolet, Nissan, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, United States, Electric, Hybrid
At some point in 2015, most likely in the first three months, cumulative sales of the Nissan Leaf will finally reach a higher number than those for the Chevy Volt.Continue reading It won't be long now before Nissan Leaf finally overtakes Chevy Volt
It won't be long now before Nissan Leaf finally overtakes Chevy Volt originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels
Filed under: Aftermarket, Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Videos, Safety, Gadgets, Smartphone
Project Overlord promises to bring tracking software specifically to your vehicle's wheels, whether they're on a passenger car, bicycle or practically anything else, with a new, patent-pending device and smartphone app. When the wheels are tampered with, the system starts tracking them, sounds a loud tone and alerts the police. The company begins an IndieGoGo campaign on January 21 to fund the product.Continue reading Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels
Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
What you missed on 12.24.14
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Aston Martin, Misc. Automakers, Coupe, Future, Off-Road
Driving the 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish; Ariel shows off a new off-road concept called the Nomad; Takata chairman steps down amid controversy. Check out today's top headlines, here.Continue reading What you missed on 12.24.14
What you missed on 12.24.14 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ed Carpenter Talks MAVTv500, ECR Team Performance, & CFH Racing 2015
As we go into the final two races of the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series (VICS) championship season - GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma | MAVTV 500, Ed Carpenter answers a few questions and expresses his hope that Ed Carpenter Racing team ends the VICS season in the Top 5 in points accumulated.
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2014/08/ed_carpenter_talks_mavtv5.php
This Custom Lego Toyota Pickup Is Way Cooler than Marty McFly’s
First things first: Paul Kim’s self-designed Lego 1983 Toyota Hilux is not the truck from Back to the Future. Marty McFly’s pickup was a 1985 SR5, and sharp-eyed Toyota fans will note the differences between the two immediately. But when you build a black ’80s Toyota on beefy tires with a rollbar and yellow fog […]
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Spoken Word Documentary "Racing Through the Forest" A 'Must See'
Rick Knoop and Dean Kirkland delivered on the promise these photographs stored in an album and held in a box to be brought back to life with heart in a way an image could never do ... through film.
A must see film where the heart of the making of the presentation comes through in every frame and leaves an indelible and permanent impression.
A must see film where the heart of the making of the presentation comes through in every frame and leaves an indelible and permanent impression.
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2014/08/spoken_word_documentary_r.php
Joey Coulter, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Joey Coulter - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARJoey Coulter No. 22 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Joey Coulter will pilot chassis No. 024 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable for Friday’s Texas...more»
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels
Filed under: Aftermarket, Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Videos, Safety, Gadgets, Smartphone
Project Overlord promises to bring tracking software specifically to your vehicle's wheels, whether they're on a passenger car, bicycle or practically anything else, with a new, patent-pending device and smartphone app. When the wheels are tampered with, the system starts tracking them, sounds a loud tone and alerts the police. The company begins an IndieGoGo campaign on January 21 to fund the product.Continue reading Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels
Project Overlord is like LoJack for your car's wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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How your Facebook and Twitter feed could lead to your car being repossessed
Filed under: Etc.
Trying to duck the repo man? Better not post your whereabouts on any social media sites or they could track you down and take back your car.Continue reading How your Facebook and Twitter feed could lead to your car being repossessed
How your Facebook and Twitter feed could lead to your car being repossessed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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IndyCar Back Half Wrap-Up
Week 4: Road America Week 4 of the iRacing IndyCar Road Series saw the field take to the rolling hills of Wisconsin. Road America, in Elkhart Lake, is a historic old American track. One of the few, if not the only historic tracks that is still in its original configuration, the track is a true American open wheel track, and is fondly known as “America’s National Park of Speed.” Even so, the real life IndyCar unfortunately does not race here any more. With a combination of fast straights, slow corners, fast kinks, and rather blind carousels, the circuit’s 4.048 miles are tricky, fun, and sure to please. The week saw Fabio Gonzalez walk away with the top score: 181 points. In the Friday SOF, Gonzalez started on pole with Steve [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/iracingnews/iracing-news/indycar-back-half-wrap-up
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
60 Total Reveals, 30 World Debuts, Confirmed For The 2014 LA Auto Show
Here's the breakdown of the 2014 Press & Trade Days (Nov. 18-20) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2014/09/60_total_reveals_30_world.php
VW Jetta GLI, Peugeot 505 are MotorWeek's 1986 Euro sport sedan alternatives
Filed under: Videos, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Sedan, Budget, Performance
MotorWeek digs into its archives to unearth this showdown between two European sports sedans from the 1980s.Continue reading VW Jetta GLI, Peugeot 505 are MotorWeek's 1986 Euro sport sedan alternatives
VW Jetta GLI, Peugeot 505 are MotorWeek's 1986 Euro sport sedan alternatives originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Joey Coulter, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Joey Coulter - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARJoey Coulter No. 22 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Joey Coulter will pilot chassis No. 024 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable for Friday’s Texas...more»
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John Wes Townley, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
John Wes Townley (Photo Credit: Toyota Motorsports Media)John Wes Townley No. 09 ToyotaCare Toyota Tundra Event Preview Fact Sheet Event/Date: WinStar World Casino 400 – June 8, 2012 Venue: Texas Motor Speedway Notes: ^ This Week’s ToyotaCare Toyota Tundra … John Wes Townley will pilot RAB Racing Chassis No. 48 in Friday’s World WinStar Casino 400 at Texas Motor...more»
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Ty Dillon, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Ty Dillon - Photo Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for NASCARTy Dillon No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Ty Dillon will pilot chassis No. 019 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in Friday’s Texas 400. Dillon...more»
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Name That Shifter, No. 210
It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until midday Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button, magnet, and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer […]
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No. 20 NAPA Toyota team at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
No. 20 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, driven by Eric Holmes - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARAntelope, CA (June 5, 2012) –NASCAR K&N Pro Series West teams went the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Star Nursery “200”. The No. 20 NAPA Toyota posted quick times in the searing heat at the...more»
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Brian Vickers To Miss Start Of 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season
CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing driver Brian Vickers will not be available to race during the early part of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season due to health issues. In 58 races driving MWR’s No. 55 Aaron’s Toyota, Vickers scored eight top-five and 19 top-10 finishes. He won the July race at New Hampshire … Continue reading Brian Vickers To Miss Start Of 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season 
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2014/12/15/brian-vickers-to-miss-start-of-2015-nascar-sprint-cup-season/
Woman gets 90 days in jail for duck-stopping deaths
Filed under: Government/Legal, Canada, Motorcycle
A Canadian woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for causing an fatal accident by stopping to rescue some ducklings in the road. She's also been banned from driving for 10 years and will need to perform 240 hours of community service.Continue reading Woman gets 90 days in jail for duck-stopping deaths
Woman gets 90 days in jail for duck-stopping deaths originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Dec 2014 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Chrysler recalling 280k Dodge Ram 1500 pickups over axle seizures
Filed under: Recalls, Dodge, Ram, Safety, Truck
A June investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has led to a full recall of the 2005 Dodge Ram, after investigators discovered a loose pinion nut could cause the rear axle to seize. 280,000 vehicles are affected globally, while 257,000 are in the US market.Continue reading Chrysler recalling 280k Dodge Ram 1500 pickups over axle seizures
Chrysler recalling 280k Dodge Ram 1500 pickups over axle seizures originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2015 Lexus GS F Spy Photos: Big V-8 Performance, Big F Division Styling
What It Is: Lexus’s next high-performance F model. It’s based on the current GS mid-size luxury sedan and is captured here wearing almost no camouflage. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the GS F, which will join the RC F in the sporty corner of Lexus showrooms next year—we spotted the car nearly uncovered […]
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Check out these cool displays from Honda's new Ohio museum
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Honda
Honda just opened a new museum on its Marysville, OH, campus as part of its just-completed, 160,000-square-foot Technical Development Center. It offers the chance to take a tour of the company's history while checking out some of its vintage and latest products.Continue reading Check out these cool displays from Honda's new Ohio museum
Check out these cool displays from Honda's new Ohio museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mini recalls select 2015 Cooper Hardtops over seats
Filed under: Recalls, Mini, Hatchback
The new Mini Cooper Hardtop only recently reached the market, but already BMW is having to recall a limited number of the hatchbacks.Continue reading Mini recalls select 2015 Cooper Hardtops over seats
Mini recalls select 2015 Cooper Hardtops over seats originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This dream home theater and office happens to be in a Cadillac Escalade [w/video]
Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Cadillac, Gadgets, Technology, SUV, Luxury
Need to take a ride cross country in the lap of luxury while still getting some work done? Short of a tour bus, the Concept One Curve from Lexani Motorcars might be one of the most comfy options imaginable.Continue reading This dream home theater and office happens to be in a Cadillac Escalade [w/video]
This dream home theater and office happens to be in a Cadillac Escalade [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Spoken Word Documentary "Racing Through the Forest" A 'Must See'
Rick Knoop and Dean Kirkland delivered on the promise these photographs stored in an album and held in a box to be brought back to life with heart in a way an image could never do ... through film.
A must see film where the heart of the making of the presentation comes through in every frame and leaves an indelible and permanent impression.
A must see film where the heart of the making of the presentation comes through in every frame and leaves an indelible and permanent impression.
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2014/08/spoken_word_documentary_r.php
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Swedish car mag says Ford Mondeo is dangerously, illegally overweight [w/video]
Filed under: Videos, Ford, Safety, Europe, Wagon
Sweden's Teknikens Värld has a reputation for being very persnickety when it comes to auto safety testing, and its latest catch is the Mondeo Titanium Estate 2.0 TDCi 150 bhp S6 MPS (basically a station wagon variant of the Fusion). In addition to the model's mile-long name, it has another problem according to the Swedes, because its weight on the scales does not equal the official numbers for the vehicle.Continue reading Swedish car mag says Ford Mondeo is dangerously, illegally overweight [w/video]
Swedish car mag says Ford Mondeo is dangerously, illegally overweight [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lotus readying Evora crossover?!
Filed under: Lotus, Crossover, Off-Road, Performance
If it seems to you like every sports car manufacturer is getting into the crossover game, that's because it's pretty much true. And now, we potentially have one more to add to the list, as Britain's Car magazine reports that Lotus - yes, Lotus - is proceeding with plans to build a crossover.Lotus readying Evora crossover?! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Army's first surplus Humvee auction brings in $744,000
Filed under: Hummer, Auctions, SUV, Military, Off-Road
The first public auction of surplus US Army Humvees has came and went, and to call it a rousing success would be a major understatement. Auctioneers IronPlanet Inc., unloaded 25 trucks on behalf of the Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency.Army's first surplus Humvee auction brings in $744,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2015 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost 4×4 Tested: The Aluminum Gamble Has Paid Off
Examples of real courage in the auto industry are rare, as the astronomical stakes involved with any new vehicle program tend to produce conservative, play-it-safe thinking. Ford, which has a long history of building cars and trucks to the penny, has consistently proved the rule with few exceptions, the most notable of which is the […]
A Season of Highs and Lows
The 2014 Season 4 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval Series featured a number of high and lows in participation and for the sim-racers who participated. Season 4 of the 2014 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval Series was an abbreviated season, featuring only six weeks of competition instead of the normal dozen weeks. The number of drop weeks was also reduced from four to one. A number of firsts also took place throughout the season. The series crowned another new champion: Brandon Trost (Pennsylvania). The series visited several tracks for the first time, and returned to others after a lengthy hiatus. The series also saw the implementation of single file restarts. The season featured attrition, bad luck, domination, shockers, and several strange moments, among other storylines. The high water mark, participation-wise, came during Week One [...]
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Ty Dillon, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Ty Dillon - Photo Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for NASCARTy Dillon No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Ty Dillon will pilot chassis No. 019 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in Friday’s Texas 400. Dillon...more»
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A Season of Highs and Lows
The 2014 Season 4 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval Series featured a number of high and lows in participation and for the sim-racers who participated. Season 4 of the 2014 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval Series was an abbreviated season, featuring only six weeks of competition instead of the normal dozen weeks. The number of drop weeks was also reduced from four to one. A number of firsts also took place throughout the season. The series crowned another new champion: Brandon Trost (Pennsylvania). The series visited several tracks for the first time, and returned to others after a lengthy hiatus. The series also saw the implementation of single file restarts. The season featured attrition, bad luck, domination, shockers, and several strange moments, among other storylines. The high water mark, participation-wise, came during Week One [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/iracingnews/iracing-news/a-season-of-highs-and-lows
Friday, December 19, 2014
China's answer to Elon Musk seeks license to build electric car
Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, China, Electric
Chinese tech billionaire Jia Yueting is trying to get a license to build electric cars in China, and he thinks that they could be a revolution there. Even if Jia doesn't make it, other companies are getting ready to jump into China's emerging EV marketplace.Continue reading China's answer to Elon Musk seeks license to build electric car
China's answer to Elon Musk seeks license to build electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Pocono 400 Celebrating American Farmers
Baxter Black LONG POND, PA (6.6.12) Pocono Raceway will welcome RFD-TV personality, humorist Baxter Black to celebrate the American Farmer. From crop to beef producers, Baxter’s humor chronicles the story of the American ‘cowboy’, their trials and tribulations. Fans can catch Baxter wandering the infield Sunday, June 10th, for the Pocono 400, meeting new friends,...more»
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The Emergence of NASCAR in Australia And The Naughty Side
Bob Jane’s AUSCAR (Australian Stock Car Auto Racing) has accredited professional racing in Australia, of course with the permission of U.S. NASCAR. Melbourne’s Calder Park Thunderdome required some construction extensions during its initial completion, pushing the first major NASCAR race to 1987. This was followed quickly by the Goodyear NASCAR 500 in early 1988. At first, many professional American drivers, though usually 2nd tier competitors, frequented this raceway. However, this habit unfortunately fizzled out over time, as the more famous American drivers began participating at bolster fields instead. The concept of both American and Australian drivers interchanging races was ...continue reading
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Cities Won’t Turn Out the Way Highway Builders Predict
What if the driving slump continues apace forever, asks Patrick Kennedy. Image: Street Smarts
The highway lobby in Dallas keeps beating the same drum: They talk about projected population growth and predict that highways will become a massive logjam. So they argue Dallas should be building, building, building new highways for these future drivers at a [...]
The highway lobby in Dallas keeps beating the same drum: They talk about projected population growth and predict that highways will become a massive logjam. So they argue Dallas should be building, building, building new highways for these future drivers at a [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2014/12/18/cities-wont-turn-out-the-way-highway-builders-predict/
Brendan Gaughan, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
2012 NCWTS Brendan Gaughan (South Point) - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARBrendan Gaughan No. 2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Brendan Gaughan will pilot Chassis No. 061 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World...more»
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NASCAR industry honors Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick at year-end gala
Dec. 5, 2014 By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS—As the culmination of a calculated risk that led to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, the NASCAR industry joined together Friday night at the Wynn to honor 2014 titleholder Kevin Harvick, who claimed stock car racing’s most coveted prize in his first season with … Continue reading NASCAR industry honors Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick at year-end gala 
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Paul Menard, 2012 NSCS Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR Race Preview
Paul Menard - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCARPaul Menard No. 27 Sylvania/Menards Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Sylvania/Menards Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Paul Menard will pilot Chassis No. 384 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. This No. 27 Chevrolet was built new for 2012 competition and...more»
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This Week: The Dangers of 57th Street
With the holidays approaching, the calendar items are stacked toward the early part of the week. Looks like this is the final burst of community board action before 2015 — get it while you can.
Here are the highlights, with more goodies on the full calendar:
Today: The Baruch College plaza is a car-free block of East [...]
Here are the highlights, with more goodies on the full calendar:
Today: The Baruch College plaza is a car-free block of East [...]
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Name That Shifter, No. 209: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We presented this week’s shifter on Monday and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence it came. The first commenter to correctly identify it as a Saab 9-2x was repeat winner Icculus. The Saab 9-2x shown here was featured in our July 2004 issue. In what is one of history’s […]
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Ariel Atom 3.5R Driven: It Packs 350 hp—and It’s Fantastic
Given the free choice of locations, where would you drive a 350-hp Ariel Atom? A flowing Alpine pass in the summer sunshine? Or a nice, quiet racetrack surrounded by deep run-off areas? Maybe you’d just nominate a nice wide runway to safely explore the performance of a car with a power-to-weight ratio not far removed […]
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Hill’s Charlotte Breakthrough
Tyler Hill had been a model of consistency through the first six rounds of the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series with top ten finishes in every race. With so many finishes near the front it seemed only a matter of time before Hill sealed the deal with a win. That time came at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the seventh race of the season. Hill did not have the fastest car, but he hung around the front most of the evening, made no mistakes, and took the win away from Tyler Hudson, passing the former NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series champion with just three laps remaining. Hudson had been leading since just after the two returned to the track from their final pit stops, but never could build much of a gap over Hill, [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/iracingnews/nascar-news/hills-charlotte-breakthrough
Ariel Atom 3.5R Driven: It Packs 350 hp—and It’s Fantastic
Given the free choice of locations, where would you drive a 350-hp Ariel Atom? A flowing Alpine pass in the summer sunshine? Or a nice, quiet racetrack surrounded by deep run-off areas? Maybe you’d just nominate a nice wide runway to safely explore the performance of a car with a power-to-weight ratio not far removed […]
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
No. 20 NAPA Toyota team at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
No. 20 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, driven by Eric Holmes - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARAntelope, CA (June 5, 2012) –NASCAR K&N Pro Series West teams went the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Star Nursery “200”. The No. 20 NAPA Toyota posted quick times in the searing heat at the...more»
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Ty Dillon, 2012 NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400k Race Preview
Ty Dillon - Photo Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for NASCARTy Dillon No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week’s Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway … Ty Dillon will pilot chassis No. 019 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in Friday’s Texas 400. Dillon...more»
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Report: Peter Max staring down $1M lawsuit over Corvette collection sale
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Auctions, Government/Legal, Chevrolet, Ownership
Pop artist Peter Max recently sold off his collection of 36 vintage Chevrolet Corvettes - one each from 1953 to 1989 - for an undisclosed amount. The new owners have already announced plans to restore some of them and auction the models off sometime soon. Up until then, the sports cars had been languishing in various garages around New York City for decades and were caked in dust and grime. However, Max's end of the transaction has just become more complicated, because two men are suing the artist claiming he employed them to complete the deal first.
The men allege that Max hired them to broker the sale of the 36 Corvettes in exchange for a 10-percent commission, according to the New York Post. They claim to have emails and text messages proving the existence of the deal, and are taking Max to court for $1 million over the squabble.
The collection of Corvettes was amassed in 1989 as part of a prize package from the television network VH1, and Max bought the cars from the winner intending on using them for an art project. He never got around to it, though, and parked the sports cars around New York, until he finally sold them over the summer.
Peter Max staring down $1M lawsuit over Corvette collection sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Does Cy Vance Use His Surveillance Camera Bank to Fight Traffic Violence?
In New York City, if you hit someone with a motor vehicle and keep driving, odds are you will get away with it. NYPD made arrests in just 25 percent of fatal hit-and-run crashes in 2012, according to Transportation Alternatives. And in many cases where the driver is eventually identified, a simple “I didn’t see [...]
Official: Autoweek dubs GMC Canyon, VW GTI its 2015 'Best of the Best'
Filed under: Performance, Truck, Hatchback, GMC, Volkswagen, Off-Road
For kids around the globe, tis the season for Santa, reindeer and presents. For the automotive industry, the last quarter of each year is reserved for awards, whether they come from Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Automobile, or yes, Autoblog. The latest to get released comes from our friends at Autoweek.The magazine has echoed other outlets, naming a Volkswagen hatchback and a small pickup from General Motors as its Best of the Best. Unlike Motor Trend, which handed out its golden calipers to the Chevrolet Colorado and Volkswagen Golf range, Autoweek doled out its awards to the Colorado's twin, the GMC Canyon, while singling out the hottest version of the Golf, the GTI.
"This is the best hot-hatch on the American market - and it may be the best car you can buy for less than $30K," one AW staffer said in the publication's article on the feature. Other staffers praised the absolute value provided by the GTI and the overall fun factor.
The Canyon, meanwhile, was saluted for being "the perfect size," not to mention its excellent build quality, feature-rich cabin and overall practicality. "It's truly a truck in the most honest sense of the word," Autoweek wrote of the Canyon.
Scroll down for the full press release on the announcement from Autoweek, which includes comments from both Volkswagen and GMC. And then head over and read AW's full feature on the awards.
Continue reading Autoweek dubs GMC Canyon, VW GTI its 2015 'Best of the Best'
Autoweek dubs GMC Canyon, VW GTI its 2015 'Best of the Best' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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No. 20 NAPA Toyota team at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
No. 20 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, driven by Eric Holmes - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARAntelope, CA (June 5, 2012) –NASCAR K&N Pro Series West teams went the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Star Nursery “200”. The No. 20 NAPA Toyota posted quick times in the searing heat at the...more»
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The Feds Want to Replace Your Driver’s License with a National ID Card
From the January 2015 issue of Car and Driver If you live in Arizona, Louisiana, New York, or one of more than a dozen other states, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has bad news for you. Come January 19, your driver’s license will no longer allow you access to certain federal facilities. Unless DHS […]
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