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by Mark Yesilevskiy on Friday, March 12, 2010 10:19 PM

Some people have a way with words. Ji Yong Ho has a way with tires. Specifically used tires that are no longer eligible for road use. Basically, what I'm getting at here is that Ji Yong Ho uses old tires to create simply stunning works… Read More »

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by Corey Mack on Friday, March 12, 2010 10:05 PM

Today in Las Vegas, Ford unveiled the Police Interceptor, a replacement for the antiquated yet economical Crown Victoria. The Ford Police Interceptor is essentially a Ford Taurus hopped up on steroids awaiting to vent its rage on the… Read More »

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by Dan Klutts on Friday, March 12, 2010 4:39 PM

For the past couple years, Mercedes-Benz has been itching to break into the US small-car market. With the unnecessary SUV craze gasping its last few breaths and a renewed emphasis on automotive efficiency, now is the perfect time. Most… Read More »

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by Dan Klutts on Friday, March 12, 2010 12:50 PM

Kumho is looking to the future of tire design. At the Frankfurt IAA Show last September, the Korean tire manufacturer showcased a laser etching technology that poses significant implications for the tire industry. A custom prototype… Read More »

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by Mark Yesilevskiy on Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:51 PM

So apparently the Mini Countryman was unveiled back in January. Somehow, I completely missed that fact. Anyway, let's start with the basics. The Mini Countryman is a Mini (duh). The design cues are all there from the big headlights on… Read More »

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by Dan Klutts on Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:16 PM

Tata, the auto manufacturer known for putting India on wheels, has recently revealed its electric Nano EV concept at the 80th Geneva Auto Show. The Nano EV follows Tata's promise to begin providing cheap electric alternatives to… Read More »

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by Corey Mack on Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:07 PM

Yesterday, I reported that one of latest "runaway Toyota Prius" claims might be a fake. I provided evidence from James Sikes press appearances that not only proved to contradict common sense reactions, but also seemed fairly… Read More »

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by Zeid Nasser on Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:29 PM

Can anyone guess what Suzuki is bringing to the New York Auto Show on March 31? They posted this photo on their Facebook fan page about one hour ago.   We hope it's a Swift or redesigned Grand Vitara, which was last redesigned in… Read More »

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by Dan Klutts on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:04 PM

The snowicane a couple weeks ago dumped up to 20 inches in some places, and marked the first and probably only real significant northeast snow accumulation this Winter. By now this is all old news as most remnants of the blizzard have… Read More »

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by Corey Mack on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:59 PM

It's only Wednesday and already there have been two cases of unintended acceleration occurring with vehicles Toyota makes. The first occurred on the west coast where a driver sent California Highway Patrol on a 30 minute chase. The… Read More »

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by Corey Mack on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:29 AM

Yes, a car that runs on coffee. It's not cheap, it's not efficient, and the looks are more Susan Boyle than Beyonce Knowles. But it is definitely cool. The vehicle, called the Car-puccino, is based on a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco that… Read More »

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by Mark Yesilevskiy on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:38 AM

It’s no secret that sports stars have a tendency to buy absolutely beautiful cars… and then ruin them. The closest that some of us will ever get to seeing these vehicles is a poster on the bedroom wall. Who knows, maybe… Read More »