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2010 Geneva: We need performance hybrids

32457972 Posted March 2 2010 03:54 PM by Eric Tingwall

Batteries add weight. Electric drive dilutes the character of an unbridled gas engine. Hybrids are an insult to the philosophy and heritage of any legitimate sports car.

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Vile Gossip: A scant thirty hours in Abu Dhabi, and some truth in Advertising

26749367 Posted February 26 2010 11:47 AM by Automobile Staff

A scant thirty hours in Abu Dhabi, and some truth in Advertising.

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Noise, Vibration & Harshness: When I had twenty-five cars...

32177271 Posted February 15 2010 11:47 AM by Automobile Staff

When I had twenty-five cars, it was a very good year.

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Automaker Power Rankings

32296275 Posted February 12 2010 03:00 PM by David Zenlea

There are power rankings for just about every sport and most racing series. Why not have one for the auto industry? What better time to start than now, in the thick of auto-show season, when every carmaker is strutting its...

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Dyer Consequences: World Class Driving 200-MPH Club

32177214 Posted February 9 2010 11:46 AM by Automobile Staff

The Danger Zone: Even with 600 hp, hitting 200 mph is difficult.

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Why the recalls are just what Toyota needed

27985588 Posted February 4 2010 12:43 PM by David Zenlea

Ready for a massive understatement? Here it comes...It’s been a bad month for Toyota. The proud Japanese automaker that taught the auto industry the value of “kaizen” now finds itself drowning in safety recalls. It’s...

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Dyer Consequences: Chill Rides

31858809 Posted January 26 2010 09:07 AM by Automobile Staff

Chill Rides: Some cars quicken your pulse, but others calm your nerves.

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Vile Gossip: The ten all-stars on our cover aren't the only winners of 2010

31900722 Posted January 26 2010 09:06 AM by Automobile Staff

The ten all-stars on our cover aren't the only winners of 2010.

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Noise, Vibration & Harshness: Opel Is Saved. But Was It Ever in Jeopardy?

27663937 Posted January 26 2010 09:03 AM by Automobile Staff

It isn't often that a humble member of the Fourth Estate gets the chance to alter the course of industrial history. So I won't take all [or even some - Ed.] of the credit, but I am certainly gratified to learn that General...

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Vile Gossip: 2010 Automobile, Design, and Man of the Year Awards

25928495 Posted January 5 2010 06:34 AM by Automobile Staff

There's no better way to Rev up 2010 than with some BIG, juicy awards.

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Dyer Consequences: Great Car Names

27143086 Posted January 5 2010 06:33 AM by Automobile Staff

Car names are problematic. A name could be silly, thus conferring silliness on its subject (Isuzu VehiCross).

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Noise, Vibration & Harshness: How Detroit Won and Lost Its Mojo

27143200 Posted January 5 2010 06:33 AM by Automobile Staff

The Interpretation of Dreams: How Detroit Won and Lost Its Mojo.

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Nine Sevens?!

Does the US really need 9 variants of BMW’s magnificent 7-series?
26427677 Posted December 28 2009 07:18 PM by Jason Cammisa

The 7-series model lineup is starting to look a little busy. BMW will be debuting two six-cylinder variants of its luxury sedan flagship at next month’s Detroit auto show, bringing the total number of 7-series variants to...

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Jay Leno's Automotive Drag.

Jay Leno's W109 gets an M156
26143457 Posted December 2 2009 11:08 AM by Jason Cammisa

Jay Leno has at least one thing in common with one of the cars in his famed garage. Underneath the understated, beautiful exterior lies something much less, um, feminine.

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Noise, Vibration & Harshness: Land Rover Defenders and the Family Vacation

26518621 Posted November 5 2009 07:08 AM by Automobile Staff

The Noise of the Realm: Land Rover Defenders and the Family Vacation.

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