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Can We Have These Smarts, Too?

2008 Smart ForTwo Brabus and Brabus Xclusive
2008 Smart Brabus Fortwo Posted February 23 2007 09:39 AM by sfowle

Brabus Smarts are back with the second generation models, and they're faster, fancier, and more fun than last time. We just hope Penske brings these ones to the States, too.

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I see a Mustang and I want to paint it black.

2007 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 Blackjack
Roush Stage 3 Blackjack Mustang Posted February 20 2007 11:33 AM by sfowle

Take one name borrowed from card playing, one supercharger, and one iconic pony car. Add forty parts black paint, and stir. Jack Roush has cooked up the most sinister Mustang around.

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A Lamborghini for Charity - Everyone Wins

2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace Edition
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace Roadster Posted February 14 2007 03:27 PM by sfowle

This one-of-a-kind Lambo just auctioned for $500,000, with the proceeds going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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Wouldn't it be nice to have a billboard just for you?

Clever Advertising: Mini Motorby Billboards
Mini Motorby Sign 1 Posted January 31 2007 10:03 AM by sfowle

Now you can! Mini has just launched a new ad campaign, and it may be the greatest one yet.

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Trumping the Bugatti Veyron Owner Next Door

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Sells for $2 million
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Front Posted January 30 2007 12:53 PM by sfowle

Far away from the Scottsdale, Arizona Barrett-Jackson action, a private auction along Florida's gulf coast sets a record of its own.

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At AMG, a little extra performance will cost you.

2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Performance Package
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Performance Package Posted January 26 2007 01:21 PM by sfowle

The AMG boys add some extra performance to the E63, but at a Porsche-like package price.

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General Tire Marches into Winter

New General Altimax Arctic Winter Tires
General Altimax Arctic 1 Posted January 25 2007 07:18 PM by sfowle

With help from parent brand Continental, General Tire has produced its first Winter tire.

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Holy Resale Value!

2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H Fetches Big Bucks on Ebay
Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H Posted January 19 2007 01:54 PM by sfowle

Dream shopping on eBay today, I decided to see what the much-hyped and now retired GT-H rental cars are selling for. All I can say is wow.      

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Geneva Auto Salon: Two New Minis

2007 Mini One and Cooper D
Mini Cooper D badge Posted January 18 2007 12:54 PM by sfowle

Mini rolls out two new models that we won't get. But now that diesels are finally catching on here in the states, could the brand be considering bringing the Cooper D our way? With a torque peak of 191 lb-ft, we hope so.

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The World's Best-Smelling Tire

Kumho Ecsta DX Aroma Lavender
Kumho lavender tire Posted January 17 2007 12:41 PM by sfowle

What is your biggest complaint about your daily commute? If it is the boring old smell of black rubber, Kumho has the cure for you.

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Most Gorgeous Interior at the Detroit Auto Show

The Audi Q7 V-12 TDI Concept Interior Design
Audi Q7 front corner Posted January 17 2007 10:19 AM by sfowle

Take a look at this cream-colored, Aluminum-trimmed Audi interior. It confirms that Audi does indeed make the most elegant cabins in the world.

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Mercedes Ices the Competition in Cobo Hall

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz Display at NAIAS
4-matic ice sign Posted January 10 2007 12:30 PM by sfowle

Mercedes-Benz has some winter fun to celebrate 100 years of all-wheel drive vehicles. If you're at Cobo next week, don't fall on the floor.

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Presenting the all new G?? Coupe--What numbers will it wear?

2008 Infiniti G Coupe to Debut at New York Auto Show
2008 Infiniti G Coupe Sketch Posted January 10 2007 08:40 AM by sfowle

We know when it's coming. We know what it will look like. But what numbers will adorn the decklid of the next Infiniti G Coupe?

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The death of the Freestar or, Transits in our dreams

The Ford Freestar goes out of production. What is next?
Ford Transit XXL Posted January 3 2007 02:32 PM by sfowle

Yes, today marks the end of production for the Ford Freestar minivan. It could never quite compete with the competition from Chrysler, Toyota, or Honda. But in Europe, Ford makes a whole line of award-winning vans--what is...

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Does the Volvo C30 make you feel like a real man?

Volvo C30 Microsite is the Latest in Brilliant Advertising
Volvo C30 real man screenshot Posted January 3 2007 01:09 PM by sfowle

Volvo doesn't care if you like the new C30. They just want you to play enough games, look at enough pictures, and watch enough cute videos to change your mind.

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