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Timewasters Anonymous: Sauberrific

Posted July 17 2008 12:14 PM by SSmith

As if I needed one more distraction at work.

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This man has a dream, and God bless him for it.

Posted July 17 2008 08:40 AM by SSmith

As he puts it, it "involves chopping several inches out of the wheelbase of my urq and blasting through the woods doing wheelies at 100 mph."

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Life-Changing Things I Have Done This Month

Posted July 15 2008 02:22 PM by SSmith

Last Thursday's to-do list: 1) Fly to Maine for the New England Forest Rally with Rally America. 2) Grab ride with Subaru factory driver Ken Block. 3) Have life changed, sell kidneys, devote entire existence to rallying.

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Oh Connecticut, what anguish you have wrought.

Posted May 21 2008 01:37 PM by SSmith

One hundred and seven years ago today, the Nutmeg State set the nation's first speed limit. I suppose we can forgive them.

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The Internet is a dangerous place.

1963 Lotus Elan

Posted May 9 2008 12:15 PM by SSmith

An early, early, early S1 Lotus Elan just turned up for sale. This is why they should take away my computer.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Jaguar XF Supercharged, Day 5

Posted May 8 2008 06:35 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Jaguar XF Supercharged.

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It appears that I want a potbellied pig. Sweet.

2008 Honda CR-V Advertising Makes no Sense

Posted May 2 2008 01:50 PM by SSmith

Honda's CR-V reads minds. In other news, I'm apparently craving sandwiches and fat, hairy pigs. Good thing they told me.

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Day 4

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Posted April 28 2008 06:12 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS, Day 2

Posted April 25 2008 07:17 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS.

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Dodge Journey, Day 1

Posted April 24 2008 10:46 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Dodge Journey.

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Audi A4 3.2

Posted April 23 2008 07:19 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Audi A4 3.2.

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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK: 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line, Day 2

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Posted April 21 2008 12:40 PM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line.

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Sabotage?

Tesla Sues Fisker over Fisker Karma's Design

Posted April 15 2008 01:53 PM by P_Floraday

Just when you thought it was safe to take your low-production, may-or-may-not-happen, hybrid four-door back to the drawing board.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec, Day 3

2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Front View

Posted April 13 2008 07:32 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, Day 3

Posted April 13 2008 06:06 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S.

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