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She's Never Driven...an Automatic!

Manual Posted June 16 2008 10:01 AM by marc.noordeloos

It seems more and more people don't know how to drive a manual transmission. What about the people who don't know how to drive an automatic?

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A Basic Magnum

Silver Magnum Wagon Posted June 12 2008 10:57 AM by marc.noordeloos

It's rare we get to drive a base-spec car but a trip to Las Vegas gave me just that opportunity.

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How much would you pay for Stability Control?

Stability Control Posted June 4 2008 06:25 AM by marc.noordeloos

Volkswgen charges you $450 if you want stability control on a Rabbit. To me, this is a no brainer. But how much would you pay for the safety and security of stability control?

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Autobahn by Aston

Aston Martin DBS at Speed Posted May 30 2008 11:01 AM by AutomobileStaff

There's something so special about driving a powerful, make that really powerful, car on the German Autobahn.

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Aston Martin DBS Euro Drive

2008 Aston Martin DBS Front shot Posted May 27 2008 01:13 PM by AutomobileStaff

I've just landed at Munich airport in Germany, it's 8:55 AM local time. I send a quick text message to Kilian Konig, the transport man, to tell him that I'll see him outside the terminal for the pickup of the Aston Martin...

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The 2008 Nurburgring 24 is over

VW Beetle Posted May 25 2008 08:37 AM by AutomobileStaff

The 2008 Nurburgring 24 is over and it's a Porsche party.

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Lexus LF-A Engine Shot

LF-A Engine Posted May 24 2008 07:17 AM by AutomobileStaff

The Lexus LF-A Engine

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Lexus LF-A has early problems

LF-A Front 3/4 Posted May 24 2008 07:00 AM by AutomobileStaff

The Lexus LF-A running in the Nurburgring 24 is in the pits, one hour into the race. It looks like transmission issues are the culprit.

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Nurburgring 24 -The Grid

Computer grid shot Posted May 23 2008 11:54 PM by AutomobileStaff

The green flag for the Nurburgring 24 is only about 5 hours away and there are some unique entries. Not surprising when there are over 200 cars on the starting grid.

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Lexus LF-A at Nurburgring 24

LF-A Overall Posted May 23 2008 01:19 PM by marc.noordeloos

Sharing the garage at the Nurburgring 24 with Aston Martin is the Lexus LF-A. A quick glance and a few (poor) mobile phone pics and we've learned a bit.

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Aston Martin Makes a Van?

Aston Martin Makes a Van?
Viano Posted May 22 2008 01:19 AM by marc.noordeloos

It’s black and features lots of leather inside. Sure, it could be an Aston Martin but it has seating for six and uses the diesel pump at the filling station. Yes, I know, it’s just a boring Mercedes Viano but with the...

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Simple Seats, Please

Recaro Posted May 20 2008 01:05 PM by AutomobileStaff

Seats. We take them for granted. Driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution last weekend, I realized that I really love excellent, minimalist seats. The Recaro perches in the Evo offer only two adjustments (fore and aft,...

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Head to the country club, just remember to forget your clubs

Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch Posted May 15 2008 09:40 AM by AutomobileStaff

I spent a couple of days at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV last week (60 miles west of Las Vegas). The last time I was there was in January of 2007 and only one building was on site. Now, it's absolutely...

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Porsche Boxster S, Day 2

EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Porsche Boxster S, Day 2
2008_porsche_boxster_s_rear_view Posted May 9 2008 08:03 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Marc Noordeloos's comments on driving the 2008 Porsche Boxster S.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Ed,Day 4

EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Ed,Day 4
2008_mazda_rx8_front_view Posted May 9 2008 06:14 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Marc Noordeloos's comments on driving the 2008 Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Edition.

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