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2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of... 

SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

The 2009 Ford Flex and the new 2009 Ford F-150 are the most “accessory-friendly” SUV and truck respectively, according to votes by media who selected winners for the most recent SEMA (Specialty Equipment... 

Chrysler “Double Cash For Your Old Car” promotion

Chrysler “Double Cash For Your Old Car” promotion

The newly-revived Chrysler Group LLC has announced a new incentives program. Called “Double CA$H for Your Old Car,” it claims to save consumers up to $9,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler,... 

2010 Acura ZDX official U.S. debut

2010 Acura ZDX official U.S. debut

Acura, Honda’s North American luxury brand, has launched the all-new 2010 Acura ZDX “four-door sports coupe,” after showing off a concept version a few months ago. Copying the X6 segment-bender... 

Max Motors offers AK-47 rifle with truck purchase

Max Motors offers AK-47 rifle with truck purchase

Last year, a car dealer called Max Motors in Butler, MO gave away free handguns with the purchase of a new vehicle. The promotion was such a success that the dealership is at it again, upping the ante... 

2010 Audi Q5 U.S. pricing released

2010 Audi Q5 U.S. pricing released

Audi has released pricing for the 2010 Audi Q5 crossover vehicle, which are headed to authorized Audi dealerships to meet strong consumer demand.  ...

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

New images of the 2010 Acura RDX facelift have been leaked onto the internet. The photo shows the RDX with a drastically-restyled front end as part of the limited facelift.  ...

Chevrolet Captiva Moonlander by fahrmitgas.de

Chevrolet Captiva Moonlander by fahrmitgas.de

With a motto saying “Drive me to the Moon,” fahrmitgas.de presents a special MOONLANDER tuner vehicle based on the Chevrolet Captiva on occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing... 

2009 BMW X5 and X6 NHTSA safety recall

2009 BMW X5 and X6 NHTSA safety recall

BMW is recalling all of their X5 and X6 vehicles, all from model-year 2009. Apparently the rear brake discs may not have been manufactured according to specifications. As a result, a reduction in braking... 

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing at Lake Elsinore this July

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing at Lake Elsinore this July

The inaugural season of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series thundered full steam ahead as thousands braved triple digit heat and witnessed some of the most spectacular racing of the season as the short... 

Toyota Tacoma climbs Goodwood hill on video

Toyota Tacoma climbs Goodwood hill on video

Last year, Rod Millen took his Toyota Tacoma Pike’s Peak runner to the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and his run was recorded on video.  ...

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

Spy photographers have caught Volkswagen’s redesigned 2011 Touareg SUV undergoing hot-weather testing in the isolated deserts of the United States.  ...

Porsche Cayenne Diesel tuned by Cargraphic

Porsche Cayenne Diesel tuned by Cargraphic

Oddly-named European tuner Cargraphic has unveiled a new range of styling and performance accessories for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.  ...

2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg recall for flying spoiler

2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg recall for flying spoiler

Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 Touareg vehicles between model-years 2007 and 2009. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from... 

2010 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid joins lineup

2010 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid joins lineup

The GMC Yukon Hybrid broke ground with the world’s first production 2-Mode full hybrid propulsion system, which on the 2WD model offers 21 mpg in city driving – a 50% improvement over non-hybrid... 

BMW X6 M video on the race track

BMW X6 M video on the race track

Along with the X5 M, the BMW X6 M is the first M-Sport SUVs to come out of the German automaker’s factories. Powered by a 4.4L twin turbo V8 developing 555 hp, it has a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds... 

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is best-selling pickup

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is best-selling pickup

It is always accepted as fact that the Ford F-150 is the top-selling pickup truck in America. However, when light-duty pick-ups are taken into account separately, the results are rather different.  ...

Suzuki Grand Vitara gets economical UK model

Suzuki Grand Vitara gets economical UK model

After a facelift for the 2009 model year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara line-up has been expanded in the United Kingdom with the addition of a 1.6L gasoline unit and a 1.9L diesel engine to the three-door model... 

Volvo XC60 R-Design crossover debuts

Volvo XC60 R-Design crossover debuts

Volvo is readying an R-Design variant of their new XC60 crossover. With the company’s sporty trim designation finding its way into nearly every product, the move was expected.  ...

Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets Techart upgrade

Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets Techart upgrade

Porsche tuners Techart has come up with their own custom tuning kit for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.  ...