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Sat, May 9 2009
History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (1979-2009)

History of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (1979-2009)

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The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen was first introduced in Europe on February 5, 1979. Its distinctive design, largely unchanged in thirty years, and its outstanding engineering have long since elevated... 

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Wed, May 6 2009
History of the Toyota Land Cruiser (1950-2010)

History of the Toyota Land Cruiser (1950-2010)

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Look at the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and you see echoes of the classic and much-loved Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. The FJ Cruiser not only pays homage to the FJ40, it also looks back to the beginnings of Toyota,... 

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Wed, May 6 2009
Car cutaway: Toyota Land Cruiser (1998)

Car cutaway: Toyota Land Cruiser (1998)

Also in: Tech Cutaways

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser made its world premiere at the 90th annual Chicago auto show. It was larger, heavier, structurally more solid and substantially more powerful than its predecessor. Yet it... 

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Mon, May 4 2009
Car cutaway: Ford Escape Hybrid (2005)

Car cutaway: Ford Escape Hybrid (2005)

Also in: Tech Cutaways

The Ford Escape Hybrid, launched in 2004 as a 2005 model, is a gasoline-electric hybrid powered version of the Ford Escape SUV developed by the Ford Motor Company. Built in Kansas City, Missouri, it was... 

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Mon, May 4 2009
Arden wins German Auto Bild 4×4 Award

Arden wins German Auto Bild 4×4 Award

Also in: Land Rover News, Modified Tuners, News

Readers of the German-based Auto Bild magazine chose Arden for the 2009 Auto Bild 4×4 Tuning Award. Arden Automobilbau GmbH got the highest number of votes for the regional award.  ...

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Mon, May 4 2009
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT prototype gets Evo nose

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT prototype gets Evo nose

Also in: Future Vehicles, Mitsubishi News, News

Mitsubishi Motors pulled the wraps off its Outlander GT. The world debut occurred at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The Outlander GT Prototype features a revised exterior treatment, increased... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS redoes Porsche Cayenne

Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS redoes Porsche Cayenne

Also in: Modified Tuners, News, Porsche News

To stand out from the crowd, a Porsche Cayenne is not enough any more. The ultimate customization would have to be the unique Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS.  ...

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Sun, May 3 2009
Car cutaway: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006)

Car cutaway: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006)

Also in: Tech Cutaways

With state-of-the-art technology such as three powerful new engines, the seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC fitted as standard, the now even more effective four-wheel drive system 4-ETS, AIRMATIC... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
Car cutaway: Ford F-150 (2004)

Car cutaway: Ford F-150 (2004)

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Ford F-Series, the best-selling full-size pickup for 30 years, is the culmination of 60 years of Built Ford Tough reliability, power and presence. Ford F-150 sets new standards in the industry for toughness,... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
Car cutaway: Cadillac SRX (2004)

Car cutaway: Cadillac SRX (2004)

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Based on GM’s acclaimed Sigma architecture and available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, the Cadillac SRX is designed to deliver superior driving dynamics.  ...

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Sun, May 3 2009
G-Power tunes the BMW X5 to create Typhoon

G-Power tunes the BMW X5 to create Typhoon

Also in: BMW News, Modified Tuners, News

Euro-tuner G-Power has now laid its hands on the latest X5, offering an upgrade package for the road-going SUV, calling it the G-Power TYPHOON, complete with a massive power boost that makes it the manliest... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
Progressor body kit for Porsche Cayenne

Progressor body kit for Porsche Cayenne

Also in: Modified Tuners, Porsche News

European tuner JE Design says they have created the “most masculine Porsche” in the world! According to them, “progress can not be stopped, especially when it is dashing forward in such a broad... 

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Sun, May 3 2009
IIHS crash-tests rollover roof strength for CUVs

IIHS crash-tests rollover roof strength for CUVs

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has started a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick the safest vehicles when it comes to rollover crashes. Twelve compact softroading... 

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Sat, May 2 2009
2010 Acura ZDX concept hints at upcoming model

2010 Acura ZDX concept hints at upcoming model

Also in: Acura News, Future Vehicles, News

The 2010 Acura ZDX is Acura’s first ‘four door sports coupe’ which was revealed in the New York Auto Show 2009. It is basically following the trend set by BMW with their X6. It certainly looks great... 

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Sat, May 2 2009
Heico body kit for Volvo XC60

Heico body kit for Volvo XC60

Also in: Modified Tuners, News, Volvo News

As if the Volvo XC60 is too boring for your tastes, European tuner Heico is offering a complete styling package for the compact SUV that includes front and rear bumpers, side skirts and steel steps, exhaust... 

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Sat, May 2 2009
Wald creates Black Bison for Toyota Land Cruiser

Wald creates Black Bison for Toyota Land Cruiser

Also in: Modified Tuners, News, Toyota News

This is a body kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser by Japanese tuning firm Wald. Calling it the Black Bison package, it is nothing more than a styling package, with no performance enhancements. The package... 

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Thu, Apr 30 2009
Car cutaway: Jeep Wrangler (1997)

Car cutaway: Jeep Wrangler (1997)

Also in: Tech Cutaways

No vehicle illustrates the legendary Jeep 4×4 capability better than the Wrangler, the heart and soul of the Jeep brand. The 2006 Jeep Wrangler offers open-air fun and freedom with award-winning... 

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Sat, Apr 25 2009
Hummer Driving Academy: Boot Camp

Hummer Driving Academy: Boot Camp

Also in: Feature Stories

What do you figure Hummer owners do when they get together? Smoke cigars and guzzle bourbon? Do they consider the real tragedy of the Exxon Valdez the loss of a valuable non-renewable fuel source? Do... 

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