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Rolls Royce sells over 1,000 cars for 2009; North America is largest market

Friday, January 8, 2010

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced it retailed 1,002 cars for 2009, including 150 Ghosts to customers in December 2009. Demand for the Ghost has been exceptional and the latest Rolls-Royce has been met with universal acclaim from customers, the media and enthusiasts alike. Around 85 per cent of Ghost customers are new to the marque. More than a third of the sales totals were for Phantom models.

Silver, black, and white are most popular global car colors according to Dupont survey

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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There may be nothing like a shiny black car to turn heads, and white is often the most popular in sun belts and shows less dirt. However silver is the top car color in Dupont's most recent and first-ever global color popularity survey.

SEMA 2009: “Powered by Ford”, dominated by Chevy Camaro

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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It was hard to miss that this year's SEMA show was heavily sponsored by Ford Motor Company. "Powered by Ford" was on almost every promo banner in sight. However, you'd spent too much time in the Ford booth if you didn't come away with the impression that the real crowd favorite this year, the true power behind this year's show, was the Chevrolet Camaro.

Hyundai Genesis Sedan V8: Power, Luxury & Style

Monday, October 12, 2009

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At less than $40,000, this Genesis could almost pass as the body double for a certain German sedan that costs twice as much.

Crash test: 2009 Malibu vs 1959 Bel Air, aka 50 years of the IIHS

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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On the surface this video seems like a normal Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test. However, the two cars involved represent the span of 50 years in which the IIHS has been crashing cars for consumer safety. Can you guess which one does better?

Road Test: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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It's the car that proves General Motors is making a huge mistake closing the Pontiac brand. We're behind the wheel of the turbocharged 260-horsepower Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP.

Road Test Gallery: 2009 Solstice Coupe GXP

Monday, August 24, 2009

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It's the end of an era as the Pontiac brand shutters its doors for the final time. It's fitting then that perhaps the most exciting car to ever wear the Pontiac dart logo is among the very last. We drive the super-limited Solstice Coupe GXP and here's the photo gallery from our Road Test.

How long has Volkswagen/Audi known about DSG recall related failures?

Monday, August 24, 2009

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After news of the Volkswagen & Audi recall broke last week we asked for your DSG failure experiences. One email in particular, from reader Adam M. brings up an interesting question regarding the so-called "flash of death". How long has VW known about the potentially serious safety aspects of the failing transmission temperature sensors?

Top-down in Frankfurt, Maserati will introduce super sexy GranCabrio

Monday, August 24, 2009

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Mark your calendar for September 15th folks because during the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show Maserati will introduce it's first ever four-seat convertible - the GranCabrio.

Road Test Gallery: Audi TTS Roadster

Monday, August 17, 2009

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Packing a high-tech turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine delivering 265-horsepower, the Audi TTS Roadster drives like it's on rails and looks downright sexy. It looks so good in face, we wanted to share before we had the time to compile our full review. Enjoy the early Road Test Gallery and look for our Road Test soon.