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Ford Signs Ken Block for WRC, Gymkhana 3 Coming

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Ford has picked up internet gymkhana extraordinaire Ken Block to head up its racing efforts for 2010. The WRC rookie was picked up by Subaru in 2006, but now finds himself sitting behind either a Ford Focus or a Ford Fiesta. Block said of the Fiesta: “I am very excited to be in the Fiesta. That is the damn car that beat me last summer at X Games. Ford has a great platform with the Fiesta to develop and push a very good rally car worldwide and also in the showrooms. I am very excited to get in the Fiesta and see what I can do in the Rally America championship and at the X Games and also in 2011 to be in the new Fiesta World Rally car.” From what it sounds like, we can expect a lot more hoonage from Block in the future - and don't worry, there is a Gymkhana 3 coming featuring the Ford Fiesta. Full Press Release After The Jump

Insane automotive photography, Part I: Super cars, american muscle, and even the Eiffel Tower

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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We're re-inventing our insane automotive photography feature as a weekly format of the best and most amazing automotive related pictures posted to our Insane Automotive Photography Group on Flickr. This week we have super cars, super views, american muscle, and European luxury.

IIHS Releases Safest New Vehicles for 2010

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of cars awarded Top Safety Pick. The 27 vehicle list includes 19 cars and 8 SUV's. The Big Winner? Subaru, with five of its cars winning the awards from the IIHS. The Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza (except WRX), Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and Subaru Tribeca were selected, that's almost Subaru's entire lineup. Volvo and Volkswagen also cleaned up with four cars a piece taking home a trophy. Detroit was not to be out done, each Big Three Automaker had at least two cars make the list. The IIHS points out that Toyota and it's subsidiaries were absent from the list after receiving 11 awards last year, as well as BMW, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Saab for not having qualifying vehicles. Other big surprises include the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion missing the grade for only meeting 'acceptable' standards in the new roof safety standards.

Consumer Reports grades Subaru Legacy over Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry V-6

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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“With its redesign, the Legacy goes from a decent but small family sedan to one in the top of its class,” said Rik Paul, automotive editor for Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports’ 2009 Reliability Survey- Ford Fusion tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Ford scored big in this year's Consumer Reports 2009 Car Reliability Survey. As the only Detroit automaker to be labeled with "world-class" reliability, 46 of 51 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury products scored average or above average. General Motors did well with some of its new offerings but Chrysler continued to struggle. Who took home the "most reliable" and "least reliable" titles? Read on and find out...

Subaru displays new Legacy concept in Detroit

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Subaru, fresh off a sales increase for 2008, unveiled only one concept car at this year's Detroit Auto Show- a new Legacy, in extremely close to production form.We've got the full details and a huge photo gallery.

insane automotive photography: Subaru WRX STi

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

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Check out today's featured photo straight from our very own Insane Automotive Photography group on Flickr. This nice shot of a Subaru WRX STi comes from Mario Vasta

Road Test: 2009 Subaru Outback

Friday, January 9, 2009

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The Subaru Outback has long held the adoration of its owners. Utilitarian, economical, and equipped with winter busting all-wheel-drive. We take the 2009 model out for a full road test review.

Road Test Gallery: 2009 Subaru Outback

Friday, January 9, 2009

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Our exclusive photo gallery from our road test review of Subaru's extremely versatile and much adored Outback.

Subaru Posts 2008 Sales Increase: Obviously Didn’t Get The Memo

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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Somebody apparently forgot to phone up the executives at Subaru and tell them 2008 was nothing but doom and gloom for the auto industry. Bucking the trend of bad news and declining sales, the company saw a sales increase in 2008