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When Chrysler introduced the Jeep Compass to the UK market last year, the automaker made the decision to only offer it in the more aggressive-looking (well, kinda) Rallye trim (above). That was based ... Tags: chrysler, automaker, powertrain, jeep, option package, enthusiasts, jeep compass, brits, auto chrysler, american customers, reader comments, writing on the wall, blighty, market research, hindsight, lipstick on a pig, research tests, prior research, media resource, ata
Back in February, we reported on the financial woes of BBS, the maker of delectable rolling stock for everyone from Michael Schumacher to our friend Mike and his Wolfsburg Jetta. Unfortunately, the hi ... Tags: wheel, automakers, wheels, jetta, michael schumacher, enthusiasts, aluminum, lawyer, financial woes, wolfsburg, friend mike, rolling stock, wheel manufacturer, bbs name, hornung, receivership, baumgartner, lifeline, heinrich, klaus
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Every automaker has its own subset of dedicated enthusiasts, with varying levels of obsessive behavior. Honda is no different. Take away the misinformed ricers, and Honda's racing heritage stands alon ... Tags: automaker, ad campaign, honda, prowess, legacy, enthusiasts, heritage, successes, s engineering, mediocrity, consumer vehicles, attention to detail, subset, aphex twin, obsessive behavior, ricers, misinformed
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smart, the DaimlerChrysler brand that hasn't made a profit since it started making cars in 1998, is taking every opportunity to better its chances in America. If you're dying to get in at the beginnin ... Tags: insiders, e mail, excitement, body panels, daimlerchrysler, cross country, cult, enthusiasts, smart fortwo, exterior colors, invitation, tri state area, fun facts, secret decoder ring, mail reply, connecticut street, reservation program, optimistic expectations, usa team, wonderful things
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Yesterday, we got an impassioned plea from AB reader Ray about the upcoming hearing at the Alameda County Administration Building, where efforts to ban both drifting and overnight camping at the histo ... Tags: traffic, enthusiasts, neighborhood, thursday night, camping, helmet, mayhem, hypocrisy, alameda county administration building, impassioned plea, tracy press, altamont motorsports park, motorsport park, motocross track, person organization, county administration
Click the link above for a high-res gallery of the Swift Sport. The market for budget-priced, hot hatches in the U.S. has dwindled over the last two decades, with most of the major players either infl ... Tags: decades, hp, wheels, mini cooper s, mini cooper, suzuki, consumers, speed transmission, next generation, guise, enthusiasts, execs, sibling, scales, automotive news, suzuki swift, hot hatches, suzuki swift sport, cheapskates, vvt engine
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We've already given you production pictures and specs of the all-new 2008 BMW M3 Coupe, and now we present to you the first commercial. The 30 second spot shows the Bavarian badass using its very exis ... Tags: bmw, 0l, twisties, enthusiasts, existence, bmw m3, bavarian, video bmw, bmw m3 coupe, 2008 bmw m3, calenders
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Less is more when it comes to exotic sportscars. Less weight, that is. Enthusiasts know that taking extra weight out of a sportscar makes it go faster. No wonder, then, that the Lamborghini Gallardo S ... Tags: lamborghini, gallardo, amp, geneva, speakers, enthusiasts, sportscar, auto motor, lamborghini gallardo, raging bull, swedish auto, phoenix international raceway, diet, lamborghini gallardo superleggera, sweet sound
We've heard these rumors before, but now, sources deep within the RenCen have made it clear to Inside Line that a Lambda-based crossover sporting a bow tie and a "Nomad" badge could be coming in 2009. ... Tags: chevy, crossover, gmc, nameplate, mustang, chevrolet, cues, enthusiasts, sibling, chevrolet uplander, uplander, fruition, lambda, bow tie, 50s, acadia, rencen, revivals
And so, this is how it ends. The final Super Godzilla Specification R34 GT-R (a.k.a. the Z-tune) has finished its run. Initially intended to be a 20-car series, NISMO issued a press release last week ... Tags: press release, moniker, prototypes, nissan, godzilla, grand total, two cars, enthusiasts, handful, skyline, finished product, car series, deliveries, r34, proto, moment of silence, oldie, ludicrous speed, r sources, immediate future
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Having unique character might be good for enthusiasts, but it's not so good for the bottom line, and Martin Winterkorn is more concerned about the latter. That's why the CEO of Volkswagen AG is planni ... Tags: volkswagen, moniker, pontiac, carmaker, mold, new strategy, enthusiasts, audis, customer base, volkswagen ag, vws, premium brands, volkswagen group, brand image, skoda, martin winterkorn, auto emocion, change of strategy, traditional images, corporate structure
Photos are a big part of the Autoblog website. A lot of enthusiasts only have time to look at the pictures while they're at work and others like looking at the pictures no matter how much time they ha ... Tags: autoblog, photos, music, enthusiasts, image gallaries, bluesman, title of the song
Our brethren over at Winding Road have it on good authority that Honda is in the midst of developing a new CRX, based off the current Fit's platform. The decision to bring back the much-loved hatch wa ... Tags: demise, former glory, automaker, hatch, honda, japan, consumers, brethren, enthusiasts, hasn, stripes, del sol, honda crx, midst, gearheads, winding road, peter nunn, design proposal, suitable successor, internal decision
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Call it a value-add of sorts. Perhaps Chevrolet is hoping that some of the goodwill towards Audi amongst enthusiasts will rub off on their HHR. Either that or someone was asleep at the switch. On page ... Tags: chevy, gm, discovery, chevrolet, photographer, enthusiasts, hhr, automotive news, coattails, ad agency, goodwill, sorts, stern, anomaly, christian source
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Back in July we told you about the new Farboud AF10 that was shown at the British Motor Show. The new Z06 LS7-powered supercar from Arash Farboud and the rest of the gang at Farboud Sports Cars is sti ... Tags: sports cars, supercharger, carrera gt, cosworth, supercar, enthusiasts, new z06, xbox 360, koenigsegg, deliveries, stacks, 50 cars, PGR3, farboud gts, oregon new york, cool site, delivery estimates, initial delivery, uk delivery, protocol
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If you're a regular reader here at Autoblog, you'll know that we like aftermarket tuners, and regularly cover some of their finest efforts. Tuners give enthusiasts and buyers a broader range of custom ... Tags: sports cars, ferrari f430, supercharger, autoblog, tuners, enthusiasts, personal taste, individuality, prancing horse, best sports, livery, faint of heart, customizable options, abomination, narrator, flying dutchmen, dutch television, grace god, green earth, interviewees
Automotive enthusiasts (racing fans in particular) and environmental lobbyists don't always see eye-to-eye. Make that seldom, if ever. But greener motorsports is something over which we can definitely ... Tags: enthusiasts, hats, german car, compatriots, derivative, lobbyists, 24 hours of le mans, laurels, bio diesel, endurance racing, racing fans, autobloggreen, r10, automobile racing, team sponsor, greasy spoon, milestone achievement, trash bins, eye to eye, handicap
We're not the only ones with big podcast news. Although we are still celebrating the relaunch of our Autoblog Podcast, which just happened with the 50th episode, we also want to share the love. And it ... Tags: ferrari, autoblog, feature stories, enthusiasts, rewards, high definition, video podcasts, italian marque, sights and sounds, car events, quicktime, ferrari owners, alan galbraith, international gatherings, jean fox, largest online community, italian machines, member interviews, news feature, casts
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We keep on hearing that BMW has every intention of bringing over it's compact 1-series to the States, and we don't think it's too much to ask to have a small, rear-wheel-drive sedan available to enthu ... Tags: liter, wheel, bmw, hp, automaker, spy shots, rear wheel drive, enthusiasts, german car, coup, intention, american headquarters, boys and girls, american roads, car scene, good boys
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The city of London, England must just not like us enthusiasts. In an effort to reduce congestion and emissions in the city, the government will impose a tax to enter the city. The cost will be based o ... Tags: sports car, porsche, porsche 911, emissions, car owners, enthusiasts, luxury cars, congestion, senses, tip source, dollar amounts, city of london england, city of london, mayor ken livingstone, beloved cars, vacation home
