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18 April 2007 posted in Government/Legal 8 views
Gov't forgot to change Gas Guzzler tax Back in December, we told you about the new method the government would be using to calculate fuel mileage. For the first time in twenty years, they decided to make changes to better reflect real-worl ...
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11 December 2006 posted in Concept Cars 2 views
Mercedes four-door drop-top to debut in Detroit We've been reporting on rumors of Mercedes' plan to lop the roof off an S-class and fit it with a ragtop for too long. Finally, it's been confirmed that M-B will be dropping the top of its four-door c ...
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7 September 2006 posted in Car Buying 5 views
Audi S6 and S8 priced for U.S. consumption Audi has announced that the 2007 S6 sedan will start at $72,000 in the U.S., while the 2007 S8 (Euro-spec model shown) will begin at $92,000. Don't forget the $700 destination charge that's not includ ...
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5 September 2006 posted in Government/Legal 6 views
Congressman wants to close SUV tax loophole Congressman Ed Markey (MA) has released a new report entitled Tipping the Scales to coincide with a bill titled H.R. 5579, the No Special Subsidies for Gas Guzzlers Act. The report focuses on the tax ...
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30 August 2006 posted in Garage 7 views
In the Autoblog Garage: 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur In case you haven't noticed, we're a blog. You know, one of those Web sites run by people who don't shower and refuse to change out of their pajamas? That's us in a nutshell. So imagine our shock when ...
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13 April 2006 posted in Car Buying 8 views
Mortgage the house! Audi announces U.S. RS 4 pricing Audi of America announced pricing for the much-anticipated 2007 RS 4 at the New York Auto Show Thursday, reaffirming the racer's adage, "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?" Inclu ...
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1 June 2005 posted in Garage 13 views
2005 Pontiac GTO: In the Autoblog Garage Day 3 and 4 Torque, torque and more torque. If you're not a fan of "the pull" the GTO is not the car for you. For those that love the feeling, the GTO should move to the top of your list. The standard traction co ...
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20 December 2004 posted in Car Buying 6 views
GM announces 2005 GTO prices GM went on the record today with the 2005 GTO price. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is $32,995, which includes destination and freight charges of $700. An optional six-speed close-ra ...
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