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The new Maybach Zeppelin: The reincarnation of an automotive legend

April 20th, 2009

Be carefull, if you see this face behind your car. Some Fiat 500 seems to be already lost... (Image: Maybach)

The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which received its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which was revered worldwide as

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The Ultimate Off-Road Performance Truck: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

April 4th, 2009

Avaiable in only two colors: Ford F150 Raptor (Image: Ford)

Ford is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute.

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45th Anniversary of Ford Mustang – we look back: 1983 – 1993

April 1st, 2009

1993 Ford Mustang GT (Image: Ford)

During much of the Mustang's "Fox Body" years from 1983 to 1993, the emphasis was on “fast.” The gas crisis was long over, and Team Mustang focused on the resurgence of the performance aspects of the Mustang.

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Ford Shelby GT500 delivers better Performance

March 31st, 2009

Certification testing shows the 2010 Shelby GT500 improves 2 mpg in highway conditions compared to the outgoing model, with ratings of 14 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Changes to the top gears, which were made taller, are a key reason for the improvement.

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45th Anniversary of Ford Mustang – we look back: 1974 – 1983

March 25th, 2009

1982 Ford Mustang (Image: Ford)

Next month, Ford and the Mustang Club of America will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang with a four-day celebration in Birmingham, Ala. During the weeks leading up to the anniversary, we are taking a nostalgic look back at Mustang history. Last week, we took you back to the early years, 1964-1973. This week, we begin with 1974.

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Fun, efficient Sports Car: The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

March 19th, 2009

2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT with an RS Appearance Package (Image: GM)

The wait is over. After a seven-year hiatus, the new Chevrolet Camaro is now back in dealer showrooms. Combining great looks, performance and advanced technology, the 2010 Camaro honors its heritage while delivering on customer expectations of a sports coupe for the 21st century.

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45th Anniversary of Ford Mustang – we look back: 1964 – 1973

March 18th, 2009

1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350H (Image: Ford)

A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.

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Daimler starts Young Classics pilot project

March 12th, 2009

With “Mercedes-Benz Young Classics,” Daimler AG is setting its sights on a new, promising business segment. On this foto: Mercedes-Benz SL-Roadster, model range 107, from 1971 to 1985. (Image: Mercedes_Benz)

With “Mercedes-Benz Young Classics,” Daimler AG is setting its sights on a new, promising business segment: the growing community of enthusiasts for classic cars of more recent vintage. These are passenger cars in production during the period from 1970 to around 1990.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: The new ‘Gullwing’ from Mercedes-Benz

March 12th, 2009

That is Power: 6.3-litre V8 Engine with 571 hp (Image: Mercedes-Benz)

For the first time in the company's history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The super sports car serves up an exciting proposition with its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine developing 420 kW/571 hp peak output and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration and sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept.

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GM Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year 2008 Financial Results

February 26th, 2009

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced its fourth quarter and calendar year 2008 financial results, which were affected by the dramatic deterioration in global economic and market conditions during the year, declining consumer confidence and a 50-year low in per-capita auto sales in the United States. For the 2008 calendar year, GM reported an

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