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Rumor Mill: Porsche 911 May Gain Three Turbochargers



With each new 911, we expect Porsche to push its limits with new and sometimes outrageous displays of engineering. The new 2012 Porsche 911 991, for example, sports the world’s first seven-speed gearbox in a passenger car. Surprising indeed, but now Porsche is rumored to ...    Read more


Pony Car Birthday Party: Shelby Mustang GT350 Turns 47 Today



If you're a Shelby Mustang fan, today's a day worth celebrating. 47 years ago today, Carroll Shelby officially debuted the 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang to the press at Riverside International Raceway in California. Although significant, it was hardly the first milestone in the making of the Shelby Mustang. Shelby American, then ...    Read more


Infiniti Says JX Will Be Second-Best Seller, Hints at Future Models



Infiniti apparently has a lot riding on its upcoming JX crossover, according to a report from WardsAuto. Infiniti forecasts the seven-passenger CUV will be among the brand’s top sellers, second only to the G lineup in sales volume. The automaker also predicts the JX will boost its sales ...    Read more


Honda Announces 2012 Crosstour Four-Cylinder Starts at $28,465



The 2012 Honda Crosstour four-cylinder officially went on sale today, and with a lower price and improved fuel economy, the new engine option may help improve sales figures. Sales for the Crosstour were down in 2011 37.9 percent compared to 2010. Pricing for the ...    Read more


Caught: Fiat Panda 4×4 May Preview A Small Jeep For Europe



As you may have noticed, small car sightings in the States are on the rise, prompted by volatile fuel prices. Also, B-segments cars aren’t the penalty boxes they used to be, as proven by the 2012 Chevy Sonic, 2012 Toyota Yaris, and 2012 Hyundai Accent, ...    Read more


Lingenfelter Launches Signature Series Performance Packages For Camaro



After almost three years on the market, the Chevrolet Camaro is hardly a rare sight on the road. Some Camaro may have once enjoyed the feeling of being the only kid on the block with Chevy’s revived muscle car, but now it seems to take a bit more to stand ...    Read more


Feature Flick: Nissan Creates 3-D “Exploded” Car Sculpture in China



To celebrate its partnership with Chinese automaker Dongfeng, Nissan commissioned a unique sculpture that shows a three-dimensional exploded view of a car. Seen here in this video from Nissan, the vehicle in question is a Nissan Teana, a midsize sedan that is reportedly one of China's most popular cars. The sculpture ...    Read more


Runaway Bimmers: 2012 BMW X5 Recalled for Rollaway Concerns



A handful of 2012 BMW X5s are being recalled because there's a chance that the SUV could roll away despite having it in the parking gear. The Problem: An error in the transmission may not allow engagement of the parking lock even if the vehicle ...    Read more


Ford Reports 2011 Profits Of $8.8 Billion, Net Income of $20.2 Billion



Ford Motor Company today announced strong financial results for 2011. The company recorded pre-tax profits of $8.8 billion on a net income of $20.2 billion. Those figures represent a year-over-year profit increase of $463 million, and a net income gain of $13.7 billion compared to 2010. The year's financial results ...    Read more


Roush Performance Developing Sporty Focus RS3, Possibly with Supercharger



Inside a non-descript warehouse in southeast Michigan, Roush Performance builds a steady stream of customized cars, most of which are Ford Mustangs with superchargers. Last year the company produced about 900 cars, and Roush has the capacity to build as many as 250 new vehicles each month. The company's ...    Read more


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