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Review: 2011 Hyundai Azera Limited

The Azera may look out of place in Hyundai’s strong line-up, but there’s more than one reason it’s still in showrooms.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition: It’s the little things…

With over three months and 5,342 miles on our Jetta TDI long-termer, we’ve moved from the honeymoon phase to the daily grind, and now we’re appreciating the little things.

Chevy Caprice outperforms Ford and Dodge police cars in official test… or does it?

The Michigan State Police trotted out the latest pursuit machines from the Big Three and found that one heads the pack… almost.

Also of interest:

• LaHood suggests mobile phones should come with warning labels
• Nissan abandons 240SX revival, ponders Sentra coupe instead
• Paris Preview: Rolls-Royce to feature five personalized Rollers
• Paris Preview: Mini’s electric scooter comes into view
• Kia Optima hybrid headed for LA Auto Show

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.22.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Coupe and Convertible

The 2011 Mustang GT remains the king of the pony car hill, even when saddled with a clunky six-speed slushbox.

Spy Shots: Lamborghini Jota caught primping for potential Paris debut?

Our spies have next great Lambo testing again, but the most recent reports indicate that we won’t be seeing the Jota in Paris. Pity.

Paris Preview: Porsche 911 Speedster channels original 356 [w/video]

With the eventual replacement of the 997, Porsche creates yet another limited edition 911.

Also of interest:

• 2011 Ford EcoBoost F-150 puts out 365 horsepower, 420 lb-ft of torque
• Spy Shots: 2012 Audi S7 caught, but what’s under the hood?
• Report: Hyundai Sonata overtakes Nissan Altima for third in mid-size segment
• Volvo reveals S60 and V60 R-Design models ahead of Paris debut
• Paris Preview: Peugeot celebrates bicentennial with EX1 electric roadster

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.21.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60

The all-new S60 might not be the naughtiest of Volvos, but it’s definitely up to something.

Paris Preview: Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Maserati breaks out the big guns for the Paris Motor Show with the introduction of its hottest GranTurismo yet.

Paris Preview: Lotus Elite shows the way forward with slick new GT

What would Colin Chapman think of a 3,600-pound, V8-powered Lotus with a retractable roof?

Also of interest:

• In-Person: 2011 Jeep Wrangler and Patriot add refinement, panache
• Paris Preview: Citroën puts un peu d’air sur terre with Lacoste concept
• Don’t Call It S1: Audi shows off 185-hp A1 ahead of Paris debut
• Rumormill: Porsche sending off 997 with 500-hp 911 GT3 RS
• Lamborghini releases third teaser on the road to Paris

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.20.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Since the Malibu’s launch in 2008, competitors like the Mazda6, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru Legacy and Suzuki Kizashi are either brand new or heavily revised. With two more years left until an all-new Malibu is set to arrive, does the Malibu still lead the pack, simply keep up or something worse?

Report: Jeep pickup coming in 2012

Jeep: Build it and they will come. Seriously.

Frank Sprongl weighs in on Travis Pastrana’s Mt. Washington Auto Road record

Frank Sprongl would like to chat with Travis Pastrana, who’s time of six minutes and 20.47 seconds in a rally-prepped Subaru WRX STI bested Sprongl’s record-setting 1983 run.

Also of interest:

• Report: Helicopter crashes on Pikes Peak while filming Audi commercial *UPDATE
• Spy Shots: Audi R4 up close and in camo
• Saab to debut ePower EV prototype in Paris
• Report: Chrysler to introduce 9-speed automatic for FWD models

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.17.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche has built the penultimate Boxster, but what’s the price of perfection? Convenience, amenities and an over-inflated sticker.

Road Race Motorsports creates Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi

We’ve said several times that the Kizashi could use more power, and the crew from Road Race Motorsports has heard our pleas and boosted Suzuki’s mid-sizer to 300 hp.

Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, has something he’d like to say…

Secretary LaHood kicks off next week’s Distracted Driving Summit with an appeal to enthusiasts.

Also of interest:

• Top Gear spotted in North Carolina
• GM’s Akerson says taxpayer payback will take years
• Automotive X Prize: And the winners are…
• Porsche returning to the Detroit Auto Show
• Despite what you may have heard, Rolls-Royce Hyperion one-off not for sale

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.16.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Ford F-450 Lariat

The king of its class gets updated for 2011 and we test out the top-spec Lariat model to see how it copes with the daily grind.

Video(s): Mini Countryman WRC gets wrung out

The Countryman may seem like an odd entrant into WRC, but couple the marque’s rally heritage with these latest spy videos and it’s obvious that Mini is serious about slinging dirt.

Marchionne shows 2012 Dodge Viper at dealer meeting

Marchionne shows off the next Dodge Viper along with a Jeep pickup truck at its Florida dealer’s meeting.

Also of interest:

• Report: Electric CUV coming from Kia in 2013
• Holden Redlines its V-Series performance offerings
• Spy Video: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti caught testing at Fiorano
• Report: Bentley experimented with diesels, but poor salability means they won’t be built
• Honda recalling Accord Crosstour over airbag issue

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.15.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Audi A7 Sportback

It’s sleek, sexy and utilitarian, but where does Audi’s A7 Sportback fit?

Audi TT RS headed to America after Facebook petition success

All it took was a few thousand Facebook fans to bring the Audi TT RS to the States. Now about that RS5…

2011 Chrysler 200 sedan teased, preliminary specs revealed

Sebring be gone! Chrysler releases a few images and initial specs on the 200.

Also of interest:

• Chrysler shows off Fiat 500 Sport for North America
• Lamborghini releases second Paris teaser shot, talks handling and acceleration
• Hyundai previews ix20 subcompact ahead of Paris rollout
• Shelby announces 2011 GT500 Super Snake with up to 800 horsepower
• Chrysler releases details, images of refreshed 2011 Town & Country
• Jeep Patriot rocks up with modest facelift for 2011

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.14.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Lincoln MKX

Lincoln thoroughly refreshes the MKX, but is it enough to differentiate the CUV from its Blue Oval brother?

Lexus CT 200h: Details on U.S. version arrive

The CT 200h is headed to U.S. shores later this year, and while a 0-60 time of 9.8 seconds isn’t anything to write home about, an EPA-estimated 42 mpg for a luxury hatch is.

Officially Official: VW of America names Browning as new CEO

Volkswagen has picked a new man to take the helm of its American operations, and Jonathan Browning’s reign begins Oct. 1.

Also of interest:

• Oh, Crap: Audi mucks up e-tron name in French
• Report: Fuel economy standards could add up to $15K to price of heavy-duty pickups
• Video: Mystery Audi coupe spied on ski slopes
• Euro-market Chevy Captiva getting facelift for Paris Show
• Mazda BT-50 pickup headed to Sydney Motor Show

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.13.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Proof Positive That Chrysler Can Still Compete — The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is as capable off road as it is jousting with mid-town traffic. If this is the new face of Chrysler, we like what we see.

Video: Team tears down then rebuilds a Jeep in under four minutes

A team of soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces start with a fully-assembled and running vehicle, tear it down then put it back together again… in under four minutes.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 dealer allocation will be limited, determined by sales and lottery

Ford is being very particular about how many 2012 Mustang Boss 302s each of its dealerships will get. There will be both a special allocation for top dealerships and a lottery for the rest.

Also of interest:

• New GM CEO Akerson to earn salary of $1.7 million
• Report: Nardelli almost sold Chrysler to U.S. for $1
• Traffic deaths in U.S. fall to 60-year low
• Super Duty’s Power Stroke diesel gets 800 lb-ft of torque reflash
• Travis Pastrana smashes 12-year-old Mt. Washington Auto Road record

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.10.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Honda Odyssey

Honda did something silly during the launch of its all-new 2011 Odyssey minivan. The automaker built a large autocross-type “track” in the parking lot of San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium and invited journalists to take its latest eight-passenger family hauler for hot laps.

Followup: Bad Habit monster truck breaks longest jump record

You know what they say; if at first you crash your monster truck in the pursuit of a world record, try, try again. Joe Sylvester, the owner and driver of the Bad Habit monster truck, has officially nabbed the world record for flying contraptions of that variety, sailing 208 feet through the stratosphere before touching ground on the other side.

Hennessey VelociRaptor APV is the Raptor-based SUV of our dreams

Hennessey has just pulled back the sheets on what can only be described as a raging pile of awesome – the VelociRaptor APV.

Also of interest:

• Video: Nissan and this polar bear want to love you, if you drive a Leaf
• Mini Countryman rally car shown testing for WRC
• Nissan teases Paris-bound Townpod EV concept
• Hotter Subaru Forester in the works?
• New record set for world’s fastest furniture
• IIHS rates 72 booster seats for belt fit
• Infographic: The Unstealable Car

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.9.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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