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Review: 2011 Dodge Durango

The 2011 Durango has emerged a significantly different and altogether leaner and meaner mid-size proposition than its predecessor.

Autoblog Podcast #218: 2012 Honda Civic, BMW “i”, Chevy MyLink, and GMC Granite

Topics include Chevrolet MyLink, the GMC Granite’s rumored re-greenlighting, the 2012 Honda Civic and BMW’s new “i” sub-brand.

Lamborghini Aventador leaked ahead of Geneva reveal?

Is this the first image of the completed Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4?

Also of interest:

• Opinion: Five Questions For Ray LaHood
• Subaru teases Boxer Sports Car Architecture ahead of Geneva debut
• Jeep Grand Cherokee with 3.0L diesel V6 to bow in Geneva
• Pair of Giugiaro Volkswagen concepts leak out ahead of Geneva debut
• Report: House votes ‘overwhelmingly’ to block E15 fuel

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.22.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How Lexus ships the LFA – no peanuts required [w/video]

We headed to the Fujitrans warehouse in Carson, California to watch the ultra expensive and exclusive Lexus LFA star in its own kabuki performance. Minus the make-up.

Spy Shots: Extra-hot Jaguar XKR caught ahead of Geneva debut

Rumor has it that these super Jaguar XKR prototypes could be named the XK-E in honor of the 50th anniversary of Jaguar’s legendary E-Type. Just try to look past all the swirlies…

Video: Ford Mustang owners gather in Poland, create amazing mini movie

Just look at the thriving Ford Mustang community in Poland!

Also of interest:

• NASCAR marks 10-year annivesary of Dale Earnhardt’s death at Daytona 500
• Report: Toyota pushing to dismiss sudden acceleration class action over NASA findings
• Three men caught vandalizing seven Toyota cars at Chicago Auto Show
• Lotus Elise Club Racer is stripped-out, Geneva-bound hotness
• Toyota Yaris HSD concept to bow in Geneva

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.18.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Audi A6

Audi has yet another strong contender on its hands in the 2012 A6, and BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus have yet another weapon from Audi to worry about.

Video: Let’s go for a drive in the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Enjoy this remarkably well-produced, two-minute video of the Murciélago successor, aka the Aventador LP700-4, running through some snow-covered hills. Geneva can hardly come soon enough…

Autoblog Podcast #217: Chicago recap, Camaro ZL1, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Join Chris Shunk, Dan, Zach and Chris Paukert for Autoblog Podcast #217.

Also of interest:

• 2012 Honda Civic launches in five flavors
• Video: 84-year-old survives five days in AZ desert by drinking wiper fluid
• Bertone B 99 concept for Jaguar leaks out ahead of Geneva
• Report: Some dealers price gouging Chevy Volt up to $65K
• Honda recalling 700,000 Fit models over engine fears – 97k in U.S.

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.17.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Nissan GT-R

Want to know what invincibility feels like? Strap yourself into the driver’s seat of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, and then press the start button.

Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 spied again ahead of Geneva reveal

It’s safe to say that the joint venture between Toyota and Subaru is one of the most highly anticipated debuts of the year.

Video: Jay Leno throws his Corvette Z06 on the Real Car Simulator

Jay Leno takes his Corvette Z06 out for a virtual spin using the Drag Tag simulator.

Also of interest:

• Spy Shots: Kia mystery box spotted testing
• Not Fair: Paris Hilton receives Lexus LFA for 30th birthday
• Report: Mississippi under fire for considering KKK leader and Confederate hero on license plate
• 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid unveiled ahead of Geneva debut *UPDATE

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.16.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2012 Mazda5

If you can afford their monthly payments, the latest minivans to hit the market will likely suit your needs just fine. But what if you want something small, efficient and, perhaps most important, inexpensive?

Spy Shots: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Our crack team of camera-wielding warriors managed to lay their lenses on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 while the vehicle was undergoing extreme weather testing near the Arctic Circle.

Video: Wince-inducing Chevy Silverado jump attempt

Ouch! Good thing the driver was wearing a helmet, because this does not look like a minor collision. Epic. Fail.

Also of interest:

• Video: Bullitt chase scene being recreated in 1/32 scale
• Top Gear blokes get death threats after jabs at Wales?
• Turkish taxi of tomorrow design beats Nissan, Ford proposals among New Yorkers [w/video]
• Ram unveils 1500 Code Name: Adventurer, pulls ahead Tradesman launch
• Dodge brand to ditch cross-hair grille?

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.15.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C

The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is quite possibly the best handling supersports road and weekend track car in history. Will it beat all comers at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, though? Stay tuned.

Video: R/C car drifting in a land of giants

Regardless of your stance on drifting, this video shows people having a good time playing with remote control cars, and that’s something we can all get behind.

Videos: Nissan pits Juke against… Sports Illustrated swimsuit model?!

Nissan Juke versus Amber the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. Need we say more?

Also of interest:

• Penske bails out of Smart distribution deal, Daimler takes over
• Infiniti Etherea Concept bows ahead of Geneva debut
• Lancia brings rebadged Chrysler models to join facelifted Delta in Geneva
• Toyota bringing iQ EV prototype to Geneva
• Top Gear China pilot to include Cadillac versus… donkey?

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.14.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited

The Explorer name had value that Ford couldn’t let go to waste. And so the 2011 Explorer is the sport utility story retold by Ford from an entirely new angle. Can the Explorer name can still put butts in seats?

Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 caught sunbathing ahead of NY reveal

Get your Grand Cherokee SRT8 fix courtesy of some spy shots showing our favorite non-trail rated Jeep taking in some desert sun.

Review: Test Drive Unlimited 2

Who wouldn’t get behind the idea of amassing a huge collection of amazing cars and racing them around both Oahu and Ibiza?

Also of interest:

• Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible caught on snowshoeing shakedown
• Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl
• 2012 Kia Rio looks sharp ahead of Geneva rollout
• Top Gear picked up for second season, Tanner Foust trading drifting focus for rallycross
• NASCAR to get fuel injection for 2012; McLaren wins supply contract

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.11.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport

Cher·o·kee-itis: A disease that infects the minds, hearts and wallets of Jeep buyers who cannot accept that there was, is, or ever could be a replacement for the Cherokee, sometimes referred to as the XJ.

Video: VW releases Darth Vader commercial’s deleted scenes, bloopers

VW’s Darth Vader commercial was a Super Bowl favorite. Here are some bloopers and deleted scenes featuring six-year-old actor Max Page.

Video: Ken Block unveils new livery for WRC Fiesta, Monster Girls

Ken Block, the Ford Fiesta RS WRC and the Monster Girls. Need we say more?

Also of interest:

• Autoblog Podcast #216: Superbowl ads, Kubica crash and Honda NSX with Dave Kiley
• Feds find no evidence of faulty electronics in Toyota models
• Videos: Robert Kubica’s crash at the Andora Rally
• 2012 Acura TL teased ahead of Chicago debut
• Toyota debuts modestly refreshed 2011 Matrix in Chicago

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.8.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible

A drive across the winding roads of the South African coasts proves that the new 6 Series continues to be more GT than sports car.

Followup: Injuries could force Kubica out of F1 season – if not entire career [w/video]

With his recovery still in the critical phase after his accident, it is looking ever more likely that Robert Kubica will be out for the season, and possibly for the rest of his career.

Opinion: Ranking the automotive Super Bowl ads from best to worst [w/videos]

With the Big Game behind us, we analyze what really matters: the ads.

Also of interest:

• Meet Max Page, Volkswagen’s Darth Vader [w/video]
• Spy Shots: Are you the Audi RS7?
• All-new Honda CR-V coming next Fall
• BMW to unveil M5 Concept in Shanghai
• Infiniti bringing new entry-level car concept to Geneva
• 2011 Ford Explorer faces recall for seat recline mechanism

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.7.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quick Spin: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

42 MPG… That kind of lofty highway fuel economy is typically relegated to hybrids, clean diesels and subcompacts – not roomy four-door compact sedans.

Video: Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad director’s cut reveals C-Class Coupe, SLS AMG Roadster

Mercedes-Benz is throwing its hat into the Super Bowl advertising fray – for the first time ever – with a pretty new 60-second spot designed to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary.

Video: Epic Kia Optima Super Bowl ad stars Poseidon, aliens

The 2011 Optima is apparently desirable to anyone and everything across time and space.

Also of interest:

• Videos: Chevy drops entire load of Super Bowl commercials on us
• Spy Shots: 2013 Land Rover Range Rover mule spotted winter testing
• Followup: BBC apologizes for Top Gear remarks about Mexicans
• Hyundai teases Veloster rally car ahead of Chicago debut
• Opinion: Chrysler no longer left for dead, biggest test still coming

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.4.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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