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Review: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

Europeans like wagons. Americans, on the other hand, don’t. Our country’s collective notion of station wagons is stuck in Clark W. Griswold-land. Too bad. Most Americans have no idea what they’re missing.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster unwrapped in Stuttgart

We were in Suttgart, Germany, this past weekend as Mercedes-Benz took the wraps of its all-new 2012 SLK Roadster. We’ll get a closer look at the machine next month at the Geneva Motor Show.

Video: Second Camaro Super Bowl commercial features blondes, red heads and brunettes

This could be the best Super Bowl commercial of 2011.

Also of interest:

• Video: Hot Rod pits Shelby Cobra against Super Snake, baddest crowned
• Restyled 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan leaks out ahead of Geneva debut
• Harley-Davidson adds Sportster 1200 Custom, introduces H-D1 Factory Customization
• Study: Gamers take more chances behind the wheel, suffer from road rage
• Lutz’s “secret weapons” inspire new ‘knothole’ process at GM

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.3.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Fiat 500

Our first five minutes behind the wheel of the 2012 Fiat 500 shouted that it was solid, substantial and sporty. The rest of the day simply demonstrated the amplitude of these characteristics.

Video: Top Gear riles Mexico with comments, elicits response

Another month, another nationality insulted by the Top Gear presenters. This time, it’s Mexico. And the country wants an apology.

Video: German Veyron owner’s crazy 220-mph Autobahn blast

Curious to find out what it feels like to swing past 200 miles per hour in a Veyron?

Also of interest:

• Videos: Hyundai spotlights Elantra and Sonata Hybrid for Super Bowl
• Chevy leads this year’s pack of Super Bowl car commercials
• VW Super Bowl XLV spots push new New Beetle and Passat
• It’s The New Black: Cadillac unveils Black Diamond Edition CTS-V [w/video]
• McLaren MP4-12C enters production, Hamilton and Button celebrate [w/video]

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.2.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Chevrolet has striven to deliver a Camaro Convertible capable of all of the same driving dynamics as the coupe. Were they successful?

Video: Chevrolet Camaro stars in ‘Al’s Chevrolet’ Super Bowl commercial

General Motors is planning an all-out advertising assault on this year’s Super Bowl with a total of five ads spread throughout the game.

Backwards cars are blowing our minds

Fire up Photoshop, chop off the roof of a car, flip it and put it back on top. The result? Endless fun.

Also of interest:

• Autoblog Podcast #215: With Mike Austin from Car and Driver
• Official 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG details released
• Production Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback coming to Geneva
• World, Green and Performance Car of the Year finalists announced
• Report: Buick Regal Hybrid coming to Chicago Auto Show

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.1.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus

With its more youthful exterior and sharper handling compared to either the 2011 Hyundai Elantra or 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the 2012 Ford Focus is perfect for buyers who want more than transportation from their vehicles.

Video: Volkswagen teases ‘Black Beetle’ Super Bowl ad

Volkswagen teases its new Beetle Super Bowl spot featuring a road-hugging black beetle. We dig his white racing stripes.

Video: This is not how you make a Ferrari F150

Uh oh, that’s going to leave a mark…

Also of interest:

• Bizarre recall mandates 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle models be replaced with… older cars?!
• Blind man tackles the road course at Daytona on his own
• Steel nanotechnology can reduce the weight of our cars
• Report: Chrysler wants ‘S’ branding to appeal to youth market [w/poll]
• Chrysler posts fourth-quarter operating profit amid 2010 net loss
• Video: Bridgestone teases its two Super Bowl commercials

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.31.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Chrysler 300

The all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 line is more proof that Chrysler is on the right track.

Spy Shots: Lamborghini Murciélago replacement caught wearing only camo

Our intrepid spy photographers have snapped Lamborghni’s new flagship, tentatively dubbed Aventador, wearing nothing but swirly camouflage over its newly redesigned body.

Speed Read: The Man in the White Suit by Ben Collins (The Stig)

Find out the best explanation as to why Ben Collins turned his back on Top Gear.

Also of interest:

• Man tattooes ‘Mini’ on his penis to win free Cooper
• Video: Chevy Caprice Patrol Vehicle gets pounded by police
• Noble M600 supercar finally enters production
• Ford earned $190M in Q4, $6.6B in 2010
• Official 2012 Fiat 500 fuel economy numbers fall short of 40 mpg

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.28.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Scion tC

Is Scion’s freshly facelifted tC what the brand needs to turn the corner?

Video: BMW teaches evasive driving techniques at a Cold War air base

BMW’s Security series looks good on paper, but how does it fair in the heat of (simulated) battle? BMW puts it to the test at an abandoned air base.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 leaks out

The revised C63 gets an impromptu internet reveal before debuting in Geneva.

Also of interest:

• Lexus LFA launch control details revealed
• Mad Men go racing: Ridley & Tony Scott developing Le Mans period drama
• Volvo bringing all-wheel-drive V60 plug-in hybrid to Geneva
• Spy Shots: 2012 Volkswagen (new new) Beetle caught undisguised
• General Motors withdraws $14.4B federal loan request

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.27.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Volvo S60

Consider the 2011 Volvo S60 a premium sport sedan for people who don’t want the stereotypical premium sport sedan.

Spy Shots: Chevrolet Camaro SS Daytona 500 Pace Car with wings

Chevrolet is preparing one highly customized Camaro SS to pace the upcoming Daytona 500, and it appears that the Bowtie brand has thrown every accessory at its disposal to see what would stick.

Video: First clip of Pagani Huayra in the round, engine started

At least we get to hear the engine and get a very brief view of the chrome-clad interior…

Also of interest:

• Spy Shots: Production Cadillac XTS caught testing
• Toyota recalls 245,000 Lexus sedans in U.S., 1.7 million cars globally
• Nissan Leaf wins 2011 European Car of the Year
• Toyota teases FT-86 II concept for Geneva
• Kia travels through space and time, returns to the Super Bowl

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.26.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How Bob Lutz made four auto journalists his “Secret Weapons” at GM

“These are four guys who made a living out of critiquing cars,” Lutz says, “and they made a pretty good living at it.” Will they survive new management? We sure hope so.

Video: The definition of catastrophic failure

Apparently, 200 pounds of boost was too much for this tractor-pulling engine to handle. Boom goes the dynamite!

Autoblog Podcast #214: Ferrari FF, GM personnel shuffle, Barrett-Jackson 2011

Join Chris, Dan and Zach for Episode #214 of the Autoblog Podcast.

Also of interest:

• Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class styling buck caught in the buff
• EPA, DOT, California all agree on timeframe for new CAFE standards
• The new Ferrari Four from a different angle
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage S packs more power, attitude
• Porsche murders out a special 911 Black Edition

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.25.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Nissan Juke

Is this Nissan’s idea of a hot hatch? We were more than a little intrigued by this automotive condundrum, and this is what we found.

Ford Excursion lives! Get your 2011 model right here

The Ford Excursion lives, despite being canceled back in 2005… though not through any fault of Ford. Custom Autos by Tim can build you one baesd on a 2010 or 2011 Super Duty pickup.

Video: James May on the Ariel Atom V8

The latest Ariel Atom V8 puts its 500 horsepower up against a BMW S1000RR.

Also of interest:

• 2012 Acura TL to debut at Chicago Auto Show
• Report: Toyota remains world’s largest automaker for third year in a row despite troubles
• Lamborghini reveals images of Murcielago replacement’s suspension
• Mazda to lease EVs in Japan next year
• Dodge Journey-based Fiat Freemont will debut in Geneva

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.24.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

This being our first drive of the new-for-2012 CLS family, what better way to start than with the Big Daddy CLS63 AMG range topper?

NHTSA says 2010 sets record for ‘voluntary’ recalls

2010 served up a record number of voluntary recalls from automakers. A total of 14.9 million vehicles were ushered back to dealerships for repairs that were not part of a NHTSA investigation.

Ferrari’s fantastic four-wheel-drive FF flagship four-seat fastback

Beautiful. Fast. Expensive. Hold on to your hats, because the FF is like no other Ferrari we’ve seen before.

Also of interest:

• Pagani Huayra leaked on magazine cover?
• Could Suzuki Kizashi get VW power?
• Report: Porsche looking to LeMans, not F1
• Toyota settles Prius headlight lawsuit, could pay “tens of millions” without admitting wrongdoing
• Chevrolet unveils 2011 Camaro Convertible Indy pace car at Barrett-Jackson

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.21.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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