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Review: 2011 Mazda2

Are Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom driving dynamics enough to overlook its shortcomings in power, packaging and amenities? Find out in our full review.

Video: Cadillac CTS-V ads with Laurence Fishburne debut during Rose Bowl

Laurence Fishburne explains why the Cadillac CTS-V has personality, gusto and glamor when compared to the rest of its class.

Video: Lady Camaro driver has bad day, tries to escape police, succeeds in burnout

Ramming speed, burnouts and scared-to-death pedestrians. Just another routine traffic stop…

Also of interest:

• Report: Cadillac SRX Turbo axed after only one year
• Ferrari’s Montezemolo blasts “pathetic” four-cylinder engine formula?
• Ford teases Focus electric ahead of CES
• Report: Mercedes ML63 AMG rumbles out of production
• Curtain officially comes down on Mercury as dealers remove signage

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 1.3.11 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Best and Worst Automotive Trends of 2010

2010 – It sure has been quite a year. Let’s take a quick look back on some of our favorite and least favorite trends.

Video: San Francisco’s 1989 Earthquake from the CHP’s point of view

Here’s an intriguing look back at an extremely difficult moment in California’s history that will never be forgotten by those who witnessed it firsthand.

Video: AB reader erects unique billboard outside of Detroit, needs help adopting baby

Help Autoblog-reader Josh and his wife Wendy adopt a child.

Also of interest:

• Ford launches SYNC Destinations mobile app
• Chevrolet Volt, Ford Explorer named Detroit Free Press Car and Truck of the Year
• Ford recalling nearly 15,000 F-Series and Edge/Lincoln MKX crossovers
• Report: Chrysler Town & Country set to reclaim minivan sales crown from Honda Odyssey
• Report: Toyota recalls fuel massive spike in complaints to NHTSA

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.30.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog’s Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010

Just under 70 concept cars were rolled out by automakers from around the globe at this year’s major auto shows. Here are our favorites.

Top Gear holiday special draws religious firestorm over burkha scene

The three amigos of Top Gear have once again gotten themselves into hot water over a stunt they pulled during a recent holiday special.

Video: Creative carpentry – tree branch used as spare tire

Man’s indomitable spirit, the actions of a clever idiot… or both?

Also of interest:

• Report: ‘Save the Nürburgring’ effort not going so well
• Ford MyKey now allows parents to block Howard Stern, Playboy Radio [w/video]
• Are you the facelifted 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG?
• Chevrolet Cruze hatchback design submitted for trademark
• British defense contractor designs Batmobile for military

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.29.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Going Back to the Future in a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

We take Mercedes’ gullwinged supercar back to the theater to right a childhood wrong.

Former Shell boss predicts $5/gal gas in 2012

With fuel prices in a lofty spot thanks to the holidays, it’s hard to think of the price of gas as a bargain, but according to the former president of Shell Oil, that’s exactly what it is compared to what we’ll see just one short year from now.

Toyota, BP top list of biggest blunders in 2010

What were the biggest blunders of 2010? BP and Toyota top the list.

Also of interest:

• Ford Fusion will be brand’s first 200,000-unit car since 2004
• Donkervoort teases new D8 GTO in Christmas card
• Lotus versus Lotus: Chapman’s son picks a side
• Videos: Ford’s 2011 Explorer and 2012 Focus go off the wall
• 2012 Ford Focus equipped with brake-based torque vectoring

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.28.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quick Spin: 2010 BMW 760Li

Commanding a $66,000 premium over an entry level 7 Series, the BMW 760Li better be more than a luxobarge with a biturbo V12.

Porsche to live stream new concept reveal in Detroit

Porsche has something ‘spectacular’ planned for the Detroit show and you can watch the live reveal in a few week’s time.

Mulally tops Motor Trend Power List for 2011

MotorTrend has compiled its Power List for 2011 and Ford’s dynamo CEO stands at the head of the pack.

Also of interest:

• Rumored Toyota FT86 logo shows off boxer heart
• Texas man becomes human speed-trap warning sign
• Saudi university to start $500 million carmaking enterprise
• Marussia bringing seven new models to Frankfurt
• General Motors closes historic Willow Run plant

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.27.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster

It’s rare. It’s fast. It’s expensive. Meet the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. First shown in October at the Paris Auto Show, the $204,400 humpbacked 911 arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year.

Hyundai Sonata edges Volt in Autoblog’s informal Car of the Year poll

The finalists for this year’s North American Car and Truck of the Year awards may have been no big surprise, but the vehicle that our readers chose for Car of the Year honors came as a shock.

Pics Aplenty: Lotus releases slew of new images

These vehicles show the direction Lotus is moving, and each is a polarizing example of a future filled with heavier yet more powerful Lotus sports cars. We now have dozens of pretty images of each.

Also of interest:

• Ford: Yes, Camaro will outsell Mustang this year
• James May hospitalized shooting Top Gear Syria special
• Report: Rumored Jeep pickup far from a done deal
• Hyundai puts on an Accent with 2012 Verna hatch at Guangzhou
• Video: Toyota teases Prius MPV with skateboarder Bob Burnquist

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.23.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: Jeep Extreme Trail Edition Camper

Jeep Extreme Trail Edition Camper plus a Deep Water Blue 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. This, boys and girls, is how camping is done properly.

Officially Official: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets new four-cylinder model, refreshed styling

Look very closely – this is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which gets a very modest facelift for the new model year.

Hyundai sports coupe officially named Veloster, new teaser vid and site released

Hyundai is bringing its hotly anticipated Veloster to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

Also of interest:

• Spy Shots: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu draws closer
• Spy Shots: 2011 BMW M5 frolics in a winter wonderland
• Report: NHTSA getting serious about Ford Windstar axle rust probe
• Report: Chrysler Financial purchased by TD Bank for $6.3B
• Subaru WRX STI Spec C launched in Japan

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.22.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 Lincoln MKX

Can the Lincoln MKX justify its premium over the recently refreshed Edge?

Officially Official: Full details on the 2011 Chrysler 300

After supplying a handful of images of the reworked 300, Chrysler finally gives up the details on the refreshed sedan and it’s revised interior.

Review: Real Racing 2 for iOS

“Real” racing on a phone? We put one of the best-selling iOS games to the test.

Also of interest:

• BMW registers ‘i’ nameplate for MegaCity range
• Future Mitsubishi models may each get their own EV variant
• Ford looks ready to overtake Toyota for No. 2 sales position
• Toyota agrees to extra $32.4M in fines over recalls
• Lexus to skew “progressive luxury” with edgier, sportier designs and… more hybrids?

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.21.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima 2.0T

Kia says the Optima 2.0T was built to be the Sonata’s more menacing cousin, but it’s more than an aggressive face and a retuned suspension.

Video: 2012 Ford C-Max demonstrates its hands-free liftgate

The Ford C-Max has the potential to be an innovative runabout for the U.S. market, and one of its more impressive features is a hands-free power liftgate.

Detroit Preview: 2011 Chrysler 300

It’s been endlessly teased and occasionally spied, and now it’s official: the 2011 Chrysler 300 has arrived ahead of its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Also of interest:

• Some Say He’s Tiff Needell: Fifth Gear host back at Top Gear to fill in for The Stig?
• Say It Ain’t So: No next-generation Audi RS4?
• Nissan unveils all-new 2012 Sunny global sedan in China
• Ham radio geekery fixes Chevy Camaro Convertible‘s antenna [w/video]
• Study: More new car shoppers avoiding Toyota, but brand still near top of consideration lists

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 12.20.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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