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First Drive: 2011 Ford F-150 and its four new engines

To say we were impressed by Ford’s latest pickup engines would be an understatement. As of today, Ford officially offers the very best range of powertrain packages in the half-ton pickup truck marketplace.

Paris Preview: Exagon Furtive e-GT is a range-extended super-electric coupe [w/video]

Exagon Motors’ 340-horsepower, extended-range Furtive e-GT is said to hit 60 in 3.5 seconds with a 248.5-mile electric-only range. The French manufacturer wants to begin production as soon as 2012.

Video: Volvo suffers another auto-stop safety system failure in public fashion

Volvo’s new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake is under scrutiny after a series of demonstrations for journalists in Australia went awry when an inflatable test dummy was mowed down after the system failed to detect its presence in time to stop.

Also of interest:

• Lexus still mulling LF-A Roadster, planning seven-seat CUV?
• Spyker confirms talks with BMW after reports that 2012 9-3 will get Bimmer power
• Lamborghini releases fourth teaser ahead of Paris debut
• Paris Preview: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster
• Video: Top Gear caught filming in NY with SLS AMG, 458 Italia and 911 GT3 RS

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.27.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLE

The new Sierra is the same heavy duty work pickup we’ve come to know, but now with extra levels of refinement.

1957 Chevrolet NASCAR Black Widow to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson live tonight

In 1957, Chevrolet decided to create a race car that would dominate NASCAR and establish Chevrolet as the car to beat in the minds of buyers across the country. Known as the “Black Widow,” the 1957 Chevrolet was one of the most feared race cars of the decade.

Chrysler UAW employees work hard play hard; busted for drinking, smoking weed during break [w/video]

Chrysler workers are caught boozing and smoking on breaks, making us nervous about that Grand Cherokee we just tested.

Also of interest:

• Top ten stolen vehicles of 2009
• U.S. breaks even if GM stock hits $133.78
• 2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn edition debuts in Texas
• Ford to campaign F-150 EcoBoost in Baja 1000
• Mitsubishi CEO: We will not withdraw from U.S. market

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.23.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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