Recall Roundup: 2007-2008 Acura TL Power Steering Hose

Acura is recalling TL sedans for faulty power steering hoses. The issue is similar to the 2010 recall on Acura TSX sedans and a previous recall involving 273,000 TLs. The Problem: Acura says the power steering hose could deteriorate, causing fluid to leak. Drivers may notice a loss of power steering assistance, while the worst [...]

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Video Find: Audi R8 LSM Rips Through Classic Terramar Circuit

Audi and Red Bull Racing are taking to the history books in this captivating video. Check out the 21st-century Audi R8 LSM racer doing laps on the almost-century-old Terramar Circuit, the only Spanish track to host a Grand Prix race. Piloting the R8 are DTM driver Miguel Molina and rally veteran Carlos Sainz. Both are [...]

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Ford Interceptor Meets Chevrolet Caprice PPV and Dodge Charger Pursuit in Latest WOT Video

Now that the Taurus-based Ford Interceptor replaced the body-on-frame Crown Victoria for police duty, the automaker faces stiff competition from the Dodge Charger Pursuit and Chevrolet Caprice PPV. Detroit editor Todd Lassa gives an exclusive look at the police cruiser market on this episode of Wide Open Throttle. How do the three black and whites [...]

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We Hear: Aston Martin Lagonda SUV Still in Works Thanks to Chinese Demand

Three years after first showing the Lagonda SUV concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin is getting ready to reveal a new vision for an SUV model. According to Autocar, Aston Martin sees an SUV as critical to future growth in China. Because sales of exotic cars in Europe and North America will [...]

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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced at $26,790, $520 Less than 2012 Toyota Prius v

The Toyota Prius v may be enjoying its tenure as the only hybrid compact people mover available today, but Ford’s looking to steal the Prius’ spotlight. The automaker announced that it will start taking orders for the C-Max Hybrid, which will cost $26,790 at launch, some $520 less than the Toyota. Ford made the announcement [...]

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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced at $26,790, $520 Less than 2012 Toyota Prius v

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Taming the Beast: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Features Variable-RPM Launch Control

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful production Mustang yet, packing 662 horses that propel it to a top speed of more than 200 mph. In order to tame the beast, Ford has integrated a variable-RPM launch control, which makes it the first Shelby Mustang to come factory-equipped with the system. “With so [...]

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You’re Buying WOT? Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maybach, or Classic Benz – With Poll

This edition of You’re Buying WOT may be the most expensive one yet. While the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II that Jonny Lieberman recently drove through France is a popular option, it’s definitely not the only ultra-luxury four-door available today. The Phantom’s price? After options, a destination fee of $2000, and a $3000 gas-guzzler tax, the [...]

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Former Ford Executive Harold Arthur Poling Dead at 86

Harold Arthur “Red” Poling, formerly chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Company, died Saturday in California at the age of 86. Poling is best known for helping engineer Ford’s turnaround during the 1980s, helping prepare the automaker for launching a string of best-selling products through the 1990s. After serving an internship within Ford’s steel division, [...]

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Updated Maserati GranTurismo Racer to Make U.S. Debut in September at Infineon Raceway

Maserati kicks off the Trofeo MC World Series next weekend, a competition that can finally be considered a global championship now that the series will travel outside of Europe and the Middle East. The opening round will begin in Spain, with later events scheduled to take place in September at Infineon Raceway, where the new [...]

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M For Milestone: Top 8 BMW M Division Cars from the Last 40 Years

May 1 marked 40 years since BMW Motorsports GmbH was formed and the company assumed the role of BMW’s in-house tuner. Since that day in 1972, BMW has produced incredible machines with the help of its motorsports-rooted M division – some branded with the M logo, and some not. Here are a few of our [...]

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