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Road Rage 101: How To Piss Off Other Drivers
ridelust.com — Believe it or not, angering your fellow motorists to the point of inspiring physical violence isn’t a game of chance, but rather a highly scientific, learned skill.More… (Autos)
Honda Accord Wins 1st Ever Yahoo! Autos Excelerator Award
roadandtrack.com — With all-new head-turning styling introduced last year, the Honda Accord has cemented its reputation as one of the best-selling family sedans in the American market. That popularity as a practical yet stylish 4-door is one of the reasons why the Accord has captured the first ever Yahoo! Autos Excelerator Award.More… (Autos)
2009 Nissan 370z Finally Unveiled at the LA Auto Show
roadandtrack.com — After a couple discreet appearances around Los Angeles recently, the 370z was finally introduced to the public at the LA Auto Show. More… (Autos)
5 Reasons Why America's Largest Car Company Teeters on Edge
popularmechanics.com — Strapped for cash, GM is on the brink of bankruptcy. It's a dramatic shift for a car company that had begun to right itself after decades of trouble. So what happened?More… (Autos)
Chevrolet to unveil 2011 Volt tomorrow
tgdaily.com — Following a spy video that surfaced on the Internet in August and official pictures of the vehicle that were released in September, General Motors (GM) is set to officially exhibit and discuss the 2011 Chevy Volt at the LA Auto Show tomorrow.More… (Autos)
Four reasons the SUV refuses to die
editorial.autos.msn.com — While most industry experts agree that the future of large- and medium-sized SUVs isn’t exactly bright, they all agree that the category has a lot more life left in it. “There will always be people who need a vehicle with a lot of room for passengers and their possessions and enough towing capacity to haul all of their toys."More… (Autos)
New honeycomb tire is 'bulletproof'
news.cnet.com — The University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Wausau, WI company have come up with a 37 inch, bullet and a bomb proof Humvee tire based on a polymeric web so cool looking there's no need for hub caps. More… (Autos)
Are Cars Going Steam Punk Too?
popularmechanics.com — Rat rods are radically raw and unpolished takes on classic hot rods. They're not Victorian, but does everything hot also have to be rusty these days? More… (Autos)
2009's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
forbes.com — The new model year brings with it some surprises in fuel economy--particularly from the German automakers. More… (Autos)
The 10 Coolest James Bond Cars Ever
wired.com — Sweet cars and amazing, if improbable, car chases have been essential elements of James Bond movies since the series began in 1962. The tradition continues in Quantum of Solace, which finds our favorite superspy behind the wheel of a hot Aston Martin DBS and — in a nod to these eco-conscious times — a Ford Edge that runs on hydrogen (in the film, iMore… (Autos)
60+ Vehicle Modifications for Better Fuel Economy
ecomodder.com — Below is a list of well understood mods you can do to your vehicle to squeeze more distance from each drop of fuel. They range from mild to wild, free to expensive. Some admittedly split hairs, while others can make a significant fuel economy difference.More… (Autos)
Great Moments In Minivan History
complex.com — In November of 1983, Chrysler released what would become one of the most iconic vehicles in the world: the Dodge Caravan. Though some argue that they didn’t invent the minivan, there’s no doubt that the Caravan was the genesis of the market that blew up over the next 25 years.More… (Autos)
15 Beater Cars That Won’t Disappoint
ridelust.com — We have assembled here a list of 15 vehicles which can all be found for under $2500, and will all provide a variety of services.More… (Autos)
2009 Nissan 370Z: Design Dissected
jalopnik.com — This year marks nearly 40 years since the first Z car's simple origins as the 1969 Datsun 240Z. Each iteration of the itty-bitty Nissan, including the final one, has retained many of the simplistic design elements from the original '69. But now there's a new Z car. Will the design stack up with what's come before? Hit the jump to find out.More… (Autos)
10 'Haggle' Do's & Don'ts to Remember When Buying a Car
rd.com — DON'T --> pay any mind when the salesperson asks, "What would you like your monthly payment to be?" It's an old trick. Paying $219 a month is no deal if the payments stretch out for an extra 24 months.More… (Autos)
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