Spied: Mystery Lexus IS prototype remains unidentified

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For the last few days, we've been sitting on spy photos of an camouflaged Lexus IS, seen undergoing testing at the Nurburgring track. We've been unable to figure out what it might be a prototype for, so we're simply going
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Ferrari launches teaser website for upcoming 2+2

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The upcoming Ferrari 2+2 hardtop convertible has garnered a lot of speculation over the past few months, but all questions should be answered in the coming weeks. On Friday, Ferrari launched a website featuring the new car's exhaust sound, as well as a fewer teaser images.
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CTS-V breaks Nurburgring sedan record: fastest lap time

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Cadillac today reported its CTS-V sedan achieved a record 7 minutes 59.32 seconds lap time at Germany's famed Nurburgring test track. The sub-8-minute lap is the fastest ever documented for a production sedan. The new model — which goes
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Ralph Nader blasts the NHTSA for rollover safety standards

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Presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain and Hillary Clinton may be focusing on a 'gas-tax holiday', but another presidential candidate — Ralph Nader — is eying a reform of the National Highway
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GM to separate full-size SUVs from full-size trucks?

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In the face of $4 a gallon gasoline and stricter CAFE regulations, General Motors is seriously considering divorcing its full-size SUVs from its full-size trucks. GM has been building its big SUVs on truck platforms since 1965, but changing market
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Hyundai could launch premium brand in U.S. by 2011

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Hyundai is already planning to launch a luxury brand in China by 2010, and it looks as though the U.S. might not be far behind, a new report finds. The Korean automaker will decide within the next three to four years
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Fiat considering Mexico for North American plant location

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Although Fiat was originally eying a U.S. location for an Alfa Romeo production facility, the Italian automaker has now turned its attention to south of the border. Alfa will make its return to the U.S. market in late 2009 and therefore needs a plant
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2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG [Spied]

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The all-new Mercedes E Class is still over a year away, but our spies are gathering lots of details –- as well as pictures — of AMG’s E63 model with very little camouflage! Codenamed W212, the official introduction of the new E-Class is expected at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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BMW X6 production run sold out for 2008

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The BMW X6 is undoubtedly a controversial vehicle. Many critics have labeled it an answer to a question no one asked. But, according to BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, it's already a blockbuster success. At the company's
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Kia scraps pickup truck plans for U.S.

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Kia announced on Thursday that it has canceled its plans to produce a mid-size pickup for the U.S. market. Kia gave the Honda Ridgeline-esque pickup truck the green light earlier this year, but decided to cancel the project due to rising fuel prices and a sagging pickup truck market.
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