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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
That '70S show: Dodge's 2008 Challenger SRT8 is a fast blast back to the good old days
If you missed the 1970-74 Challenger the first time around or you miss the one you had, this is a chance to feel reborn. The new retro car that Dodge calls a muscle coupe is resolutely reminiscent of the original--and we mean that both approvingly and otherwise. In size, shape and style; in dynamics, handling and feel; in its suitability for both daily use and weekend adventure, the 425-hp...

Bob Gritzinger: The joy of driving smartly
All of the whiners in the automotive-enthusiast community--myself included--owe a big apology to Roger Penske and Smart USA president Dave Schembri. After driving the 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe ($13,590 base/$15,180 as tested) in a variety of situations--freeways to neighborhoods, smooth new...
SHORT STINT: 2008 Porsche Cayman S
OUR TAKE: The Cayman's price point--as it has been since day one--is bizarre, driven by marketing that says, "We don't want to sell a car that's cheaper than a Boxster." So buyers face the interesting situation of two versions of a car where the convertible is actually less expensive than...
Wanna be famous? The envy of friends? Do you live in one of these states? Then read this!
You, yeah, you, out there in reader land. No, I don't mean digital readers--I'm talking dead-tree edition . . . If you kick back in a lounge chair each week with your favorite magazine and live in Hawaii, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma or Utah, we're looking for you. See, as part of...
GM posts $3.25 billion loss in first quarter: GMAC, Delphi and American Axle are costly problems
General Motors said on Wednesday that it posted a net loss of $3.25 billion during the first quarter--the bulk of the red ink coming from one-time charges for its troubled GMAC investment and for continuing problems at supplier Delphi Corp. GM also said it lost about $800 million in the quarter...
Ford recalls 65,000 F-Series trucks
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 65,000 F-Series Super Duty pickups. The recall will be to strengthen the fuel-tank mounting in order to prevent a gasoline leak in a head-on crash. According to Ford, a front-end crash of 30 mph or more can cause the truck's fuel tank to move forward, spilling fuel ...
Pininfarina gets 3 new shareholders
Sports car maker Enzo Ferrari’s son will buy a stake in Pininfarina, the Italian contract manufacturer and design consultant said on Tuesday, April 29. Piero Ferrari, Ferrari vice chairman, will take part in a $155.7 million (100 million euros) capital increase to be completed by mid-year....
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NFL star Randy Moss forms NASCAR team
National Football League star Randy Moss is the latest athlete from the stick-and-ball world to throw his hat into the motorsports ring. The wide receiver for the New England Patriots has formed Moss Motorsports, which intends to compete in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series. Moss said he plans...




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