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Saab owner lays out plans

One of the key men behind Koenigsegg’s imminent takeover of Saab has said he wants to refine the “soul and spirit” of the ailing Swedish manufacturer. Designer Baard Eker owns a 49 per cent stake in Koenigsegg and he has been key in persuading investors in his native Norway, as well as the US, to [...]

Editor | Jun 18, 2009 | Comments 0

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2010: Maserati GranTurismo: Fun is automatic

Having two personalities is not normally desirable, but for the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic, it works. Grand-touring cars, by their nature, lead double lives, packing in enough performance to satisfy demanding drivers while being practical enough for every day. This latest iteration of the GranTurismo is yet another fine example from Modena. Maserati listened to [...]

Editor | Jun 12, 2009 | Comments 0

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox to emphasize fuel economy

Unlike the previous generation which only came with a V-6 engine, the redesigned Equinox comes with a base 2.4-liter direct injected four-cylinder engine. Customers can get a V-6 option. The new body style reflects Chevrolet’s global design language influenced by the Malibu sedan and Traverse crossover. The new Equinox, which goes on sale this month, [...]

Editor | Jun 10, 2009 | Comments 0

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Chrysler blew prebankruptcy chance to sell Viper, buyer says

Michigan businessman Scott Devon was surprised to learn that no one was interested in buying Chrysler’s Dodge Viper business. That’s because he has made several offers to buy Viper since Chrysler put its marquee sports-car marque on the block last summer. Devon is CEO of Cole’s Foods, a Michigan-based frozen-baked-goods company with $100 million in [...]

Editor | Jun 10, 2009 | Comments 0

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Blink and you’ll miss Ken Block in new Gymkhana video

Explosions, hooks and slides and the destruction of fluorescent light bulbs–all in the name of gaining attention for DC Shoes? Noted rally driver and DC co-founder Ken Block slides his way through Gymkhana Two, a high-performance sequel to his popular Gymkhana Practice video. Block maneuvers a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, custom-built by Crawford Performance, [...]

Editor | Jun 02, 2009 | Comments 0

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