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ŠKODA STORMS TO IRC TITLE

Škoda has won the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge after a stunning all Fabia S2000 Facelift podium finish on its home round of the series, Barum Czech Rally Zlín (27-28 August).

Poll: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Dodge Durango - What's your pick?

Filed under: Crossover, Dodge, Ford The SUV is dead. Long live the SUV! The 2011 Dodge Durango and Ford Explorer are big departures from the models that they replace. Aside from the usual styling and refinement differences, the biggest changes for these vehicle are that they both ditch the traditional body-on-frame sport-utility vehicle DNA in favor of unibody constructions. By our definition, these once-SUVs are now CUVs, though their respective parent companies continue to brand them (...)

Nissan Says Next Titan Will Not Share Quality Issues Of Current Generation

Storms cut power to thousands in Downriver area

A powerful storm system with winds up to 65-mph hit southern Wayne County this afternoon, knocking down power lines, treeing and bringing down garages.

Chevy Volt Hits Streets for the First Time in China

The Chevy Volt isn't only coming to the North America. Early on, General Motors made the strategic decision to make China one of the initial markets outside the United States to receive the Volt. And earlier this week, GM celebrated the arrival of the first drivable Chevrolet Volt in China. GM's long-awaited...

Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson to head Sunoco spinoff

Philadelphia -- Sunoco Inc. has tapped former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson to lead the energy spinoff it is forming early next year.

FORD SAT NAV INTEGRATES WITH REAR VIEW MIRROR

Ford dealers now offer a sat nav unit fitted alongside the rear view mirror in an extended holder.

Detroit cop aims at pit bull, shoots animal control officer in raid

Police accidentally shot an animal control officer Thursday afternoon during a raid at a home on the city's east side.

U-M's Fitz Toussaint, Jared Van Slyke out vs. UConn

Michigan running back Fitz Toussaint (knee) and defensive back Jared Van Slyke (clavicle) have been ruled out of Saturday's game against Connecticut, U-M announced Thursday.

Second Oil Rig Fire In 5 Months: So How Long Until Are All Driving Plug In Vehicles?

Ford works on 4x4 Fiesta

Posted on 09.2.2010 19:30 by Simona Filed under: Ford | crossover | Ford Fiesta | future cars | Cars | Car News The Ford Fiesta has been a "pretty big deal" lately, and everything about it - small size, low fuel consumption, and the funky face - has people jumping on the hatchback wagon. Everyone, (...)

Video: Spectre Performance Speedliner takes to the salt

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Videos Spectre Perfromance Speedliner hits 366 mph - Click above to watch video after the jump Spectre Performance has been busy. The team made impressive progress toward its goal of toppling the 400 mph barrier in a four-wheel, gasoline-powered vehicle during this year's Bonneville Speed Week. Their weapon of choice? A twin-engined speedliner with a combined displacement of 1,026 cubic inches and a total output of somewhere between 3,200 and 4,000 horsepower (...)

Motive doesn't Bogart cannabis car info, passes us more details

GM delivers first drivable Chevrolet Volts to ChinaCoda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims...

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.2.10

First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima It's hard to imagine comparing an Optima to the cream-of-the-crop, but with sharp new styling and some compelling powertrains, Kia has a mid-size winner of its hands. Video: Top Gear USA runs with the bulls Judging by this newest trailer, Top Gear USA might not suck. After all, it's hard to argue with three Lamborghinis and a matador. 2011 Dodge Durango unveiled The all-new Durango has arrived, complete with freshly-minted sheetmetal and a choice (...)

UNIQUE SUPERCAR SCULPTURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR MPH 2010

A unique, specially commissioned sculpture of an ‘alien-like’ supercar of the future is being built by RoboSteel using parts taken from hundreds of different cars for the 2010 MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show.