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First Look: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Newest 911 Variant Packing 500-Horsepower Punch, Super-Skinny Curb Weight
2011-04-28 08:30:00 | Motor Trend
Fuoriserie Torino takes the Land Rover Defender on picnic
Filed under: Aftermarket, SUV, Europe, Land Rover, Off-Road Land Rover Defender Vineyard edition by Fuoriserie Torino - Click above for high-res image gallery There are any number of remote locales you'd expect to see a Land Rover Defender. Crossing the desert. Traversing a battlefield. Climbing a mountain. Strolling through a vineyard? Okay, sure... why not. But this particular Defender isn't just taking the weekend off. This is where it belongs. Or at least that's what Italian (...)
2011-04-28 08:27:00 | AutoBlogChrysler says it will repay U.S. rescue loans by midyear
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler, said today Chrysler Group could repay $7.53 billion in debts to the U.S. and Canadian governments before the end of June.
2011-04-28 08:25:41 | Automotive News
Turkish firm Karsan pledges to build NY taxi in Brooklyn
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing Karsan V1 New York City Taxi - Click above for high-res image gallery Three manufacturers remain in the running to be the chosen supplier for New York's "Taxi of Tomorrow": Ford, Nissan and Turkish firm Karsan. In an informal poll conducted by the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission - the same body that will be deciding which of the three gets the milk and roses - New Yorkers chose the Karsan. Now (...)
2011-04-28 07:58:00 | AutoBlogViolent storms kill at least 178 in South
Tuscaloosa, Ala.— The death toll from severe storms that punished five Southern U.S. states jumped to a staggering 178 after Alabama canvassed its hard-hit counties for a new tally of lives lost.
2011-04-28 07:57:00 | DetNews.comNissan Leaf Clinches WCOTY Award, 458 Takes Performance Crown
When the Nissan Leaf arrives in Australia next year, it will likely be with some fanfare: this week, the electric hatch was named World Car of the Year. It was no easy win, however. With the votes of all 66 international jurors tallied, the Leaf finished on 733.4 points, edging out the BMW 5 Series with 730.0 points - a nailbiter by any measure. In third (...)
2011-04-28 07:40:00 | The Motor ReportWeather service confirms tornado in Allegan County Tuesday
Salem Township— The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado was responsible for heavy damage at a turkey farm in Allegan County earlier this week.
2011-04-28 07:37:00 | DetNews.comHonda quarterly profit drops 38.3 percent
Tokyo— Honda Motor Co. said today its quarterly profit dropped 38.3 percent due to a slump in car production following last month's earthquake and tsunami.
2011-04-28 07:27:00 | DetNews.comF1: No Name Change For Team Lotus Yet, Pole No Longer Crucial In 2011
Team Lotus announced its anticipated tie-up with specialist British sports car maker Caterham Cars on Wednesday, but a change of name has yet to be confirmed. Caterham managing director Ansar Ali said Wednesday's news was the "first step", with a "full branding and platform" to be laid out "in due course". "I think it will excite all the staff at Caterham, and (...)
2011-04-28 07:24:00 | The Motor Report12K without power as storm hits Metro Detroit
Heavy rains are causing problems on area freeways, winds are gusting at 15-25 mph and temperatures are expected to be cool today as a spring storm moves through the region.
2011-04-28 07:17:00 | DetNews.comBritain revokes wedding invite for Syria envoy
London— Britain announced today it had revoked a royal wedding invitation to the Syrian ambassador because of violent attacks on protesters by the regime there.
2011-04-28 07:17:00 | DetNews.comWilliam, Kate thank everyone for their kindness
London— Practice makes perfect.
2011-04-28 07:12:00 | DetNews.com'American Idol' finalists to play the Joe in August
The order of the performances have yet to be determined, but Casey Abrams, Scotty McCreery and the rest of this season's Top 10 "American Idol" finalists will visit Joe Louis Arena on Aug. 7 as part of the "Idol" summer tour, the show has announced.
2011-04-28 06:57:00 | DetNews.com
Zagato unveils new TZ3 Stradale with the heart of a Viper and the soul of an Alfa
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Dodge, Alfa Romeo Zagato TZ3 Stradale - Click above for high-res image gallery Less than a month after the news broke that Zagato was working on a new TZ3 Stradale, the Milanese carrozzeria has unveiled the first photos and details of its latest creation. The sumptuous TZ3 Stradale is part of a continuous celebration by Zagato of Alfa Romeo's centenary. So it's based on an Alfa, then? Well, not quite. Its underpinnings are (...)
2011-04-28 06:51:00 | AutoBlog
2012 Kuncheng pickup
At the Auto Shanghai 2011, FAW-GM, a joint venture between GM China and FAW has displayed for first time in front of public its all-new, 2012 Kuncheng pickup. Boasting an extremely powerful unit with unique combustion, air-changing, lubrication and cooling technologies for delivering amazing fuel efficiency and minimize emissions while generating low levels of noise, the [...]
2011-04-28 06:50:23 | Automobiles Review