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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.27.11

First Drive: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Unlimited diesels The Europeans have just been shown their next-generation Jeep turbo diesels and we had a chance to sample these latest and greatest oil-burners at the Fiat Auto proving grounds in Balocco, Italy. Why Cadillac hasn't found success yet in World Challenge Series, and why it's not giving up The last time Cadillac lined up for the World Challenge Series from 2004 to 2007, it was competing with (...)

Lions' Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson join Ochocino for ‘epic' workout

The trio met up for a little throwing session in Atlanta on Wednesday and Chad Ochocinco tweeted a picture of the guys smiling post-workout. The picture immediately sparked both speculation and pleas from Lions fans for Ochocinco to play for Detroit in 2011.

Hyundai And Kia Pull Ahead In Sales, Gain More U.S. Market Share

This past month, while most of the industry stuttered, Kia and Hyundai surged ahead—significantly gaining market share, based on some forecasts just out. Hyundai and Kia, over April, are expected to reach their highest level of market share ever—9.4 percent. The two brands, combined (they're both products of the same South Korean...

Failed Brakes + Runaway Boss 302 Mustang = Soiled Pants

Posted on 04.27.2011 19:00 by Matt McDonald Filed under: Ford | industry news | Ford Mustang | muscle cars | special editions | safety | 2012 | Cars | Car News Test driving cars may seem like a lot of fun, but it serves a purpose as well. Driving supercars to (...)

Video: See the streets of Long Beach through the eyes of Corvette Racing

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Chevrolet, Racing Corvette Racing Long Beach - Click above to view video after the jump Corvette Racing went into the ALMS round in Long Beach, California ready for a fight. Coming off of the long grind that is 12 Hours of Sebring, the two-hour slam around a concrete-lined street course promised a new challenge for the team and drivers. As promised, the race was a hard fight, demanding the drivers stay vicious (...)

Most Buyers Are Only Interested In Going Green If It Saves Them Money

Lawyers appeal jailing of Pastor Terry Jones in Dearborn

A Quran-burning pastor who was briefly jailed last week after threatening to protest a Dearborn mosque has appealed his case.

State AG expected to announce criminal case against Kilpatrick's cousin

The state Attorney General is expected to announce a criminal case Thursday against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's cousin Nneka Cheeks, who has been accused of diverting $25,000 in charitable funds for her personal use, The Detroit News has learned.

FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH AMERICA SEASON GETS UNDERWAY

Infineon Raceway, in Sonoma, California sees the North American #Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli for the 18th season.

Convicted hit-man refuses to testify about quadruple slaying

Detroit —A self-confessed hit man refused to testify today in a hearing about a case in which he has admitted killing four people but was never charged.

Report: Seat to build IBX crossover based on Audi Q3

Filed under: Concept Cars, Europe, Crossover, Audi, SEAT Seat IBX concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Seat was awarded the internal contract to build the Audi Q3 at its factory in Martorell, Spain, but jobs aren't the only thing the Spanish subsidiary of Volkswagen may get out of the arrangement. According to a new report from What Car?, Seat will receive a production version of the IBX concept on the same platform. The IBX show (...)

CRESCENT RACING PRESS OFFICE DOWN TO BUSINESS: OULTON PARK, ROUND TWO

@CrescentRacing will be heading to north tomorrow for the second round of the BSC at Oulton Park

MARKUS OESTREICH TOPS THE CHAMPIONSHIP RANKINGS FROM THE VERY FIRST RACE

@Uk_truck_racing - Enthusiasts have been waiting 10 years to see FIA European truck racing return to the UK.

Report: 2013 Ford Taurus design points the way for next Falcon, Mondeo

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Wagon, Ford, Australia, Design/Style 2013 Ford Taurus - Click above for high-res image gallery If you've been wondering exactly what Ford has in mind for the next-generation Falcon, look no further than the recently revealed 2013 Taurus for a few clues. Ford design guru J Mays has officially made it clear that the look of the sedan will be transposed onto several of the automaker's other products, including models (...)

DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

@DoningtonRacing will welcome one of the richest and most diverse spectacles in motorsport this weekend