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Zagato's "Alfa Romeo" TZ3 Stradale clears its V10 throat
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Dodge, Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale by Zagato - Click above to watch the video after the jump When is an Alfa Romeo not an Alfa Romeo? When it's a Dodge Viper ACR, of course. Okay, so the Zagato TZ3 Stradale may have nothing more tying it to Alfa than the badge on its nose and the name on which it draws, but that's not about to stop us from (...)
2011-05-01 20:01:00 | AutoBlogFeds investigate 2010-11 Ford SUVs for shattered rear windows
Federal auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into 200,000 newer Ford SUVs over complaints that the window glass in the liftgate shattered without warning, the government said today.
2011-05-01 19:12:00 | DetNews.comNAACP award for Kid Rock sparks protest outside Cobo
Detroit —Some 40 demonstrators gathered Sunday afternoon outside Cobo Center to protest a dinner hosted by the NAACP for welcoming recording artist Kid Rock, who has displayed the Confederate flag during his stage act.
2011-05-01 19:07:00 | DetNews.comBullpen blowup allows Indians to sweep Tigers
Cleveland— This time, it wasn't hitting that did in the Tigers.
2011-05-01 19:07:00 | DetNews.comNew York mayor: Send immigrants to Detroit
One way to fix some of America's problems — and repopulate Detroit — would be to send immigrants to live and work in the Motor City, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said today, creating a buzz in the community.
2011-05-01 19:07:00 | DetNews.comRed Wings down 2-0 in series after loss to Sharks
The Red Wings are in a heap of trouble. They're playing an equally talented San Jose Sharks team and find themselves trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after losing Sunday 2-1.
2011-05-01 19:07:00 | DetNews.com
Terrifying V8 Supercar crash on the grid at Barbagallo
Filed under: Motorsports, Sedan, Videos, Holden, Australia, Racing Karl Reindler's crash at Barbagallo - Click above to view video after the jump Today's round of the Australian V8 Supercar series at Barbagallo didn't even get to the first corner before a massive accident brought out the caution. When the green flag waved, driver Karl Reindler stalled his Holden Commodore and was rammed from behind by Steve Owen. Owen had already accelerated to almost 95 mph by (...)
2011-05-01 19:05:00 | AutoBlogMetro Detroit Poles, Catholics celebrate beatification of Pope John Paul II
Orchard Lake- Catholics and Polish-Americansacross Metro Detroitcheered and rejoicedtoday asPope JohnPaul II was beatified in Rome, the last official step before being canonized as a saint.
2011-05-01 18:42:00 | DetNews.com
Ferrari gives a lesson on driving the 458 Italia
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Technology, Videos, Ferrari, Luxury 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia controls - Click above to view video after the jump The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is magnificent. With a vast array of electronic wizardry, a glorious 570-horsepower mid-mounted V8, statuesque bodywork, the track manners of an F1 car and the street manners of sleeping kitten, it may be the finest supercar available. There is, however, a catch. The myriad controls for all those electronics and (...)
2011-05-01 18:06:00 | AutoBlog
Mitsubishi interested in electric Formula 1 series
Filed under: Motorsports, Japan, Mitsubishi, Electric, Racing Mitsubishi has expressed serious interest in FIA president Jean Todt's proposed electric F1 series. The idea is in its infancy, and there is long way to go before silent F1 cars are zipping around the world's best racing circuits, but interest from the brand gives the idea a bit of a boost. Over the last two years, Mitsubishi has significantly reduced its motorsports participation, beginning with its withdrawal from (...)
2011-05-01 17:10:00 | AutoBlogTaliban use child bomber at start of offensive
Kabul, Afghanistan— On the first day of its promised spring offensive, the Taliban used a 12-year-old boy as a suicide bomber in an attack Sunday that killed four civilians, President Hamid Karzai said, calling the child's recruitment inhumane and un-Islamic.
2011-05-01 17:07:00 | DetNews.com
Stream Senna on Netflix... NOW
On the 17th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Netflix has added Senna to its Instant Watch selection. Get yourself in the mood with our initial review and Top Gear's tribute (after the jump), before settling in for the night. Top tip Tony!Continue reading Stream Senna on Netflix... NOWStream Senna on Netflix... NOW originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 May 2011 16:44:00 EST. Please see our (...)
2011-05-01 16:44:00 | AutoBlog
Best Motoring International, Hot Version are officially dead
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Japan Those of us brought up in the '90s import scene were dealt a serious blow last week with the announcement that HKS is shuttering its U.S. operations after years of stagnant sales in the States. Now comes word that the video series from Best Motoring International and Hot Version have been killed and the hosts disbanded. 2&4 Motoring, owned by Japanese publishing juggernaut Kodansha, has been responsible for the popular automotive video (...)
2011-05-01 16:29:00 | AutoBlog
Hennessey supercharges Hemi-powered Ram
Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Truck, Videos, Dodge 2009 Hennessey HPE 500 Dodge Ram 1500 - Click above to view videos after the jump The lunatics in John Hennessey's Texas hoon asylum have run amok yet again, this time bolting a supercharger to a Hemi-packing four-door Ram 1500. The result is a 500-hp mulch hauler that will get you and your whole weekend DIY crew to Lowe's and back faster than a leaky water heater can flood (...)
2011-05-01 16:05:00 | AutoBlog
Honda shares some landscape love with a dedicated customer
Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Honda Honda shares the love - Click above for image gallery Just before Christmas, dedicated Honda lover Chris W. showed his affection for Soichiro's brand by mowing a Honda logo into his front lawn. Chris's photos made it to Facebook, and eventually caught the attention of Honda itself, through the brand's huge network of fans. Thanks in part to loving owners like Chris, Honda's Facebook page recently broke through the 1,000,000-fan barrier. To (...)
2011-05-01 15:25:00 | AutoBlog