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2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R
Dodge

2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R specs announced

Like the original back in the day, the 2013 Dodge Viper SRT will have to establish itself on many fronts, all of which have something to do with stunning performance and looks. There's no denying that the new American supercar looks the part, even Ferrari's CEO approves, but will it stack up when it comes to rolling up its sleeves...

2011 Honda LMP2 engine
AcuraHonda

Honda introduces new engine for 2011 LMP2 race cars

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest announced revised technical regulations that will go into effect for the 2011 season and the current LMP1 and LMP2 classes will be combined into a single class based on the current P2 regulations but with smaller racing engines. The new rules also imply the creation of a new P2 class but that's least relevant right...

House of Representatives
Toyota

Controversy around safety rules for cars in the US

The American House of Representatives is proposing legislation that will beef up car safety regulations as a direct reaction to Toyota's recent recall issues. The bill forwarded is most likely to be attacked by foreign car makers as it urges manufacturers to supply technologies that cannot be quickly made available. Although this cannot be solely placed on the shoulders of...

Ferrari 599 GTB HI-KERS
Ferrari

Ferrari’s attempt at being Green

Who was at the Geneva Motor Show this year and passed by the Ferrari stand (which means pretty much everybody) had a jaw drop moment as they saw Ferrari's first attempt at being Green. Not necessarily because of any F1 car or a road car capable of making you faint in the corners but because they had taken the Ferrari...

Ford Transit Connect Taxi
Ford

Boston aproves new Ford Taxis first

Ford Motor Company has announced today that Boston, Massachusetts has become the first American city to officially approve the Transit Connect as a taxi. This measure of approval has taken place as the current taxi car of choice for Americans, the Ford Crown Victoria is going out of production next year. The Ford Transit Connect has won the 2010 North...