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Alternative Nation: Hybrids and Electric Cars Are Coming – But What Will You Drive?

Agent00J submitted on 9/28/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:20:01 AM

It has been an interesting two weeks locally as Hurricane Ike knocked out a critical gas pipeline which supplies Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas.  Gas shortages became the norm with the market finally settling back down within the past 3 ...

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Acura Announces A 6 Speed Manual Transmission For The 2010 TL

Agent009 submitted on 9/26/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:49:15 PM

By adding an available manual transmission to the TL SH-AWD® model, Acura will further up its game for performance minded TL drivers who prefer the winding route over the direct route, Acura announced today. Available next fall for the 2010 model...

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Cadillac CTS-V wagon to rival M5 Touring and RS6 Avant

rybo submitted on 9/10/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:11:07 AM

Cadillac’s high-performance CTS-V sedan already has it what it takes to scare of the likes of BMW’s M5, Mercedes’ E63 AMG and Audi’s new RS6, packing a supercharged 6.2L V8 with a healthy 556hp (415kW) and 551lb-ft (747Nm) of torque on tap. The c...

20 user comments | Category: Misc News

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GM considering a Pontiac version of the Volt

omarrana submitted on 9/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:59:04 AM

The Chevrolet Volt craze continues as we await the arrival of the most anticipated plug-in hybrid due out in 2010. We already know that GM is considering a Cadillac version of the Volt. GM executives are now considering a Pontiac version. Susan, D...

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Chevy Volt caught on set of Transformers 2

fullhouse submitted on 8/31/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:55:19 PM

Ed sent us the top pic pilfered from the Transformers Live Action Blog and judging by the roofline, headlights and taillights, you're looking at the first picture of the production Chevy Volt....

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Production Chevy Volt caught out in the open

rybo submitted on 8/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:07:06 AM

The production Chevrolet Volt is still a few weeks away from its first official reveal but images of the car have surfaced thanks to filming on the set of the Transformers 2 movie, which it is set to appear in. The ‘Volt’ name can clearly be seen...

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Cadillac Unveils The 2010 CTS Sport Wagon At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Agent009 submitted on 8/15/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:36:50 AM

Amidst the beauty and history of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Cadillac treats car enthusiasts to a world premiere of its latest production-car design. The 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon makes its debut this weekend on the Monterey Peninsula, ...

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Acura working on brand-new model for 2010

omarrana submitted on 8/4/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:42:02 PM

“In the next year there will be a huge shift toward tier 1, and the dealer body is excited about that shift,” an Acura dealer said earlier this year. But what is Acura doing besides upgrading its current lineup and working hard on the next-generation...

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First Official Photos: BMW Gets Re-Freshed 2009 M3 Out Of The Gate Fast!

Agent001 submitted on 7/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:03:07 PM

It seemed like just a few days ago that we had the first official photos of the re-freshed 2009 BMW 3-Series.Now the updated M3 photos hit the net and here is your first look.As you can see the new iDrive is in and the taillights are now changed.BMW ...

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Acura's New Design Language - Falling From an Ugly Tree and Hitting Every Branch on the Way Down!

Agent00J submitted on 7/12/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:28:59 AM

I wrote an article a couple months ago regarding the new TSX and the "beak" that existed almost as an afterthought to the entire vehicle.  This past week we saw the first "official" photos of the forthcoming TL.  I have ...

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Honda says it could mass produce FCX Clarity within 10 years

omarrana submitted on 6/18/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:56:47 PM

Two days ago Honda announced its first four FCX Clarity customers and the first fuel-cell vehicle dealership network in the U.S. According to Bloomberg, Honda may start mass production of the FCX Clarity fuel-cell car within the next 10 years. “If...

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Will Skyrocketing Prices Derail The German Diesel Juggernaut?

Agent009 submitted on 6/16/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 5:00:45 PM

The rising price of diesel in the U.S. looks set to derail the long-awaited onslaught by German manufacturers, hoping to sell fuel-efficient fuel-sippers to Americans desperate for economic vehicles, as long as they're not gutless, dangerous minicars...

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2010 MY Acura's new RL caught in the wild?

illycut submitted on 6/14/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:06:52 PM

Acura brings the all-new RL out in the wild. Unfortunately they knew I was in pursuit, so they began to cut traffic and move at a faster pace than my vehicle was capable. Really nice rear end though, i'd just assume the front looks like the new TSX...

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Infiniti Prices The FX Toe To Toe With The BMW X6, Which Is The Better Deal?

Agent009 submitted on 6/6/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:29:47 PM

Infiniti today announced pricing on the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX luxury crossover SUV, which goes on sale June 24 at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada. The all-new FX is a showcase of Infiniti's design and technology leadership, offe...

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A Honda on a Diesel Diet

Htay7500 submitted on 6/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:32:32 PM

The diesel-powered Accord returned a remarkable 53 miles a gallon on the highway, 34 in the city and 44 in combined driving. By LAWRENCE ULRICH Published: May 18, 2008 HONDA has spent decades establishing a reputation for fuel efficiency. But ...

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