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Prediction: Saab will not Die
I am going to play physic on the last day of 2009 and of the decade. I predict that Saab will not die, at least not this time around. Two reasons: 1) the Swedish automaker’s brand image and 2)…
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Made in China: RIICH G5
Chinese automakers are renowned for shamelessly ripping-off the styling of the more established automakers. They are equally renowned for their ridiculous naming of their brands and models. Case in p…
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Video: 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT in Action
For 2011, the Ford Mustang GT will get an all new 5.0L V8 engine that produces 412hp and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. Despite this additional power, fuel economy is projected to be better than the previous…
- December 30th, 2009
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Breaking: GM Extends Bidding Deadline for Saab
It would seem that GM doesn’t want to depart with Saab in the same manner it did with Pontiac and Saturn. According to a report by Reuters, GM has extended its December 31 bidding deadline for…
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Buick Wants Younger Buyers
Buick’s new general manager, Brian Sweeney, the third general head of the brand in just a month, is looking to attract younger buyers to the luxury brand. Currently, the average age of a Buick…
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Breaking: Toyota Had the Most Recalls in 2009
The name Toyota has come to symbolize reliability over the years. But the Japanese automaker’s quality woes in 2009 has thrown a wrench into its long-standing image. And it gets worse: Accordin…
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12 Myths About Electric-Cars Debunked
Plug In America, an advocacy group for electric-vehicles, took it upon itself to release a list of answers to questions (mostly myths) about electric-vehicles. The answers help alleviate many of our…
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Video: Jay Leno Drives the Chevy Volt
Jay Leno’s car collections mostly consists of fast cars, so seeing him behind an economy car of any kind is a bit of a spectacle. Nevertheless, the funny man was granted the opportunity to do a…
- December 29th, 2009
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Crazy Rumor: 2010 Saab 9-5 as a Buick?
There is a crazy rumor going around that if Saab were to be terminated, GM would rebadge the 2010 9-5 sedan, which as yet to see the light of day, as a Buick for the North American market. The source…
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Video: Jay Leno and Mercedes SLS AMG Drive on the Mulholland Street Circuit
What has funny man Jay Leno been up to since his retirement from the Late Night Show? Driving some of the most wicked cars ever made. Lately, he’s been spending some intimate time with the all…
- December 28th, 2009
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REPORT: 76% of “Electric Propulsion Vehicle” Patent Applications Come from Japan
According to a recent study by the Japan Patent Office, 76 percent of the 16,670 patents filed for electric propulsion vehicles (here defined as practically all pure electric vehicles, hybrids and fu…
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Video: Ridiculous Smart Commercial
Would you ever compare a Smart Fortwo to the likes of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or any other two-seat supercar for that matter? We didn’t think so. However, Smart saw it right to compare its dimin…
- December 27th, 2009
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PickupTrucks.com Picks Their The Top 10 Concept Trucks of the Decade
Sure trucks have become the bane of society as a result of increasing environmentalism, absurd rise in fuel prices and to some extent the financial crisis; however, not so long ago, they were the rav…
- December 26th, 2009
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Camaro Designer Sang Yup Lee Leaves GM for VW/Audi
The bold styling of the latest Camaro is definitely a big highlight in GM’s latest offerings. Unfortunately, Sang Yup Lee, the GM designer responsible for the Camaro’s exterior styling i…
- December 25th, 2009
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Lest we Forget the Saab 9-4X
With Saab’s fate is in the flux, and with all the attention focused on its latest, not yet released 9-5 sedan, we shouldn’t forget about the company’s other yet-to-be-released vehic…
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GM to Offer Test Drives at NAIAS
In line with its recent media blitz, General Motors wants more recognition for its latest batch of cars and will reportedly provide test drives at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The report states that t…
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Happy Holidays from AutoTribute!
We would like to wish you guys a Merry Christmas. As you can see, AutoTribue has a new look for the new year. This is just a sign of new things to come. We hope that the year 2009 has been good to yo…
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New Cadillac Concept and CTS-V Coupe at Detroit Auto Show
Cadillac announced that it will debut an all new concept model at next month’s Detroit Motor Show. The company teased us with one picture but is keeping everything else under wraps. But judging…
- December 24th, 2009
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Spyker Renews Offer for SAAB
Not too long ago, we were saddened by the announcement that Saab would be terminated because, well, noone wants to take the Swedish brand off GM’s hands. But as if crawling out of the grave, …
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Hybrid Muscle Car – Part Challenger, Part Camaro, Part Mustang
This car is not the real deal. In fact it’s only a toy, a wacky toy that incorporates design elements from your favorite muscle cars from Detroit — the Challenger, Camaro and Mustang. The…
- December 20th, 2009
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Saab is Dead
Yet another another one of GM's brand will bites the dust. As a casualty of the American automaker's restructuring efforts--which involved bankruptcy--Saab, along with Pontiac and Saturn, is the lates…
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Saab is Dead
Yet another another one of GM's brand will bites the dust. As a casualty of the American automaker's restructuring efforts--which involved bankruptcy--Saab, along with Pontiac and Saturn, is the lates…
- December 17th, 2009
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Aston Martin Cygnet First Official Pictures
Remember our earlier report on Aston Martin's plan to rebadge Toyota's upcoming iQ subcompact? We thought it was a crazy idea. But as it turns out, the British luxury brand was dead serious and recent…
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Aston Martin Cygnet First Official Pictures
Remember our earlier report on Aston Martin's plan to rebadge Toyota's upcoming iQ subcompact? We thought it was a crazy idea. But as it turns out, the British luxury brand was dead serious and recent…
- December 16th, 2009
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Volkswagen and Suzuki Announce Partnership
To keep its hopes of becoming the world's largest automaker in the next few years, Volkswagen has entered into a partnership with Japan's Suzuki. The German automaker will buy roughly 20% of the Japan…
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Volkswagen and Suzuki Announce Partnership
To keep its hopes of becoming the world's largest automaker in the next few years, Volkswagen has entered into a partnership with Japan's Suzuki. The German automaker will buy roughly 20% of the Japan…
- December 15th, 2009
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Porsche Produces its 10,000th Panamera
Sure 10,000 units doesn't sound like much, but we're talking about a near ultra-luxury sedan here, not a Toyota Corolla. After only being on the market for three months, 100,000 units of the Porsche P…
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Porsche Produces its 10,000th Panamera
Sure 10,000 units doesn't sound like much, but we're talking about a near ultra-luxury sedan here, not a Toyota Corolla. After only being on the market for three months, 100,000 units of the Porsche P…
- November 27th, 2009
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Pontiac is Officially Dead
In the upheaval that swallowed up GM, there were bound to be some casualties. Unfortunately, Pontiac was one of those casualties. With a notification in April that the brand would be terminated, GM bu…
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Pontiac is Officially Dead
In the upheaval that swallowed up GM, there were bound to be some casualties. Unfortunately, Pontiac was one of those casualties. With a notification in April that the brand would be terminated, GM bu…
- November 20th, 2009
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Two-Thirds of all Camaros Sold are V8 SS Models
It must surely be good news for GM that two-thirds (or about 66 percent) of all Camaros sold have been the V8-powered SS model. But the General is not completely happy because it originally hoped that…
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Two-Thirds of all Camaros Sold are V8 SS Models
It must surely be good news for GM that two-thirds (or about 66 percent) of all Camaros sold have been the V8-powered SS model. But the General is not completely happy because it originally hoped that…
- November 19th, 2009
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2010 Ford Fusion is Motor Trend\'s Car of the Year
The 2010 Ford Fusion sedan has just been crowned as MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year. Just recently the Fusion became one of the top 10 best-selling cars America."Ford has proven its resilience in…
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2010 Ford Fusion is Motor Trend\'s Car of the Year
The 2010 Ford Fusion sedan has just been crowned as MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year. Just recently the Fusion became one of the top 10 best-selling cars America."Ford has proven its resilience in…
- November 18th, 2009
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North American Chevrolet Cruze to be unveiled in LA
GM announced yesterday that it will debut the North American version of the Chevrolet Cruze at the 2009 LA Auto Show, which begins on December 2. The Cruze has already been launched in Europe and Asia…
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North American Chevrolet Cruze to be unveiled in LA
GM announced yesterday that it will debut the North American version of the Chevrolet Cruze at the 2009 LA Auto Show, which begins on December 2. The Cruze has already been launched in Europe and Asia…
- November 17th, 2009
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Report: Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
If true, auto enthusiasts will get their way -- According to a report from CarandDriver, Bob Lutz has confirmed the production of a CTS-V Sport Wagon. Americans aren't really fond of wagons, but maybe…
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Report: Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
If true, auto enthusiasts will get their way -- According to a report from CarandDriver, Bob Lutz has confirmed the production of a CTS-V Sport Wagon. Americans aren't really fond of wagons, but maybe…
- November 6th, 2009
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Chrysler\'s New Logo
As it turns out, changing the Chryler logo was part of Fiat's restructuring strategy for the struggling American automaker. We have no complaints - the new logo looks classy yet more modern. Let's jus…
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Chrysler\'s New Logo
As it turns out, changing the Chryler logo was part of Fiat's restructuring strategy for the struggling American automaker. We have no complaints - the new logo looks classy yet more modern. Let's jus…
- November 5th, 2009
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Price Starts at $29,670
Honda has released the pricing for its awkwardly-styled 2010 Accord Crosstour crossover. Prices start at $29,670 for the base 2WD EX model and jumps to $36,220 for a fully-loaded 4WD EX-L. EPA numbers…
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Price Starts at $29,670
Honda has released the pricing for its awkwardly-styled 2010 Accord Crosstour crossover. Prices start at $29,670 for the base 2WD EX model and jumps to $36,220 for a fully-loaded 4WD EX-L. EPA numbers…
- November 4th, 2009
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Ford Makes $1 billion Profit in Third-Quarter 2009
In another surprising announcement, Ford says it made nearly $1 billion in profits ($997 million to be exact) for the third-quarter of 2009, its first operating profit in nearly two years. Ever since…
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Ford Makes $1 billion Profit in Third-Quarter 2009
In another surprising announcement, Ford says it made nearly $1 billion in profits ($997 million to be exact) for the third-quarter of 2009, its first operating profit in nearly two years. Ever since…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Video: Leopard Hangs Out a Car
We've seen dogs hang their heads out the car widow as their owners cruises them down the road, but apparently, dogs are not the only four-legged animals who enjoy having their faces blasted with air.…
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Video: Leopard Hangs Out a Car
We've seen dogs hang their heads out the car widow as their owners cruises them down the road, but apparently, dogs are not the only four-legged animals who enjoy having their faces blasted with air.…
- October 31st, 2009
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Chevy Cruz Delayed by Three Months
GM has decided to delay the North American launch of its upcoming Chevrolet Cruz to ensure that everything goes smoothly. The Cruz has been on sale in other global markets for about a year; as GM's fi…
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Chevy Cruz Delayed by Three Months
GM has decided to delay the North American launch of its upcoming Chevrolet Cruz to ensure that everything goes smoothly. The Cruz has been on sale in other global markets for about a year; as GM's fi…
- October 30th, 2009
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Lexus LFA Promo Video
Need more proof that the Lexus LFA is not a myth? We've shown you some pictures already, but nothing says "real" better than an actual video. Lexus has dropped a wicked promo of the LF-A supercar. See…
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Lexus LFA Promo Video
Need more proof that the Lexus LFA is not a myth? We've shown you some pictures already, but nothing says "real" better than an actual video. Lexus has dropped a wicked promo of the LF-A supercar. See…
