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First Drive – 2014 Lexus IS Sedan

Unlike earlier electronic traction, anti-lock braking, yaw control and computerized damping systems, the latest ones are slickly integrated and even predictive, instead of slowly reactive. The upshot is a fully electronic car that is capable of driving at the limits all the time. These systems are now capable of producing faster lap times than professional racing drivers can without them, and the IS system is state of this dark electronic art. Continue reading

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Nostalgia Marketing! Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Returns in 2014

As Chevrolet showed a mildly restyled 2014 Camaro lineup at the New York Auto Show, it announced the return of the Z/28, arguably the most famous model in Camaro history. Continue reading

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Debuts in New York Next Week

A refreshed Chevrolet Camaro SS will debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. The planned 2014 model is being called by GM the most significant change for the fifth-generation Camaro, which has been the most popular sports car in America for three consecutive years. Continue reading

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Limited Run of 2014 SRT Viper TA Coupes Coming this Fall

Chrysler Group’s SRT will offer 33 street-legal and single-spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) in special “Crusher Orange” beginning in the third quarter 2013. The performance package is designed to provide excellent road course handling. The SRT Viper TA makes its public debut next week at the New York International Auto Show. Continue reading

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Cadillac Twin-Turbo Debuts in All-New 2014 CTS Sedan

Cadillac announced today a new 420 horsepower, turbocharged V6 engine and eight-speed transmission that will be used on the all-new 2014 CTS midsize sedan that debuts next week at the New York Auto Show. Cadillac said the force-fed V6 engine is the most power-dense six-cylinder engine in the mid-size luxury segment – displacing 3.6-liters at118 horsepower per liter (88 kW/liter). Continue reading

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