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    Report: GM considering RWD wagon and ute for U.S. market
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    The General wants more rear-wheel drive vehicles in its lineup and has plans to bring a few more to America, including a sedan and possibly a wagon and sport utility, according to Car and Driver. GM already sells a rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet sedan in the U.S., but only sworn law enforcement ...

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    Report: Jaguar confirms V8 option for F-Type
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    How can you not be excited to see Jaguar getting back into the sports car business with a modern-day interpretation of the classic E-Type? Well, there is that one little issue with the F-Type powertrain that Jag announced during the Beijing Motor Show. In this day and age, a 380-horsepower V6 ...

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    Report: Has GM's OnStar accidentally confirmed the 2014 Chevy SS?
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    While we're not ready to label this the return of the Pontiac G8, count us eager to get behind the wheel of whatever a "2014 Chevrolet SS Performance" turns out to be. Hopefully the appearance of this reference on the OnStar website is more than just a digital placeholder. Chevy SS rumors have ...

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    Rumormill: Rendered Speculation: Chevrolet SS
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    We can now add a rendering and a litte more gossip to General Motors and its recent patenting of the of the "SS" designation. GM has used the SS designator for more than 50 years but only got around to trademarking it five years ago, and persistent rumors have suggested that a civilian version of ...

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    Rumormill: BMW considering possibly, maybe making an M7, sort of
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    Okay, so maybe this isn't much in the way of confirmation, but BMW M division president Friedrich Nitschke told Car and Driver that the company was "considering" building an M Performance version of the 7-Series. While that's not quite an M7, it's close. Remember, M Performance is the new ...

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    Rumormill: Mercedes prepares to overhaul its confusing naming structure
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    When it comes to German luxury vehicles, it's always the same old story: BMW and Mercedes-Benz duking it out for first place, with Audi gaining ground while locking down third. So why should it be any different when it comes to naming conventions? BMW has clearly taken the lead for which car ...

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    Rumormill: McLaren working on MP4-12C shooting brake?
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    Anything Ferrari can do, McLaren can do better. At least that's what the boys in Woking seem to believe. After all, McLaren has trounced Ferrari around the Formula One circuit for the past several years now. But while the British team has followed its Italian rival from grand prix racing into ...

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    Report: Infiniti working on 530-HP twin-turbo IPL model for G
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    We certainly like the idea behind the Infiniti Performance Line, but execution has left us largely underwhelmed. Instead of an M or AMG fighter, buyers are left with little more than fancy paint and a stiffer suspension. But according to Motor Trend, Infiniti may have something more impressive ...

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    Rumormill: Porsche Macan to get 370-horsepower turbo model?
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    Rumor has it Porsche may produce a performance version of the upcoming Macan. Autocar reports the German manufacturer is working on a Macan Turbo that may be good for as much as 370 horsepower thanks to an all-new twin-turbo V6 engine. The article suggests the 3.0-liter mill will borrow heavily ...

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    Report: Rockstar animator's resume suggests Grand Theft Auto 5 coming in October [w/video]
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    There are lots of automotive video games, from realistic racing games like Gran Turismo and Forza to fun driving games like Mario Kart to social games like Disc Drivin' for iOS. But there is only one Grand Theft Auto. No other video game brings the dark humor inherent in mayhem like the GTA ...

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