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Popular Mechanics calls out automotive excellence

As we head into the final weeks of yet another year, that means it's time for everyone to pick out their favorites. In this business that means its time to select cars, trucks and SUVs of the year. Over at Popular Mechanics, the editors have put together a list of vehicles that they feel exemplify excellence based on a number of characteristics. For example, the list opens up with what they consider the most off-road capable – a likely easy choice this year with the launch of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The technical innovation prize ... Read more →

First drives of 2008 Pontiac G8 GT published early John Neff

Click above for high-res gallery from first drive of the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT We don't know how it happened or who started it, but some automotive news outlets have published their first drive reviews ...

VIDEO: Mustang Bullitt melting tires courtesy of Popular Mechanics Chris Shunk

The original Bullitt Mustang was one of the original sleepers, as all flash and flare were stripped in favor of a clean slate that could fly through the streets of San Francisco with the greatest of ...

Popular Mechanics honors Ford's SYNC Chris Shunk

Popular Mechanics is handing out its breakthrough awards, and Ford's SYNC made its way into the tech magazine's top 10 breakthrough products. SYNC's reasonable $395 price tag and voice recognition ...

Blue Devil Corvette: Fact vs. fiction courtesy of P.M. Damon Lavrinc

With all the rumors surrounding the hyped-up Corvette, Jim Dunne over at Popular Mechanics wanted to get some answers, so he went to the source – well, a source, at least. According to the ...

Spy Shots: 2009 Acura TSX 2 years ago on Autoblog

Yesterday, Ben Stewart over at Popular Mechanics had a close encounter of the prototype kind while spending some time on the Angeles Crest Highway in So. Cal. He caught a glimpse of a camo'd current generation Accord sitting in a local lot and, knowing that it could be driven away at a moment's ...

Auction Action: 2006 Durangoneer on the block 2 years ago on Autoblog

I don't envision myself needing the power and capability of an SUV any time soon in my life, but the Durangoneer is one ute I would drive just for fun. It's a HEMI-powered 2004 Dodge Durango chassis that's been shortened and strengthened wearing the body of a 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - early SUV ...






Autoblog Podcast #154: Gobbling up the News

Chris, Sam, and Dan kick out a podcast just in time for the long holiday drive.

 
 

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