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Detroit 2008: BMW's twin-turbo 4.4L V8

BMW's twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six has been a rousing success, with nothing less than a Wards 10 Best Engines award sitting in its trophy case. The praise is understandable and well-deserved, as the engine uses a combination of forced induction and direct injection to serve up a torque curve that's far beefier and flatter than what should be expected from a engine of its size. So what next for the propeller brand? Simple -- take similar technology, add it to the company's 4.4L V8 and toss in a das

Detroit 2008: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - supercharged LS9 cutaway display

Yea, we know - the automotive press has featured a whole bunch of Corvette ZR1 content lately (including us!), and readers are probably getting a bit tired. However, we figure that a cutaway of the mighty supercharged LS9 should be interesting enough to justify yet another post on the revived King of the Hill.

Detroit R8: Deciphering the Audi V12 TDI

With Audi's introduction of the Audi R8 V12 TDI, we got to look at the most unique aspect of this supercar - its diesel engine. Compression-ignition motors may be commonplace everywhere else in the transportation world, but they haven't yet infiltrated the supercar segment. This is no accident, as until now, diesels have offered a poor ratio between power output and weight - not a big

Detroit 2008: Corvette ZR1 chassis display

As gorgeous as the 2009 Corvette ZR1 may be on the outside, it's what is under the skin that gets our blood pumping. Fortunately, GM stripped down its new supercar to the bare essentials and put it on display here at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

Detroit 2008: Honda gives us a peek at the i-DTEC clean diesel

We've been hearing about Honda's upcoming clean diesel for quite some time now, and the automaker was kind enough to show a cutaway of the i-DTEC clean diesel for us at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Expect to see the engine appear first in an upcoming and unnamed Acura product around 2009 - but while you may have to wait over a year for the engine, you can see some cutaways of it right now in our photo gallery below. Click past the jump for some brief commentary on what we learned about Honda's i-

Detroit 2008: The Cadillac Provoq shows its face in the Midwest

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Detroit 2008: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V unveiling w/ live shots

Update: Video of the CTS-V live reveal are available

Detroit 2008: Dodge Caravan R/T Concept spotted!

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Detroit 2008: Johnson Controls shows off its lithium-ion battery technology

Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI) isn't necessarily the first name that comes to mind when someone thinks of batteries, but odds are that the lead-acid battery under the hood of your ride comes from the company's Power Solutions group. JCI's I3 ("Ingenuity, Integration, and Interface") concept vehicle on display at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show displays the group's next step forward in battery technology.

Detroit 2008: BMW announces pricing for BMW 1 Series Convertible

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Detroit 2008: BMW unwraps the production X6

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Detroit 2008: Live intro of the 2009 Ford F-150

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2008 Porsche 911 GT2 introduction: The world's best seats

Even with the world-class handling and amazing power of the 2008 Porsche GT2, a relatively mundane component stood out - the seats. Yeah, we didn't expect to come back from Daytona and do an entire post just on seating technology, but yet here it is. Then again, maybe it's OK to be so fascinated by these chairs, as they're they #1 interface between driver and vehicle.

2008 Porsche 911 GT2 introduction: Engine technology

Squeezing 480 HP from a 3.6L flat-six is an impressive feat, and the latest 911 Turbo does it with a level of sophistication, refinement, and reliability that would have been thought impossible just a few years ago. Everything is relative, though, and "more" is always the operative word when it comes to Porsche's GT2. So, how does one squeeze fifty additional ponies from an such a powerplant? Considering all the different challenges - emissions, durability, drivability, and fuel economy - it's c

2008 Porsche 911 GT2 introduction: Suspension technology

While the incredible power output of the new Porsche GT2 gets plenty of attention, it's the suspension and braking systems that should be receiving credit for making this vehicle something other than just a straight-line terror.

Pinch Us: Autoblog drives the 2008 Porsche GT2

It's just before noon on a Thursday morning as I saunter down pit row at Daytona International Speedway and slide into the supportive sport bucket seat of a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2. I fiddle a bit with the seat and steering column adjustments until I'm comfortable, the

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

Click on the photo above for our photo gallery of the 2007 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Ford F-450 Lariat King Ranch

The first time we laid eyes on Ford's new F-450, we knew that we wanted to run one through the ringer. Intended to satisfy those customers who find traditional "one ton" dually trucks to be a bit too limiting, this massive vehicle pegged our more-is-better meter. The F-450 is, in fact, so big as to make the title of this post a complete misnomer, as it takes something more like a barn to house this much truck.

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Ford Expedition EL

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In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

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