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Tim Allen to Voice Future Chevrolet Commercials
Chevrolet has announced that Detroit-area-native Tim Allen will be the voice of the brand’s TV commercials. His voice will narrate ads for the Chevrolet Cruze, which will first air Tuesday, September 7. Allen is known for his roles on the TV show Home Improvement as well as feature films like Toy Story and The Santa Clause. [...] Related posts:
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Cars from the “Axis of Evil”: Iran – Feature
Less famous than their rugs, Iran’s auto industry is a cornerstone of its economy. When George W. Bush first dubbed several countries the “Axis of Evil” in 2002, few knew what that truly meant for the future of U.S. foreign policy. But no one—not even the President himself—knew then that these evildoing countries [...] Related posts:
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2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab / SVT Raptor SuperCrew – Official Photos and Info
Ford’s awesome off-roader gains two real doors, drops its base engine, and picks up a few new toys. We’ve been enamored with the F-150 SVT Raptor ever since Ford unveiled the truck nearly two years ago. The off-road capability, toughness, and all-round bad-ass-ness quickly made the Raptor a C/D favorite. It’s clear we weren’t the only [...] Related posts:
The Continental: Mercedes Prototype-Spotting, New Ranger for Everyone Else, and Some Thoughts on Lincoln
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Right now, traveling anywhere between Mercedes-Benz’s Stuttgart headquarters, the company’s Bremen factory, and its Papenburg test track, [...] Related posts:
Carjacker! – Archived Feature
For a band of special cops in South Africa, every night is dangerous, every traffic stop can be deadly. The witch doctor scatters the bones onto the dirt floor of a shanty lit only by a candle. The air is close, smelling of burnt sage. Around the witch doctor—he’s called a “sangoma”—are snakeskins and bottles of [...] Related posts:
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 55: 2010 Lexus IS F
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. We sort of gave this one away by running through all eight gears. That, combined with a (sometimes) thundering V-8, can only mean one thing: it was a Lexus IS F. Like that sound? Download the [...] Related posts:
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible – Short Take Road Test
Chevy’s middleweight Corvette makes for a hugely capable convertible. Currently in its sixth generation as America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette bristles with track-bred performance, unmistakable design, and everyday comforts. Although it hasn’t been entirely modernized—leaf springs, anyone?—General Motors has whittled away at the car’s rough edges for well over half a century, resulting in one [...] Related posts:
2011 Dodge Durango – Official Photos and Info
Taking newfound civility to the fringes of civilization. Don’t be alarmed if you think the 2011 Dodge Durango looks a lot like a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee with a crosshair grille, because that’s essentially what it is. While the underpinnings are largely shared, Dodge tells us that the Durango is more focused on hauling people—it has [...] Related posts:
Hyundai ix20, Updated i10 to Debut at Paris Auto Show
Hyundai will use the Paris auto show to debut the ix20, a sketch of which appears above. The company describes it as a B-segment MPV, meaning it will likely be similar to the Chevrolet Orlando that also will bow in Paris. The ix20 is touted to combine engaging driving dynamics with the practicality of a minivan, [...] Related posts:
Track Layout for Austin F1 Circuit Unveiled
The designers from Tilke GmbH have unveiled their design for the new Formula 1 racetrack set to be built near Austin, Texas. The location is scheduled to host F1 races from 2012 through 2021 and will be the first purpose-built Grand Prix circuit in the U.S. The course runs counterclockwise and is 3.4 miles long, with [...] Related posts: