Watch as a 638 horsepower 6.2L super-charged LS9 engine is hand built from start to finish at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan. The LS9 is made for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the most powerful engine General Motors builds.

With the new Corvette Engine Build Experience, customers of the Corvette ZR1 or Z06 choose an option to come to Wixom and, under supervision of skilled professional engine builders, actually build the very LS7 or LS9 Engine that will later be installed their own Corvette. …click here to read more

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The newly revised 2011 BMW 5 Series will officially debut for the North American public at the New York Auto Show next week, and it will officially go on sale in June of this year, priced from $50,475 for the 535i and $60,575 for the 550i.

The first thing we noticed about the 2011 edition was the base prices for both models are actually less than the current cars. However, in true business-class luxury form, it’s the options list that’ll get you. Naturally, you’ll want to shell out $2,200 for the Sport Package, and we’d recommend adding $2,700 for the Dynamic Handling Package, as well. Other add-ons include the usual Premium ($1,800, 535i only) or Premium 2 ($4,900/$2,800, 535i/550i) packages, Nappa leather ($2,450/$1,000), rear-seat entertainment ($2,200), integral active steering ($1,750), active cruise control ($2,400) and night vision with pedestrian detection ($2,600).

Even with the exhaustive options list, the 5 Series is competitively priced against its key competitors – the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. BMW offers a choice of two turbocharged power-plants, top-notch interior refinement and some shiny new sheetmetal, we’re certain that prospective 5 Series owners will be pleased. …click here to read more

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Ford Motor Company isn’t only working on making its products go green – the company is also committed to energy efficiency and saving money at the office. FoMoCo IT is launching a new program called PC Power Management, Ford will start asking its users to shutdown their computer systems overnight and on the weekends to further reduce energy. …click here to read more

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It hasn’t been that long ago that Ford was manufacturing a genuine supercar, one that made no excuses as it took on the world’s best. The Ford GT had one foot in the past with the other in the present, with its ’60s GT40 good looks and somewhat more modern 5.4-liter supercharged V8. Sadly only 4,000 or so GTs were built during its production run that ended in 2006. Still, the GT lives on as a great platform for tuning and competition racing. …click here to read more

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Its official. Ken Block has gone global announcing a new partnership with the Monster Energy World Rally Team. Mr. Block will also be switching from Subaru to Ford, and has global platform to hone his rally skills. In addition to campaigning a Fiesta in the 2010 Rally America and X Games competition, Block will also pilot a Focus in the 2010 FIA WRC series. …click here to read more

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Ford Motor Company is pushing in-car technology in a huge way at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics show. Announcing MyFord Touch, an electronic dashboard that brings the intuitive nature of MP3 players and mobile phones to Ford vehicles. Technology that will redefine driver connectivity and interaction with their car.

MyFord™ which will be branded as MyLincoln Touch and MyMercury Touch on respective Lincoln and Mercury brand products, redesigns the in-car interface, mirroring how consumers interact with most devices in their lives using touch-sensitive buttons, touch screens, thumb-wheel controls and voice recognition. …click here to read more

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General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer.

“We’re obviously very disappointed with the decision to pull out of the Saab purchase,” said GM President and CEO, Fritz Henderson. “Many have worked tirelessly over the past several months to create a sustainable plan for the future of Saab by selling the brand and its manufacturing interests to Koenigsegg Group AB. Given the sudden change in direction, we will take the next several days to assess the situation and will advise on the next steps next week.”

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