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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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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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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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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Today Cadillac has finally unveiled its new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe. The new Coupe will join the Sedan and the Sport Wagon models that will arrive on dealership floors in the spring of 2010. Virtually unchanged from the concept car that made its debut at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is powered by 3.6L direct-injected V6 engine making 304-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The CTS Coupe will be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission or a Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control. …click here to read more

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High Performance Driving Academy Allows Customers to Satisfy Their Need for Speed

For some, a day at the track driving the fastest Jaguar with some of the world’s most renowned driving instructors is a dream. For those lucky buyers of a 2010 Jaguar XKR or XFR, it will be a reality. Jaguar Cars announced today the launch of its R Performance Academy, beginning December 1, with a session at one of America’s premier racing facility, the Homestead Miami Speedway, which features 2.21 miles of challenging asphalt and 14 turns that provide a rewarding challenge to even the most experienced racers.

The R Performance Academy is complimentary with the purchase of a 2010 XFR, the ultimate Jaguar sports sedan, or 2010 XKR, the new generation of Jaguar’s sports coupe, and offers an exhilarating, experiential adventure for the ultimate auto enthusiast. Both the XFR and XKR are powered by a supercharged, 510-hp V8 engine, and boast accelerations from 0 – 60 in 4.7 and 4.6 seconds, respectively. The Academy is designed to help drivers explore the capabilities of these special automobiles and develop the skills and techniques needed to safely experience their high-performance dynamics. …click here to read more

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There are some great dreams. But they’re just dreams – so you think. You’ve dreamt them so many times before. You wake up and say goodbye to them almost as if nothing had happened.

BMW M enthusiasts all over the world have a dream like this: a BMW M, consistently optimised for the race track. Pure M genes. A brilliant partner at the physical limits – away from public roads. Fast and honest. But registered for the best public roads, too. It’s not where you go, but how you get there. Whether a demanding run on the race track or a pleasurable cruise along country roads and motorways. …click here to read more

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