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There are so many new and exciting cars scheduled to drop in 2014 it's hard to know where to start. Why don't we start by overshooting our own defined time frame and have a look at the 2015 Ford Mustang? In this video, Angus MacKenzie and Ed Loh meet up with Raj Nair (Ford's Head of Product), Joe Hinrichs (Ford EVP and President of the America's), and Joel Piaskowski (Ford's Design Director) to chat about the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. The guys chat about the Mustang's radical new look and advanced underpinnings including an all-new high output Ecoboost turbo 4-cylinder! Next, let's have a look at the car that was originally released to directly compete with the Ford Mustang September 26, 1966. That car, or course, was the Chevrolet Camaro. We can't feature great American sports/performance cars without the popular Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. In this video, Motor Trend's Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of Chevrolet's hotly anticipated 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51, the most ... read more

Despite not actually having a car in production, the firm Faraday Future has headline-writers gushing about its Tesla-killing supercar an all-electric car that looks like the Batmobile. There is no doubting that the FFZero1 concept car just unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week is eye-catching, but its one of a number of new and transformed car brands. For example, the Detroit Electric SP:01 or the recently announced Fisker Force 1 and London Taxi Companys TX5 ... read more

Today we take an up-close and personal, in-depth video look at the prototype 2015 Lexus NX. We begin with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, occasional track data, and build quality. You'll also learn how to use most of the interior and exterior features. Throughout the video key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, including available options, will be highlighted. Of course it wouldn't be an enthusiast car video without the ever-popular engine overview, including rev and exhaust note, from both interior and exterior perspectives. MSRP pricing for the NX has not been released

This is part two of a deep look inside the Petersen Automotive vault. Today, some of the coolest celebrity cars of all time! Cars featured in this episode: 1939 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante owned by the Prince of Persia/Shah of Iran - 1:26 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Custome owned by Clark Gable - 5:08 1952 Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower - 6:57 1972 Ferrari Daytona from the movie "The Gumball Rally" - 10:25 1982 Ferrari 308 drive by Tom Selleck in "Magnum P.I. - 12:44 1953 Cadillac Series 62 owned by Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan - 14:57 1966 Mongrel T driven by Elvis Presley and the Joker from the "Batman" TV series - 17:39 1965 Ford Mustang driven by Frank and Nancy Sinatra - 19:40 1956 Jaguar XK-SS owned by Steve McQueen - 20:51 1978 Mercedes 600 Landaulet owned by Saddam Hussein - 23:20 1960 Mercedes 300SL owned Robert Stack

According to the Tech Blog over on c|Net.com, "You can't drive Ford's next Mustang until 2014, but you can at least take it for a spin in Need for Speed Rivals, starting now. The 2015 Ford Mustang joins the ranks of playable cars. A patch hitting all platforms sometime before the day is through will add the car to the game." (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) c|Net goes on to point out,"It's the 50th anniversary of the Mustang and Ford is celebrating with a rebirth of the model, unveiling the biggest step forward the iconic pony car has seen in decades. A turbocharged, 2.3 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine joins the traditional V6 and V8 options, while the quarter-mile-friendly live rear axle is finally being deleted in favor of a proper, independent setup. The new car is lighter, lower, leaner and, we think, very ... read more

Can you ever have TOO MUCH horsepower, performance, and handling? Most auto enthusiasts would exclaim with a resounding, "NO!" We have to admit, around here this is all pretty popular too! For 2016 Ford has teamed up with Petty's Garage to make one head-turning Mustang! Here's the lowdown from Erick Ayapana over at Motor Trend... "Ford has once again teamed up with Petty’s Garage to create a limited-edition Mustang GT. The modified creations, called Petty’s Garage 2016 Ford Mustang GT King editions, make more power than the stock Mustang GTs and will sell in small numbers. "For starters, Petty’s Garage bolts on a Ford Performance supercharger that adds an additional 235 horsepower for a total of 670 hp. A level two option bumps power to 727 hp. Other modifications include TrakPak Ford Performance halfshafts, adjustable front and ... read more

This is from an article that I ran accross just recently. I think it speaks to how we as car repairers need to focus on the cusotmers needs... Factors Influencing Repair Outlet Choice In 2011 Understanding what consumers value in a repair outlet today will allow service providers and their vendors to collaborate to craft an attractive offering in the market, fine-tune the consumer message, and focus execution on critical components of the customer experience. Two key factors influencing consumer repair outlet choice today are trust and value. In addition to the aging vehicle trend, trust is enabling repair shops to win in the current environment. Consumers can't afford to overspend on unnecessary work, nor can they endure the cost of a job not done well. Consumers are spreading the word about repair facilities that can be trusted to do just what is needed at a fair price and get it done right. Today's consumer is also very deal- and discount-oriented. Among other ... read more

Is there a new, finely-engineered German automobile in your near future? Perhaps in 2015? Consider the 2015 Audi RS7 Sportback. Here's a look, and a driving report... ABOUT THE 2015 AUDI RS 7 SPORTBACK The headlights, also adapted to the new Singleframe, come with LED technology as a standard feature. On request, Audi will provide headlights with the innovative Matrix LED technology, available exclusively on the RS 7 Sportback, with additionally darkened trims. This offer also includes turn signals with dynamic display at the front. At the rear they're generally standard. The taillights also have a new interior design. New to the paint finishes are the colors Floret Silver, Metallic; Glacier White, Metallic; Mythos Black, Metallic and Sepang Blue, Pearl Effect. The 4.0 TFSI in the revised Audi RS 7 Sportback provides as before 560 horsepower, with a constant 516.3 lb‑ft of torque at engine speeds between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm. The engine propels the five‑door coupé fr ... read more

In five short years, Uber has shaken up much more than just the taxi industry. With the success of its "driver partner" business model, the ride-sharing giant has helped scramble the very concept of employment, forcing riders and regulators alike to ask themselves who qualifies as a worker and what constitutes work. Those questions were around long before iPhone apps and surge pricing. But the sheer popularity of Uber -- and the rapid growth of its driver network -- has forced a debate over how to classify workers in the so-called on-demand economy. And even labor experts who are often on the same side can't seem to agree on how to do it. Last year, economist Alan Krueger and former Labor Department official Seth Harris penned a much-discussed paper arguing that Uber drivers and ... read more

The Mazda 2 has sold almost 2.5 million units all over the world since 2002. Big changes in this five-door hatchback model have recently been announced. It will have a range of available engine options including a 1.5 liter diesel engine, identified as one of the Mazda SKYACTIV engines. The new Mazda 2 now shares some similarities with the Mazda 3. In fact, if you were just looking at the two from the front you might be hard pressed to tell which is which. The Mazda now has the same large grille in the front, headlights with an angular touch, and a sloping front end. Now more on the engine choices. In Japan there will be 1.3 liter G-version as well as a 1.5 D-version putting 105 horsepower with 184 foot pounds of torque. There will also be some new safety features with Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE on board system. The 2016 Mazda 2 will start rolling of the assembly line around September, 2014. Photo Credit: MazdaUSA.com