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2012 Worthersee: VW showcases two GTI concepts
Friday, May 18, 2012
The city of Worthersee, Austria has been hosting the world's largest Volkswagen gathering for more than three decades. And this year, fans coming from all over Europe get to see some pretty exciting models.
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The all-new Honda CBR250R Challenge
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Honda Canada announced a brand new racing series for 2012 starring the CBR250R, a newcomer to our shores. Following in the tire prints of the highly successful CBR125R Challenge series, the CBR250R Challenge will pit novice and semi-professional riders between 15 and 25 years old against each other, as well as 13 and 14 year-olds who have completed at least three races in the 125-cc class.
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Fun & games with Hyundai
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Yours truly, along with a number of other automotive journalists, was recently invited to spend a day with Hyundai. From the details provided, the general idea was to supply us a little seat time in the company's updated 2012 Elantra and to allow us to experience a few of its other automotive offerings.
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IMPA Test Days a cool carfest
Monday, October 03, 2011
The International Motor Press Association's annual Test Days was set up for the first time at the Monticello Motor Club in New York. Manufacturers and automotive journalists united for two days of driving and schmoozing.
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IMPA: Laiiiiiid baaack!
Friday, September 23, 2011
As you've read or will soon read, Kevin, Mike and I made our way down to Monticello in New York State for the International Motor Press Association's (IMPA) Test Days.
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IMPA and Monticello, NY
Thursday, September 22, 2011
You've probably never heard of the IMPA, and chances are, you also have no clue where Monticello is. Predictably, I'm about to tell you.
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Mercedes-Benz: Dressed to impress
Monday, September 19, 2011
I had the recent good fortune of attending a Mercedes-Benz event as part of the Luxury & Supercar Weekend at Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of Vancouver, BC. The invite I received from Mercedes-Benz read in part: semi-formal dress.
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The 24 Hours of Nürburgring in pictures
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
I just got back from an amazing trip to Germany. In 6 days and a few hours, I took in some of the best auto sites and sounds the country has to offer.
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Motorexpo Toronto 2011: a roaring success
Monday, June 27, 2011
I recently visited Toronto's financial district. No, I wasn't there to check in on my stock broker, nor was I there visiting the bars of gold I keep on deposit in one of the area's financial institutions. I was there purely to witness Toronto's first ever Motorexpo event, a new concept in automotive showcasing which was taking place within the salubrious surroundings of downtown's Brookfield Place.
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Wishes come true at Mosport Raceway
Friday, May 06, 2011
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario - "Hang on guys", I said, downshifting as the flashing red lights grow larger in the rear view mirror. With a heady snarl, the 530-hp Porsche 911 Turbo S surges ahead, the landscape blurring as the wind howls around us.
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo becomes a wrecked exotic
Friday, April 01, 2011
An unfortunate incident occurred during the 6th edition of the Arctic Route Adventure. The convoy of Porsche Cayennes are making their way from Vancouver, BC to Anchorage, Alaska, including a stop up in Deadhorse which marks the end of the northbound highway.
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Porsche Camp4 Winter Driving School (video)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Even though these two words don't seem to go together and that many car-buffs still cringe at the sight of a Stuttgart-born performance car in the white stuff (you know who you are), Porsche is adamantly making a case for their cars and the fact that they belong on the roads all year long.
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General Motors of Canada to Open Doors to Manufacturing Facilities
Friday, November 19, 2010
General Motors of Canada's manufacturing locations in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Ingersoll, Ontario will each host an open house event by the end of 2011 as part of a broader GM initiative in the United States. Each GM plant location will choose a date for their facility and invite community members to attend to learn more about the people, the products and the manufacturing processes used to deliver the highest possible quality.
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AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year category winners announced
Friday, October 29, 2010
Another Test Fest comes and goes. After three days of non-stop, back-to-back testing and occasionally beating 48 new vehicles, we now know who the category winners are and, by default, who the finalists are for the coveted title of the AJAC's Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year.
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Photo gallery of the AJAC's Test Fest
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
It's that time of the year again. Right before Halloween, a bunch of automotive journalists and manufacturers get together in Niagara-on-the-Lake for an intense week of testing in order to determine the AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year Awards. Check out our gallery of amazing pictures shot by Matthieu Lambert.
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EVO vs STI
Friday, October 15, 2010
If you've been following me on Twitter (@Matt_St_Pierre) and or Auto123.com (@auto123), you know what we did last summer... yesterday, sorry. Yes, we took a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI to Mécaglisse, a great track north of Montreal.
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A real virtual test drive from Mitsubishi
Friday, October 08, 2010
Fancy a test drive of Mitsubishi's new 2011 Outlander Sport (RVR in Canada)? Mitsubishi will be glad to oblige and all you'll have to do is sit comfortably at home in front of your computer and remotely control the vehicle on a closed course.
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smart fortwo Test Drive Experience Event in Vancouver
Monday, September 27, 2010
TORONTO - Recognized as the hallmark for safe and intelligent urban transportation for more than 10 years, the compact and versatile smart fortwo is set to revolutionize the traditional test drive experience today while also providing a valuable service to Vancouverites.
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Honda CR-Z takes over Time Square
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The event marks the first time 3-D footage will be broadcast in a public area. As a part of the takeover, Honda will run 3-D CR-Z commercial footage on the Times Square HD screen and Sony will provide 3-D Gran Turismo 5 racing simulators. Additionally, Maxim Magazine models will distribute copies of their special 3-D October issue and Honda will sponsor a special performance from chart-topping hip-hop trio, N.E.R.D.
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Scion Canadian Launch
Monday, September 20, 2010
Canada is a vast nation of opportunity and prosperity; it would seem that Toyota has finally figured that out. Later this month, Toyota will be launching its Scion division in Canada. As in the US, Scion will stand on its own, independent of its Toyota parent.
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2011 Infiniti QX56 to Deliver 'Inspired Performance' at 2010 TIFF
Thursday, September 09, 2010
MISSISSAUGA, ON - Today, Infiniti Canada announced an agreement that will provide CTV's etalk with additional fleet support for its extensive coverage of the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), running September 9-20, 2010. In total, five all-new 2011 QX56s will be used to carry etalk staff and equipment throughout the city as they bring daily coverage of the famous festival to Canadian viewers.
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McLaren MP4-12C Embarks on Tour of New Retailers in North America
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Following the successful North American debut of the McLaren MP4-12C at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, McLaren Automotive will begin a launch tour of its selected North America dealership locations. Prospective customers will have the opportunity to see the 12C in the metal and speak to the team responsible for groundbreaking newcomer.
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Countdown to motion: The 918 Spyder driven
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Watch the 918 Spyder in action at a special gathering at the Monterey Jet Center prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Porsche Design Chief Michael Mauer affectionately discusses the 918 Spyder.
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2010 Pebble Beach: 60th anniversary of the Concours d'Élégance
Monday, August 16, 2010
And there you have it, ladies and gentleman, the 2010 edition of the grandiose Pebble Beach concours d'Élégance has come to a close. The 60th anniversary of the Concours coincided with many other many milestones including the 100 years of Alfa Romeo, 75 years at Jaguar, 60 years of Porsche in North America, Pierce-Arrow and the designs of Ghia.
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2010 Pebble Beach: Concours d'LeMons!
Monday, August 16, 2010
After the Quail, many Porsches and countless super luxury rare expensive cars, it only made sense that we make our way to the increasingly popular second annual Concours d'LeMons! And so, we did and what a refreshing change of pace and, well, environment it was.
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Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca Raceway
Monday, August 16, 2010
I will freely admit that I have never been a huge racing fan. In fact, it wasn't until roughly 12 years ago, when I first took my 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo on the track, that I became somewhat interested in racing. The only motorsports that captured my attention were WRC and DTM/BTCC. Otherwise, F1, NASCAR and the others do little for me.
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2010 Pebble Beach: More Images Of The Event
Friday, August 13, 2010
My first full day in car paradise has been like no other in my life. I'm only beginning to grasp the sheer scale of this event, yet I'm already on overload! Quite honestly, this Pebble Beach experience will forever impact my very existence; my only hope is that I do not become an addict as I'll never be sure if and when I will return...
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2010 Pebble Beach: Pre-drool session!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ok, so day one of my Pebble Beach/Monterey experience hasn't even begun but already I've gone mad! Cars! Cars! And more cars of all origines, pedigrees and backgrounds. It's already so bad that my buddy Laurance Yap from Porsche Canada is concerned that I won't make it until Sunday!
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Nissan will display historic Z racers at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Nissan North America, Inc. today announced that it will continue its year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the icon Nissan Z® with a display of historic Z® racers at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 12 - 15 at Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, Calif.
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In Town Without my Car - for a whole week!
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Montreal - From September 20 to 24, 2010, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) will celebrate the eighth edition of In Town without my Car! by prolonging the event the whole week! On this occasion, Montrealers are encouraged to experience active and public transit for five consecutive days. Many of them may acquire a taste for it, if they haven't already.
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Back to school for auto journalists
Friday, July 30, 2010
July is not yet quite over and already the air waves are plastered with adds about "back to school". Believe us when we say that when we finally graduated, that "Back to school" would no longer have any real meaning to us.
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2011 Ford Explorer Preview
Monday, July 26, 2010
Toronto, Ontario -- The new-generation Ford Explorer was revealed today simultaneously in 10 North American cities. Toronto was the lone Canadian event, and the honour went to illusionist, Greg Frewin, the current International Grand Champion of Magic.
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2010 Amphib
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ever wonder what people do with their amphibious vehicles? Go to southwestern France, on the Nantes to Brest canal near Redon and you'll find out first hand.
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Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal will welcome the 'Naughty Volvo Tour'
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Toronto, Ontario - Volvo Cars of Canada Corp., (VCCC) announced the start of its upcoming Naughty Volvo Tour to launch the All-New 2011 Volvo S60. The Naughty Volvo Tour will stop at three cities across Canada, starting in Montreal, QC, July 22 and 23, opening in Toronto, ON, July 26 to 28, and simultaneously in Vancouver, B.C., July 26 and 27.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its Attractions
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Today Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its exciting and unique attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation together with its story, to families and fans of all ages and interests. More than 20 rides and attractions, lying beneath the iconic 200,000 m2 red roof, will offer guests the time of their lives with the thrill of some of the world's most inventive rides, eye-catching surroundings, and a host of attractions that indulge the senses in ways never experienced before.
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Luxury Sedan Feature
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The luxury sedan niche is particularly diverse and offers a wide array of models - and prices! The very definition of this type of car varies from one consumer to the next. So much so that some buyers associate the Toyota Avalon with this category, with an asking price of a little over $40,000, while others think of nothing less than the sumptuous BMW 7 Series, whose price largely exceeds $100,000.
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Mazda to have a life-size Scalextric track at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Friday, July 02, 2010
Relive your childhood dreams of playing with a life-sized Scalextric track on the Mazda stand at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4th July) which features 20 years of Mazda MX-5. This year, Goodwood Festival of Speed has added a Moving Motor Show day on Thursday where visitors have the chance to drive cars up the famous Hill climb. Mazda will have the Mazda MX-5 road car available for visitors to drive as well as passenger rides in the MX-5 race car. Held in the grounds of Lord March's Goodwood estate in Sussex the event has become the world's largest celebration of motoring culture.
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15th annual IMLB: Hail to lithium-ion batteries!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Lithium-ion batteries represent the perfect solution for hybrid and electric vehicles according to the organizers and participants of the 15th annual International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB), which kicked off in Montreal on June 27.
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The Hot Wheels Ford Mustang Starts its Road Trip
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Toronto - Hot Wheels(R) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Hot Wheels Colour Shifters(TM) Road Trip across Canada this summer. The life-size Hot Wheels colour-shifting Ford Mustang and the Hot Wheels Colour Shifters Trailer will zoom across the country visiting over 50 festivals, camps and family events in various towns and cities.
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The Italian Job remake... with Lotus Evoras
Friday, June 25, 2010
In a stroke of genius the organisers of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed decided on a theme of 'Viva Veloce' or 'The Passion for Speed' for the event this year (2-4th July). Capitalising on the momentum of such a flash of inspiration (and quite frankly we're always looking for any excuse to get out and about) Lotus jumped on the bandwagon and decided to put the press to work with a convoy of Evoras driving from Italy (Turin) to England (Goodwood) - the reverse journey to that of Charlie Croker and his cronies and hopefully without the added drama of bank robbery and literal cliff-hanger!
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Crossover Special!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Crossovers are the modern evolution of traditional sport utility vehicles -- kind of new-millennium four-wheel Swiss knives! Over the past few years, this type of vehicle has gotten more and more diversified technically as well as aesthetically. In some cases, they even copy certain parts of passenger cars. No wonder consumers often get confused!
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Lamborghini St. Moritz 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Over 100 Lamborghini cars past and present, and their drivers, gathered in Switzerland this weekend, 18 to 20 June, in a dynamic celebration of the marque. Owners from across the world joined 'Lamborghini St. Moritz 2010', supported by Lamborghini dealerships and clubs, to celebrate the House of the Raging Bull with a driving programme that included a route through the scenic Julierpass and Fluelapass to Davos.
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Ford at the FrancoFolies: Let the Fiesta begin!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Ford and the FrancoFolies are enjoying an 11-year marriage. The American automaker has been the main sponsor of the world's largest French music festival all this time and, for 2010, the fiesta will involve, you guessed it, the new Ford Fiesta!
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Chrysler-built Canadian Lancia soon to hit Europe? Believe it!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Lancia dealers in Europe could soon offer a clone of the Chrysler 300C, which is expected to get a makeover in early 2011. It would become the first Italian car to be manufactured on Canadian soil, more specifically at the Brampton Assembly Plant near Toronto.
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World's Hottest Electric Vehicles On Display at EP!C
Friday, May 28, 2010
The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is back May 28-30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West for its fourth year as Western Canada's largest smart lifestyle consumer tradeshow and eco-marketplace.
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The Car as The Ultimate Mobile Device
Saturday, May 15, 2010
In this case, the mobile device is the new 2011 Ford Fiesta. On May 13th, two Fiestas left the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, headed to Maker Faire, Silicon Valley's annual ideas festival.
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Gumball 3000: a warm, and rude, welcome!
Friday, May 07, 2010
Both exotic car enthusiasts and determined police officers awaited Gumballers in Canada. Patrol agents from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were indeed everywhere along Highway 401!
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Audi showing seven A1 models at Wörthersee Tour 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
For the fourth year in a row, AUDI AG will have its own stand at the GTI meet at the Wörthersee and is once again expecting Audi fans from throughout Europe. The new Audi A1 is playing a leading role at the 29th Wörthersee Tour (May 12 - 15) in Reifnitz (Carinthia), Austria.
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Cars and Music at PEI Motoring Festival
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
For its second edition, the Prince Edward Island International Motoring Festival (IMF) is pulling out all the stops: it has teamed up with the renowned Cavendish Beach Music Festival.
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Bentley Mulsanne hits the red carpet!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Montreal, Quebec -- The Bentley Mulsanne, the new flagship of the prestigious English brand, made its Canadian debut yesterday in Montreal. The scene was quite glamorous, with lovely young ladies dressed in samba costumes walking and dancing around $15-million Learjets!
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Volkswagen: Techno Classica 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Volkswagen is welcoming visitors to Techno Classica 2010 with three special themes that will take them back through an exciting period of automotive history. First theme: Under the motto "Volkswagens off the beaten path," Europe's largest automobile producer has brought along a diverse collection of off-road highlights to the Ruhr region.
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The Chevrolet Spark DJ car
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
An upturned modified car with wheels that serve as turntables has been developed by a team of Buckinghamshire engineers to create the world's biggest record player and the most mobile of mobile discos.
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Laval University Won the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Calgary - Laval University for the second year in a row won the grand prize in the "Prototype" category at the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas this past weekend in Houston, Texas. The student-built, fuel-efficient vehicle achieved the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel with an astonishing 1,057.5 kilometres per litre, or 2,487.5 miles per gallon.
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Snow Day? Not with a Jeep!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Jim Morrison wants Canadians to have fun in the snow. As Chrysler's Senior Manager of Product Planning, it's his job to devise attractive pricing schemes for the vehicles and packages within Chrysler's numerous brands.
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The smart loves winter!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mirabel, Quebec -- You still think the smart fortwo isn't tough enough to withstand our harsh winters? Well, executives of the brand in Canada are hoping to change your mind with two unique events. The idea is to show once and for all that neither snow nor ice can stop the funky little two-seater from Hambach.
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2009 Targa Newfoundland (video)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
If you're a real car-nut and I say Newfoundland, what's the first thing that pops in your mind? Targa right? It has to be.
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The Auto Show season is upon us
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Having been an auto critic for 11 years almost exactly, I've had the opportunity to travel to many auto shows. Other than the obvious Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto shows, I've been to the New York, L.A., Detroit, Chicago and best of all, Geneva events.
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SEMA 2009 - Day 2: Tuning, what else? (photos and video)
Thursday, November 05, 2009
While SEMA 2009 houses hundreds of exhibits and activities, the entrance itself is probably the most spectacular part of the show. Lining up in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center are over 700 highly-customized machines designed by tuning specialists and companies from all over America.
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Gone is the dash-mounted flower vase in the latest version of Volkswagen's Bug. Gone too is much of its cutesiness, replaced by a notable degree of sportiness intended to broaden the Beetle's target market by attracting male attention.
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