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  • Filed under: Classics, Sedan, Volvo When you think of old-school Volvos – you know, those boxy designs that pre-date the more curvaceous models of today – what do you picture? The 240? The 850? Or do you think of the ultimate in squared-off Swedish design, the 760? The model credited...

    Volvo marks 30th anniversary of the 760

    Filed under: Classics, Sedan, Volvo When you think of old-school Volvos – you know, those boxy designs that pre-date the more curvaceous models of today – what do you picture? The 240? The 850? Or do you think of the ultimate in squared-off Swedish design, the 760? The model credited...

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  • Filed under: Classics, Chevrolet, GM A lot has happened in the last 56 years… mankind landed on the moon, the Cold War ended and General Motors managed to build 100 million small-block V8 engines. First launched in 1955 with 265 cubic inches of displacement, the small block V8 has seen...

    GM marks 100-millionth small-block engine built [w/video]

    Filed under: Classics, Chevrolet, GM A lot has happened in the last 56 years… mankind landed on the moon, the Cold War ended and General Motors managed to build 100 million small-block V8 engines. First launched in 1955 with 265 cubic inches of displacement, the small block V8 has seen...

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  • In the weeks ahead the first Fiat 500s will roll into the carmaker’s new U.S. showrooms. It’s one of the smallest cars on the road, but it will have a lot riding on its success. msnbc.com: Autos

    Fiat marks return to U.S. with tiny 500

    In the weeks ahead the first Fiat 500s will roll into the carmaker’s new U.S. showrooms. It’s one of the smallest cars on the road, but it will have a lot riding on its success. msnbc.com: Autos

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  • Filed under: Crossover, Ford, Australia, Design/Style Ford Australia has released a preview of what customers from Down Under can expect from the next-generation Territory. The automaker is using the new crossover to launch a massive refresh program, with 85 percent of the company’s wares receiving a significant update over the...

    Ford marks out bold new Territory for Australia

    Filed under: Crossover, Ford, Australia, Design/Style Ford Australia has released a preview of what customers from Down Under can expect from the next-generation Territory. The automaker is using the new crossover to launch a massive refresh program, with 85 percent of the company’s wares receiving a significant update over the...

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  • Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Sedan, Saab, UK Erik “Mr Saab” Carlsson and the Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson – Click above for high-res image gallery Erik Carlsson, also known as Mr. Saab, is a rallying icon directly tied to the Swedish automaker’s lore. 50 years ago, Carlsson won his first British...

    Saab marks 50th anniversary of Erik Carlsson’s first RAC win with special 9-3

    Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Sedan, Saab, UK Erik “Mr Saab” Carlsson and the Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson – Click above for high-res image gallery Erik Carlsson, also known as Mr. Saab, is a rallying icon directly tied to the Swedish automaker’s lore. 50 years ago, Carlsson won his first British...

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