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You have probably heard about the new 2009 Subaru WRX.  Subaru has done some substantial changes to this model.  A significant bump in power (265hp), revised suspension, the STI grille and spoiler all make this a pretty sweet package.  See more at subaru.com/animal.

With the press embargo now lifted and the official launch correlated to the X Games, you will begin seeing web videos and commercials featuring the WRX and the STI.  The commercials are produced by Carmichael Lynch and can be seen on the likes of ESPN, Spike, etc.  Above, you have Burn Rubber and below you have a humorous take on a driver’s ed video.  Enjoy.

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Nissan GTR on Top gear test track

Excellent video of the GTR getting romped on. By now you are probably sick of seeing videos and reading about how incredible this car is. However, TopGear always seems to one up everyone. So enjoy Jeremy having his neck broke by a “Datsun.”

I think this car has replaced the 911 C4S as my someday obtainable dream car. Plus, I have an affinity for those “Datsuns” see below.

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Warren, MI- Here’s the news that everyone nobody saw coming- the Chevrolet Camaro is back. In a brief 4:00 EST reveal at GM’s Warren facility, Ed Wellburn and Ed Peper- a couple of the big shots in charge of the Camaro project, gave a short scpiel discussing the car and it’s fantasicalness. While the crowd of journalists looked on, the production car rolled into the studio, and was set upon by said journalists soon after. Meanwhile, over at 5thgen.org, site staff posted the color palette and technical specs for the General-Motivated pony car. Big thanks to Jalopnik for posting a feed of the live reveal on their site.

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There’s a segment of the muscle car domain that breaks from the norm, in that going around corners is just as important as going fast- it’s called “pro touring.” Although they are much-hyped, Air Ride Technologies has just completed the latest “pro-tourer,” and although I am loathe to offer praise to a car built solely for marketing purposes, I have to admit, this car is (in my best preteen parlance) freakin’ awesome. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hello CG’ers! Sorry I’ve been away on a research project to determine any correlation between the migration of snow geese and coffee imports. But I’m back having reacquaint myself back to an old friend….

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The Alfa 8C Competizione. Probably the finest Alfa-Romeo to come out of Italy- it flows, it’s powerful, and it is the sweetheart of many auto-journos worldwide. In fact, Alfa-Romeo has a proud history of being the heartthrob of any and all car enthusiasts who hate themselves enough to go through the perpetual struggle that is an Alfa. So what about you? Could you give up your STi for one? Read the rest of this entry »

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Yes, folks, that’s right, Ford has revived it’s drag-race-only specials for competition in the NHRA. These factory-backed Mustangs will sport a 3000 lb. curb weight, a 5.4 supercharged engine, rated by Ford at 400 horsepower, and a special wheel and graphics package to differentiate the car from typical Mustangs. Full press release after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Squint a bit, and let your imagination take over. The scoop, the C pillar, the profile. Izzat a Subaru? No, It couldn’t be, it sits too high…wait…nope, it’s not a Subaru-it’s a Ford-and it’s one worth calling design-foul looking over. Read the rest of this entry »

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