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The article focuses on the sports utility vehicle (SUV) Ford Explorer in 2011 after its continued decline in sales due to the tread separation of its Firestone Wilderness at 15-inch tires. The SUV trend has reportedly shifted to car-based crossovers that have lesser off-road capability but offer better road behavior, gas mileage and comfort. It is stated that the 2011 Explorer is longer, wider and 159 pounds lighter than previous models and is equipped with airbags, stability-control programs and second-row inflatable seatbelts.

The article evaluates the automobiles Lexus LFA by Toyota Motors and 599 GTB Fiorano by Ferrari.

The article provides information about the Speed By Spectre 341 Challenge, held by aftermarket air intakes and filters maker Spectre Performance, on the Nevada State Route (SR) 341. It challenges the participants to complete the 5.2-mile course not longer than three minutes and 41 second. The lone fatality in the competition was Alex Djordjevic, also known online as VR Alexander, who drove his 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo race car uphill and off the mountain highway.

The article evaluates the 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 automobile from Hyundai.

The article evaluates the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 automobile.

The article evaluates the BMW M3 GT race car, one of the participating vehicles in the 2010 American Le Mans Series.

The article evaluates several automobiles including the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 from Chevrolet and Porsche 911 Turbo from Porsche AG.

The article evaluates the BMW M3 automobile from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.

The article evaluates the Lexus LFA automobile, a Ferrari-fighting supercar from Lexus.

The article evaluates the Jaguar XFR from Jaguar Cars Ltd.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of driving Honda's RA107 Formula 1 car in Circuito de Jerez in Jerez, Spain.

The article presents a comparison of performance cars including Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 from General Motors Corp., Dodge Viper SRT10 from Dodge, Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Automobili Lamborghini SpA, and Mercedez-Benz SL65 AMG from Mercedez-Benz.

The article evaluates several Chevrolet Corvette such as Z51, Z06 and ZR1.

The article presents a comparison between the Aston Martin DBS and the Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano automobile.

The article evaluates the 2007 Jaguar XK Convertible automobile.

The article evaluates the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera automobile model from Lamborghini SpA.

The article evaluates the Subaru Impreza WRX car.

The article evaluates different automobiles including MazdaSpeed 3, BMW Z4 Coupe, Chevrolet Corvette and Audi R8.

The article features the Aston Martin DBR9, which is involved in a tight contest with the Chevrolet Corvette C6.R for GT racing honors in the United States. It also includes information on the Aston Martin DBR9's engine, suspension, brakes and wheels, aerodynamics, chassis and body type and transmission.

The article focuses on the introduction of a new performance standard intended for the car manufacturers in the U.S. It has been observed from the tested cars that a car tends to run faster when it is 70 degrees outside. The cars to be tested are grouped in five Lightning Lap (LL) classes since their performance are dependent on price. Among the classes are LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4 and LL5. Another observation is that a car competes with others only in its class.

The article presents a comparison of the three sports cars including Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ferrari F430, and Porsche 911 Turbo. The three cars were compared as to their dimensions in inches, interior volume in cubic feet, front and rear brakes and suspension, engine performance, acceleration in seconds, and fuel economy. Test results revealed that the Ferrari F430 gained the top spot, with Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Z06 trailing behind the 2nd and last spot, respectively.

The article presents a comparison of the antecedents of the two most charismatic cars from Ford and Chevy. Back in 1968, the Corvette already had a V-8 up from but Bill Mitchell's styling of the car was sexier. Like the newest GT500, the 1968 GT500KR sported a big V-8 and scoops and spoilers a plenty. Compared to the Corvette , the Corvette is more complete as it has more power on the brakes, better steering and rides more stiffly over broken pavements.

The article evaluates the KTM X-Bow automobile from KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG.

A preview of the McLaren automobile 2011 McLaren MP4-12C from McLaren Automotive Group Inc. is presented.

The article evaluates the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider from Alfa Romeo Automobile SpA.

The article focuses on the new business model adopted by Henrik Fisker, automobile designer and Fisker Coachbuild LLC chief executive officer, in making his Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid vehicle. It mentions that Fisker has partnered with Quantum Technologies Inc. in September 2007 to form Fisker Automotive Inc. which will make the plug-in hybrid type. It notes that it will use Karma's technology in its hybrid units. Fisker believes that his model will change the nature of the automobile industry.

The article evaluates the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne automobile from Bentley.

The article presents a comparison of helmets for racecar drivers including Arai-GP-6S from Arai, Super Bandit helmet from Simpson and M-4 helmet from Bell.

A preview of the 2012 Ford Focus from Ford Motor Co. Ltd. is presented.

A preview of the 2011 Buick Regal automobile from General Motors Corp. is presented.

The article evaluates several radio-controlled (RC) cars including Traxxas Nitro4-Tec 3.3 from Traxxas LP, Tamiya XB NISMO GT-R R35 TT-01E from Tamiya Inc. and HPI-Racing Nitro RS4 3 Drift Toyota Soarer from HPI Ltd.

The article focuses on the benefits of using cellulosic ethanol for racing cars. It claims that cellulosic ethanol could be a better alternative of gasoline, since it takes less energy. The author cites that club-racing driver Stephen Zadig uses cellulosic E85 in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in California. According to Zadig, alternative fuels do not affect speed performance.

The article evaluates the 2005 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo automobile from Saleen Inc.

The article evaluates the 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) 1-Series automobile.

The article evaluates the Porsche Cayenne Turbo sport-utility vehicle.

The article presents the new Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet which is scheduled to be on the market on August 2007. It has a mighty 6.2-liter V-8 that produces 475 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. According to Mercedes, the car will reach 62 miles per hour from rest in 4.7 seconds. It features 18-inch wheels, suspension has been recalibrated, and the brake discs have six-piston calipers at the front and four pistons at the rear.

The article evaluates the Lexus CT200h automobile.

The article focuses on digital slot-car racing toys whose demand has grown since 2002.

The article offers information on the SAAB 9-5 automobile from General Motors.

The article features the Road Atlanta road-racing course in Braselton, Georgia. The course was opened in September 1970 and is 2.54 miles long, with 12 turns. It considers Turn One as a quick course, except for slow corners which are the chicane and Turn Seven. Race spectators are suggested to stay at Panoz's Chateau Elan Resort.

A preview of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabriolet automobile from Mercedes-Benz AG is presented.

The article evaluates the Jaguar XJ automobile.

The article evaluates the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid from Porsche AG.

The article evaluates the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid from General Motors Corp.

The article evaluates the People Mover Honda Odyssey from Honda.

The article evaluates the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ automobile.

The article evaluates the 2002-2006 BMW M3 automobile.

The article evaluates the Infiniti FX35 automobile.

The article evaluates the Pontiac G8 automobile from General Motors Corp.

The article evaluates the Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 Team R27 automobile.