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Like most other markets, the auto industry is filled with its own unique assortment of complex technologies and related jargon. In an attempt to help explain some of the terms and technology in the auto industry, I’ve decided to launch a new category of content on Driveline Blog that tries to do exactly that. Each [...]

Zombies seem to be on the collective brains of just about everyone these days, thanks to AMC’s Walking Dead TV series, a veritable avalanche of zombie-inspired fiction, movies like 28 Days Later and the success of the popular Left 4 Dead video game franchise. Being the sort that is always up for a good chase [...]

In a controversial 5-2 vote last week, the Austin, TX city council agreed to move ahead with a construction project that will bring Formula 1 racing back to the states. Formula 1 hasn’t been seen stateside since 2007, and many American Formula 1 fans still remember the embarrassing 2005 United States Grand Prix debacle at Indianapolis. You [...]

During the 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend, driver Allan McNish walked away from a catastrophic car crash. While approaching a turn, McNish clipped a Ferrari 458 Italia and lost control of his diesel-powered Audi R18 TDI, sending the car flying into a crash barrier at high speed. The footage is amazing to watch, and [...]

A lot has been said about the new 2011 Ford Mustang, which receives a bevy of significant upgrades for the 2011 model year. Chief among these are two all-new engine options: a 3.7 liter V6 good for 305hp for the base Mustang and a 412hp 5.0 liter V8 in the Mustang GT. Both of these [...]

Well, not really, but the automaker is making a strong patriotic statement in support of the American team playing against the English team in an upcoming World Cup soccer (football to the rest of the world) match. The company has put together a TV ad showing General George Washington riding to battle in a Dodge [...]

I’ve always thought that the Ford GT (and its forbear, the Ferrari-busting, LeMans-winning GT40) was the ultimate combination of track-punishing power and gorgeous sports car aesthetics. Let not forget that the GT also sounded amazing, thanks to a 5.4L supercharged V8 that churned our 550 horsepower. Alas, Ford only made about 4000 Ford GTs, but [...]

In honor of our recent Ford Flex review–and the impressive Ford Sync system, which combines the software prowess of Microsoft with the automotive engineering boffins at Ford–we decided to post a Photosynth of the Ford Flex Limited in all of its three dimensional glory. (For Windows users only, unfortunately.) What the heck is a Photosynth, [...]

I’ve written about the “minivan stigma” before, which I’ve always felt was a bit undeserved. From a practical point of view the minivan is arguably the most efficient family-mover in existence, thanks to it’s voluminous cargo space, the ease and convenience of sliding doors, and relatively car-like handling and performance. That said, some people simply [...]

Back in August I posted about a new feature at DrivelineBlog.com called Driveline Blog Builds (DLBB). The goal of this new feature series is to highlight one project vehicle a month going forward. I was hoping to launch DLBB in August, so this is a little behind schedule. Someone once said “better late than never,” [...]