Autoblog Podcast #250

Filed under: Podcasts , Etc. , Technology , Dodge , Ford , Kia , Lamborghini , Nissan Lamborghini Crossover, Four-cylinder small Porsche, Google autonomous cars, Tire scanners in roads Episode #250 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. This week Chris, Zach, and Dan are joined by Autoblog Executive Editor Chris Paukert. Topics include the rumor of an upcoming Lamborghini Crossover vehicle, a small Porsche with a 1.9-liter four cylinder, Google’s autonomous cars, and an effort to embed tire scanners in road surfaces to rat you out to Big Brother

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Consumer Reports picks side in V6 pony car wars

Filed under: Car Buying , Coupe , Performance , Chevrolet , Ford 2011 Ford Mustang V6 – Click above for high-res image gallery If you’ve found yourself stuck on the fence between the sultry styling of the Chevrolet Camaro V6 and the downright impressive sports car performance of the Ford Mustang V6, Consumer Reports may just have something to help you make up your mind one way or the other. Those responsible for some of the most aggressive consumer testing in the industry have awarded the Blue Oval a ‘Very Good’ road test score while the Bowtie was saddled with a mere ‘Good’ rating. The testers went so far as to say that picking the six-pot in the Mustang didn’t take too much away from the car’s fun factor, while doing the same in the Camaro did. That’s no surprise to us

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DUB Edition Mustang hits dealers, package priced at $3,599*

Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Ford 2011 Ford Mustang V6 DUB Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery Back in May, Ford showed off the first of what will likely be many special edition Mustangs based on the 2011 model: the DUB Edition Package. Available on the Mustang V6 , the DUB Edition features an assortment of Roush aero components, a Ford Accessories hood scoop, stripe package, lowering springs, 3:31 gears, DUB-embroidered headrests and, of course, 20-inch TIS wheels with Pirelli tires. Starting next week, the DUB Mustang will be available at Ford dealers across United States and Canada, kicked off by a launch party at Galpin Ford in Van Nuys, CA this weekend.

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2011 Ford Mustang V6 achieves 48.5 mpg over 776.5 miles on one tank of fuel [video]

A 2011 Ford Mustang V6 has completed 1,457 laps (776.5 miles / 1250km), on a single tank of gas, at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Details inside

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.24.10

First Drive: 2011 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive makes a lot of sense for a few people Using a powertrain cribbed from Tesla, the ForTwo Electric Drive may be the smartest Smart yet. Rumormill (again): Toyota working on MR2, Supra successor We’ve heard the rumors before and now they’re back: Toyota is working on successors to both the MR2 and Supra, but one major piece of the puzzle has been removed. 2011 Ford Mustang V6 runs 776.5 miles on one tank, 48.5 mpg [w/video] 1,457 laps later, five drivers from Ford managed to squeeze nearly 800 miles out of the 2011 Mustang V6. Also of interest: Honda releases info and images of revised 2011 Accord Volkswagen’s Stefan Jacoby moving to Volvo in August Report: Bentley considering five-door fastback to rival Porsche Panamera

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2011 Ford Mustang V6 runs 776.5 miles on one tank, 48.5 mpg [w/Video]

Filed under: Coupe , Ford 2011 Ford Mustang – Click above for high-res image gallery On Tuesday, June 23, a group of Ford engineers hit the track at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee in a completely stock 2011 Mustang V6 . When Mustangs are usually on track the drivers are in search of outright speed, but that wasn’t the case this time around. Instead the team of five drivers alternated every hour to see how far they could make the Mustang go on just one tank of gas.

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