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Report: Dodge Dart to use transmission from Hyundai

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Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Plants/Manufacturing , Chrysler , Dodge , Hyundai Hyundai CEO John Krafcik has confirmed that the Korean automaker will supply Chrysler with transmissions for its new Dodge Dart , according to Car and Driver . While the two automakers may seem like odd dance partners, the tie-up makes plenty of sense. Both companies use engines born out of the now-defunct Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance with Mitsubishi . As a result, 2.0- and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines found in the Dart share more than a few strands of DNA with the same displacement engines found under the hood of vehicles like the Hyundai Sonata

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Super-rare Jaguar XJ220S heading to Arizona auction

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Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Auctions , Jaguar With only 350 cars built, the Jaguar XJ220 is a collector’s item, but some examples are rarer than others. Having relied heavily on Tom Walkinshaw Racing for the development of the XJ220 in the first place, Jaguar turned to the outfit when it came time to assess the possibility of a competition version. Three XJ220C race cars were born as a result, but in order to homologate them for competition, Jaguar and TWR built six roadgoing examples dubbed XJ220S.

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Detroit: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe turns up the wick with big horsepower boosts

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Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Coupe , Performance , Hyundai Sure, the refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe now looks more aggressive, but the real story is under the hood, with new powertrains that pack more punch and a few more gears, as well. The V6 Genesis Coupe now features direct injection, while the turbocharged four has a new turbo and intercooler setup. Both models are available with eight-speed automatics and get slightly better fuel economy, as well. The 3.8-liter V6 in the Genesis Coupe now makes 348 horsepower and 296 pound-feet of torque, up from 306 and 266, respectively.

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Report: NHTSA investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 over inaccurate fuel readings

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Filed under: Sedan , Recalls , Safety , Infiniti The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation concerning Infiniti M45 sedans from the 2003 and 2004 model year. The government organization has reportedly received 43 complaints about inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and in 26 of these cases, the improperly calibrated fuel gauges have led to instances of engine stalling. According to the NHTSA report, “The complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most received within the past year.” This investigation will encompass approximately 8,100 M45 models.

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Video: Ford Racing gives Focus ST-R race car tour

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Filed under: Motorsports , Performance , Videos , Hatchback , Ford , Racing Ford has finally given us a complete walk around video of the company’s ready-to-order Ford Focus ST-R racer. The vehicle is available through the Ford Racing catalog and features all the tricks you’ll need to compete in series like the Grand-Am ST class or the SCCA World Challenge TC. The racecar makes use of the same production EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission found in the production model, though the engine has been calibrated to suck down race fuel for a little more power. As Ford Racing’s Andy Vrenko shows us, larger brakes and a set of three-way adjustable coilovers are part of the suspension package, and indoors, the Ford Focus ST-R comes equipped with an FIA-spec roll cage, Recaro race seat and AEM data logger.

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AEM lets you hook up your car to a dyno at home with Dyno-Shaft

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Filed under: Aftermarket , Etc. , Technology Unless you happen to own a dyno , accurately keeping track of which modifications benefit your vehicle may be a seat-of-the-pants operation. AEM is hoping to change that for people who are serious about wringing the absolute most out of their vehicle with the unfortunately-named Dyno-Shaft. While the product may sound like a bizarre fetish film, it has the potential to revolutionize tuning for those of us who don’t have access to high-dollar engine evaluation equipment

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