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2014 Lexus IS: Track Tested
KickingTiresWith the redesigned 2014 IS sport sedan, Lexus is trying hard to appeal to buyers intent on getting a compact luxury car that's not only luxurious and well put-together, but also fun to drive. So focused is Lexus on this......Tags: Lexus, Passenger Cars, Cadillac, BMW, NASCAR
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Postal Service Stamps Celebrate American Muscle Cars
KickingTiresAmerica's romance with classic muscle cars is rooted in a desire to push the envelope. With the U.S. Postal Service's new "Muscle Cars (Forever)" stamp series ??? on sale now ??? people can celebrate that nostalgic notion on an envelope.......Tags: Stock Car Racing, Horse and Harness Racing, Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, Richard Petty
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NASCAR's New Look
KickingTiresNASCAR has a decidedly different look for 2013, with all-new racecars debuting at the Daytona 500 on Sunday. It's a big change that should excite casual car fans as well as those hard-core enthusiasts who paint their favorite driver's number......Tags: Stock Car Racing, Manufacturing and Engineering, NASCAR, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Daytona 500
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Chevrolet Teases 2014 Corvette's Aerodynamics
KickingTiresWithout giving too much away, Chevrolet's latest teaser of the 2014 Corvette shows engineers testing the sports car's aerodynamics in a wind tunnel. The new Corvette's aerodynamics are said to be influenced by Chevrolet's numerous years of racing...Tags: North American International Auto Show
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What Does This Button Do?
KickingTiresAmong the 2012 Jaguar XJL Portfolio's gadgetry is a checkered flag button that looks somewhat out of place in the extended-wheelbase luxury liner. Checkered flags are synonymous with racing, so the button looks more at home in the high-performance Jaguar.... -
Where to bet the Kentucky Derby in South Florida
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsI've never been a big fan of mint juleps, but I love the Kentucky Derby. Since this year's Derby is being run on Cinco de Mayo, I think racing fans will be excused if they substitute tequila for bourbon. But......Tags: Horse (animal), Equestrian, Bars and Clubs, Lifestyle and Leisure, Kentucky Derby
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Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Car-Obsessed Dad
KickingTiresEvery dad spends time in the car, whether driving carpool to school, lugging sports equipment to games or tutus to recitals, or just commuting to and from work. Then there are the other dads who spend their free time in......Tags: Fencing, Father's Day, Travel, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Commuting
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John Cooper Works GP Model Joins Mini Lineup
KickingTiresA new limited-edition Mini model is joining the lineup, and the automaker calls it the "sportiest road-registered Mini ever made." The Mini John Cooper Works GP is a sport-tuned, race-inspired version of the 2-door hatchback. It builds off the Mini......Tags: Music, Entertainment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Concerts, Automotive Equipment
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Dr. Shaq reax: Readers split on Barry U. doctorate
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsDid former NBA superstar Shaquille O???Neal do research worthy of a doctoral degree? Or was this a case of celebrity doctorate lite, with Barry University in Miami cheapening itself by trading off an advanced diploma for a ton of national......Tags: Teaching and Learning, Norma Talmadge, Science, Shaquille O'Neal, Research
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Nissan's Juke Lineup Gets Nismo Boost
KickingTiresIf the limited-edition 530-horsepower Nissan Juke R is out of your price range, the Juke Nismo from Nissan's performance arm is the consolation prize. The sport-tuned version of Nissan???s compact crossover debuted Wednesday at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.......Tags: SUVs and Crossovers
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The Simpsons 500: The Top Cars of 1989
KickingTiresBy Robby DeGraff, Cars.com The 500th episode of America's favorite cartoon, "The Simpsons," airs Sunday night. It's a record-setting show, the longest running primetime comedy in TV history. Of course, we've seen all sorts of animated cars on the long-...Tags: Pontiac, Honda, Entertainment, Passenger Cars, Chevrolet
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Danica Patrick talks IndyCar and NASCAR
The Business of Sports | Sun Sentinel blogsA longer version of my Q&A interview with IndyCar and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick than what appeared in the paper today: IndyCar driver Danica Patrick makes two stops at Homestead-Miami Speedway this fall ??? in Saturday???s Cafes do Brasil Indy......Tags: Pembroke Pines, Human Interest, NASCAR, Indianapolis 500, Danica Patrick
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