When watching this video, we must assume that the driver of this fifth generation (1989-1993) Toyota Celica was trying to impress his friend with the camera by tossing the rear end of the Japanese coupe around a pole at an empty parking lot, most likely with the help of his emergency brake.
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If your looking for a car with a strong resale value, you can’t go wrong with Toyota. The Japanese automaker was awarded the title of Best Resale Value by Kelley Blue Book for the 2013 model, while Toyota’s subdivision Lexus took top honors in the Luxury division. Aside from KBB’s 2013 Residual Analysis Report, the awards signify which brands are predicted to hold onto their value the best after five years of ownership. Both Toyota and Lexus have claimed their awards for the second consecutive year and both also won in 2010.
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The Daytona nameplate is finally making a comeback on the Dodge Charger for the 2013MY after a three year hiatus, with a limited production model that will be officially introduced at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Dodge plans to produce 2,500 examples of the new 370hp HEMI V8 Charger Daytona that will be offered as a $2,995 package on the R/T and $2,500 on the R/T Road & Track models, for an MSRP of $32,990 and $36,495.
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Ford’s upcoming 2014 Fiesta got a facelift and is now going to offer the MyFord Touch infotainment system. Ford claims that internal data shows that new vehicles purchased with the system exceed expectations, despite the negative coverage that MyFord Touch has received in the media.
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For the second time, Audi will once again try to make a diesel-powered super car. The farthest Audi has gotten to making this dream become a reality was the magnificent R8 V12 TDI Concept, but it never made it into production. The difference between now and then is that this time they seem to be serious, and they are thinking about a diesel-electric hybrid system.
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A large parade of Ferrari cars and an even larger group of Ferrari fans gathered in the city of Guangzhou to mark the 20th anniversary of the brand in China. It was the closing event of 11 months of celebrations, of even which Ferrari chairman, Luca di Montezemolo, attended.
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling a small number of 2012 CLS550 and CLS550 4Matics in the United States because the engine hood could open while driving. The German automaker states in a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects 23 examples of the aforementioned models built from December 01, 2011 through December 13, 2011.
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Now that Apple’s iPod, iPhone, and iPad have become a part of our everyday lives, maybe it is time for the company to acquire new ventures. Shane Baxley, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena  believes that cars are a great way for Apple to diversify and expand its business. That is why his project is a car-sharing service designed for the Apple brand, which was completed last April.
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