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  1. Ford Apologizes for Ad Featuring Bound-and-Gagged Women in Berlusconi's Trunk (Updated)

    Ford Apologizes for Ad Featuring Bound-and-Gagged Women in Berlusconi's Trunk (Updated)

    10:51 pm PDT 3/24/2013
    • Eric J. Lyman
    • THR Staff
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    Another ad in the same campaign featured Paris Hilton and the Kardashians; the ads were meant to highlight the ample trunk space for the Ford Figo. READ MORE

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  2. THR, Esq.
    BBC's 'Top Gear' Didn't Defame Tesla Vehicle

    BBC's 'Top Gear' Didn't Defame Tesla Vehicle

    2:58 pm PST 3/5/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A U.K. appeals judge watches the show and examines what a television viewer could reasonably take away and whether it's possible that one statement caused Tesla to lose millions of dollars in sales. READ MORE

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  3. Malibu Hires Licensing Firm to Move Beyond Chevy Malibus

    Malibu Hires Licensing Firm to Move Beyond Chevy Malibus

    10:30 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Gary Baum
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    The mayor of L.A.'s tony coastal enclave tells THR: "We thought it was time to use our fame for the advantage of our residents." READ MORE

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  4. In the Magazine
    Hollywood's New Vintage Truck Obsession

    Hollywood's New Vintage Truck Obsession

    8:00 am PST 1/18/2013
    • Michael Walker
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    For the ultimate winter-weather ride, industry heavyweights are opting for six-figure retro-cool brutes rebuilt from iconic vintage trucks from the '40s and '50s. READ MORE

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  5. Is the Tesla Model S the First Sexy Green Car?

    Is the Tesla Model S the First Sexy Green Car?

    8:00 am PST 11/30/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    With a nine-month waitlist, the all-electric sedan counts Morgan Freeman and Jim Berk as owners -- and might have enough style to win over luxe-loving Angelenos. READ MORE

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  6. In the Magazine
    Driver's Notebook: Behind the Wheel of the Tesla Model S

    Driver's Notebook: Behind the Wheel of the Tesla Model S

    8:00 am PST 11/30/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    Five impressions from the THR test-drive of the all-electric sedan. READ MORE

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  7. Fash Track
    Watch Video Designer Jeremy Scott Unveils New Smart Car Creation

    Designer Jeremy Scott Unveils New Smart Car Creation

    10:49 am PST 11/29/2012
    • Brandon Kirby
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    The one-of-a-kind Smart Forjeremy was revealed Tuesday night with a performance by M.I.A. READ MORE

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  8. Floor It: Inside Southern California's High-Speed Driving Schools

    Floor It: Inside Southern California's High-Speed Driving Schools

    12:00 pm PDT 9/21/2012
    • Nicolas Stecher
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    Where the A-list learns how to let loose that Lamborghini -- from the luxury automaker academies to the hot new racetracks that are luring the industry's big wheels. READ MORE

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  9. Lana Del Rey Hitches Her Image to Jaguar

    Lana Del Rey Hitches Her Image to Jaguar

    3:07 pm PDT 8/23/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    The company says both the singer and their new sports car share "a unique blend of authenticity and modernity." READ MORE

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  10. Review
    One Car Too Far: TV Review

    One Car Too Far: TV Review

    9:00 am PDT 8/17/2012
    • Allison Keene
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    The network's latest man-vs.-nature series follows a former British Special Forces soldier and a Southern California car enthusiast who set out each week to find their vehicle and drive it back to civilization. READ MORE

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  11. Jay Leno to Auction Off Fiat 500 for Charity (Exclusive)

    Jay Leno to Auction Off Fiat 500 for Charity (Exclusive)

    6:00 am PDT 7/26/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    "The Tonight Show" host's proceeds from the Gooding & Co. auction will benefit the Fisher House Foundation, which serves injured war veterans and their families. READ MORE

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  12. In the Magazine
    Lake Bell Test Drives the 2012 Porsche 911 S

    Lake Bell Test Drives the 2012 Porsche 911 S

    8:19 pm PDT 5/28/2012
    • Lake Bell
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    Never a Porsche aficionado, the actress saw the light after a jaunt to Coronado Island. READ MORE

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  13. In the Magazine
    A Hollywood Status Symbol: Who Really Drives the Porsche 911?

    A Hollywood Status Symbol: Who Really Drives the Porsche 911?

    8:17 pm PDT 5/28/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    Beloved by Seinfeld, referenced in Sacha Baron Cohen's "The Dictator," the status-stealing sports car (now faster than ever) sells more in L.A. than anywhere in the country. READ MORE

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  14. Racing Documentary 'Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts' Now Available On iTunes

    Racing Documentary 'Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts' Now Available On iTunes

    12:07 pm PDT 5/22/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    The film, which aired on television on May 5, follows Audi Sport Team Joest’s attempt to claim its tenth victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race last year. READ MORE

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  15. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'Top Gear's' Richard Hammond Talks 'Crash Course,' Operating Beastly Machines

    'Top Gear's' Richard Hammond Talks 'Crash Course,' Operating Beastly Machines

    10:00 am PDT 4/16/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    The six-episode series sees Hammond, who told THR he had to climb a tree that felt "15,000 feet high," learning the ins and outs of lumberjacking, demolishing buildings and working in the military. READ MORE

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  16. Watch Video Eric Clapton Purchases One-of-a-Kind Ferrari for $4.75 Mil (Video)

    Eric Clapton Purchases One-of-a-Kind Ferrari for $4.75 Mil (Video)

    9:28 pm PDT 3/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Prior to the car’s delivery, a video clip of the custom built coupe has hit the web. READ MORE

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  17. In the Magazine
    How the Oscars and Hollywood Turned Their Backs on Green Cars

    How the Oscars and Hollywood Turned Their Backs on Green Cars

    12:13 pm PST 2/24/2012
    • Daniel Miller
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    Nearly a decade after a cavalcade of Toyota Priuses first pulled up to the red carpet, a scarcity of both sexy styles and industry support have carmakers trying to recharge interest in environmental autos. READ MORE

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  18. Fisker’s Hollywood-Approved Electric 'Karma' Car Recalled

    Fisker’s Hollywood-Approved Electric 'Karma' Car Recalled

    3:57 pm PST 1/2/2012
    • Gary Baum
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    The green vehicle, praised by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and John Lasseter, has been determined to be a fire hazard. READ MORE

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  19. In the Magazine
    'X Factor's' L.A. Reid, Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston: Why Hollywood Loves Range Rovers

    'X Factor's' L.A. Reid, Jay-Z, Jennifer Aniston: Why Hollywood Loves Range Rovers

    6:57 pm PST 12/17/2011
    • Daniel Miller
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    What is it about a gas-guzzling $80,000 luxury SUV that has so many stars lining up? READ MORE

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  20. 26 of Hollywood's Most Popular Athletes-Turned-Actors

    26 of Hollywood's Most Popular Athletes-Turned-Actors

    5:49 pm PST 12/12/2011
    • Sophie Schillaci
    • Michael O'Connell
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    When it's time to hang up the cleats, many sports stars turn to Hollywood for the next chapter in their careers. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Bubba Smith and Bruce Jenner are just a few of the notable names that have traded in the gym for a new adventure in the studio. READ MORE

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