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  • Nicky Hayden: The Passing Of A True Champion

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    Happiness is the exercise of vital powers, along lines of excellence, in a life affording them scope.  The test of a persons character is not how they act to others when things are going well, but when they aren’t. In the outpouring of messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram yesterday with the news of Nicky…

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  • 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI: The Gray Man’s Hot Hatch

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    What is a “gray man”? Urban Dictionary says, “A man who can blend in to any scene or situation without standing out, hiding his skills and qualities”  OK, the red GTI that I had in for the week isn’t exactly subtle, but take off the minimal badging ( badges, we don’t need no stinkin’ badges)…

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  • Subaru Forester XT Overland: It's A Subaru Thing You Wouldn't Understand

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    One of the cool coming trends in the automotive world is people taking Subaru Outbacks and Foresters and turning them into true off-road vehicles capable of going well into the backcountry.  As you might guess, this trend started in the wilds and expanse of Austrailia, though to be fair, some Subaru enthusiasts have been doing…

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  • First Drive Toyota C-HR: Like Gomer Pyle Said, “Surprise Surprise Surprise”

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    When Toyota killed off the Scion brand you wondered, a bit, what they were going to do with the C-HR they had been showing off for eighteen months or so.  Since they sell the car in the rest of the world as a Toyota, they decided to do the same in North America as well.…

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  • Kia Stinger Makes Debut At Sunday Night Detroit Auto Show Event

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      Kia brought members of the international media to the Russell Industrial Complex just a couple miles from Cobo Hall where the North American International (nee Detroit) Auto Show kicks off in the morning. Kia are aiming for the Stinger to be the achievable five-door sports coupe.  While many many scoff at this, with good justification, KIA…

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