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Classic car enthusiasts discuss your sweet rides here.
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Bend those wrenches and check your tire pressure. If motorsports is your thing then you need to be in here.
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Performance Modifications
Push every ounce of horse power out of your machine and squash all competitors. If you want to learn how to do this or if you know some tricks you need to be here.
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Car Audio
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Decals and Graphics
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Need help with your exhaust system? Get the help you need here.
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Glass
Need help finding custom glass or need advice on how to custom fit and install automotive glass? Ask your questions here.
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Interior Parts
Got a question about upholstery, leather, vinyl, seats, dashboard etc. Ask it here.
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Lights
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Paint
Need some advice on prepping your vehicle before paint or anything related to automotive painting? Ask it here.
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Vehicle Makes and Models
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Acura
Acura is the performance luxury division of the American Honda Motor Company. If you are a Acura enthusiest come on in and join the discussion!
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Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo offers a unique synthesis of sporting spirit and technology geared towards performance, driving pleasure and control characterized by a distinctive Itialian style. If you are a Alfa Romeo enthusiest join the discussion here.
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Allard Motor Works
Founded in 1936 by Sydney Allard, the company produced some 1,900 automobiles. These included hill climbers, sprint cars, sedans, racing cars and even dragsters. If you're a fan of the Allard discuss them here.
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AM General Corporation
World-leader in the design, engineering, production, technical and parts support of military and special purpose vehicles. Famous for the Humvee, Hummer H1 and H2. Discuss them all here.
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Audi
Audi is a German manufacturer of exquisite cars – attractive, sophisticated and some would say near technically perfect. Discuss them here.
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BMW
Since its inception, the BMW brand has stood for one thing: sheer driving pleasure. If you're a BMW driver or fan join the discussion here.
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Buick
From the first turn indicators, electric windows and the power convertible top to modern technologies like Versatrak all-wheel-drive and head-up windshield display, Buick's forward looking vision has helped define American automotive design. Join the Buick discussions here.
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Cadillac
Cadillac is the luxury automobile and SUV division of General Motors Corporation. If Cadillac's are your thing discuss them here.
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Chevrolet
Go almost anyplace on this globe and you’ll see them – Chevrolet cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. Discuss them here.
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Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation is a major automobile manufacturer stemming from Detroit, Michigan. Join the Chrysler discussions here.
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Daihatsu Japan
Daihatsu is a Japanese automobile manufacturer who's primary mission is to condense the desired features of an automobile into a compact-car format. Discuss Daihatsu vehicles here.
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Dodge
Dodge has undergone many changes through the years, but two things remain constant - innovation and leadership. Discuss Dodge vehicles here.
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Ferrari
Founded in late 1946 Ferrari has definitely made a name for themselves both on and off the track. Join the Ferrari discussions here.
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Fiat Italy
In addition to an impressive historical legacy, the Fiat logo today can boast eight awards as Car of the Year, the most sought-after recognition in the automotive world. Join the Fiat discussion here.
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Ford
From the Model T - the car that first brought driving to the masses, to more recent favorites like the Escape, Ford vehicles have been among the world's most popular cars and trucks. Join the Ford discussions here.
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General Motors Corp
General Motors was founded in 1908 as a holding company for Buick. General Motors, also known as GM, is a United States-based automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands. Join the General Motors discussions here.
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Holden Special Vehicles Australia
Holden is a major automobile manufacturer in Australia who's parent company is General Motors Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Discuss Holden vehicles here.
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Honda
Honda began in the U.S. as a small motorcycle company in 1959. Today, they stand as a top manufacturer of motorcycles, power equipment, ATVs, generators, marine engines, and of course, automobiles. Join the Honda discussions here.
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Hyundai
Hyundai sold its first car, the subcompact Excel model, in the U.S. in 1986. At the time, few Americans had ever heard of Hyundai or its products. Since that time, Hyundai has expanded and upgraded its product line in the U.S. and now accounts for more than two percent of the U.S. auto market. Discuss Hyundai vehicles here.
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Infiniti
On November 8, 1989 Infiniti opened the doors of its first 51 dealers. On the showroom floors were two brand new models, the breakthrough Q45 performance luxury sedan and the driver-oriented M30 performance luxury coupe. There are now more than 160 Infiniti dealerships that are stocked with eight industry-leading models. Join the Infiniti discussions here.
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Isuzu
Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan's oldest vehicle manufacturer began car production in 1916 and soon followed with trucks in 1918. Isuzu Motors America, Inc. has been distributing and marketing Isuzu vehicles in the United States since 1981. Join the Isuzu discussions here.
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Jaguar
The Jaguar company founders came together in 1922 when a young motorcyclist by the name of Bill Lyons joined motorcycle sidecar builder William Walmsley. It was at the 1931 London Motor Show that Lyons entered the market with cars of thier own. Join the Jaguar discussions here.
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Jeep
The Jeep story starts with the Bantam car company which built a couple of thousand light four wheel drives for the US army before world war two. They were called "General Purpose" or GP which soon became Jeep. Join the Jeep discussions here.
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Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is based in Irvine, California and thier parent company is Kia Motors Corporation of Seoul, South Korea. Join the Kia discussions here.
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Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. was founded in 1963 in Sant'Agata Bolognese, a small village between Bologna and Modena, Italy, by Ferruccio Lamborghini. The company's first car, the 350 GTV was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in the fall of 1963. Join the Lamborghini discussions here.
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Land Rover
It was 1948 when the first Land Rover made its world debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show; a bulletproof piece of hardware that could go anywhere and be hosed off when it came back. Join the Land Rover discussions here.
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Lexus
The name Lexus was created specifically during 1987 to give Toyota a second marketing channel in the United States. The first car to wear the Lexus badge in the States was an upmarket version of the Camry V6. Join the Lexus discussions here.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Motor Company was founded in 1921. Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922 for $8 million. Lincoln became the first "outsider" to join the Ford family of brands and initiated Ford Motor Company's entry into the field of luxury vehicles. Join the Lincoln discussions here.
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Lotus
Lotus was founded by Colin Chapman. The first Lotus production car was the 1953 Six which was very similar to, and a rival for, the G2. Join the Lotus discussions here.
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Mazda
Mr Jujiro Matsuda started the Mazda company in 1920 as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. Manufacture of machine tools started in 1929, shortly followed by a three-wheel truck, the Mazdago, in 1931. The first car, the Mazda R360 Coupe two-door passenger vehicle, came out in 1960. Join the Mazda discussions here.
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes has been the name of one of the world's most innovative car brands for more than 100 years now. When Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) delivered its first Mercedes on 22 December 1900 it started a dynamic development culminating in the inception of the global company DaimlerChrysler AG in the late 20th century. Join the Mercedes-Benz discussions here.
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Mercury
In the 1930's, the Mercury division was created by Ford to establish a division centered on mid-priced cars. Join the Mercury discussions here.
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Mini a division of BMW
The Mini began its public life on the 26 August 1959. The Mini was designed simply to be an affordable car which could seat four adults and still be small enough to travel in safety. Originally powered by 850cc 34bhp engine, this was the Mini in its purest form, simple, clean and agile. Join the BMW Mini discussions here.
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Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motor's automotive tradition goes back to 1917 when the Mitsubishi Model A, Japan's first series-production automobile, was introduced. Join the Mitsubishi discussions here.
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Mosler Automotive
Mosler Automotive was founded by Warren Mosler in Riviera Beach, Florida. This is also the birthplace of the Consulier, whose
275-pound composite monocoque body somewhat awkwardly enshrouded a transversely mounted turbocharged 2.2-liter Chrysler four-cylinder engine. Join the Mosler discussions here.
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Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. was formed on June 1, 1934 by Yoshisuke Aikawa. The first small-size Datsun passenger car rolled off the assembly line at the Yokohama Plant in April 1935. Join the Nissan discussions here.
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Oldsmobile
The Olds Motor Company was formed in 1897 by Ransom E. Olds. The company was later acquired by General Motors Corporation in 1908. Join the Oldsmobile discussions here.
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Opel
Opel began when Adam Opel acquired a car factory in 1899. In 1902 Opel began producing French Darracq models under licence and selling them under the brand name Opel-Darracq. Join the Opel discussions here.
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Panoz Auto Development Company
The start of Panoz Auto Development actually began in Ireland where Danny Panoz first worked for a car company called Thompson Motor Company. The company was eventually liquidated, and Danny decided to buy the rights to their chassis. The first customer car was delivered in 1992. Join the Panoz discussions here.
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Peugeot
The Peugeot family entered car production in 1876. Peugeot found there was substantial demand for its cars, rising from five sold in 1891, to no less than 72 in 1895 and a milestone 300 cars in 1899. Join the Peugeot discussions here.
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Pontiac
Pontiac is generally credited with starting the "classic" muscle car era in 1964 with the introduction of the GTO. Some of the wilder looking cars of the late 60s and early 70s was the GTO "Judge", a budget performance package with wild colors, stripes, spoilers and lots of "go". In 1970 the optional 400 ci Ram Air IVmotor put out 370 hp. The 455 ci engine was rated 10 hp less, but offered 500 ft lbs of torque, making them the preferred street motor. Join the Pontiac discussions here.
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Porsche
The development potential of Porsche does not start with the first Porsche sports car in 1948. It goes back to the beginning of the 20th century when Professor Ferdinand Porsche senior presented his first designs and constructions. Join the Porsche discussions here.
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PSA Peugeot Citroen
PSA Peugeot Citroën is the second-largest carmaker in Europe with a 15.4% market share. Join the PSA Peugeot Citroën discussions here.
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Renault
The Renault company took shape on December 24, 1898, when Louis Renault took up a challenge to drive his A-type Voiturette up the steep Rue Lepic in Montmartre, Paris. The exploit won him his first 12 orders. The company continued to grow as Renault began winning road races. Join the Renault discussions here.
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MG Rover
MG Rover Holdings Limited is an independent, medium-sized, British-owned company with 6,500 employees. From its Longbridge International Headquarters in Birmingham, at the core of the UK’s engineering and manufacturing heartlands, the company engineers, produces, and markets cars that proudly carry the MG and Rover brands. It also owns Powertrain Limited, which produces engines and transmissions for K series petrol engines for Rover, MG, Land Rover, Lotus and many other companies. Join the MG Rover discussions here.
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Saab
The first SAAB automobile project began in late 1945. But it was not until June 1947 that the project was announced to the press, and 1949 before the first Saab, the 92 went into production. Join the SAAB discussions here.
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Saleen
The company, started by former racing driver Steve Saleen, began in 1983. Saleen used his business degree from USC, coupled with experience in his father's manufacturing business, to build the company. His passion for racing also played a part. Steve began autocrossing, then rapidly moved into SCCA pro series (Formula Atlantic, Trans-Am Championship) and then into Indy car racing. Join the Saleen discussions here.
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Saturn
Saturn Corporation was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors in January 1985. The Saturn concept began in 1982 as a response to increasing import competition and a traditional, adversarial relationship between union and management. The two would ultimately form a partnership to study and implement an innovative way to develop and market U.S. manufactured small cars. Join the Saturn discussions here.
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Scion Cars
Scion falls under the Toyota umbrella. Although brand new to the market, Scion is backed by Toyota's reputation for building quality, durable vehicles. Join the Scion discussions here.
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Skoda Auto
Skoda Auto began in 1895 with 2 young men joining efforts to make bikes and motorbikes in a family business named Laurin & Klement. In 1925, following merger with Škoda Pilsen, the company enjoyed enormous progress, producing beautiful vehicles with many fine details and breaking records at international competitions. Join the Skoda Auto discussions here.
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Subaru
Subaru originally started out (by it's founder Chikuhei Nakajima) as an aircraft manufacturing and research company. In 1945, as the World War II drew to an end, aircraft production came to a halt. The company then began working on developing motor scooters and bus bodies, from whence the company blossomed into a full-fledged automobile manufacturer. Join the Subaru discussions here.
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Suzuki
Suzuki's rise to its current position as a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality automobiles, sport utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and outboard motors would have been hard to predict 88 years ago when the company was started by Michio Suzuki in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. At that time, Suzuki's only desire was to build better, more user-friendly weaving looms. Join the Suzuki discussions here.
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Toyota
The Toyota Motor Co. Ltd was first established in 1937 as a spin-off from Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, one of the world's leading manufacturers of weaving machinery. August 1997 marked the 60th anniversary of TMC. The fledgling company founded by Kiichiro Toyoda, Sakichi's son, has since blossomed into the leader that it is today. Join the Toyota discussions here.
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Vauxhall
In 1903 Vauxhall Motors made its first car, a 5HP 4 seater, in the Vauxhall district of south London. In 2003 the company will celebrate a century of car and commercial vehicle manufacture, making it one of the oldest automotive companies in the world. Join the Vauxhall discussions here.
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Volkswagen
In 1933, Adolf Hitler met with Ferdinand Porsche to discuss Hitler's idea of a volkswagen. Hitler proposed a people's car that could carry 5 people, cruise up to 62mph, return 33mpg, and cost only 1000 Reich Marks. Porsche was not able to make the deadline to finish the first two prototypes, as there was not enough time to physically design the cars and to built them. In any case, they were completed and driving by 1935. Join the Volkswagen discussions here.
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Volvo
Volvo was born on April 14th 1927, when the first car, which was nicknamed "Jakob", left the factory in Gothenburg. Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson were the two men behind Volvo. Join the Volvo discussions here.
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