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The Refreshed Chrysler 300 SRT Is Hot—But It’s Officially Dead for North America
August 28, 2015 AUTOS

The Refreshed Chrysler 300 SRT Is Hot—But It’s Officially Dead for North America

– The mainstream Chrysler 300 lineup received a thorough update for 2015 with nary a peep about the nuclear-grade SRT version. While that was a clear message that the burliest 300 was truly buried in North America—our sources also said as much last year—multiple sightings of refreshed 300 SRTs testing in the U.S. sowed confusion and seemed to indicate otherwise. Well, the answer is now definitive: It’s gone, man. – But not everywhere. Those cars we spotted testing? They were doing

Audi Tech Update: Virtual Cockpit for A3, Anti-Hacking Measures, 1-Teraflop A8
August 28, 2015 AUTOS

Audi Tech Update: Virtual Cockpit for A3, Anti-Hacking Measures, 1-Teraflop A8

– Four decades ago, automotive engineers dealing with electronics had to make sure the distributor’s rotor kept whizzing, the air conditioners didn’t kill the alternators, and nothing would cause shorts to put the eight-track on the fritz. Times have changed. Now such engineers are involved in every area of a car company. For proof, here’s a peek at what Audi’s electronics department, headed by Ricky Hudi, has been up to lately. –

Donning the Blue Blazer: What It’s Like to Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours [Sponsored]
August 28, 2015 AUTOS

Donning the Blue Blazer: What It’s Like to Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours [Sponsored]

– With 2015 marking its 65th year, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance, held on the 18th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links, is the world’s premier vintage-car event. The coveted Best of Show trophy at the Concours is the holy grail of the old car world. As a Pebble Beach judge for 26 years, I’ve witnessed the joy of victory and the agony of defeat countless times. Jay Leno, a frequent