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Autorama 2010 Great Eight Finalist - 1933 Ford Vicky in black

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The 1933 Ford Vicky stands out among all hot rods for being different all by itself, without any modifications. It is the sloped-back grill that presents its unique distinction.

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That black paint looked even better in person!

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Autorama 2010 Great Eight Finalist - 1933 Ford Timeless

Timeless in seafoam green was an exquisite car for sure. Unfortunately for the owners, it did not win either.

After the Ridler trophy was awarded, the Timeless team and owners had the judges review with them in detail what kept it from winning, as each is given a book on the judging criteria nad ratings of the judges.

Point is, this Ridler Award is NOT easy to win.

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2010 Autorama Great Eight Finalist and Ridler Award Winner - Gold Digger

Last year's Detroit Autorama proved car shows are no longer just for guys , as America’s greatest hot rod show made Tammy Ray, owner of the 1933 Ford Phaeton called “Gold Digger,” winner of the prestigious Ridler Award.

Fact is, she was the first female owner to make the "Great Eight" field of finalists in 2006 with a different show car. This time, however, she made the Great Eight and won the Ridler.

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Rolls-Royce Will Debut a Fully Electric Phantom in Geneva

On the heels of BMW announcing major electric vehicle plans, Rolls-Royce has announced it will unveil a 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
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By: Keith Griffin

BYD Will Unveil Two New Green Vehicles at Geneva Motor Show

First it introduced an electric bus in Changsha, now BYD, the Chinese automaker, is poised to unveil two new green vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
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By: Keith Griffin

Ferrari 458 Italia Named Robb Report Car of the Year

The Robb Report has selected the Ferrari 458 Italia as its 2011 Car of the Year and praising it as a “shocking demonstration of just how much improvement can be brought to an already near-perfect sports car."
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By: Keith Griffin

Comerica: auto affordability improving though rates rising

The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle requires 23.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2010, an advance in affordability of 0.5 weeks. Consumers on average spent $700 less (a 3 percent decrease) on a new car. At the same time, the financial costs of a new car increased as the average interest rate on car loans rose 0.5 percent.
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By: Don Bain

Jaguar named Customer Service Champ by J.D. Power

Jaguar North America was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Las Vegas yesterday as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion — one of only 40 companies so distinguished this year.
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By: Don Bain

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.
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By: Frank Sherosky