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That signature, artfully inscribed on the tailgate, belongs to famed custom-rod builder Chip... <em class="date">09/12/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/12/MT3M12Q7LM.DTL">2009 Nissan GT-R Premium</a></h4> <h5>Exotic supercar makes its U.S. debut</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/12/MT3M12Q7LM.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/10_t/mt-mt_nissangt1__0499117945_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Nissan's long-coveted GT-R has finally made it to our shores, albeit in limited numbers. The model is really not a new one for the Japanese automaker - this latest iteration represents the seventh generation for what... <em class="date">09/12/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/06/MTDE12BU8G.DTL">2008 Mercury Sable Premier</a></h4> <h5>Sophisticated sedan gets a power boost</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/06/MTDE12BU8G.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/04_t/mt-mt_cars1_0906_0499084252_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">The Mercury Sable replaces the outgoing Montego for the 2008 model year. The Sable has a modern look that builds on the clean design of the Mercury Milan and Mariner. The integrated front-end design centers on Mercury's... <em class="date">09/06/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/06/MTDE12BUBE.DTL">2008 Star Stratoliner S</a></h4> <h5>A stylish beauty that commands attention on and off the road</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/06/MTDE12BUBE.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/04_t/mt-mt_cycle1_090_0499084258_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">The Star division of Yamaha Motorcycles offers a unique lineup of high-end air-cooled V-Twin cruisers. The series began with the Roadliner, which was available in three models: the base Roadliner, the Roadliner Midnight... <em class="date">09/06/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/05/MTJS12GA1V.DTL">down the road</a></h4> <h5>Ford announces at T party what's brewing for 2009, 2010</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/05/MTJS12GA1V.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/03_t/mt-mt_down_the_r_0499077446_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Model T owners from all over the world gathered recently in Richmond, Ind. for a T Party, a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the car that changed the world. Members of the Ford family and... <em class="date">09/05/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/05/MTDE12BU5L.DTL">2008 Maserati GranTurismo</a></h4> <h5>Luxury coupe blends tradition with modern muscle</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/05/MTDE12BU5L.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/09/03_t/mt-mt_maserati_0_0499077421_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Maserati is seeking to create a more mainstream awareness in the world of high-end luxury sports cars, and they certainly seem to be taking all the right steps. For one thing, the legendary Italian automaker continues... <em class="date">09/05/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/30/MTMS12IM0P.DTL">Two wheeling - a primer for beginners</a></h4> <h5>Scooters and lightweight bikes are ideal for entry-level riders</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/30/MTMS12IM0P.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/28_t/mt-mt_2wheels_08_0499048177_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">As you've probably noticed, scooters and motorcycles don't come with training wheels. So if you're starting to think outside the car and if you don't already know how to ride, you need to start somewhere. We'd like to... <em class="date">08/30/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/30/MTDE12BU15.DTL">2008 Hyundai Accent SE 3-Door</a></h4> <h5>Expected quality freshened with added standard features</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/30/MTDE12BU15.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/28_t/mt-mt_hyundai_08_0499048173_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">For more than 10 years, Hyundai's Accent has been building popularity on the U.S. automotive scene by offering good quality with often unexpected features and performance at affordable entry-level prices. The 2008 model... <em class="date">08/30/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/29/MTJS12G9M6.DTL">2009 Dodge Challenger is a grand muscle car</a></h4> <h5></h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/29/MTJS12G9M6.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/28_t/ba-mt_dodge_0829_0499048165_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Dodge brings back a famous rear-wheel drive coupe to challenge some of the fastest cars on the road. It's the return of the muscle car - Challenger. The original Challenger debuted almost 40 years ago. Today there's a... <em class="date">08/29/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/29/MTDE12BU0H.DTL">2008 Audi A5 S-Line Coupe</a></h4> <h5>All-new Audi is a modern grand tourer</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/29/MTDE12BU0H.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/28_t/mt-mt_audi_0829_0499048162_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">The ringmasters at Audi have launched new model series into a highly charged market segment. The new A5 coupe skillfully blends Audi's strong design cues with exhilarating driving performance capability while managing... <em class="date">08/29/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/24/MTO51270TM.DTL">FREEWHEELING</a></h4> <h5>Gas betting - playing poker at the pump</h5><p class="paraTxt">Leave it to the World Wide Web to be the playground for a new-age spin on pumping gas. There's even an element of gambling mixed in. Two new Internet-based companies will soon offer a hedge against rising fuel prices by... <em class="date">08/24/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/24/MTO51270VJ.DTL">Volkswagen introduces the new 2009 Jetta SportWagen</a></h4> <h5></h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/24/MTO51270VJ.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/22_t/ba-mt_jetta1_082_0499010426_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Today's savvy buyer should look at the station wagon as the new family hauler. VW has a Jetta wagon that starts at less than $20,000, carries five and their stuff. At one point in time, station wagons used to be the... <em class="date">08/24/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/24/MTO51270LT.DTL">Running in the Family</a></h4> <h5>A 1966 Mustang cruises into its third generation</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/24/MTO51270LT.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/22_t/ba-mt_caruso_por_0499010414_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Mike Caruso, 47, is the owner of San Francisco's Caruso Construction Company and has been doing high-end residential remodeling in the Bay Area for 25 years. My love for this car started in the fall of 1968. I was a... <em class="date">08/24/08</em></p></div> <div class="summary_item"><h4><a href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/23/MTDE12BU0A.DTL">2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited 3Row Navi FWD</a></h4> <h5>Seven passenger SUV flush with features</h5><a class="linkedthumb" href="/web/20080912094007/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/23/MTDE12BU0A.DTL"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20080912094007im_/http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2008/08/21_t/mt-mt_susuki_082_0499003021_t.gif" title="Click to view article" alt="Click to view article"/></a><p class="paraTxt">Suzuki's XL7 midsize SUV flagship was designed with the North American market in mind. 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