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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser

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It's a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Lorinser. With the aftermarket Lorinser upgrades, which include a bodykit, exhaust, and engine upgrades, the car makes 605 horsepower. Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old sportster with relatively low miles. He or she has all the records.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4

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It's a 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 that needs some TLC. Such as side exhaust, 12-inch subwoofer, and an aftermarket turbo. Today's UCOTD is an oldie -- and it could be a goodie, if you can fix it. There are almost 100K miles on this car, which is currently non-running. The seller thinks the issue is related to fuel delivery.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder

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This 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder was purchased by our seller in 2010, and it received the 2z engine and a six-speed transmission in a swap in 2014. Today's UCOTD is a highly modified convertible runabout. The front end has been repainted because of rock chips, and this 109,000-mile car has been garaged and not driven in the snow.

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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Ford Focus SVT

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This 2003 Ford Focus SVT comes to us from Wisconsin, with a reasonable price of $4,000. The tires have less than 10K miles on them, and there is a cat-back exhaust and cold-air intake to go along with Kenwood audio with Bluetooth. Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old hot hatch.

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Bentley ending production of iconic W12 engine with the most powerful version ever

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liter, twin-turbocharged W12 in 2003, the engineering team in Crewe has continually improved the performance of the engine in terms of power, torque, emissions and refinement. Twin-scroll turbochargers minimize turbo response time and provide a more efficient exhaust package. Since the first introduction of the 6.0-liter,

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Study measures the effect of regional change in clouds caused by ships’ emissions; masking GHG warming

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This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that’s caused by small airborne particles of pollution. The new study uses observations from 2003 to 2015 in spring, the cloudiest season, over the shipping route between Europe and South Africa. NASA Earth Observatory.

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Mazda unveils new Mazda3; first production car to offer Skyactiv-X SPCCI engine with M Hybrid system

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This realizes a finer balance of enhanced fuel economy, quietness and reduced exhaust gases, while also delivering smoother, more robust performance. Having sold over 6 million units since its 2003 debut, the all-new Mazda3 is a global strategic model that has driven Mazda’s growth from both a brand and business perspective.

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