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  • Ferrari boss says that V6 power is a possibility

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am
    A V6 Ferrari? That should be one of the signs that the world is coming to an end? Start preparing for Armageddon because according to Ferrari boss Amedeo Felisa, the Italian brand could build V6-engined cars in the future. When asked about the possibility of a V6 powered Ferrari, Felisa said: “If I had to answer the question a year ago I would have said no, but attitudes are changing and we build cars for customers.” As for an electric Ferrari, don’t hold your breath. “If you look at global warming, the right solution is not full electric,” Felisa said. “It’s…

  • Ferrari owner’s living-room garage angers neighbors

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    9 Feb 2010 | 3:49 am
    If many of you have that sentimental attachment to your vehicle to the point where you hate leaving it in the garage at night, then you can most probably share your feelings with Holger Schubert. The 43-year-old product designer loves his Ferrari 512 BBi Boxer so much that he parks it in the middle of his living room next to his stylish furniture, bookcase and a flat-screen TV that slides on tracks pasted on glass-made walls that frame a view of the ocean. Sounds like a dream right? Well, it’s about to become one for Schubert as well. Los Angeles officials are about to ask him to tear…

  • 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric unveiled, enters production in late 2010

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    8 Feb 2010 | 10:50 pm
    At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show later this week, FoMoCo will show the new 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van, the first in a series of electric-vehicles from the Dearborn automaker. With the help of Azure Dynamics’ Force Drive battery electric powertrain and Johnson Controls-Saft’s advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the 2o11 Ford Transit Connect Electric will go into production in late 2010. Ford says that the “Transit Connect Electric is ideal for fleet owners that have well-defined routes of predictable distances and a central location for daily…

  • 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi unveiled, Transit Connect gets CNG / LPG conversion packages

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    8 Feb 2010 | 10:12 pm
    In early 2005, FoMoCo was the first automaker to introduce gas-electric hybrid powered taxis in North American fleets with the Ford Escape Hybrid in San Francisco and New York City. Continuing with its fuel-efficient taxi success, FoMoCo announced today that it will start producing the new 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi, which will arrive in dealerships later this year. Other than already efficient 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, Ford said that it will also offer engine prep packages on all Transit Connect models (base and taxi) allowing conversion to clean-burning natural gas (CNG) or…

  • 2010 Chicago Preview: 2010 Scion tC RS 6.0 prices start at $18,620

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    8 Feb 2010 | 8:36 pm
    Scion has announced pricing on the limited-production 2010 tC Release Series 6.0 – also known as the tC RS 6.0, which will arrive in dealerships in March. The 2010 Scion tC RS 6.0 model will carry an MSRP of $18,620 with a manual transmission, and $19,420 with an automatic transmission. The 2010 tC RS 6.0 is painted Speedway Blue that is not offered on any other Scion. It has a unique matte-black vinyl graphic that runs along the beltline and features the RS 6.0 logo on the rear quarter panel. The Scion tC RS 6.0 gets a more sporty appeal with front and rear seats boast color-tuned…
 
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    The Truth About Cars

  • Toyota Class-Action Lawsuits “A Little Cottage Industry Of Its Own”

    The legal angle to the Toyota recall story has been a source of constant amusement, from an early attempt to prevent Toyota from enacting its gas pedal fix, to news today [via Reuters] that at least 30 class-action suits have been filed since the recall began. “This is going to a little cottage industry all [...]

  • Opel Has A Plan. Looks Pretty Rotten

    Opel’s Nick Reilly today revealed details of Opel’s long-awaited business plan. Here are the highlights (and low points) as reported by Automobilwoche [sub]. 8300 jobs in Europe will be lost. 7000 of them blue collar, 1300 white collar. 50 percent of them in Germany. Belgium will lose 2,377 jobs,  Spain 900 jobs, more than 500 are [...]

  • Anticlimactic Post Of The Day: Toyota Recalls, Freezes Sales Of Prius, Sai, Lexus Hybrids

    It’s the software, stupid. At a press conference at 3:30 pm Japanese time, Toyota came clean and announced that it will recall 223,068 hybrid vehicles in Japan, including its latest Prius model and three other models–the Sai, the Lexus HS250h and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid, says the Nikkei [sub]. They will get a re-flash of [...]

  • Curbside Classic: 1965 Lincoln Continental

    Most car design is evolutionary and derivative. Rarely does a manufacturer make a complete clean break with the past, and risk everything on a fresh stylistic new beginning. Except of course, when you’re at the end of your rope, and staring death in the face. Suddenly, anything, even something boldly original, is very possible and [...]

  • January Sales Snapshot: Compact Sedans And Wagons

    GM sold a lot of compact cars in January. Gm also had a high percentage of fleet sales in January. Coincidence? We think not. [Please note: VW Rabbit sales do not include GTI]
 
 
 
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    The Ford Story

  • Ford Transit Connect Goes Electric

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
    Electric version joins the award-winning gasoline model currently offered

  • Unleashing the 2011 Shelby GT500®

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    More power, less weight and better fuel economy – what’s not to love?

  • S-h-0

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am
    It all started in 1996, I must have been 4 to 5 years old when I first experienced it. A rush of speed fused with g-forces and a smoky scent. I remember like it was yesterday; my dad's 1995 Ford Taurus SHO. S-H-O that word makes me smile, one has to stop and pronounce every letter by itself to get

  • The Return Home

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:56 am
    The Ford Explorer has been a part of my life for almost 8 years. And while I have had the option to purchase a newer vehicle, my faith has never waivered in its reliability or worthiness. Over the years I have learned to appreciate the vehicle for more just the sum of its parts. The entire concep

  • Ford Saved Me

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:54 am
    I had a 2003 Ford Escape.. I dearly loved it.. sorry to say I no longer have it. on April 20, 2009 I was in a head-on car crash. I have been so upset that I am not able to get a new one because of this, and mine was taken from me and it was not my fault. The police officer said to me that my For
 
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    The Garage

  • Subaru Adds Impreza WRX Limited for 2010

    Tom Williams
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    When the then-new Impreza WRX debuted in 2008, Subie fans had a tough time accepting a slightly softer version of a car so many felt so passionate about. Quick to react, Subaru got the WRX back on track with a host of improvements for the 2009 model year.  2010 looks to be a quiet year for the WRX, with the only notable change being the addition of a Limited model. Mechanically identical to the base and Premium WRX, the Limited adds HID headlights, Sirius satellite radio and leather seats. Pricing for the WRX Limited 4-door will be $28,495USD, and $28,995 for the 5-door. While some WRX…

  • In car video of Lucky the GT350R attacking Mil Cumbres

    Gary Grant
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:59 am
    The La Carrera Panamericana open road rally is a throwback to an earlier time. With real cars running on real roads, the La Carrera route follows pretty much the same path that crews took back in the Fifties. Over the years, La Carrera has also gained a reputation for being one of the most challenging events on the annual calendar. The term challenging is often politely interchanged for the word dangerous. The most challenging of all the La Carrera stages is considered to be the Mil Cumbres stage, where many cars have been lost. Lives too. Regular contributer here in The Garage, Gary Faules,…

  • Up to no good

    Leighton Irwin
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:57 am
    Quite a few people think racing drivers, and by assocciation, all involved are crazy. Now I don’t believe that but we sure had a tendancy to get up to no good. This especially held true if you got a bunch hanging around together with a little time on their hands. The old late 60’s early 70’s enclave of race shops on Midwest and Midland in Scarborough had more than its share of nonsense. The Atlantic teams of the 70’s were nortorious for destroyed rental cars and other shennanigans. Alan de la Plante and I both have come to the conclusion many of those stories still…

  • 1928 Ford Model T maintenance reminder

    Gary Grant
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:22 am
    If you’ve ever taken your car to the dealer for service, you know that you end up in their retention system and will receive maintenance reminders as long as you live. Often times, well after the car is dead. Occasionally after you are dead! This is nothing new, as dealers have been hard at work trying to groom loyal customers since the dawn of cars. Today’s find, sent to us by Ed Moody at the CMSHG board, proves it. This reminder from C.R. Gleason in Bottineau, North Dakota shows how much the world has changed, while staying exactly the same. A tune up costs only $1 plus a small…

  • More racers ingenuity

    Gary Faules
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:01 am
    One year during the 25 Hours Of Thunderhill for us California boys it was cold as hell and keeping my gloves and racing shoes dry was a must. It was only 30 degrees but the wind was terrible, blowing sideways and never letting up as the rain began to turn into sleet and snow. Of course we can’t have any type of heaters but we can have lights and anyone who has used halogen lamps know they get pretty hot. Submit this to Script & Style Share this on Blinklist Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Share this on Reddit Buzz up! Stumble upon something good? Share it on…
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  • Toyota recalls Priuses worldwide

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:22 am
    Toyota said it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide over braking problems as the company moves aggressively to repair damage to its reputation.

  • Nissan expects full-year profit on rising sales

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:12 am
    Yokohama, Japan -- Nissan Motor Co. predicted a return to profit this fiscal year, scrapping an earlier loss estimate and citing government incentives that boosted demand for the company's vehicles in China and Japan.

  • GM brings 1,000 jobs to hard-hit area

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    In a throwback to an era when auto plant jobs made Michigan a land of riches, General Motors Co. intends to run its Lansing Delta Township plant day and night, Monday through Friday. GM, which plans to add a third shift at two other U.S. plants, contends it's a bold step in efficiency; some analysts say it's a risky move.

  • Daniel Howes: Howes: Toyota's ties to Congress face their first big test

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    We're about to see who Toyota Motor Corp.'s friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country.

  • Ford ready to take wraps off Transit Connect Electric

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Dearborn --Ford Motor Co. is scheduled to unveil the Ford Transit Connect Electric on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. It's the first in a series of battery-powered vehicles from the Dearborn automaker.
 
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    Popular Science - Cars

  • Car Navigation Systems Could Show Available Parking Spots

    Jeremy Hsu
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:17 pm
    Looking for open parking spaces in the city is one of the more teeth-grinding rituals for drivers, but researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey may have hit upon a relatively low-cost solution. They combined ultrasonic sensors with GPS to create digital maps of available parking spaces for Web-based navigation systems, according to Technology Review. As much as 45 percent of traffic in Manhattan comes from cars wearily circling the blocks and looking for parking spaces, according to a New York City transportation advocacy group called Transportation Alternatives. That problem has…

  • Nissan Gets $1.4 Billion Loan from Feds to Build Electric Cars

    Jeremy Hsu
    29 Jan 2010 | 1:28 pm
    A retooled Nissan factory is expected to create up to 1,300 jobs in the U.S. Nissan can officially start its engines for its all-electric car, Leaf. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a $1.4 billion loan to the car manufacturer that should help it retool a Smyrna, Tennessee factory to build electric cars, and also revamp an advanced battery manufacturing center. Nissan's projects are expected to create up to 1,300 American jobs. The 2011 Nissan Leaf won one of PopSci's "Best of What's New" awards last year, and for good reason. Nissan's vehicle may is the first truly…

  • The Year's Biggest Auto Releases? Tiny, Fuel-Efficient Cars

    Mike Spinelli
    21 Jan 2010 | 1:03 pm
    It's a small world after all The Smart ForTwo microcar proved that some American car buyers-more than 37,000 of them, according to parent company Daimler's latest sales calculations-like it small. And now, with the EPA proposing average fuel-economy standards of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, more car companies will begin relying on pint-size transportation to make their fleets legal. That will require convincing far more than 37,000 drivers that tiny can be cool. These four new cars are designed to do just that. FORD FIESTA The Fiesta is already Ford's best-selling model in Europe; now the…

  • Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon Could Demo Car-Stopping Power Next Month

    Jeremy Hsu
    20 Jan 2010 | 10:45 am
    U.S. Marines could deploy the non-lethal weapon if it proves viable Stopping a speeding car without killing its driver and passengers with traditional means--bullets--can prove tricky, even if skilled snipers can put a disabling shot in a car's engine block. But a Canadian company could soon demo an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) cannon capable of effectively scrambling a car's chips and other electronics, according to Flight International. The U.S. Marines have lined up as possible, if skeptical, customers. Eureka Aerospace's system consists of a suitcase-sized antenna that weighs roughly…

  • The Best of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show

    Seth Fletcher
    13 Jan 2010 | 3:15 pm
    A smaller but surprisingly less depressing North American Auto Show features a shaken industry seeking a fresh start The 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit was quieter, smaller and shorter than in years' past. But it was not, however, depressing, and considering the smoldering wreckage that is the automotive industry, that's quite an accomplishment. At last year's show, it was far from certain that Detroit's Big Three would still exist in early 2010; they're still with us. Ford and GM are building impressive new cars. Chrysler, which essentially had nothing but repainted…
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    Car and Driver

  • 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi, EV, Natural Gas, and Propane – Official Photos and Info

    Jared Gall
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:28 pm
    Ford’s vanlet spins off electric-, propane-, and natural gas–powered variations, plus one for serialized people-hauling. Ford’s little Transit Connect utility van is about to try out some new forms of versatility. At the Chicago auto show, Ford is debuting two new powertrains for the TC—a battery-powered electric vehicle and one powered by natural gas or propane—as well as a taxi. All these models are, of course, primarily aimed at fleet buyers. Transit Connect EV: Short Connections Only The Transit Connect EV uses a liquid-cooled, 28-kWh lithium-ion battery pack capable of up to 80…

  • 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Official Photos and Info

    David Gluckman
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:45 pm
    The burliest Mustang loses some weight and gains 10 hp and an optional track-focused package for 2011. The Blue Oval is leaving no Stang untweaked for 2011, now announcing significant updates to the Shelby GT500 to go along with the already revealed 5.0-liter Mustang GT and base 3.7-liter V-6 cars. The most important alteration to the Shelby is a switch in engine-block material, tossing the old cast-iron block for a version of the all-aluminum lower end that was originally developed for the Ford GT. A larger intercooler and a revised exhaust bump power by 10 hp to 550, while torque stands pat…

  • 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet – Official Photos and Info

    Erik Johnson
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:14 pm
    Holy schnikes!The have-it-all Turbo S returns to the 911 lineup. After an absence of five years, the Turbo S has returned to the 911 lineup. The new, 997-flavored twist on the ultimate neunelf will feed some 530 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat six. The regular, and now useless, non-S 911 Turbo makes do with an inadequate 500 hp and 480 lb-ft from the same engine, although it can match the 516 pounding feet of the Turbo S via an overboost function. The creation of the S involved revising the engine software to pump up the maximum boost…

  • 2011 Audi A8 – First Drive Review

    K.C. Colwell
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:51 pm
    Newer is always better among luxury flagships, and the third-gen A8 may have just moved to the head of the class. The full-size luxury-car segment is a ship constantly steered by a new captain. Indeed, whenever one of the usual suspects—Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, or Audi—releases a new model, it seems the current favorite then drops to second place. The BMW 7-series recently pulled off this feat, topping the previous gold standard, the Mercedes-Benz S550, in a comparison test. The Porsche Panamera then swooped in to knock off the Bimmer. (Granted, the Panamera is a bit of an outlier, given…

  • Electric Supercars: Audi E-Tron, Tesla Roadster, M-B SLS AMG eDrive Charge to Production – Feature

    Tony Quiroga
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:04 am
    Batteries Included: Do short-haul, $200,000 electric supercars make any sense? In two years, both Mercedes-Benz and Audi will put electric supercars into production. Shown as concepts at last year’s Frankfurt show, the Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive each slot an electric powertrain into an existing platform. Both promise green cred, but the big question is this: Will either be any good as a supercar? Keep Reading: Electric Supercars: Audi E-Tron, Tesla Roadster, M-B SLS AMG eDrive Charge to Production – Feature Related posts:Mercedes Confirms All-Electric SLS eDrive…
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  • Photo of the Day: Chevy Impala

    Will Stewart
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm
    Today’s photo comes from THEjdawg. Be sure to look at all of THEjdawg’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

  • Chevrolet Volt at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver

    Will Stewart
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:13 pm
    By Marc Comeau Vice President, Chevrolet in Canada There are some exciting things happening with Chevrolet in Canada, especially in Vancouver as the world focuses its attention on the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Chevrolet is proud to be part of this iconic event, along with the entire General Motors of Canada family, through our partnership with the Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) as the Official Vehicle Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and Paralympic Games. First, the Chevrolet Volt just arrived in Vancouver and is creating quite the buzz. Launching in Canada in 2011,…

  • Photo of the Day: 1966 Buick Riviera GS

    Will Stewart
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am
    Today’s photo comes from Brian Starr. Be sure to look at all of Brian Starr’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

  • Photo of the Day: 1958 Chevy Corvette Montage

    Will Stewart
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:17 pm
    Today’s photo comes from Paulo Keller. Be sure to look at all of Paulo Keller’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

  • One Giant Leap in Robotic Technology

    Will Stewart
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:59 am
    By Alan TaubGM Global Research and Development Vice President I remember back in 1969 when Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon and made the legendary statement, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Today, GM is working with NASA to take another step – in the development of the next generation of robots and related technologies that will be used for both the automotive and aerospace industries. And, while this may seem like a small step to you, it’s a huge step for GM. Using leading edge control, sensor and vision technologies, GM and NASA built…
 
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  • Opel CEO Lays Out Future Plans, Promises Profit By 2012

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:46 am
    Opel CEO Nick Reilly today announced an ambitious five-year, $15 billion plan for the future that will reinvigorate 80 percent of the automaker's model lines and place a strong emphasis on alternative propulsions. Coinciding with today's announcement, Opel has also formally applied for loans or loan guarantees from the German government. The new...

  • Spy Shots: 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Test Mule

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:54 am
    Mercedes-Benz only took the wraps off its facelifted S-Class range last year but development on the next-generation of the flagship sedan is already well underway as revealed by this latest test mule, captured by photographers as it was undergoing testing near the automaker's headquarters in Germany. Due for launch in late 2012 as a 2013 model...

  • 2011 Volvo S60 Preview

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:03 am
    After weeks of drip-fed teaser images and videos, the 2011 Volvo S60 has finally been revealed in all its glory ahead of a world debut pegged for next month's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. At first glance, the new S60 features definite coupe-like proportions, accompanied by strong shoulders, which together give it a look that is very similar to the...

  • 2010 Toyota Prius And 2010 Lexus HS 250h Recalled To Fix ABS

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:18 am
    Toyota has announced a global recall on its 2010 Prius hybrid as well as the 2010 Lexus HS 250h to investigate and remedy a software glitch that can affect the cars' anti-lock braking system (ABS). The software glitch is a separate issue to the stuck accelerator pedals and faulty floor mats that led to the original recall and production stoppage...

  • Two Tesla Roadster Owners Crash Their Cars

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:31 pm
    Tesla has managed to rack up just on 1,000 sales of its Roadster since the all-electric vehicle was first launched back in 2008 and since that time there have been only four crashes that we're aware of--including the crash of a test vehicle before production began. But with more and more Roadsters rolling out of Tesla showrooms across the country...
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    Jil McIntosh

  • Toyota's recall woes: what's needed is perspective

    Jil McIntosh
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:10 pm
    I did a series of radio program interviews for CBC today on the subject of Toyota's recalls: specifically, I was asked what drivers should do if their accelerator pedals stick while they're driving. From there, each interviewer went straight to the next issue - Toyota now has an issue with its brakes. So what should drivers do when their brakes fail? Toyota has an engineering problem, but that's nothing compared to its public perception problem. From the initial reports on the Prius, it appears to be a case of a blip when driving over broken pavement. But these interviewers --…

  • Now this is a hoot ...

    Jil McIntosh
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am
    My good friend Michael Clark normally writes a weekly column on Canadian Driver, called Inside Story, in which he describes the week's brand-new test vehicle in detail -- pointing out such things as seats, storage cubbies and controls. But this week, he went completely retro, and chose a 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue to show just how far we've come. It's a great piece and you can find it by clicking here. (And in one of those little Twilight Zone moments -- well, Michael always contacts me by email, never by telephone. And just when I was on the second paragraph of his story, the…

  • A whole new meaning to Super Bowl ...

    Jil McIntosh
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:47 am
    Did you know there's a map of the public toilets on the highways across Canada? It's put out by The Powder Room, a national education program for people with overactive bladders, but when you're out there in the middle of nowhere with several cups of coffee sloshing around inside, any bladder can be overactive. And if you're like half the population and lack exterior plumbing, simply stopping by the side of the road isn't always a viable option. You can find information on the map by clicking here.

  • The Internet Car & Truck of the Year likes ... me!

    Jil McIntosh
    3 Feb 2010 | 5:28 pm
    I'm going to blow my own horn here -- I've been recognized by the inaugural Internet Car & Truck of the Year awards. In their writing competition, I took the title for "Best Series of Blog Entries." The awards will be formally announced at the Chicago Auto Show, although unfortunately I'll be covering the Toronto Auto Show on the same day and won't be able to attend the ceremony. You can find out more by clicking here.

  • Ford: Spinning straw into ... plastic?

    Jil McIntosh
    3 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am
    In Metro today, I have a story on Ford's new plastic, which contains wheat straw. You can find it by clicking here. You can see all of my Metro technology stories through the links in the green bar to the right; scroll almost all the way down to "Auto Technology."
 
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  • F1: Todt to leave FIA after one presidential term

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:15 pm
    Jean Todt says he has no intention of trying to emulate Max Mosley in retaining the FIA presidency for many years. The Frenchman, formerly the boss of the famous F1 team Ferrari, was elected to succeed Mosley by the sport's governing body last October. "I will stay for only one office (term), it's crazy to think Mosley was there for 16 years," the 63-year-old is quoted as saying by Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport. "I have other things I want to do and life is too short," added Todt, whose term will end in late 2013. ...

  • F1: New teams may miss 3 races without penalty

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    F1's struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty. Previously, failing to contest a round of the world championship for a reason other than 'force majeure' resulted in a total loss of rights and exclusion from the sport. But under the new version of the Concorde Agreement, teams may now miss three races before their official entry is handed back to the FIA, according to a report in the British newspaper Sunday Express. "I think we won't see Campos and I don't think we will see the Americans ...

  • ARCA: Ladies have weekend getaway in Daytona Beach

    6 Feb 2010 | 8:04 pm
    Six ladies joined 37 guys for a weekend getaway in Daytona Beach in recent days. Going into the weekend, they didn't all know each other, but when it was over, they knew a lot more about their new-found friends. Even though the nearby beach beckoned, the group donned helmets and fire suits instead to race cars around the Daytona International Speedway at break-neck speed. ...

  • NASCAR-CUP: Harvick takes crash-riddled Budweiser Shootout

    6 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm
    Kevin Harvick overcame the flu bug and 23 motivated NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to win the 22nd Budweiser Shootout before a chilled crowd Saturday night at the Daytona International Speedway. ...

  • ARCA: Gerhart wins his sixth ARCA 200 at Daytona

    6 Feb 2010 | 5:15 pm
    Gerhart wins ARCA 200 for 6th time; Patrick snags spotlight and 6th place At the Daytona International Speedway Saturday afternoon, veteran driver Bobby Gerhart, 51, won the ARCA Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 for the sixth time in 22 tries but he had to share the spotlight with famed racer Danica Patrick. ...
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  • Can Toyota Digg its way out of recall crisis?

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    At a hastily-called news conference in Nagoya on Feb. 5, Akio Toyoda — Toyota president and grandson of the company's legendary founder Kiichiro Toyoda — bowed deeply in remorse before a gaggle of Japanese photographers. He then, dutifully, uttered phrases like "personal responsibility," "deeply regretted," and "very sorry."

  • Toyota's new motto... (PIC)

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:50 pm
    This motto should be easy to...recall.

  • U.S. Formula One Team Faces Massive Time Crunch

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:40 pm
    America will soon have its first entrant in Formula One, the world's top-tier racing series, in thirty years. The obstacles facing the Charlotte, N.C.-based team are enormous, but they're committed to succeed. There's less than two months to go before the first race.

  • Sneaky Hidden Traffic Fees: How States Are Gouging Citizens

    5 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    States are out of control! A $200 ticket can cost as much as $796 when you get the bill, all because Penalty Assessments which often double the price of a violation.

  • 7 Vintage Cars We All Wanted To Own

    4 Feb 2010 | 5:30 pm
    The list could go on and on, but here are the 7 cars I think most children of the 80s wouldn’t mind cruising around in some 20-30 years later…
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    Autosavant

  • Toyota to Announce a Large Prius Recall

    Chris
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm
    By Chris Haak 02.09.2010 Battered and bruised Toyota is preparing to take another blow to it’s chin.  The company’s pride and joy, the Prius hybrid – its halo car – is set to be recalled worldwide to fix the issue that we mentioned in our article last week on the way Washington was turning up the heat [...]

  • 2009 Porsche Cayman PDK Review

    Kevin
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:10 pm
    By Kevin Miller 02.09.2010 Porsche launched the Cayman coupe in 2006. Based on the second-generation Boxster, the Cayman received some technical and cosmetic upgrades for 2009, including and upgrade from the available Tiptronic five-speed automatic to the race-derived, seven-ratio Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) “dual-clutch” transmission, a displacement bump from 2.7 to 2.9 liters, and a power increase from [...]

  • BMW Offers Greater Warranty Coverage Time on Certified Pre-Owned 2007 Models

    Brendan
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:39 am
    By Brendan Moore 02.08.2010 For those of you that are interested in purchasing a late-model used BMW in North America, BMW is offering optional longer warranty coverage on its certified 2007 pre-owned model vehicles at no charge, but only for a short time during a promotional period. The offer is good between February 2 and March 31, and [...]

  • KBB and NADA Used Vehicle Value Guide Books Lower Toyota Vehicle Values

    Brendan
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:12 am
    By Brendan Moore 02.07.2010 NADA Used Car Guide and Kelley Blue Book, the two most popular used vehicle value guides for consumers, and two of the most often used wholesale vehicle pricing guides used by dealers and lenders, have both announced that they are dropping values for Toyota models affected by the current recall. Black Book, a used [...]

  • BMW and PSA Keep the Link Going For Small Engines

    Brendan
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:19 pm
    By Brendan Moore 02.05.2010 BMW and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen have signed a deal to continue working together on a series of small engines destined for Mini, Peugeot and Citroen small cars. The engines will be 1.4 liter and 1.6 liter four-cylinder variants. Since the joint venture started in 2006, over 1.3 million engines have been jointly produced by the two [...]
 
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  • Cycle Doc

    23 Oct 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Q. My company runs a cycle-to-work scheme but the maximum I can spend is £1,000 to get the tax benefit. My dream racing bike costs £2,000. Is there any way to extend the limit (I promise I’ll commute on it)?

  • Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius cars as Lexus is sucked into safety alert

    Leo Lewis, Asian Business Correspondent
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:44 pm
    Toyota’s president today announced plans for a global recall of more than 430,000 of its flagship Prius hybrid cars and a production suspension of a high-end Lexus model in a move that plunges the Japanese automaker into a new quality-control debacle.

  • Toyota, VOSA Going On?

    Tim Shallcross, from Times Online's Car Clinic
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:53 am
    Among all the claims, counter claims, rumours and scare stories about Toyota, one voice has been astonishingly absent. Where is the UK Watchdog for car safety? Where is the government body telling us the facts and ensuring that our cars are safe?

  • Toyota car dealer reports ‘business as usual’ despite safety recall

    Anil Dawar
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Inside the large showroom of the Jemca Toyota dealership in Hendon, North London, there was little sign that the public had turned its back on the Japanese marque.

  • Toyota set to recall Prius hybrid over brake failure

    Leo Lewis, Robert Lea and David Robertson
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Toyota is to order a humiliating global recall of the Prius — the hybrid electric car which has become the leader of the green motoring revolution.
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    Headlight: The Digital Automotive Blog

  • Three ways to extend a search-marketing program

    At this point most automotive marketers know that search marketing is an incredible vehicle for reaching their target customers. It’s highly relevant, highly targetable and is generally one of the most efficient and effective channels in a marketer’s ad mix. The problem with search marketing, though, is that it doesn’t ...

  • Using Facebook fans to improve automotive marketing

    Facebook Fan Pages have become the most recent in a long line of social media "must-haves" for automotive marketers –- but what do they really tell you? And are they even helpful? Does a high fan count equal success? It's no surprise that lots of people feel strongly about their favorite automotive ...

  • A more connected car: On Mercedes-Benz, mobile and vehicle telematics

    Mercedes-Benz mbrace, a new telematics platform that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) launched recently, is the first such system to have a companion mobile application. The app lets registered mbrace customers lock and unlock vehicle doors as well as locate their vehicle from within the vicinity of one mile. The app also ...

  • Mobile phone as a second opinion

    Editor’s Note: Headlightblog.com recently caught up with James Spahr, a UX Lead at Razorfish and pictured below, who has been working on the Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) account since Razorfish was selected as the digital agency of record in January 2009. This past summer James worked on a mobile website for ...

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Gran Turismo 5

    In a previous post for Headlightblog.com, I covered Citroën's plans to build a supercar that was originally designed for Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 5 Prologue videogame. Recently, Mercedes-Benz announced that its SLS AMG supercar will be featured in Gran Turismo 5 (GT5), an expansion on Prologue that is scheduled for ...
 
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  • 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia Edition

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:14 pm
    With a nod to its wild heritage, and answer for those who can never find their car in a mall parking lot, Dodge is introducing a limited-edition Challenger with a Furious Fuchsia Pearl Coat exterior... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Ford Shelby GT500

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:04 pm
    The Chicago Auto Show opens its doors to the media on Wednesday, though the first official peeks are finally becoming available. First up is the enthusiast stimulating 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Double Clutching: New wave multiple disc clutches

    Editor
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:29 am
    Years ago, if you had a modified car with plenty of horsepower and torque under the hood, you immediately bolted in a heavy-duty aftermarket clutch. It was the norm. Part and parcel of that clutch... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Crushing Results Of IIHS Pickup Truck Rollover Tests

    admin
    6 Feb 2010 | 5:16 pm
    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) continues to, uh, roll out its punishing roof crush test to more vehicles with the recent small pickup truck group. The test, which significantly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Now May Be Best Time To Buy A Used Toyota Car

    admin
    6 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pm
    There is a bright side to every story, you just need to look hard and sometimes challenge conventions. While American motorists are being worked into a frenzy by cascading Toyota recall stories ,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    Car Lust

  • The Utility Envelope

    Cookie the Dog's Owner
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:43 am
    In discussing cars, particularly performance-type cars, we often talk about the vehicle's "performance envelope." That's a phrase borrowed from aerodynamics, a term of art describing those combinations of airspeed, load factor, and altitude within which an aircraft will fly in a safe manner. In the automotive world, it's a less-precise colloquialism for the sum of a vehicle's performance statistics: acceleration, top speed, agility, cornering, and braking.It occurred to me a while back that there's another "envelope" we take into account in our…

  • 1930 Buick Pickup Truck

    Cookie the Dog's Owner
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:24 am
    Looking for a one-of-a-kind project car? I've got just the thing for you. It's sitting on the windswept plains of southeastern Colorado near a town called Kim, and it probably hasn't moved for half a century. This is a 1930 Buick pickup truck, a vehicle unique in all the world. If you consult the history books, you'll quickly find that Buick didn't make pickup trucks in 1930. Buick did, however, build a rather jaunty coupe with a rumble seat which was known as the Model 56; one is pictured at right. Somewhere along the way, some farmer or rancher took a Buick Model 56…

  • Working On Your Own Junk

    Big Chris
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:52 am
    Part of Car Lust is living with vehicles that have seen better days. Sure it would be nice to drive the newest and latest and greatest, but the reality is for me, and many others, that we drive the wheels off what we have, and what we have is rarely all that good. Late last week I ordered a radiator online for our 2001 Dodge Caravan with the 3.3-liter V-6. The original radiator with 212,000 miles had sprung a leak and was losing fluid; it had me worried it might rupture in an inopportune time. I live in a small town in southern Minnesota, so I called around locally and discovered there…

  • 1976 Chevrolet Vega Cabriolet

    That Car Guy
    2 Feb 2010 | 3:18 am
    cab·ri·o·let[ kàbbree ə láy ] noun: convertible automobile: a two-door convertible automobile Egad! How else to begin a post on this poor little pretentious thing? The Vega never had the best reputation to start with, but to call this car a convertible when it had a full, fixed metal roof? C'mon now! The sliding glass "Skyroof" was a new Vega option for this year, but it was not standard on the Cabriolet, which makes this car's name make even less sense. So if an automaker ever tried to insult the intelligence of the buying public, this example heads to the front of…

  • Feb. 1 Weekly Open Thread

    Chris Hafner
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:11 am
    Last week, with all of the electric-car-related posts flying around, I neglected to put up an open thread. So, here you go--go nuts! --Chris H.
 
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  • Presenting the Super Bowl MVP and his new Dodge Challenger

    Daniel Strohl
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:35 am
    What, you thought I was talking about this year’s Super Bowl? No, I’m talking about Len Dawson, the MVP of Super Bowl IV, who took his Kansas City Chiefs to a 23-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings and, for his efforts, won a new 1970 Dodge Challenger. Liz Schmitt dug this 40-year-old treasure out of the Kansas City Star’s photographic archives for us. Thanks, Liz! And what did this year’s MVP get? Um, nothing, apparently.

  • Bentel-bodied: the Mercer Coronado and the Mercer Ascot Speedway

    Daniel Strohl
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am
    George R. Bentel’s resume as a crook is already well established. But his reputation as a visionary coachbuilder? Not so much. We encountered Mr. Bentel last week as the Mercer dealer who sold Fred J. Fujioka the two race cars which the latter planned to take to Tokyo to wow the Japanese emperor. Pure proximity makes it not so surprising that Bentel and Fujioka would become business associates; both ran dealerships and garages in South Central Los Angeles, though Bentel’s were located a little further to the southwest. The folks behind coachbuilt.com have already assembled a…

  • Hemmings Find of the Day – 1962 GAZ 69M

    Daniel Strohl
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:08 am
    How did a GAZ ultimately make its way to Kentucky? How did a Bulgarian engineer come up with the parts to restore it? Should I sell my left or right kidney to come up with the quick cash for it? These are the questions you should be asking yourself when viewing this 1962 GAZ 69M for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: This GAZM started its life in Russia but was soon sold to the Bulgarian military. After serving a peaceful life in that service it was purchased by a enthusiast/engineer in Bulgaria who painstakingly restored the GAZ to its original specifications. This…

  • This is how we will win the cold war

    Daniel Strohl
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 am
    So in reading up on Crosley history, we come to find out that one of Powel Crosley’s efforts to win World War II for the Allieds, along with motorcycles, three-wheelers and the Crosley Pup (and, oh yeah, the proximity fuse), was an experimental snowmobile. This is not that snowmobile. Instead, it appears to be something built by the proprietor of Rig All Tool and Die (or is that Riggalls – it’s spelled both ways) in Utica, New York. Riggalls is now Rig All, a crane and specialized fabricating company, as it has been since 1962, though it’s been in the same location for…

  • The magic of a name

    Dave LaChance
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    I got to thinking the other day about Pontiac, and what a shame it was that they had tossed out so many wonderful model names in their decision to go all alphanumeric, just like the premium German brands they were emulating. Think about it: Bonneville! Le Mans! Tempest! Catalina! Why would you choose meaningless names like G5 and G8 when you had these in the file cabinet? Then I started wondering — who was the first automaker to give a car a name that referred to something other than its displacement, or its horsepower, or its place in a series? The answer I came up with from my brief…
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    Consumer Reports Cars Blog

  • Video: Embracing seat belt use

    Consumer Reports Cars Blog
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:48 am
    Seat belt use in the United States is now at 84 percent, rising steadily since 1994. Promotions such as the government’s “Click It or Ticket” and “Buckle Up” campaigns have helped to raise awareness and drive up compliance. But while many seat belt videos use scare tactics and fear from a ticket or accident or even death to promote seat belt use, a new video out from the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership in the UK uses another technique that tugs on your heart strings instead. The video is artfully done and brings the simple message home. The seat belt is considered by many to be the…

  • Eight things that can dramatically improve auto safety

    Consumer Reports Cars Blog
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:18 am
    Toyota’s recent problems with sticking accelerators, floor-mat entrapment, and brake problems have brought automotive safety sharply into focus. There have been 19 deaths linked to unintended acceleration in Toyotas over the past 10 years, according to one analysis. And the company needs to address all of its safety issues as quickly as possible. But there is far more that can be done to reduce the approximately 37,000 deaths that occur on American roads every year: What drivers can do Buckle up. Wearing a safety belt is the simplest means of cutting deaths and serious injuries on the road.

  • Five key fixes automakers should make now to reduce unintended acceleration

    Consumer Reports Cars Blog
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am
    The unintended acceleration problems at Toyota are often characterized as "glitches" or malfunctions. But a truly well designed car should protect its occupants even when something unanticipated goes wrong. Below are five designed-in safety solutions that Toyota could have used, and we think every manufacturer should adopt. Each has the potential to save lives, and taken together they could have a big impact on auto safety.  1. Engineer cars so a sustained braking force can stop a car in a reasonable distance even with the accelerator pedal fully depressedWhether unintended…

  • Video: NBC Nightly News asks Consumer Reports for advice on Toyotas

    Consumer Reports Cars Blog
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:14 am
    With the fast-moving developments, there has been much confusion in the media and by owners regarding Toyota safety, impact of recalls, and how it impacts millions of motorists. NBC Night News with Brian Williams spoke with Consumer Reports Senior Director David Champion last night, remote from the Auto Test Center, to ask for practical advice regarding Toyotas. A voice of reason, Champion points out that there have been about 2,000 reports of unintended acceleration among about 20 million vehicles. The likelihood of experiencing this problem is low, though there are real risks. Champion…

  • Toyota adds 2010 Prius braking problem to the list, recall possible

    Consumer Reports Cars Blog
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:34 pm
    Since the U.S. and Japanese governments yesterday launched an investigation into braking problems with the 2010 Toyota Prius, news reports suggest Toyota will recall 270,000 cars to correct the issue. In a statement, Toyota said, “…customers have complained of inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction. The system, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire…
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  • Find of the Day: Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO Stretch Limousine

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:05 pm
    Just when you think you've seen everything, you stumble across something even more amazing like these two (or at least they appear to be two different models) Lancia Delta HF Integrale stretch limos that are up for sale in Italy at €99,000 (about US$136,000 at today's exchange rates) a piece. We don't know much about the two cars, but here's what...

  • VIDEO: 2011 Shelby GT500's 550HP V8 Sounds Delicious

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm
    Earlier today, Ford released details on the 2011 Shelby GT500 that will be arriving at the firm's U.S. dealerships by the end of Spring. Now, we've got two promotional films of the GT500 coupe and its convertible sibling showing off their goods that include a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine with massive amounts of torque and a thuggish burble. So...

  • Lamborghini Gallardo-Based / Powered Ford Mustang is up for Sale!

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:50 pm
    Remember the custom made Ford Mustang with the Lamborghini Gallardo heart and mechanicals from the 2007 SEMA show? Well, this bizarre mishmash that has been baptized 'The Tractorri' (feel free to call it the Mustardo) has been listed for sale for an undisclosed price on Jameslist. The Tractorri was built by one John Haugh from Cleveland, Ohio,...

  • VIDEO: 2011 BMW 535i with 306HP Turbocharged Six Track Tested at Estoril

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:22 pm
    Our French pals from Supervroum2 took their camera aboard the all-new 2011 BMW 535i sedan during a quick lap around the Estoril circuit in Portugal at the media presentation of the car. We remind you that in European guise, the 535i's single turbo N55 straight six is rated at 306HP and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) propelling the Bavarian sedan to 100km/h...

  • Dodge Remembers the 1970s with Special Edition Furious Fuschia Challengers

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:16 pm
    Dodge is celebrating forty years of muscle car badness in a fruity tropical colorful high-impact way. The latest vehicle in Dodge's blitzkrieg of brightness (see Top Banana, Go ManGo, Detonator Yellow, Sublime Green, Plum Crazy, B5 Blue, Hemi Orange, TorRed) is the Furious Fuchsia package, available on R/T Classic and SRT8 models. "Commemorating...
 
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    Leftlane

  • Toyota recalls 7,300 Camrys with potentially leaking brake tube

    Mark Kleis
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:36 pm
    In a separate and completely unrelated (to unintended acceleration cases, floor mats or brake pedals) voluntary recall, Toyota will be fixing approximately 7,300 2010 four-cylinder Camrys with a shorter-than-intended power steering pressure hose that can interfere with the braking system and cause a brake fluid leak. According to the announcement made by Toyota late Monday [...]

  • Toyota recalls 437,000 hybrids, including Toyota Prius, Toyota Sai and Lexus HS 250h

    Mark Kleis
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:57 pm
    As anticipated by much of the media, Toyota has officially announced the solution for the braking issues on the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250H hybrids in the U.S. market, as well as the Toyota Sai sold mostly in Japan. Toyota will be issuing a voluntary recall for approximately 133,000 Prius vehicles and [...]

  • Ford unveils Transit Connect Electric pure EV

    Mark Kleis
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:35 pm
    The Ford Transit Connect Electric, a pure electric-powered version of the 2010 North American Truck of Year will go into production in late 2010. This pure EV is set to enter fleet service before the end of the year, and will enter full production in early 2011, according to Ford. Ford’s first [...]

  • Leaked patent drawing shows new Toyota design

    Mark Kleis
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:57 pm
    A European patent filing has led to the leaking of some fairly crude computer generated images of a potential future Toyota product. Although the vehicle is unnamed and doesn’t coincide with any news Toyota has made public, it appears to follow Prius design cues. According to a recent report by French outfit, [...]

  • Audi president wants up-scale move through more high-end sales

    Drew Johnson
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm
    Not content with the brand’s current image, Audi president Johan de Nysschen says the German automaker will focus on improved sales of its top-level offerings in an effort to move the Audi brand further up the luxury scale. The bulk of Audi’s current U.S. sales come from the company’s A4 model – the second lowest model [...]
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    The Truth About Cars

  • Toyota Class-Action Lawsuits “A Little Cottage Industry Of Its Own”

    The legal angle to the Toyota recall story has been a source of constant amusement, from an early attempt to prevent Toyota from enacting its gas pedal fix, to news today [via Reuters] that at least 30 class-action suits have been filed since the recall began. “This is going to a little cottage industry all [...]

  • Opel Has A Plan. Looks Pretty Rotten

    Opel’s Nick Reilly today revealed details of Opel’s long-awaited business plan. Here are the highlights (and low points) as reported by Automobilwoche [sub]. 8300 jobs in Europe will be lost. 7000 of them blue collar, 1300 white collar. 50 percent of them in Germany. Belgium will lose 2,377 jobs,  Spain 900 jobs, more than 500 are [...]

  • Anticlimactic Post Of The Day: Toyota Recalls, Freezes Sales Of Prius, Sai, Lexus Hybrids

    It’s the software, stupid. At a press conference at 3:30 pm Japanese time, Toyota came clean and announced that it will recall 223,068 hybrid vehicles in Japan, including its latest Prius model and three other models–the Sai, the Lexus HS250h and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid, says the Nikkei [sub]. They will get a re-flash of [...]

  • Curbside Classic: 1965 Lincoln Continental

    Most car design is evolutionary and derivative. Rarely does a manufacturer make a complete clean break with the past, and risk everything on a fresh stylistic new beginning. Except of course, when you’re at the end of your rope, and staring death in the face. Suddenly, anything, even something boldly original, is very possible and [...]

  • January Sales Snapshot: Compact Sedans And Wagons

    GM sold a lot of compact cars in January. Gm also had a high percentage of fleet sales in January. Coincidence? We think not. [Please note: VW Rabbit sales do not include GTI]
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  • Seattle Red Light Camera Issuing Illegal Tickets

    NMA
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:57 am
    According to King 5 News, red light camera tickets generated at a high-traffic intersection are being thrown out in court by local judges because the tickets are illegal: Traffic judges have declared the camera set-up illegal at a busy intersection near the University of Washington and they’ve tossed tickets out, but the city is still ticketing unsuspecting motorists. NE 45th Street at Union Bay Place NE is not your typical intersection. [...] The five-way intersection has a dizzying configuration of lights and signs and turn lanes. And towering over it all are camera systems on the…

  • The Backseat Driver’s Companion

    NMA
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:42 pm
    By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist People who like to drive rarely enjoy being driven — and are often tempted to second-guess the driving of others when not behind the wheel themselves. Usually, it’s not a good idea. Here’s a Backseat Driver’s Companion — a short list of Do’s and Don’ts to follow when someone else is behind the wheel: 1) Hold your tongue. You may not like the way someone else drives; maybe they don’t notice the light’s turned green as fast you might; maybe they’re more hesitant than you might be pulling into…

  • New NMA Blog Commenting System

    NMA
    29 Jan 2010 | 9:39 am
    Earlier this week we made the transition to a new commenting system on this blog. We had been using an adapted version of the commenting system that comes with Wordpress (the system that this blog is built on) but after feedback from regular readers of the site, we decided to switch over to a system with more features. We decided on the Intense Debate system, which is a third-party system — owned by the same company that owns Wordpress — that allows users to keep a single profile across multiple sites. As a result, even if you’ve commented on the site before, you’ll…

  • Is The Gas In Your Car Too Old?

    NMA
    28 Jan 2010 | 9:55 am
    By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Everything deteriorates over time — including gasoline. Even if it’s stored properly. It’s as inevitable as graying hair and creaky joints. Here’s why: Gasoline is a highly refined product brewed to a certain chemical composition with very specific characteristics, including, for example, volatility — a term used to describe how easily (and under what conditions) the gas vaporizes so it can be efficiently burned in your car’s engine. But the most highly volatile components in gasoline also tend to evaporate over time. As…

  • Speed Camera Tickets Parked Car Twice

    NMA
    26 Jan 2010 | 9:25 am
    According to a story on The Daily Telegraph, a speed camera in the UK ticketed a local man twice for exceeding the speed limit while parked in front of his own house: Jeff Buck parks in front of the camera outside his home on Watnall Road, Nottingham, because he does not have a drive or a garage. But he has been sent two speeding fines by Nottinghamshire Police. The mix-ups happened because officers failed to spot his car was parked as another vehicle triggered the camera by breaking the 30mph speed limit. Police have apologised to 55-year-old Mr Buck after he successfully contested the…
 
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  • Preview: 2011 Volvo S60

    9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    • What is it? A stylish four-door with a Swedish twist • The basics: Coupe-like styling and efficient powertrains • On sale: In the second half of the year, with a public showing and more details at the Geneva Motor Show • Price: $32,000-plus (est.) Set to be debut on March 2 at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the all-new 2011...

  • 2010 Chicago Auto Show: Ford's Green 2011 Transit Connects

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, which kicks off Wednesday morning, Ford will have several introductions. Among them are two green versions of its 2011 Ford Transit Connect small commercial van. All-electric van First, Ford launches its very first all-electric car, to be known as the Transit Connect Electric. Converted in the U.S. by Azure Dynamics...

  • 2010 Volvo C70 Bottom Line

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:50 pm
    With a hardtop convertible system and a peppy turbocharged engine, the 2010 Volvo C70 is a fun and fast top-down tourer, but limited cargo space and small rear seats mean it's best suited to two adults rather than four. The Volvo C70 is mostly a carry-over from 2009, with a few new options and packages for 2010. While tThe C70's exterior design is...

  • Toyota Recall Already Denting Residuals, Resale Values

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Some of the most respected companies that look at depreciation are predicting that Toyota (NYSE: TM) vehicles won't be worth as much as much as previously predicted when customers go to trade them a few years from now. Yes, even the ones that aren't recalled. But how much they'll fall in value depends much on how well Toyota Motor Sales addresses...

  • GM Announces Pontiac Vibe Sudden Acceleration Fix

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm
    Pontiac is dead and soon to be gone--only a handful of cars remain on dealer lots--but General Motors today announced it will be fixing all 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe models affected by the sudden acceleration issue. The Vibe shares most of its parts and design with the recalled Toyota Matrix. The fix is the same as Toyota's: Pontiac dealers will...
 
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  • 7 Million Ford Rangers can't be wrong?

    Jeremy Korzeniewski
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:27 am
    Filed under: Truck, Plants/Manufacturing, Ford 2010 Ford Ranger - Click above for high-res image gallery It may have taken 28 years to get here, but the Ford Ranger is living inanimate proof that determination eventually pays off. Or something like that. Automotive News reports (via PickupTrucks.com) that Ford built its 7 millionth Ranger last month at the assembly plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Ranger has gone through a number of revisions, trim levels and price increases (thanks a lot, inflation!) on its way from being a $6,289 single-cab, 73-horsepower work truck to today's $17,820…

  • Nigel Mansell going for the Triple Crown at Le Mans with a little help from his sons

    Noah Joseph
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:58 am
    Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs The Triple Crown of Motorsport is an elusive distinction earned by only a handful of drivers in the history of motor racing. It's elusive partly because it evades definition, but given its immense difficulty, we'll take the broadest possible: To score the Triple Crown, a driver has to win either the Indianapolis 500 or the Indy/CART title, plus either the Monaco Grand Prix or the F1 drivers' title and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fortunately not in the same year, but over the span of a career. So far, Graham Hill remains the only one ever to have…

  • AutoblogGreen for 02.09.10

    Sebastian Blanco
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am
    Toyota Prius braking issues may predate 2010 model; other problems reported Surprised? Audi Super Bowl ad: what trikes did the Green Police ride? The T3 Series Audi's fake cops ride around in non-Audi vehicle. Quantya tease tempts us to peek under the covers Photoshop fun with new teaser image. Other news: New York state senate proposal would require gallons/100 mile stickers GM announces B20 compatibility for 2011 Duramax 6.6l turbo diesel engine Bright Automotive gets a visit from Obama Administration official AutoblogGreen for 02.09.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Feb 2010…

  • Report: Southeast Toyota dealers pull ads from local ABC stations citing "excessive stories" on recall

    Jeremy Korzeniewski
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:15 pm
    Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Toyota Southeast Toyota, which is the largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles in the world with 173 dealers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina, has reportedly pulled all of its advertising from local ABC stations. Why? Apparently, the group decided that the television stations were airing "excessive stories on the Toyota issues" by ABC News and its chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. So, where is all that latent advertising money going now? According to one unnamed ABC station manager, Southeast Toyota's…

  • Hennessey's Cadillac CTS-V ready for prime time [w/video]

    Drew Phillips
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:01 pm
    Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Videos, Cadillac Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V - Click above to watch the video after the jump When we were fortunate enough to have a Cadillac CTS-V for a week to review, we said it was "one of the finest cars on the road today and one of the best vehicles ever built by General Motors." Of course, there's always room for improvement. At least Hennessey Performance thinks so, and they have come up with the V700 upgrade package that boosts the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 to more than 700 horsepower. What does it take to squeeze more than 150 more…
 
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  • 2010 Toyota Prius Recalled Globally, 2378 Cars Affected In Australia

    Mike Stevens
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:40 am
    UPDATE: Toyota has now announced an official global recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius FOLLOWING REPORTS out of Japan this week that suggested such a move, Toyota has today announced a global recall of the 2010 Toyota Prius. The recall affects 2378 Prius cars in Australia and around 400,000 globally. The recall follows an announcement by Toyota Australia last week that it is investigating a possible brake problem in the new Prius. Toyota Australia Senior Executive Director Dave Buttner told TMR yesterday that there was  “no reason why we wouldn’t fall in line if a global recall was…

  • 2010 Toyota Hybrid Camry First Drive Review

    Tony O'Kane
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION, Toyota has launched the 2010 Hybrid Camry in Australia, the first locally-built hybrid car and one of the most efficient cars in its segment. Toyota Australia chief Dave Buttner hailed the car’s arrival as one of  “the most significant events in Toyota Australia’s 50-year history”, while Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said late last year that the local production of the Hybrid Camry would give a “$90 million boost” to South Australian and Victorian parts industries. Largely based on the Hybrid Camry that’s been on sale in the USA…

  • VACC Pushes Vehicle Safety Message With New Images

    Mike Stevens
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:29 pm
    A SURVEY TAKEN in December showed 31 percent of Victoria’s vehicles may be unsafe for the road. Today, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has released photos that reveal the extent to which some motorists are ignoring vehicle safety. VACC Executive Director David Purchase said that, in some cases, the damage to crucial components is so bad that drivers and occupants are lucky to be alive. In the Five Point Safety Check survey taken in December, participating repairers tested 4100 vehicles. A total of 1287 vehicles failed the inspection of brakes, tyres, lights, steering…

  • 2010 Aston Martin Vantage Update Spied

    Mike Stevens
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:19 pm
    FOLLOWING THE RELEASE of the Carbon Black Edition version late last year, these new spy photos show that Aston Martin has begun working on an update for the V8 and V12 Vantage duo. While there’s nothing new about the overall lines, the V8 Vantage bonnet, lip spoiler, rear spoiler and diffuser all indicate a mule under test. While it is unclear which engine lies beneath the V8 Vantage bonnet, it’s possible that the smaller-engined of the two Vantage models will be getting some of the V12’s accoutrement in the future. Neither of the engines are expected to get an update,…

  • 2010 Peugeot 408 Revealed, Australian Debut A Possibility

    Mike Stevens
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pm
    PEUGEOT’S CHINESE-MARKET 408, revealed earlier this month in Beijing, may also have a local debut on the horizon - but only if a case can be built for a right-hand-drive model. The Chinese model 408, built on an extended 308 platform and developed by Peugeot and China’s DFM, is expected to increase Peugeot’s Chinese sales - 410,000 in 2009 - by 30 percent. “Whilst the car has not been officially confirmed for right-hand drive production at this stage, we are quietly confident that it will be in Australia in the not-too-distant future,” General Manager  of Peugeot…
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  • Audi "Green Police" Super Bowl ad now viewable

    LuxVelocity
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:49 pm
    If your looking to view some of the Super Bowl commercials before the big showdown on Sunday, here is the latest one from Audi.  Labeled as the "Green Police" this commercial is funny and enjoyable but is a move in a different direction from last year's blockbuster commercial with Jason Statham and their new Audi A6.  Green is the new way to be hip and the commercial is good but it just doesn't have the awe factor from last years. If your not driving Audi's new TDI's vehicles the "Green police" will be coming for you. Too bad they won't be…

  • How a Saint's player should celebrate: the Hennessey V700 Cadillac CTS-V

    LuxVelocity
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm
    Blog If I won the Super Bowl like a Saint's player this would be the first thing I would buy as a gift to myself for the great accomplishment.It is a Cadillac CTS-V tuned by Hennessey Motorsports and it is one bad ass mama jama. As if the CTS-V didn't already have enough power this one tuned by Hennessey has get this: 700 Horsepower on tap!It is arguably one of the fastest luxury sedans on the tarmac and could scare the bejesus out of the already interception throwing Peyton Manning!GO SAINTS!

  • Become an expert at driving a Porsche in the snow

    LuxVelocity
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:35 pm
      Some would think that a Porsche is meant for driving in hot climates or with the top down. This though is not the only use for a Porsche as they are also suitable for winter driving conditions.But of course one would have to have Porsche that is well equipped with the correct tires. Correct tires and say a Carrera 4S would actually be quite fun. Just take a quick gander at the photo above...Porsche offers such driving fun via there Winter Preparation courses. There are a few different venues : one at the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone, one at the Arctic Circle and one…

  • Interview with the Star of Chasing Classic Cars: Wayne Carini

    LuxVelocity
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:46 am
     Introduction   I had a special opportunity to have an interview with Mr. Wayne Carini of the all too popular Chasing Classic Cars on Discovery's HD Theater. If you are a car enthusiast and have HDTV then this is a must see show right now on television. I am truly a fan of the show and every episode is a new adventure that the viewer goes on with Wayne who is the star of the show.   In the interview you get incites into how Wayne got into cars and how he came about being the host for Chasing Classic Cars. Wayne is a passionate automotive enthusiast that also gets to work…

  • Masa drives the new exclusive Ferrari 599XX

    LuxVelocity
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:32 am
        In this new video from Ferrari, you have Masa driving the new exclusive Ferrari 599XX at the Ricardo Tormo circuit outside of ValenciaAccording to Ferrari, the Ferrari 599XX is "incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari's road-going and F1 research."It only makes sense to have Mr Masa from the world of F1 take the car for a spin on the track.Ferrari's 599XX will demand a cost over 1 million euros and featured 700 Ferrari race bred horsies. The 599XX debuted at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show This…
 
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  • Inconvenient Truths About Electric Cars

    mpg-o-editor
    30 Jan 2010 | 11:55 am
    Make no mistake about it. We love plug-in electric cars. The electrification of the personal transportation device has the potential to bring about great change, with the promise of more jobs and less pollution. Economic renewal in a cleaner world is a lofty and worthwhile goal for all, regardless of political affiliation. 2010 is shaping up to be the year remembered as the launching point for high-volume production of highway-capable electric vehicles (EVs). We can expect to see the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and Coda sedan enter production, among other vehicles. Other plug-in electric cars…

  • 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

    mpg-o-editor
    20 Jan 2010 | 10:39 am
    The 2010 Detroit Auto Show saw more hybrids and a marked increase in hoopla for the electrification of the automobile. A dedicated “Electric Avenue” on the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) floor joined an electric test track in the cellar of Cobo Hall, which continued a tradition started in 2009. (Truth be told, I so busy on the show floor, that I never found my way to the basement.) I spent a great deal of time hauling the camera gear from display-to-display, setting up to capture the best of the show. The goal here at MPGomatic is to provide an unfettered view, to…

  • 2010 Cadillac SRX Review

    mpg-o-editor
    9 Jan 2010 | 10:20 pm
    MPG-o-Matic Cadillac SRX Review Summary: It’s not surprising that the 2010 Cadillac SRX is decidedly European, as Cadillac’s compact crossover rides on the same platform as the Opel Antara. The SRX currently offers a choice between two V6 engines (turbocharged or naturally aspirated) with front-wheel-drive (FWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD). While its gas mileage results are middle-of-the-road, the crisply-designed SRX delivers all the style, comfort, and tech goodies you’d expect in a modern high-end Cadillac. The 2010 Cadillac SRX is available in both FWD and AWD configurations, and can…

  • 2010 Hybrid Gas Mileage

    mpg-o-editor
    28 Dec 2009 | 7:11 pm
    We’ve made it a point here at MPGomatic to put the gamut of hybrid cars and SUVs through exhaustive road tests. Our continuing goal is to examine the ability of hybrids to meet or exceed the official fuel economy estimates when using appropriate driving techniques. While some folks have complained that their hybrid cars’ gas mileage falls short of the stated numbers, we found quite the opposite to be true. We were able to meet or beat the estimates with every hybrid we tested. But here’s the rub … Hybrid gas mileage depends largely on technique. If a driver fails to…

  • 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL AWD Review

    mpg-o-editor
    16 Dec 2009 | 7:48 pm
    MPG-o-Matic Buick LaCrosse Review Summary: The 2010 Buick LaCrosse seeks to shake up the four-door sedan market as it goes head-to-head with competition ranging from the Lexus ES350 and Acura TL, through the Lincoln MKZ and Chrysler 300C. Luxury, comfort, and convenience abound in a sedan that’s bound to stretch buyers’ expectations. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is available in both front-wheel (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations. We tested a mid-level AWD LaCrosse CXL, equipped with the 3.0-liter V6 engine. Although there are three model-specific engines, a six-speed automatic…
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  • T3 Series Electric Vehicles by T3 Motion Featured as ‘Green Police’ in Super Bowl XLIV Audi A3 TDI Commercial

    kleo
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:26 am
    T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TMMM) received worldwide exposure for its iconic clean-energy T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle (ESV) in last night’s Super Bowl XLIV broadcast. Four of the vehicles were featured in a 60-second commercial by Audi entitled “Green Police” promoting their diesel wagon, the A3 TDI® (Green Car Journal’s 2010 Green Car [...]Copyright © 2007 World Auto News & ReviewsThis feed is intended only for the personal, not commercial use. Fingerprinted: 90d0c6d8260d58aaac9f48zz16bf68a5

  • Dodge Remembers the 1970s with Special Edition Furious Fuschia Challengers

    kleo
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:18 am
    Dodge is celebrating forty years of muscle car badness in a fruity tropical colorful high-impact way. The latest vehicle in Dodge’s blitzkrieg of brightness (see Top Banana, Go ManGo, Detonator Yellow, Sublime Green, Plum Crazy, B5 Blue, Hemi Orange, TorRed) is the Furious Fuchsia package, available on R/T Classic and SRT8 models. “Commemorating four decades of [...]Copyright © 2007 World Auto News & ReviewsThis feed is intended only for the personal, not commercial use. Fingerprinted: 90d0c6d8260d58aaac9f48zz16bf68a5

  • Fiat: Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be better than the VW Golf and Ford Focus

    kleo
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:15 am
    According to Fiat, the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be quieter and will offer a better ride than the Volkswagen Golf. The Italian automaker says that it will also be more agile than the Ford Focus. The Giulietta will be the first Alfa to use a new compact chassis that Alfa says is supreme in [...]Copyright © 2007 World Auto News & ReviewsThis feed is intended only for the personal, not commercial use. Fingerprinted: 90d0c6d8260d58aaac9f48zz16bf68a5

  • Toyota recalls 437,000 hybrids, including Toyota Prius, Toyota Sai and Lexus HS 250h

    kleo
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:11 am
    As anticipated by much of the media, Toyota has officially announced the solution for the braking issues on the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250H hybrids in the U.S. market, as well as the Toyota Sai sold mostly in Japan. Toyota will be issuing a voluntary recall for approximately 133,000 Prius vehicles and [...]Copyright © 2007 World Auto News & ReviewsThis feed is intended only for the personal, not commercial use. Fingerprinted: 90d0c6d8260d58aaac9f48zz16bf68a5

  • Chrysler Group LLC to Showcase Live, Mobile TV at Chicago Auto Show

    kleo
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am
    Mopar is channeling live, mobile TV into Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. The company will showcase its new technology at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Chrysler Group LLC is the first automaker in the United States to offer live, mobile TV to consumers. The system offers something for everyone: college and professional sports, breaking news, [...]Copyright © 2007 World Auto News & ReviewsThis feed is intended only for the personal, not commercial use. Fingerprinted: 90d0c6d8260d58aaac9f48zz16bf68a5
 
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  • Prius' woes not limited to brakes

    4 Feb 2010 | 5:39 pm
    Reports of light failure on the Toyota hybrid cast new suspicion on electronic controls. A new federal investigation into braking problems with Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrid is just one in a series of possible glitches that may be linked to the vehicle's complex electronics, including headlights that fail inexplicably, records and interviews show.

  • Suzuki SX4 SportBack: Good, clean, noisy fun

    4 Feb 2010 | 5:35 pm
    Feverish, strung tight, with an exhaust note that sounds like Santa's elves caught in a wood chipper, the SportBack is the perfect car for those who think perfection is overrated. It's a well-known principle of quantum mechanics that racing stripes make a car faster. Depending on the width and color of the stripes, accessorizing paint schemes can shave 2 seconds off the quarter-mile and add 50 mph to the top speed.

  • Toyota inquiry expands to include additional models

    3 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pm
    A House committee's chairman asks about similar sudden acceleration problems with the Tacoma truck. The questions come as the government also starts looking into brake problems on the Prius hybrid. Congressional investigators are escalating their probe of Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles by examining whether sudden acceleration affects models that have not been recalled -- and whether all Toyota vehicles should be modified so that their brakes override out-of-control throttles.

  • Toyota sales sink in January; Ford and GM post gains

    3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Toyota, which has been bedeviled by recalls, sees sales drop nearly 16% compared with January 2009. Ford reports a 24.4% increase and GM is up 14.6%. Toyota Motor Corp., reeling from two recalls and suspension of sales of many popular models, sold 18,500 fewer vehicles in the U.S. in January than it did a year earlier, a stark contrast to other automakers that posted gains amid signs the industry was entering a slow but steady recovery.

  • Toyota probes take a new turn

    3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Investigations are focusing on electronic throttle systems. The potential for electronic defects in Toyota vehicles to cause sudden acceleration came under intensifying scrutiny Tuesday as both federal safety regulators and congressional leaders said they had begun new probes of the issue.
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    Automobile

  • Premium Plush, Regular Gas

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    Back in 2000, I was one of those people who, when General Motors announced that it planned to phase out the Oldsmobile brand, loudly decried the decision. Oldsmobile had a hundred year history and was just starting to find...

  • Why the recalls are just what Toyota needed

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm
    Ready for a massive understatement? Here it comes...It’s been a bad month for Toyota. The proud Japanese automaker that taught the auto industry the value of “kaizen” now finds itself drowning in safety recalls. It’s...

  • Née Dodge: A week with the 2010 Ram 3500 Mega Cab

    1 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    I never imagined myself a pickup kind of guy — particularly a heavy-duty pickup kind of guy. I am not from Texas. I'm not a general contractor or a park ranger. I have no Airstream or horse trailer or cabin cruiser to...

  • Ezra Dyer: Bentley's Continental Supersports In The Real World

    27 Jan 2010 | 7:01 pm
    Last month I got a chance to drive a Bentley Continental Supersports at the World Class Driving 200-MPH Club event outside Miami. My dominant memory of the Supersports wasn’t even from behind the wheel, but standing...

  • Noise, Vibration & Harshness: Opel Is Saved. But Was It Ever in Jeopardy?

    26 Jan 2010 | 4:01 pm
    It isn't often that a humble member of the Fourth Estate gets the chance to alter the course of industrial history. So I won't take all [or even some - Ed.] of the credit, but I am certainly gratified to learn that General...
 
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    Jalopnik

  • 2011 Volvo S60: How Do You Say Buick In Swedish? [Geneva Motor Show]

    Ray Wert
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am
    The Chinese have bought Volvo, but can the newly-redesigned 2011 Volvo S60, unveiled this morning ahead of next month's Geneva Motor Show, finally elevate the Swedish-founded and American-tainted brand from knock-off Canal St. faux-luxe to a true entry-level luxury contender?The all-new Volvo S60, first previewed as a concept at last year's Detroit Auto Show, makes its international debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The S60 continues the new hotness in design language of claiming a four-door has a coupé-like design. Luckily, the new S60 at least looks like it's trying. It certainly looks…

  • How Your BMW Gets From Europe To Your Driveway [New Cars]

    Matt Hardigree
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:45 am
    When cars arrive statewide they go through a vehicle distribution center, like the one visited by The Diesel Driver, to assure faulty vehicles don't end up at dealerships. Sound boring? Nah, it's actually pretty cool. [TheDieselDriver via BMWBLOG]

  • 1984 Mustang SVO Børkenstein for $6,950 [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

    Graverobber
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    Turbocharging the Pinto 2.3 was a good idea. Intercooling it and bolting it to the SVO Mustang was a great Idea. Now, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if Volvo-izing an SVO 2.3 gives you any ideas.1980 Canada felt your warm embrace yesterday, as the Aurora Cobra GRX grabbed a 77% nice price win for its $29,000 asking price. Now, that's a lot of hockey tickets and Alanis Morrissette records, so today we're going to go for something newer and cheaper. And some mights say, weirder. Here we have a 1984 SVO Mustang, that refuses to stand still. For those unfamiliar with what an SVO Mustang…

  • Ford Transit Connect Taxi: Say Hello To The Next NYC Cab [Chicago Auto Show]

    Ben Wojdyla
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Ford's got two new flavors of Transit Connect targeted squarely at the commercial market. One's an all-electric. The other's a customized Transit Connect running compressed natural gas or LPG for taxi fleets across the country — including New York City.The Ford Transit Connect is one of the rare cases of commercial vehicle that's actually pretty neat. It's compact, fuel efficient, has massive payload capacity and tons of room. Now Ford's adding a couple new twists to the lineup — CNG or LPG capability for a Taxi version and an all-electric version for other commercial…

  • Commenter Of The Day: Defying Expectations Edition [Commenter Of The Day]

    Matt Hardigree
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm
    A girl I dated once shared a college class with Jenna Bush and, despite what you'd expect, the first daughter was about as normal a college student as you'd find with the exception of the secret service detail. So as not to interfere with the life of a young person, the Secret Service agents protecting her took her classes and tried to blend in with the background as best they could. Everyone in the class was convinced the agent was a tall young man with a well-deep voice built like a football player instead of an English major. One day this girl and I were at a bar in Austin when she pointed…
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    The Car Blog

  • Mercedes Benz SLS, Chevy Z06 benefit Charities on Valentine’s Day through CharityBuzz

    Joel
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:18 pm
    2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG New York, NY – January, 2009 – For that special someone who has everything, the best gifts rise above red roses to reveal a big heart and a bit of creativity.  Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com), a trendsetter in cause marketing dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits through incredible online auctions, launches its Valentine’s Day Auction today featuring luxury gifts and celebrity experiences that raise funds for those in need. From dazzling diamonds to gorgeous getaways, Charitybuzz has put together a collection of wish list items – a chance to meet Hugh…

  • Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca gets name change as Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

    Joel
    21 Jan 2010 | 3:54 am
    First Laguna Seca Race MONTEREY, Calif., January 20, 2010 - Automobile enthusiasts worldwide have been descending on the Monterey, California peninsula each August for three decades. They come to enjoy the world’s finest pre- and post-war race cars competing as they were originally intended on the challenging road course. This rich tradition continues August 12-15 with a fresh new look and name - the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion - at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is the confluence of historic race cars, legendary drivers and motoring…

  • Top Gear rallies Fans for 13th Season opening with Giveaway Contest

    Joel
    8 Jan 2010 | 4:24 pm
    Fanboi favorite Top Gear kickstarts its 13th season with a weeklong giveaway. As all you serious gearheads know, Season 13 is where the Stig outs his mystery mug. Fans can watch the buildup in Seasons 11th and 12th DVDs which go on sale starting Tuesday, January 12th. Already BBC America is accepting pre-orders here. But that’s not all. From the 12th through the 15th, BBC America will be hosting the Top Gear giveaway contest. Prize  for some lucky boyo not only includes said DVDs but other Top Gear items as well. (Unfortunately, we can’t quality.) That’s okay, though. BBC…

  • Details on Project PUMA

    Joel
    16 Apr 2009 | 3:54 am
    NEW YORK - General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities. Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. It could allow people to travel around cities more quickly, safely, quietly and cleanly - and at a lower total cost. The vehicle also enables design creativity, fashion, fun and social networking. GM and Segway announced their collaboration, while demonstrating the Project P.U.M.A.

  • 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, Santa Fe crossovers “Best Bets” for 2009

    Joel
    15 Apr 2009 | 3:36 pm
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 04/06/2009 The Hyundai Veracruz and Hyundai Santa Fe were named 2009 “Best Bets” in the SUV and Crossover category by Cars.com, the leading destination for online car shoppers. “Both the Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe are exactly what value car buyers are looking for,” said Mike Hanley, an editor at Cars.com. “They offer stylish features, quiet cabins, leading safety features and are backed by the best warranty in the industry. These are vehicles our editors would love to drive.” To qualify as a Cars.com “Best Bet,” models must meet three quantified…
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    Formula1.com - Latest News

  • Simple Minds and Powderfinger to rock Australian Grand Prix

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:14 am
    Legendary Scottish group Simple Minds and one of Australia's greatest rock bands, Powderfinger, are to perform special concerts in Melbourne's Albert Park during March's Australian Grand Prix weekend. The shows, which will be free to all ticket holders, follow in the footsteps of previous post-race concerts by Kiss and The Who in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Powderfinger, whose latest multi-platinum album, Golden Rule, took the trophy for 'best album' at the inaugural Rolling Stone awards in January, will take to the stage on Saturday night, whilst Simple Minds, who have sold more than 40…

  • Exclusive Sebastien Buemi Q&A: I'm better prepared for 2010

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:28 am
    The fact that Toro Rosso beat their senior team Red Bull to the test track at the opening Valencia session raised more than a few eyebrows up and down the pit lane last week. Whilst Red Bull focused on last-minute wind tunnel work with their RB6, the Faenza-based squad decided to test the new STR5 on the circuit. Driver Sebastien Buemi couldn't have agreed more with his team's hands-on approach and here he gives his verdict on his new car…

  • Q&A with BMW Sauber's Willy Rampf

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:53 am
    BMW Sauber drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi racked up exactly 1,001 kilometres in the first test of the 2010 season in Valencia, Spain, last week, with the team's new car showing some encouraging pace. Technical director Willy Rampf gives his initial verdict…

  • Virgin declare VR-01 shakedown a success

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:32 am
    In a few days' time Virgin Racing will pit their 2010 car against those of their rivals at this week's Jerez test, becoming the first of this year's four new teams to debut their car alongside the more experienced squads. But thanks to a productive shakedown at Silverstone last week, the team are feeling confident that their VR-01 can more than hold its own. “Our shakedown provided our very first opportunity to work together as a trackside operation...

  • Kamui Kobayashi Q&A: Time to capitalise on my big chance

    5 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am
    In 2009, Kamui Kobayashi changed his destiny when he was drafted in for two Grands Prix to replace an injured Timo Glock at Toyota. After a passable debut in Brazil, Kobayashi outpaced veteran team mate Jarno Trulli in the Abu Dhabi season finale, scored three points, and all but secured himself a full-time race seat for 2010. While Toyota's sudden exit just days later dampened his hopes, he soon found a new home at BMW Sauber. Here he reveals how he hopes to make his big opportunity pay off…
 
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    KickingTires

  • Today's News From the Cars.com Family

    Stephen Markley
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pm
    A reader is interested in replacing a 2005 Honda Accord, and Ask.cars.com names a few similar options. Then, PickupTrucks.com reports on the 7 millionth Ford Ranger to roll off the assembly line. Finally, MotherProof.com has an exciting new Twitter project: Chief mom, Kristen Varela, will be driving the Mitsubishi Sportback and tweeting about it in a long-form review. What Should I Buy to Replace My 2005 Honda Accord Coupe? (Ask.cars.com) 7 Millionth Ford Ranger Rolls Off the Assembly Line (PickupTrucks.com) Mitsu Sportback Test Drive: Family to Put Car Through Ringer (MotherProof.com)

  • Cars.com Podcast: 2010 Jaguar XFR Versus 2010 VW GTI

    David Thomas
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm
    OK, we’re kidding. Editors Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays didn’t actually pit these two high-performance trims against each other — they just talk about the pros and cons in this week’s podcast. Especially interesting is the fact that both the Jaguar XFR and VW GTI could be serviceable daily drivers. Download the latest podcast via iTunes here. 

  • Documentary of GM Plant Closure Nabs Oscar Nod

    Stephen Markley
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:34 pm
    “The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant,” which follows several workers in the Moraine, Ohio, assembly plant during its last months of operation, has earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Film. The 40-minute film is part of HBO’s 2009 Documentary Films Series and is the brainchild of filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, who hail from Yellow Springs, Ohio. The documentary follows an electrician, a toolmaker and a forklift operator among others, as GM prepares to shut down the facility. The interviews cover not only the individual lives of the factory’s…

  • Toyota Recall Update: Pontiac Vibe Gets Fix

    David Thomas
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:31 am
    Worried owners of 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibes should now be somewhat relieved that GM dealers are getting the parts they need to fix that vehicle, which was included in the recent Toyota recall of 2.3 million vehicles for sticky accelerator pedals. Parts are being shipped this week, and letters will be sent to owners Feb. 16. Owners are being instructed in that mailing to contact their dealers after Feb. 22 to schedule an appointment. Other news surrounding Toyota’s recent recall issues: An official announcement from Toyota regarding the 2010 Prius and reported braking problems is expected…

  • 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 at 2010 Chicago Auto Show

    Kelsey Mays
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    Competes with: Dodge Challenger SRT8, Chevrolet Corvette Looks like: A souped-up Mustang, like last year’s GT500 Drivetrain: 550-hp, supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with six-speed manual transmission; rear-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Spring Like its lesser V-6 and V-8 siblings, the Mustang’s rip-snorting Shelby GT500 variant received its own tweaks for 2011. They’re relatively slight, compared to the vastly upgraded drivetrains on the V-6 and V-8 ’Stangs. The biggest news is gas mileage: Thanks mostly to new aluminum engine construction, which saves some 100 pounds versus the 2010…
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  • READERS RIDES>>GETTING COLORADO EXCITED

    Mike Garrett
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:08 pm
    Slava hails from the great state of Colorado and comes to us with a simple request - to help him fire up Colorado's drifting community. In his words - "So the drift scene here in Colorado is starting to die off. Me and a few others are trying to keep people excited about this s___ again so we can all have more than two events a year. A lot of people are quiting for whatever reason and less drivers just means that we cant hold as many events because of lack of moneys. Posting some of CO's hard hitters might help get people excited about drifting in Colorado again just from seeing…

  • GUEST BLOG: NICK GALVIN>> A R34 GT-R ANNIVERSARY CRUISE

    Speedhunters
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:10 pm
    Anniversaries, even significant ones, can often times come and go unnoticed by husbands and boyfriends the world over - apparently there is something lodged in our brains that makes us forget these dates! In 2009 however, there was one date on the calendar...(read more)

  • GUEST BLOG>>THE LOW CLUB UKRAINE

    Mike Garrett
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:46 pm
    Greetings, fellow Speedhunters! We are Low Club Ukraine, a fairly new-born community dedicated to appreciation of low ride height and styling above all characteristics of an automobile. Now you might have never heard of a country named Ukraine, but we the eastern Europeans have been lurking Speedhunters.com for a long time. We get inspiration from restored aircooled VWs, as well as chopped and slammed US customs; we also love those rust-boasting rat rods, and even rat look euro rides. However, such machinery is far less widespread on the former Soviet Union's territory, so we have been…

  • VIDEO ROLL>>THE TOFFEE APPLE AE71

    Mike Garrett
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:18 pm
    (Please visit the site to view this media) I think I speak for the majority when I say that I can't get enough of Grant Scott's AE71 Corolla. Here's a nice little clip of the car set to the sounds of Hendrix... -Mike Garrett...(read more)

  • GUEST BLOG: NICOLAS KOENIG>>CELICA ST205

    Mike Garrett
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:52 am
    Hi Speedhunters, and thank you for giving me a chance to talk about my beloved Celica on your website. I am French, my name is Nicolas and I am 26 years old. I fell in love with the Celica ST205 as a young boy playing Sega Rally in arcade game centers, and later on my Sega Saturn! My first car was an AT200 Celica, cheap and affordable as a first daily driver, but I always yearned an ST205!...(read more)
 
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  • ABT Sportsline is showing the highlights of 2010 in Geneva

    Pit Crew
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:16 pm
    For the car industry spring traditionally starts with the Geneva Motor Show. This is because nowhere sets the stage for extravagant vehicles better than in the halls near Lake Geneva. The public here is particularly interested, and the ambience exudes pure flair. For this reason ABT Sportsline will be showing off its most important [...]

  • Stanford’s robotic Audi to brave Pikes Peak without a driver

    Pit Crew
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:49 pm
    When the Pikes Peak race of Colorado Springs began in 1916, drivers ascended the dusty switchbacks hoping their car would not overheat or fall apart before reaching the 14,000-foot summit. This September, a new kind of car faces the peak: one without a driver. A team of researchers at the Center for Automotive Research at [...]

  • Audi boost sales up by roughly 39 percent in January

    Pit Crew
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:31 pm
    Growth in all of Europe’s major markets Sales grew by over a third in the U.S. and more than doubled in China Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: ‘Expecting a strong first quarter’ High sales figures for the Audi Q5 and the A5 familyWith some 77,800 cars delivered worldwide, AUDI AG achieved sales growth of around 39 percent in January (2009: [...]

  • Volkswagen evaluates talent for the new Scirocco R Cup

    Pit Crew
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:10 pm
    Volkswagen Motorsport starts into a new era: at an evaluation course on 18 and 19 February the Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer will be looking for new talent for the new Scirocco R Cup that will debut at Hockenheim in April. The concept of the new racing series enriches the motorsport scene in several ways: for the [...]

  • VW Punch Dub the Game

    Pit Crew
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    Play. Punch. Win a VW. Start punching!You just may win a VW. Now you can play the game Sluggy started back in the ’60s, with your friends on Facebook. The more people you slug, the better your chance of winning. Punch with all 13 models and be entered for a chance to win a 2010 [...]
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  • [Review] Nissan 370Z, a Baby GT-R is born.

    7 Feb 2010 | 6:54 pm
    Back when the first Fairlady Z or 350Z came to the market, we had the chance to test both stock and Nismo version of this new coupe from Nissan, and despite Nissan’s efforts to offer an elegant roadster with a ... Reader Comments

  • Subaru confirms Impreza XV crossover

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am
    Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will exhibit the "SUBARU HYBRID TOURER CONCEPT" as an European premiere and unveil the "Subaru Impreza XV" as a world p... Reader Comments

  • The Infiniti FX Limited Edition: Rarity Redefined

    2 Feb 2010 | 10:27 am
    The Infiniti FX Line of performance crossovers might already be one of the rarest and best equipped cars in its class but this has not stopped customers demanding an even more exclusive version. Infiniti is re... Reader Comments

  • [TAS 2010] Wald-International made its own show at TAS

    1 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    As a NihonCar “Frequent Reader” the name Wald-International should not be something new to your hears, and this year again the elegant car dresser from Osaka came with several JDM and European vehicles to show ... Reader Comments

  • [TAS 2010] Nissan 2011 370Z 40th Anniversary and Nismo Z in the Flesh

    31 Jan 2010 | 3:57 pm
    While some journalist in the US has to hide to get a glimpse of the up-coming 2011 370Z 40th anniversary, we in Japan just had to visit the latest Tokyo Auto Salon to enjoy the beast in the flesh alongside the ... Reader Comments
 
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  • Geneva 2009: Subaru Impreza XV

    Alex
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:43 pm
    I wish Subaru starts working on a new Impreza. That “new” one is ugly as hell. I’ve always picked the Impreza over the Evo but that latest styling really takes that love away. Anyway, here’s a twist Subaru’s making with the Impreza – the new Impreza XV – which is basically an Impreza crossover. It’s basically a Euro version of the Outback Sport (pictured) model in th US. The XV will be powered by a choice between a 2.0L gasoline or a 2.0L turbodiesel, both of which are Euro5-compliant. The XV will only be available in Europe though there are no…

  • Euro-spec Honda CR-Z

    Alex
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm
    Let me say it again. Honda had a great chance to build a great sporty looking car with the Honda CR-Z that could’ve been viable for the mass market. Too bad they made it a hybrid. It’s basically a very good-looking Insight. Glass half-full type of people would definitely say that Honda just made hybrids better with this car but Toyota’s got the G-Sports tuning accessories line and that doesn’t look too shabby. Now here’s the Euro-spec version of the CR-Z that would be making its debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show. People living in areas with high congestion…

  • Toyota recalls Prius in Japan due to brake problem

    Alex
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm
    When you got a bad year, you got a bad year. That seems pretty applicable to what Toyota is experiencing now. The company has already recalled a massive 8.1 million vehicles due to the sticking throttle pedal problem. Now, it is now mulling another recall for its prized Toyota hybrid due to a brake problem. The problem is said to cause brake failure when vehicles encounter bumps on the road. Co-founder Steve Wozniak experienced the same thing in his Prius and suggested that it was a software glitch. Toyota now claims that it is indeed a software glitch that’s causing the problem.

  • Seat Ibiza ST Estate

    Alex
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm
    Estates still make much sense these days. I think they’re even more practical that most crossovers since, at least, estates don’t suffer from any identity crisis. Here’s Seat with their new compact estate – the Seat Ibiza ST estate. Powering the car is the a range of six engines consisting of 3 gasoline engines and 3 diesels with the 1.2 TDI and 1.2 TSI engines built new for the Ibiza range. The car’s 18 cm longer than the regular Ibiza hatch creating 430 liters of cargo space – significantly more than the hatch’s 292 liters. The rear folding split…

  • Formula 1: Ferrari Dominates Valencia

    Alex
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:53 am
    Looks like Ferrari has done a fine job developing their racer for this coming season. And with drivers like Massa and Alonso, they seem to be poised for another winning season. Never mind if McLaren’s got two of the most recent world champions and that Schumacher’s back and driving for Mercedes. The Italians showed how strong they are after dominating the first test at Valencia. Ferrari topped the pace board in all the days of the tests with Massa and Alonso both grabbing the quickest times in the days they hit the track. BMW-Sauber consistently placed second as well while Lewis…
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  • Coolest Subaru Ever

    Eric Miltsch
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:20 pm
    Ken Block has all the toys. And when it comes to his Subaru vehicles – he wins with the best toys. “The TRAX STI is an experimental automobile that starts with Block’s competition-ready Subaru WRX STI before ditching the tires, adding snow cat tracks, and upgrading to some next-level suspension to create the ultimate backcountry shred car. Prepared by Vermont SportsCar, performance modifications include 400-hp and features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC and a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox. Under the hood sits a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder,…

  • Street Legal Bumpers Cars

    Eric Miltsch
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:11 pm
    Tom Wright from San Diego, CA. gets the nod for “Most Original Recycled Amusement Park Ride Used For a Vehicle” award with his street legal bumper cars. Sitting under the hood is either a Honda or Kawasaki 750 motorcycle engine that is sure to crush your daily driver on a sprint to 60 mph. Doughnut spinning Tea-Cups have yet to be spotted. Another great find by @JimmyADUSA

  • Very Cool Garage

    Eric Miltsch
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am
    Guys love their garages. Call it what you want: barn, car stall, carport, parking lot, parking space, repair shop – this is simply one cool garage. Doesn’t look like much from the outside…but inside, this is someone’s used car garage heaven! Great find @JimmyADUSA

  • Toyota Suspends Sales of 8 Models

    Eric Miltsch
    26 Jan 2010 | 7:45 pm
    Image by pedrosimoes7 via Flickr Toyota halted sales of eight new models today. This news comes on the heels of the Toyota recall announcement for 2.3 million cars and trucks due to an accelerator problem. The New Toyota models affected by this halt: Rav4 Corolla Matrix Avalon Camry Highlander Tundra Sequoia Toyota cars and trucks unaffected by the news: Lexus Scion Prius Tacoma Sienna Venza Solara Yaris 4Runer FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser Select Camry models Camry hybrids Toyota Group Vice-President Bob Carter said, “Helping ensure the safety of our customers and restoring confidence in…

  • February Remote Car Starter Contest

    Eric Miltsch
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:54 am
    Here’s another chance to pick up a free remote car starter! Everyone loves their car creature comforts. Remote car starters usually rank at the top of the list – especially for those who have ever woken up to a snow covered vehicle. Stop in to our Eastview Mall store and register for a chance to win your own remote car starter. (w/installation) Auction Direct USA will be giving away one every month for the entire year! Submit your entry via a comment below or simply mention this in your twitter/facebook updates using the green & blue share buttons below! Update – January…
 
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  • BMW X5 : 2011

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:38 am
    This spring, BMW will write the latest chapter in the story of the world’s first Sports Activity Vehicle®, the BMW X5. Originally launched for the 2000 model year in late 1999, the BMW X5 permanently changed the automotive landscape.

  • Mercedes-Benz 230 SL : 1964

    5 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am
    The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was the world's first sports car with a sturdy passenger cell and crumple zones.

  • Ferrari 612 Scaglietti : 2010

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:16 am
    The 612 Scaglietti is the result of an avant-garde design that continues the great Ferrari 2+2 tradition. Styled by Pininfarina, the 612 Scaglietti is named in honour of Sergio Scaglietti, the Modenese stylist and coachbuilder responsible for bodying some of the most beautiful Ferraris of the 1950s and 60s. The 612 Scaglietti epitomises Ferrari’s talent for innovation and design. This exhilaratingly nimble, beautifully balanced sporty front-engined rear-wheel drive berlinetta offers a cockpit capable of accommodating four occupants in unprecedented comfort. The 612 Scaglietti…

  • Tesla launches right-hand-drive Roadster in London showroom

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am
    Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide.

  • Volvo PV36 Carioca : 1935

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Visually different from most of its contemporaries, and totally different from every other Volvo car. The Volvo PV36, perhaps better known as the Carioca, is an exciting chapter in the Volvo history.
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  • Manufacturing buzz

    Michael
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:45 pm
    “Google’s not in business to give you the truth, it’s in business to give what you think is relevant,” Michael Fertik, ReputationDefender founder, via This post is due, in part, to the majestic Byron Hurd. Oh, and Jack Baruth, Zerin Dube, Derek Kreindler, and the rest of the S:S:L crew. And Suzanne Denbow. We were sitting at the Detroit Auto Show, specifically at the Mazda display, leeching wireless Internet like a commune of gypsy World of Warcraft gamers. Hurd’s majesty is because of a comment he made after a particularly painful encounter with a fellow media…

  • About time

    Michael
    1 Feb 2010 | 2:09 pm
    How drowned and insignificant we are in the annals of time. When I read about scientists discovering a new newt, black hole or positing an idea of another universe, I immediately think: “Well, how are we discovering something now if this thing probably existed before calendars and clocks?” It’s “now” I’d like to talk about. If something is really important to you, don’t you drop everything and deal with it immediately? You know, things that shock and challenge your very core. A death in the family, an angry bear, a flat tire, a dirty diaper? Now. If…

  • On living simply

    Michael
    31 Jan 2010 | 2:03 pm
    “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less” — Socrates You may read Life Hacker, Unclutterer, or any number of productivity-slash-lifestyle sites and ask yourself, “Well just how can some people live like that?” It’s pretty easy, actually. I don’t have much — major possessions include a computer, camera, Arcee (my cat!), desk, futon, and bed. My car is in storage. I have a large one bedroom apartment that has no photos on the walls. It’s still unpainted. (Well, painted…but…

  • We think we know, but…

    Michael
    9 Jan 2010 | 2:32 pm
    Even with a journalism degree, I remain a casual-yet-committed language observer. I bemoan “textspeak” even though I understand English is changing constantly. I poke fun at “Engrish,” joke at my friends for not using words properly (Freudian slip, FTW!), and hold certain punctuation marks — the Oxford comma and interrobang — above reproach. I voraciously consume books on language and linguistics. What I lack on the subject from a formal education is partly compensated by my enthusiasm for the subject and my constant desire to learn more. What does this have to do…

  • Working to good music

    Michael
    8 Jan 2010 | 8:31 am
    As a freelancer, I find my work day a constant struggle against distractions. Sure, ones like playing with my cat Arcee can be rewarding and fun; others, like the construction site behind my building, are not. I can use amazing programs like Writeroom, hack my Mail program, turn off Adium, quit Safari, grab a large cup of coffee and still be distracted. Why? For me, sound is both a huge benefit and massive curse. When I was younger, my then-substitute teacher mother was on a maternity placement, teaching grade 6 or 7. I say 6 or 7 because I have no idea. All I know is that a) they were older…
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    The German Car Blog

  • Audi A1: Will it look like this?

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:55 pm
    German Autobild has an interesting rendering of the upcoming Audi A1. Make sure to watch! The Audi A1 is said to start from 17.000 Euro and will be available with 4 engines first (at least in...

  • Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel: All about

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm
    Here's all about the Audi A3 2.0 TDI Clean Diesel. The stat that stands out most to me is the TDI's reported 42 mpg highway average because, well, I don't think I've ever heard such a statistic. But...

  • Audi A5 Sportback: Stirring stuff

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    Nice review here of the Audi A5 Sportback. When Audi announced its four-door A5 Sportback I was disappointed. The A5 two-door is the sexiest Audi short of the R8; surely extra doors would turn it...

  • VW Passat: Comes fully loaded

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:41 pm
    Nice review here of the fully loaded VW Passat. At first glance you might look at the $27,195 MSRP for the 2010 VW Passat and suffer from a bit of sticker shock. But then you will notice something....

  • Porsche 911 Turbo S: The fastest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever!

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm
    Porsche has released the Porsche 911 Turbo S! Make sure to check it out. Power from the 911 Turbo’s twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat six engine has been increased in the Turbo S to 523bhp, up from...
 
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  • Volkswagen to Overtake Toyota by 2018

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:31 am
      Volkswagen, currently the third largest automaker in the world, plans to eclipse Toyota for total production and sales by 2018. This announcement could not have come at a worse time for Toyota, which is still reeling from an eight model recall and temporary production shutdown as a result of recent uncontrolled acceleration issues. There’s nothing like kicking someone when they’re down. This ambitious plan, recently approved by VW’s management board, includes boosting group sales by 60% and drastically improving profit margins in the coming years. The…

  • What I'm Driving: 2005 CVPI

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:14 pm
    Yes that's right, I drive a police car... sort of. More specifically it is a campus security car that was used at Syracuse University. The full name of the car is quite a mouthful, but here we go: Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with Civilian Appearance Package (whew). Don't let its unmolested chrome-trimmed good looks fool you though, underneath it all there is a very unique car. These cars are widely available, as they have been the car of choice for law enforcement departments around North America for over a decade. Used CVPIs can be a great deal and are available from some dealers,…

  • GM Incentive Bites Toyota's Nipples

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:43 am
    The overwhelming recall issue for Toyota vehicles has caused Toyota owners to look at other automakers for a reliable car. GM has noticed this, and is taking action to give possible customers more incentive to deviate from Toyota.   To lure them, GM has created an incentive program that will hopefully bring a lot of buyers that currently own Toyota vehicles.  Some of these Toyota owners have owned GM vehicles in the past, so this incentive program may bring back some lost souls.   "It's very difficult to pry someone away from Toyota," said Jake Fisher, Senior Engineer at…

  • Toytoa Prius Brake Design Problems

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:32 am
    Several owners of the 2010 Prius have complained about inconsistent brake feel when the vehicle is driven over potholes, bumps or slippery road surfaces. Toyota says that there were design problems with the anti-lock braking system of the Prius.   "Toyota Motor Corporation spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said that Toyota found out there were design problems and corrected the design for Prius models sold since late January. It was still investigating how to inform people who had bought them earlier though."   This is SEPARATE from the issue that Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple, had…

  • Video: Toyotathon of Death

    3 Feb 2010 | 11:40 am
    I knew it would only be a matter of time before the guys at "The Daily Show" would find a way to mock the massive Toyota recalls. Jason Jones and Samantha B drive around in a Toyota Camry to get people's opinions of the Toyota recall.    
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  • Feb. 1: Euro NCAP announces the safest cars of 2009

    SafetyNews
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am
    The new Euro NCAP Rating introduced in 2009 has made it possible for the first time to compare the overall safety of vehicles. Euro NCAP has done this for 48 vehicles altogether which were tested or reevaluated in 2009. At the top of the list is the VW Golf VI, who achieved the best weighted overall result. The table with all results is available here (pdf). (Photo: ADAC)

  • Feb. 1: Ban on mobile phone found to not reduce number of accidents

    SafetyNews
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am
    A study by the American Highway Loss Data Institutes (HDLI) has shown that a ban on the use of mobile phones while driving does not lead to a reduction of accidents. This is an unexpected result as the risk to be involved in a accidents with injuries is increased by a factor of 4 through the use of mobile phones. The president of IIHS, Adrian Lund does not have an explanation for the results of the study. One assumption is that hands-free sets used by many drivers do not reduce the risks. A detailed presentation on the study is available here (pdf).

  • Feb. 1: Autoliv to acquire Delphi's Passive Safety Operations in Asia

    SafetyNews
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am
    Autoliv Inc. has announced that it will acquire the operative units from Delphi Occupant Protection Systems (OPS) in Korea and China. The units have a combined revenue of approx. US$ 250 Mio. The transaction includes also approx. 600 employees. The acquisition concludes the takeover of almost all of Delphi's worldwide OPS operations by Autoliv. Read more here (pdf).

  • Feb. 1: Active head restraints helps vehicles achieve Top Safety Pick Award 2010

    SafetyNews
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am
    The automotive division of GRAMMER AG has announced that four Chrysler Group vehicles that include the GRAMMER active head restraint system as standard for all driver and passenger seats received the "Top Safety Pick Award" from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Read all details here (pdf). (Photo: IIHS)

  • 12. Jan: Euro NCAP updates Test Protocols - significant Changes in Pedestrian Protection

    SafetyNews
    18 Jan 2010 | 1:08 pm
    Euro NCAP updated a complete set of test protocols. This will come into effect in February 2010. Small changes occured in almost every protocol according to adult occupant safety. The pedestrian protection protocol was changed significantly. Please find more information and the current protocols here.
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  • Cars for Girls: Quick Hits

    Tina
    15 Jan 2010 | 2:13 am
    Happy Friday, Cars for Girls readers! I haven’t done a link round-up in quite awhile, so because it’s Friday, I thought we’d have a little fun and see what some of our friends have been up to the last few weeks.  Hopefully readers will find something interesting in today’s offerings. The Detroit News announced earlier this week that it will be giving away a Harvey Coachworks BugE electric personal mobility vehicle in a promotion coinciding with the North American International Auto Show.  This offer is available only in The Detroit News and entries may be made by…

  • Ford Ready to Reveal Big Display at 2010 North American International Auto Show

    Tina
    11 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am
    Ford Motor Company promises that its’ stand at the 2010 North American International Auto Show will be the biggest – with more than 54,000 square feet of new vehicles, 24 all-new interactive displays and a variety of high-tech presentations, which will include live driving demonstrations, all inside Cobo Center in Detroit. One of the highlights of this year is live driving demonstrations of Ford’s new Active Park Assist technology, which helps drivers’ parallel park a vehicle with the touch of a button – and without ever laying a hand on the steering wheel.  Imagine,…

  • Harley-Davidson Introduces New Clothing Line to Support Those Touched By Breast Cancer

    Tina
    8 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am
    I didn’t intend to write about Harley-Davidson two posts in a row, but the launch of a new line of Harley Gear just introduced Wednesday, which is designed to aid those touched by breast cancer, was just too important to let go without a mention. As most riders know, it’s simply an unwritten rule to stop for those in distress. Of course, rider ethics go well beyond the open road, as motorcyclists often stop on the journey of life to help those in need – rider and non-rider alike.  It’s with that in mind that Harley-Davidson has introduced a new clothing line designed especially…

  • Harley Davidson Garage Party Events: Just For Girls

    Tina
    4 Jan 2010 | 1:30 am
    Most everyone who knows me knows I used to ride dirt bikes when I was in my prime. Coming from a family of motorcycle riders, (my dad owned Honda’s back in the day and eventually graduated to Harley’s and finally moved up to a Boss Hoss Trike, while mom, who also began her early days on a Honda, has since moved up and on to Harley Softails and beyond), it should come as no surprise to anyone that I’ll lend my support to almost any movement which promotes the female motorcycle enthusiast and promotes her safely and well. I mean really, riding isn’t just for guys, right girls? It just…

  • Cruise the Web in Style with Road Mice

    Tina
    21 Dec 2009 | 1:38 am
    Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for the car lover in your life?  Cruise the web in style with these awesome computer mice from Four Door Media, Inc., which come in both wireless and wired models. These cool computer mice feature the look of some of your favorite cars and feature 800-dpi resolution, functioning headlights, are PC and Mac compatible and are suitable for both desktops and laptops. Each car features an individual (VIN) serial number, and owners are encouraged to visit the Road Mice Title and Registration page, where they can register and activate their product…
 
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  • 2010 Impreza WRX Limited price from $28,995

    mircea
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:41 pm
    Subaru announced pricing on new mid-year 2010 Impreza WRX Limited Models. The 4-door WRX Limited will be priced at $28,495 while the 5-door model will be priced at $28,995. The Limited models are priced $1,000 more than the Premium models, and are enhanced with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio and leather-trimmed seats. 2010 Impreza [...] > Read complete article inside...

  • Toyota says recall won’t affect Australian customers

    mircea
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm
    Toyota Australia says faults with some of its cars will not affect Australian customers, despite the parent company recalling more than eight million vehicles in the United States and Europe. Around the world, more than eight million Corollas and Camrys were recalled because the accelerator pedal was either sticky or getting trapped by the floor mat. Now [...] > Read complete article inside...

  • Porsche aims to sell over 10,000 cars in China in ‘10

    mircea
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:33 pm
    German sports-car producer Porsche SE said it aims to sell over 10,000 cars in China, its third biggest market, this year as rising wealth makes luxury vehicles more affordable in this country, Bloomberg reported today. In 2009, Porsche sold 9,090 vehicles in China, up about 9%, Helmut Broeker, who heads Porsche’s China unit, said in a [...] > Read complete article inside...

  • New 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Raises the Bar

    mircea
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm
    The engineers at Porsche have developed the 2011 911 Turbo S in response to customer demand for greater power, performance and driving dynamics. An increase in horsepower over the 2011 911 Turbo of 30 hp boosts peak output to 530 hp (390 kW) and maximum torque is a most impressive 700 Newton-metres (516 lb-ft). Despite [...] > Read complete article inside...

  • 2011 BMW X5 is here

    mircea
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pm
    The 2011 BMW X5 will receive an array of design and engine changes offering even greater performance and lower emissions, whilst also updating its look.  The new BMW X5 will be on sale from 5 June. Three new engines will be launched for the xDrive30d, xDrive40d - replacing the xDrive35d - and the xDrive50i - replacing [...] > Read complete article inside...
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  • Omar at Auto Show in Detroit

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:33 pm
    Auto Show DetroitAuthor: knowledgepagesKeywords: Detroit Auto Show Added: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:33:13 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • Car Rental UK - Car Hire UK

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:51 am
    Car Rental UK and Car Hire UK from Aspect Car Rental. Rest Assured you will be offered our most competitive rate available every time you book with us.http://www.aspectcarrental.com/car_rental_uk.htmlAuthor: tom3Keywords: car rental uk Added: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:51:09 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • how to use the tow feature on Chevy trucks

    7 Feb 2010 | 6:43 am
    http://sandysansingchevrolet.com Mike shows how to use the chevrolet tow feature on a chevy truck transmission. Give mike a call at 877-869-0958Author: adhall33Keywords: chevrolet tow transmission chevrolet towing transmission chevy tow transmission chevy towing transmission chevy 6 speed tow transmission chevrolet 6 speed tow transmission Added: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:43:50 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • Car Rental France - Car Hire France

    7 Feb 2010 | 6:31 am
    Car Rental France and Car Hire France from Aspect Car Rental. Rest assured you will be offered our most competitive rate available every time you book with us.Author: tom3Keywords: car rental france Added: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:31:44 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • Karate fail

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:14 am
    A guy tries to crack Coconuts with his bare hand live on danish tv and fails terribly. Brought to you by FagFails.com.Author: molokis123Keywords: fail karate fails Added: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:14:23 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com
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  • Mazda Announces 20th Anniversary MX-5

    Import RPM
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    Following Nissan’s lead with the introduction of the 40th Anniversary Nissan 370Z, Mazda will also be launching a special edition MX-5 Miata to celebrate the car’s 20th anniversary. The new MX-5 will make its debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. This model will be extremely rare with production limited to only 2,000 units, but it will be made even more elusive thanks to Mazda’s decision to make it exclusively available in Europe. In addition to 20th anniversary badging, this special edition MX-5 will feature a chrome grille and door handles, updated front fascia, unique 17-inch…

  • 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo in Action

    Import RPM
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm
    The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo finally has arrived in showrooms across the country this week. This latest generation combines timeless styling with some of the most advanced technology of any sports car in its class. With a base price of $132,800, the 2010 911 Turbo isn’t for everyone, but considering this car’s incredible performance, it’s priced competitively. For 2010, the Porsche 911 Turbo is equipped with a 3.8-liter turbocharged six cylinder engine that produces 500 horsepower. Not only can it tackle twisty back roads with ease, but it can also sprint to 60 mph in a mere 3.2 seconds…

  • Volkswagen Reveals New Performance Division

    Import RPM
    28 Jan 2010 | 4:54 pm
    During the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, Volkswagen will be introducing its new performance division, R GmbH, to better compete with the likes of Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M divisions. Although VW buyers can order performance components through the VW GearStore, there’s no official word on whether vehicles from this new division will make it to US showrooms. One of the first products to emerge with the R-treatment is the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R. Making its initial debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year, the Golf R is rumored to become available in North America. This Golf R is…

  • Top Gear Returns to BBC America

    Import RPM
    25 Jan 2010 | 9:20 pm
    Top Gear fans rejoice! Season 13 finally premiers tonight on BBC America. The latest season is packed with plenty of delights for any car buff, including amazing rides like the new Porsche Panamera, Bugatti Veyron, a classic Jaguar K120, and Lamborghini Murcielago SV, just to name a few. New episodes will also become available for download on iTunes each Monday night. In addition, coinciding with the return of Top Gear to BBC America is the release of seasons 11 and 12 on DVD. These DVDs feature hours of never before seen footage and commentary, perfect for fans that just can’t get…

  • Demand For Lexus LFA Surpasses Supply

    Import RPM
    25 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    The economy has not only stunted auto sales, but it has also has played a large role in the derailment of some high-performance vehicles, namely the replacement for the legendary NSX. But the economy certainly has not stood in the way of the all-new Lexus LFA. Priced from $375,000, demand for this supercar has already surpassed its limited production run of a mere 500 units. But despite garnering an abundance of orders, there’s still time for interested buyers to submit their orders as the opportunity to claim your own LFA is scheduled to officially end in March, after which point the…
 
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  • Cars 4 Causes ® Serves the Community on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Haley
    25 Jan 2010 | 4:18 pm
    Monday January 18, 2010 was the National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. We at Cars 4 Causes ® couldn’t let a “day of service” come and go without doing a little something extra for the community. So after a bit of searching through our database of supported charities, we happened upon Project Linus, a charity that gives new, handmade blankets and afghans made by volunteers to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. It was a perfect match. The staff at Cars 4 Causes ® is a creative bunch with a serious knack for arts and crafts. We ended up making…

  • Cars 4 Causes Joins in the Efforts to Help a Neighbor

    Haley
    15 Jan 2010 | 3:43 pm
    Imagine putting your heart, soul and a hefty sum of money into something you love, only to have it unjustly ripped away from you without warning. That’s what happened to Barry. He worked hard to raise the funds to purchase a 1941 Studebaker Champion Coupe, which he intended to fix up as a project car. On Wednesday evening, January 6th 2010, according to witnesses, it was stolen right out of the driveway! Barry posted an ad on Craigslist, http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/1544223163.html, offering a $1000 reward to the person who leads to the recovery of the car. “Help me find this Car…

  • Donate Your Car to Go Green

    Patti Kennedy
    21 Dec 2009 | 4:32 pm
    Last week’s conclusion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15) succeeded in shedding more light on reducing and eliminating greenhouse gases, a cause that Cars 4 Causes® has been supporting for over a decade through car donations. We realize that our individual actions have global implications, and with the Cars 4 Causes Clean Air Program®, we are doing our part to create a cleaner, greener future. Since its inception in 1998, the Cars 4 Causes Clean Air Program® has allowed donors to make a positive impact on the health of our environment through generous…

  • The Spirit of Donating Begins When Children Give, Too

    Patti Kennedy
    11 Dec 2009 | 12:13 pm
    Earlier this week I watched the spirit of charity emerge in a group of sixth graders, and it was worth all the presents under the tree to me. One was my child, the others were friends, and all took part in wrapping gifts for children in need. The kids, Tyler, Logan and Carley, and moms, Sandy, Patti and Stephanie, all felt the joy that comes from volunteering time, efforts and resources. The gift program, run by the Ventura County Rescue Mission, is called “The Great Toy Giveaway,” and it’s been going on for over 15 years. The Mission gives away about 3,500 new toys during the holidays,…

  • Donate a Car Now for Your 2009 Tax Deduction

    Patti Kennedy
    7 Dec 2009 | 12:33 pm
    Car donations that come in during December can still make the 2009 tax deduction deadline. Call right away for details and to see how the IRS timeline fits with your personal tax write-off situation for donations. The year 2009 has been a wild year for car donations and for the auto industry in general. Much of the news swirled around the federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program. The program itself was quite controversial politically and amongst economics scholars. But for the car donation arena, the program’s impact has been decidedly negative. We’ve seen that many of the used…
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  • Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge recieves Dealer of the Year Award!!!

    eerwin
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:03 am
    Congratulations Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge for receiving the 2010 DealerRater of the Year Award! Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge was one of four MileOne dealers to receive the 2010 DealerRater of the Year Award. Also included are Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis, Tischer BMW, and Herb Gordon Nissan. This honor is given for distinction in customer satisfaction based upon customer’s reviews of their dealership experience generated on the DealerRater Web site. Each of this year’s award winners has demonstrated consistently high PowerScore ratings for customer satisfaction, placing them in the…

  • 2010 Nissan Leaf is Finally Arriving in Maryland

    admin
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:01 am
    If you thought fuel efficiency was just a trend, then you were sorely mistaken. Manufacturers are placing more and more eco friendly vehicle on the road every day. Nissan, who is already known for small fuel efficient cars like the versa and Sentra, has now entered the hybrid market with the long awaited Nissan Leaf. The Nissan Leaf is set to come out this year, in 2010, but mass production of the vehicle will not begin until 2012. It is 100% electric, absolutely no gas and no emissions. However, it functions like a normal V6 vehicle. It speeds up to 90 mph, holds 5 passengers, and even comes…

  • 2010 Dodge Challenger is turning heads.

    eerwin
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am
    Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge is your Challenger King. With sleek good looks, a muscular edge and all over power, what’s not to like about the bold Dodge Challenger? Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge has an unlimited supply of Challengers. With a quarter mile of Challengers located on Virginia Beach Blvd., you’ll find what you’re looking for. Hall Chrysler Jeep Dodge has every make, model, all trim levels and all packages. From the R/T, SRT8, and of course the SE (Hemi) finding your dream car is now easier. Ranging in a varied selection of colors such as Plum Crazy, TorRed, Inferno Red…

  • smart car Hits Deer and Proves Safety Standards

    admin
    1 Feb 2010 | 8:33 am
    My neighbor hit a deer with her smart… Do you know any older women that are tough as nails, smart as a whip and have the ability to give you a certain look that can kinda scare you? We’ve all met a few, maybe your 7th grade math teacher, the lady that volunteers at your church or perhaps I just described your grandmother. I know a lady like that. I live in a small town, we have two restaurants and I frequently see her at one. They don’t deliver mail where I live so sometimes I run into her at the post office. I crew on a sailboat that races against other sailboats and she…

  • Cancer Survivor Featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition

    admin
    29 Jan 2010 | 8:27 am
    As Flagship sponsors of many American Cancer Society events, MileOne would like to share with you some exciting news……. A Relay For Life family in Lexington, N.C., will be featured on ABC’s hit series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. The show was responsible for building a new home for the Creasey family in November… 2009. Because of the family’s commitment to Relay, during the home build, the local Relay For Life committee, community members, and Society staff hosted a 24-hour “extreme” Relay For Life event. The Relay event was in…
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  • Video of Porsche 2011 Turbo S Speaks Volumes

    993C4S
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:55 pm
    Porsche, at times, presents impressive amounts of information when sending out press releases. The announcement introducing the 2011 530-HP PORSCHE 911 Turbo S is no different. For those of you who want to read all the technical details for yourself, feel free to jump past the video below (I added lots of pictures as well. If you’re viewing via email you may have to click through to the site to see the viewer). If, however, you’re more like me and would prefer to watch and listen then feast your eyes and ears on the video footage below. The 2011 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet…

  • Porsche News Old and New

    993C4S
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:09 pm
    The PorschePurist team was fairly busy the last week or so with Daytona and a few other projects. With all the excitement there were a number of items from the Porsche PR machine that didn’t make it out in the newsletter or to the front page of the site. For those of you that might have missed them, we’ve compiled them below for your viewing reading pleasure. 18 of the World’s Finest Vehicles to be Displayed, Including One-of-a-Kind Porsche Type 64 Porsche Sold More Panameras in January Than 911s Porsche Drivers to “Work” for Audi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Unit sales at…

  • Porsche Motorsport Newsletter: 2010 Volume 1

    993C4S
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:43 am
    With the Rolex 24 Hours in the books and the US season off to a strong start for Porsche, we have a lot to look forward to in both Grand-Am and ALMS this year. Members of the PorschePurist team will be at Homestead and Sebring in March to cover each race and cheer on our favorite teams. Don’t forget, PorschePurist.com has entered into an agreement with Flying Lizard Motorsports naming our site as the first U.S. based Flying Lizard Merchandise Affiliate Partner. If you plan on going to Sebring, or any other ALMS race this year, and want to do so in style, the Flying Lizard team gear is a…

  • How a Porsche Riley Powered by a Cayenne Motor Came to Win the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

    993C4S
    31 Jan 2010 | 6:24 pm
    When Brumos made the decision to campaign only one car this season (the #59) – and retire last year’s winner #58, a window of opportunity opened for Daytona businessman and long-time Brumos affiliate Bob Johnson. Using a Riley chassis he already owned, Johnson and Brumos developed a win-win situation for everyone involved. “There were several Brumos key team members available to lead the team, along with two of the top drivers in the series. I was able to make arrangements to share raceshop space with the Brumos team and keep the group intact.” said Johnson. Johnson…

  • Porsche Legacy at the Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona

    993C4S
    31 Jan 2010 | 8:45 am
    The 48th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona marks the 42nd anniversary of Vic Elford’s victory in the Porsche 907, Porsche’s first 24 hour endurance win. To celebrate the occasion, David Donohue pilots a 2010 Porsche GT3 around the Daytona road course while Vic Elford, the Grand Marshal for this year’s race, tells the story of his victory for Porsche. Related Porsche Posts A Video Look Inside the Porsche GT3 RSR An Interview with David Donohue [Source: PCNA]
 
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  • Karl on Cars: Car Guy Talk -- Toyota

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    I'm kicking off a new category on Karl on Cars (formerly Talk Back Tuesday). This will be a recurring topic that will usually discuss a vehicle brand but might also discuss a model or some other automotive topic. So what defines "Car Guy Talk" in this arena? Pretty much what you'd expect -- an unscripted automotive discussion that happens thousands of times a day between car guys, but this will be me sharing my thoughts with you -- minus the colorful language I often throw in when talking cars with my car guy compatriots. I'd suggest I want to hear the same back from you, but…

  • Shelby GT500 Grows Bigger Teeth...umm...Fangs For 2011

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:56 pm
    Although Ford had greatly improved the Shelby GT500 Mustang for 2010 -- specifically in the areas of handling and overall refinement -- things get even better next year. Ford formerly announced today that for 2011 the GT500 gains more power, loses weight and offers a few more features.

  • Face-Off Poor Buying Decisions: Chrysler Sebring vs BMW ActiveHybrid X6

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    If you were to stick to strict rationality when buying a car, we'd all own Priuses or minivans or the inexplicably absent Prius minivan. It would be a boring world. We don't need twin-turbo V12s, Ferrari Scuderias or leather-lined, reclining, heated, cooled and massaging rear seats with DVD entertainment systems, but darn it, we want them. Cars have always been more of an emotional purchasing decision than a rational one. Yet, there are certain cars that utterly defy any pittance of rationality. Cars we scratch our heads at. Cars we can't fathom why any sane person with sufficient…

  • Road Trip: The F-450 and a 31-foot Fleetwood to Super Bowl XLII

    5 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Two years ago this week, Vice Admiral of Vehicle Testing Mike Magrath and I ventured to Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz., to see his New England Patriots defeated by my Colts' quarterback's brother's New York Giants. The game itself was a blast -- I mean, how many times do you get to go to a Super Bowl -- but as they preach in every road trip movie: it's not about the destination, it's the journey, man. The good folks at Ford set us up with a Ford F-450 and a 31-foot Fleetwood trailer camper -- even though Magrath and I had neither camped or pulled such a trailer…

  • Weekly Top 3: Things I Miss When I'm Driving In California

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    I'd never driven in California till I started working at Edmunds two years ago. My driving stripes were earned in the Northeast: grew up in Maine, went to school in Massachusetts. So when I was tooling around back home in that Forte Koup a couple weeks ago, I spent some time reflecting on familiar stuff that's missing from the California driving experience. I came up with three examples; if you know the roads out here, or simply enjoy wild and/or facetious speculation, feel free to add your own.
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  • President Toyoda Details Plan to Restore Toyota Quality, Consumer Trust

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am
    In advance of Wednesday's Congressional hearings on the automaker's recent recalls, Toyota Motor Co. President Akio Toyoda detailed in a letter published in the Washington Post his plan to restore product quality and regain customer trust. In the letter printed in Tuesday's edition, Toyoda, grandson of the company founder, accepted personal responsibility and apologized for the recalls, vowing to Toyota back on track. Toyoda, who has been largely invisible during the last few weeks of recalls and negative headlines, wrote: "You have my commitment that…

  • Toyota Recalls 437,000 Hybrids Globally, Including Toyota Prius

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:58 am
    Toyota Motor Co., as expected, announced Tuesday the global recall of 437,000 hybrid models, including the Toyota Prius and Lexus HS250h, to fix faulty braking systems. The latest recall covers four models and brings the total number of recalled vehicles for various problems to about 8 million worldwide. Toyota Motor Co. President Akio Toyoda announced the hybrid recall at a press conference in Japan Tuesday. As he did at a press conference last Friday, Toyoda, grandson of the company founder, apologized for causing customers to worry about Toyota's quality and safety…

  • Big Boost for Hyundai, Audi from Super Bowl Ads

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:25 pm
    Commercials during the Super Bowl are the Gucci handbags of the advertising world: everyone knows they're expensive - but do you even remotely get your money's worth? A couple of automakers just might have. Although Edmunds.com, parent of AutoObserver.com, can't answer for other industries, Edmunds data indicate the big-dollar Super Bowl commercials by Hyundai Motor America Inc. and Audi of America Inc. seem to have connected. Both companies enjoyed outsized spikes in consideration on Sunday after their ads appeared during what is called the most-watched single sporting event on…

  • Crisis Management, Japanese Style

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am
    Last Friday's press conference held by Toyota's chief executive Akio Toyoda has generated plenty of buzz. Much has been made in the Western and Japanese media about whether or not his "apology" -- and even his bow at the start of the conference -- demonstrated true contrition. And there's been various interpretation of his words -- was he sorry for the quality problems or sorry for the concern it caused. In a recent column in the Wall Street Journal, Jeff Kingston, director of Asian Studies at Temple…

  • Ford Tiptoes Around Toyota Storm with Its Own Hybrid Fix

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:40 am
    Careful - at least at the moment - what you call it when it comes to fixing hybrids. You might want to say "recall," but Ford's got a better idea, to coin a phrase. Almost in lockstep with embattled Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly on the verge of announcing a recall or brake software recalibration on its Prius, Ford Motor Co. also announced a decision last week to reprogram the braking strategy for its Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid.
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  • Toyota Recalls 2010 Prius, Sai, Lexus HS250h Hybrids in Japan, Europe

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:39 pm
    No Word Yet on U.S. Plans, but Similar Recall Expected in Biggest Prius Market Toyota Motor Corp., as expected, held a press conference in Japan early Tuesday morning (Monday evening in the U.S.) to announce that it will recall all 2010 Prius, Toyota Sai and Lexus HS 250h hybrids sold in Japan and Europe to fix a software glitch that causes the brakes to momentarily fail in certain situations. A similar announcement covering the North American market is expected later Tuesday, possibly when Toyota President Akio Toyoda and Executive Vice President Shinichi Sasaki, the company's quality…

  • Ford Releases Info on 2011 Transit Connect EV; Taxi Model With CNG, LPG Options

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    By John O'Dell, Senior Editor We've seen photos - from back when England's Smith Electric Vehicles was making its own version of an electric-drive Ford Transit Connect, but now that Ford's getting ready to unveil its proprietary electric cargo van, we've not only got photos, we've got data! We've also got official reiteration of Ford's time-line for the Transit Connect EV (in the market later this year), the Focus EV sedan - 2011 - and a Ford plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and new conventional (not grid-rechargeable) hybrid technology, both coming in 2012. The official…

  • Irish Bookies Offer Odds on Next Automaker to Issue Recall for 100,000-Plus Cars

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:21 pm
    With the widely expected recall of Toyota's Prius hybrid car this week, the Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power is offering odds on the next international car brand - after Toyota - to issue a recall in excess of 100,000 vehicles. And in even more bad news for the Japanese car giant, Paddy Power make Toyota their odds-on 1/3 favorite to be first to announce another recall after the Prius. The luxury vehicle division of Toyota, Lexus, is the 2/1 second favorite followed by Volvo and Audi and longer odds of 12/1 and 14/1, respectively. Remarkably, Paddy Power's oddsmakers believe that…

  • CNN Reports Toyota Will Announce Global Recall of Its Prius Hybrid Within Hours

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:46 pm
    Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN, the network reported this evening. The auto manufacturer will file recall papers with the Japanese government Tuesday and follow with announcements in other countries where the car is sold as the day goes on, the source said. Calls by Green Car Advisor to various Toyota spokesmen seeking comment shortly after CNN aired its report were not immediately returned. Last week, the company admitted a problem with the software that controls the anti-lock braking system of the 2010…

  • GM Announces B20 Biofuel Capability for 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel Engine

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pm
    General Motors announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability, meaning that they will be able to run on a fuel blend that's 80 percent conventional hydrocarbon-based diesel and 20 percent vegetable oil- or animal fat-based diesel fuel. GM made the announcement at the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo taking place in Grapevine, Texas. To make the Duramax 6.6-liter engine and its fuel system compatible with B20, GM upgraded some seals and gasket materials to withstand the ester content of biodiesel and added an upgraded fuel filter…
 
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  • 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric Revealed Before 2010 Chicago Auto Show

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:18 pm
    Ford decided it couldn't wait until the actual start of the 2010 Chicago Auto Show to reveal its two new variations of the 2011 Transit Connect utility van. One is a pure electric version of the standard model while the other is a taxi conversion. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric is designed as a short-errand hauler that doesn't give up any cargo capacity in return for clean running electric motor. The 2011 Transit Connect taxi is exactly what you would expect, a striped down people hauler with vinyl seats and extra wiring for a sign on the roof. The taxi version of the Transit…

  • Notes from the 2011 Shelby GT500 Introduction

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:19 pm
    In addition to the specifications laid out in the press kit, Ford officials made the following claims about the 2011 Shelby GT500 at today's press conference in Detroit: - It will be one tenth quicker to 60mph and two tenths quicker in the quarter-mile than the 2010 model. - The Performance Pack will add 18% more downforce. - The exhaust has 32% less backpressure. That's about it, which is clearly isn't much, but in the land of Mustang, no detail is too small to rub in the face of the bowtie boys. 2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Shelby GT500

  • Spy Photo: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Revealed During Test Run

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:32 pm
    We already saw a near-production version of the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Now our spies have managed to catch a nearly undisguised prototype during testing in Detroit. As you can see, the production Aveo looks as though it will carryover almost unchanged. And that my friends is probably a good thing as this Aveo looks like a pretty sharp little hatchback. You can argue about the nose all you want, but the rest of the car has nice short overhangs, a decent-sized greenhouse and nice proportions. Could be a decent alternative to the Honda Fit if the suspension…

  • 2011 Shelby GT500 Gets Official Unveil Before 2010 Chicago Auto Show

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    There wasn't much revealed today about the 2011 Shelby GT500 that we didn't already know from previous leaks. Yes, it's new aluminum block 5.4-liter V8 makes 550 horsepower. Yes, you can get a glass-roof coupe and yes there's a new SVT Performance package that adds a few extra mechanical bits to the big-buck Mustang. For all the details, check out our full story on the 2011 Shelby GT500  

  • 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Headed to the 2010 Geneva Auto Show

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:57 am
    The latest installment in the never-ending story of the sportscar that will never die, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S is exactly what you might expect. It's essentially a slightly higher spec version of the standard 911 Turbo for those buyers who think the "standard" Turbo just isn't enough. This time around, the 911 Turbo S features a 530-horsepower version of Porsche's 3.8-liter flat six. Not impressed? Then consider that it also puts out 516 pound-feet of torque and does so without any decrease in mileage, or so says Porsche. The Turbo S will come with Porsche's PDK…
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  • 2010 Mazdaspeed 3: The Red Shoe

    Erin Riches
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:20 pm
    One of my friends says our 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 looks like a big shoe. "That long, flat hood and that stubby hatchback rear... yep, it's a big shoe." He says the same thing about the BMW M coupe and strangely there are two examples of BMW's wild-child hatchback living in our office garage. Both are red. So, should a self-respecting car guy-person have any reservations about driving around in a giant red shoe? I, for one, do not. Erin Riches, Senior Editor @ 6,571 miles

  • 2010 Honda Insight: Insight Over Recalled Prius?

    Kelly Toepke
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:25 pm
    Three different times over the weekend people stopped to ask me if I was pleased I chose the 2010 Honda Insight over the soon-to-be-officially-recalled 2010 Toyota Prius. "Aren't you glad you went Honda instead of Toyota?" asked a 50-something-year-old guy in the Von's grocery store parking lot. "Yeah," I muttered as I quickly slid into the Insight's driver's seat. It was late, I was alone, and I didn't have the heart to tell him that recalled or not, I still prefer the Prius to the Insight. Will Toyota's latest troubles push you into an…

  • 2009 Audi S5: Dealbreaker

    Albert Austria
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:25 pm
      We had a company lunch last Friday, pizza and salad. As I was eating my sixth slice, someone asked me what test car I would be driving over the weekend. "S5," I answered. Another co-worker at my table said, "I almost bought that car." I replied, "Yeah, and?" "The sunroof doesn't open," she asserted. That was the dealbreaker for her. She ended up in a two-door 3-series. For some people, fresh air is a matter of paramount importance. For me? Don't care -- I don't want to muss my coif. And you? Will you, too, be like Liz…

  • 2009 BMW M3: Learning to Love the M Button

    Ed Hellwig
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:53 pm
    Awhile back I wrote that the M3's electronic gadgetry was overkill. Too much of a good thing was my general sentiment. It was already more than capable as is, why add a bunch of buttons that make it feel all tensed up and nervous? On a long to the Ojai valley about 90 miles north of L.A. (that's one of the town's landmark arches in the picture, look closely and you'll see it was built way back in 1999) I gave the M3's "M" button another shot. It more or less coordinates all the possible means of electronic changes like the throttle control, dampers and stability…

  • 2010 GMC Terrain: Good Stuff, but What's With the Cargo Area?

    Josh Jacquot
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:44 pm
    Let's start this off on the right foot: I like our 2010 GMC Terrain. I like its easy-to-use navigation/audio interface. I like its overall interior styling. I like its suspension tuning, and despite the fact that this four-cylinder model isn't all that powerful, I find the power it does have to be adequate. And I like that and the efficiency that comes with it. So I was surprised to see that its rear seats don't fold flat.   Fold-flat rear seats have become an axiom among many of the Terrain's competitors as they greatly increase the utility of the cargo area. Not a huge…
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  • 20th Annual California Mille Takes Shape

    Sports Car Digest
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    The Lost Coast–rediscovered. The l5th visit to Honeydew (population 73). The majesty of the Avenue of the Giants. These are among the highlights of the 20th running of the California Mille, America’s salute to Italy’s famed Mille Miglia (thousand mile) race, scheduled for April 26-29, 2010. Some 70 historic race cars that could have qualified for the original Italian event (1927-1957) will arrive at San Francisco’s Nob Hill on Sunday, April 25, from England, Switzerland, Canada, Colombia and Italy and dozens of American states. A free car show will introduce cars and drivers to…

  • Aston Martin DB2 ‘VMF 65′ Featured at Bonhams Auction

    Sports Car Digest
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    The Aston Martin DB2 Team Car ‘VMF 65’ will headline the 11th annual Bonhams auction of Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia. The auction will be held on 22nd May 2010 at Aston Martin Lagonda Limited Works Service, Newport Pagnell. ‘VMF 65’ – the ex-Works 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car, Registration no. VMF 65, Chassis no. LML/50/9 – is a British Racing Green gem, as raced by such legendary and leading drivers as Stirling Moss, Peter Collins, Roy Salvadori, Tony Rolt, Lance Macklin, George Abecassis and Eric Thompson. Read the rest of Aston Martin DB2 ‘VMF…

  • Buess Collection Featured at Houston Sale – Worldwide

    Sports Car Digest
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    A 1934 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Roadster from the Buess Collection, one of only two Continental Roadsters ever built, will headline Worldwide Auctioneers’ 2010 Houston Classic Auction. It will be offered for sale along with the complete Buess Collection itself, entirely without reserve, taking the count of “no reserve” automobiles to more than 100. “Formerly owned by swashbuckling romantic actor Tyrone Power and thereafter by the Buess family since 1958, this special motorcar, with one off coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, is just emerging from restoration and has…

  • Kroymans Ferrari Collection Sold

    Sports Car Digest
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm
    What was once one of the most important collections of vintage and collector Ferraris in the world has been salvaged from bankruptcy wreckage and sold by Hamann Classic Cars of Greenwich, Connecticut. Founded in 1902 by the great grandfather of current Chairman Frits Kroymans, Kroymans was the exclusive Ferrari Distributor in Holland. The $3 billion automobile empire ended in early 2009, when the company filed for bankruptcy. Read the rest of Kroymans Ferrari Collection Sold © Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal, 2010. | Permalink | 2 comments | Want more on these…

  • Super GT – The Potential Revitalization of Road Racing

    Will Silk
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Story by Will Silk Forty years ago the world was enjoying the height of heavy weight sports car action with such famous series as the SCCA Can Am Challenge, and the European counter-part to the Can Am, the Interseries. Both of these road racing venues brought out the best in technological developments running in accord with FIA Group 7 rules, which initially stated that a car need only have four wheels, two seats, and full body work in order to compete. Since 1974, when a number of issues conspired to end the golden era of the Can Am, road racing enthusiasts have had to search long and hard…
 
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  • 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500: More Horsepower than Porsche 911 Turbo S?

    tgriffith
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Ford and Porsche aren’t usually compared in car blogs or performance tests. Nor do I know of anyone who has ever been in the market for a 911 but ended up buying a Mustang instead. Still though, both companies are coming off a year of updating their top-of-the-line thoroughbreds and getting ready for 2011 by updating [...]

  • Steaming Ahead for the Land Speed Record

    jgoods
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:49 am
    Here’s a little change of pace from all the bungled PR and confusion from Toyota we’ve been reporting. Also (no offense, tgriffith), enough already with the Super Bowl and its ads (except for the Kia Sorento sock monkeys in Vegas). Here in Mexico, the game was carried by Fox Sports, and all commercials were locally [...]

  • Super Bowl Car Ads: Which Was Your Favorite?

    tgriffith
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    Which was better yesterday: Super Bowl XXLIV or the commercials? I think the ad agencies mostly let us down this year, with the exception of a few nuggets here and there, most notably when David Letterman and Jay Leno shared the couch with Oprah in the “worst Super Bowl party ever” spot. But what about the [...]

  • Chrysler Buys 60-Second Super Bowl Ad… for the Charger?

    tgriffith
    6 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am
    Come Monday, there could be just as many people talking about the Super Bowl ads as there are talking about the actual game. According to CNNMoney.com, Chrysler is the only domestic automaker to take part this year, spending some serious dough (ads cost about $3 million per 30 seconds) on a one minute ad. I think [...]

  • The Preposterous Side of This Week’s Toyota News

    jgoods
    5 Feb 2010 | 1:39 pm
    Even though we wrote what seemed a perfectly adequate speech for him, Akio Toyoda chose to fumble his way through a hastily-called press conference this morning instead. We want to be on this guy’s side, but he is doing nothing more than providing fodder for comedians. As Bartel Schmitt of TTAC put it, he said [...]
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  • Globe and Mail’s Joys of Vehicular Sex

    Janaki
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:28 pm
    The Globe and Mail has just posted up their Valentine’s Guide to Vehicular Sex, presumably in time for ardent readers to rush out and get themselves one of their listed vehicles in time for VD…uh, Valentine’s Day. This article also mentions a certain documentary about mechaphiles who do, indeed, have sex with their cars, not just in them. It’s called Strangelove: My Car Is My Lover. As I discovered after viewing this documentary for myself awhile back, some intrepid soul put it up on YouTube in its entirety. Simply look at this user’s other videos and follow the…

  • The Next Pagani: Codename “C9″

    Peter
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am
    The Pagani Zonda isn’t the most common of Italian-Argentian-Germanic supercars. In fact, over the last decade of production, only about 100 units have made it into the hands of wealthy connoisseurs. That only works out to about 10 cars per year. Still, it is one of the most exciting and talked about exotics on the road because of its stunning attention to detail, huge pricetag, magnanimous 7.3L Mercedes V12, and a sprinkling of entomological magic. Now, Evo UK’s Harry Metcalfe has the inside scoop on the Zonda’s replacement, internally known as the C9. His 6 nuggets of knowledge are…

  • Tangential Treatise #2: The Bentley Continental Finally Makes Sense, Marks The End Of An Era

    Peter
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am
    I recently attended the 2010 Edmonton Motor Show where I saw the usual wares from the usual manufacturers. None of this was terribly exciting. The Canadian auto show circuit is now withering away, signalling the renewed cyclical scapegoatism that the motor car periodically enjoys. It will be years before the internal combustion engine is de-villified (again) and we are reminded (again) that electricity is merely a means of energy transmission, not itself a means of propulsion. George Santayana is attributed with the following quote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to…

  • The Renault Wind, Not As Clever As You Think

    Peter
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:04 pm
    Jalopnik, henceforth referred to as “The J”, is all aflutter about the new Renault Wind. As you can see from this video, the hoopla is surrounding the folding roof mechanism. Ok, it is different from most of the systems we see on cars like the BMW 335i or the Volvo C70, but different is not a synonym for clever. At least not this time, because the Wind is not as clever as the marketing mavens would have you believe. 12 seconds? Not really that fast when compared to the founder of the 180˚ folding hard-top mechanism: the 2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica. By my estimation, that wasn’t…

  • What’s Cooler? Battle Of The Battle Wagons

    Jonathan
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:06 am
    Life is all about change. When I was young and single I had small cars that fit my life. Rather, I could fit my life into small cars. I could cram almost everything I owned into my 1985 Honda Prelude. Later, when it was just me and the wife, we had cars like a Dinan-modified BMW 325is and a Mazda Miata LE. We couldn’t put much into them, but they were fun and buzzy and you didn’t care if they were a little uncivilized. But now there’s going to be a third person in our family. A little wonder who will in time learn to tolerate such automotive silliness but may not spring forth unto this…
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  • Looks like a Ford, sounds like a Lambo

    Jon
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:43 am
    So there is a guy who likes Fords, but he also likes Lamborghinis. What else is there to do other than dropping a V-10 and transaxle into a Mustang. Sounds simple right??? Its name is Tractorri, an unappealing name for a somewhat attractive car. This vehicle took one Mustang shell, parts of a must, parts of a Gallardo, and hours upon hours of labor. There isn’t much information about this car other than what the people who posted had to say about it. The crown jewel of our private collection: The Tractorri. The short version? This is a body-in-white ‘07 Mustang shell with the…

  • Tools Every Gear Head Should Own

    Kurt
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    If you’re anything like me, you probably have drawers full of obscure tools bought for maintenance on vehicles you no longer own. Need a stator puller for a mid-80’s Honda CB motor? I’ve got one. How about an 8mm carb balancing tool? Got that, too. Electronic carb synchronizer? Check. There are some tools, however, that no gear head should be without. Some get used all the time, while others are there just in case. I’m skipping over the obvious stuff like good sets of combination wrenches, sockets, extensions, screwdrivers and pliers; if you don’t already have these, you can’t…

  • eBay Find: 1957 Fiat Multipla

    Dustin Driver
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:34 pm
    Imagine cramming six people—not wearing clown suits—into this contraption. That’s what the 1957 Fiat 600 Multipla was designed to hold. And now you can have one of your own! Multiplas have got to be rare stateside, which would explain the bidding frenzy for this little imp. The seller’s pretty sure it has a 1,000-cc Abarth engine and is positive it’s packing a Weber carb. And all the electrical baubles work, including the dome light. Quite a feat for a crotchety old Fiat. There’s only a day left on the auction, so if you want a minivan that fits in your other…

  • French and Lusty: 2011 Citroën DS3-R

    Dustin Driver
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm
    The French have a healthy relationship with lust. To them, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s no repressed, punished, or controlled. It’s celebrated as the ultimate expression of unbridled passion. And it shows in their cars. Bare with me here. The Citroën DS is one of the sexiest cars ever made and since then, the French have periodically produced subtly sexy rides. The Citroën SM, the Renault Alpine A110, the Peugeot 205 GTI, the Renault Clio V6, and many more. They’re not drop-dead gorgeous like Italian supermodels, but they’re sexy in a…

  • Nope – It’s not even remotely car related… and we don’t care.

    MrAngry
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:52 pm
    Ok fine, so it’s not car related, but it’s flippin’ HILARIOUS!! Here’s the red band trailer for Kevin Smith’s COP OUT- it hits theaters February 26th. For the life of me, I still have absolutely no idea what this flick is about, other than it’s got a black cop (Tracy Morgan) and a white cop (Bruce Willis) and they’ll most likely be driving a Ford Crown Vic… hmm… a Crown Vic. BOOM SHAKA LAKA!! We just found the tie-in! Source: Ain’t It Cool
 
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  • Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010

    TonyBorroz
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:27 pm
    Ah, Prodrive. Back when Subaru contested the World Rally Championship with a factory effort, England’s Prodrive was that “factory”. They also do their racing efforts, like run Aston Martins at Le Mans and occasionally try to nose into F1, but what they really do well is rally cars. Take for example the Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010. The Prodrive Subaru Impreza N2010, as the name would imply, is for the Group N category of rallying. Prodrive’s latest ride is homologated to the production-based Group N specs, and the Impreza N2010 features a rather nifty…

  • Ford Updates 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500

    James
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:22 pm
    Ford’s Shelby GT500 Mustang derivative has always been sort of polar. As in, people either love it or hate it.  There’s a lot to love about the GT500, mainly under the hood: a huge 5.4L 32v V8 that’s topped with a big old supercharger, cranking out loads of weapons-grade horsepower: 540bhp and enough torque to unseat an entire trailer park.  It’ll burn the tires down to cords faster than you can say “clutch dump,” it sounds like a NASCAR on crack, and it’s as American as… well, as a Ford Mustang. On the other hand, the GT500 was a big step…

  • Geneva 2010: Porsche 911 Turbo S

    James
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:23 am
    Another day, another special-edition Porsche 911. But, let’s put it this way: if your house was overrun with Playboy Bunnies, would you be complaining about too much of a good thing?  I didn’t think so.  Porsche’s just released details on their latest special edition 911, and while it seems like just another 911, if you want to be technical, it is the fastest-accelerating 911 ever. It’s called the 911 Turbo S, and it’s quick. Based on the revised 3.8L 911 Turbo, the  new Turbo S boasts more of everything, but mostly it’s more power.  Output jumps from…

  • Galpin Announces Spyker Dealership

    Tony
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:42 pm
    Spyker has been in the news a lot lately, from out of nowhere, due to its purchase of Saab from General Motors. Many people haven’t heard of the brand until news about Saab started swirling. Prior to that though, the stunning C8 Aileron already made us huge fans.  So instead of Saab, this has to do with Spyker’s own product. Galpin Motors is quite well known in Southern California and in automotive circles. With everything from custom vehicles to its Premier Collection, Galpin has been the largest volume Ford dealership for 20 years. Now the company is adding Spyker into its…

  • VIDEO: Bentley Mulsanne’s Body Built at Crewe

    Tony
    6 Feb 2010 | 2:41 pm
    Bentley (and Rolls-Royce, which is now owned by BMW) are known the world over for their craftsmanship and hand-built attention to detail. The new Mulsanne, introduced at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last August, is no different. At a U.S price of $285,000, there is a dizzying array of personalization options: 114 paint colors (or you can create your own), 21 carpet colors, nine wood trim types and 24 different interior leather colors. The Mulsanne takes 400 hours (or around 16 days) to build, 200 of which are for hand-built parts – and out of that 160 for the interior alone. The…
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  • Toyota Can’t Catch A Brake – But Is It Their Fault?

    MediaSpigot LLC
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:36 am
    Just when Toyota thought the worst was behind them with the sticky accelerator pedals, along comes a series of allegations that the Prius has brake problems. Now Toyota is facing a whole new round of investigation and probable recalls are rolling along and, er, not stopping. Anyone who's driven a hybrid with energy regenerating braking knows [...]

  • Spyker Acquires Saab – Becomes a Real Boy

    MediaSpigot LLC
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:57 pm
    The Spyker story is fascinating, in its way.  Once upon a time, there was a dutch coachbuilder (literally - they made horse coaches, including the one still in use by the Dutch royal family today) named Spijker. They changed their company name to Spyker around 1900 and went on building cars, airplanes, and airplane engines [...]

  • Extra! Sno*Drift Rally Report, Monster Fiesta, 2012 Viper

    MediaSpigot LLC
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am
    Action from Sno*Drift, Round 1 of the 2010 Rally America Championship, featuring Travis Pastrana, Ken Block, Dave Mirra, Antoine L'Estage and more. Who won, who lost and who crashed. Plus, we talk to Scott Brown from Chrysler about the future of the Dodge Viper.

  • 2010 Sno*Drift Day 1 – Ice, Ice, Baby!

    MediaSpigot LLC
    29 Jan 2010 | 7:04 pm
    The first round of the 2010 Rally America Championship rally series, Sno*Drift is the only snow rally on the calendar. Taking place near Atlanta, Michigan, competitors attack 130 stage miles over the span of two days.

  • Extra! Sno*Drift Preview, 2009 WRX Revisited

    MediaSpigot LLC
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:24 pm
    In this episode we have a first look at Ken Block's Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta, give a preview of Sno*Drift (Rally America - Round 1) and we take another look at our long-term 2009 Subaru WRX test car.
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  • Extra! #11 - Sno*Drift Rally Recap, 2012 Viper

    3 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    Driving Sports TV brings you all the action from Sno*Drift, Round 1 of the 2010 Rally America Championship, featuring Travis Pastrana, Ken Block, Dave Mirra, Antoine L'Estage and more. Who won, who lost and who crashed. Plus, we talk to Scott Brown from Chrysler about the future of the Dodge Viper.

  • Extra! #10 - Ken Block's Fiesta, Sno*Drift, 2009 WRX

    26 Jan 2010 | 10:07 pm
    In this episode we have a first look at Ken Block's Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta, give a preview of Sno*Drift (Rally America - Round 1) and we take another look at our long-term 2009 Subaru WRX test car.

  • WRC Rally GB 2007 SS1

    22 Jan 2010 | 4:49 pm
    DSTV travel to the damp Welsh countryside to experience the best in WRC action. This is Stage 1 from the 2007 WRC Wales Rally GB.

  • Extra! #9 - Extra! Honda HSV-010, New BMW 3-Series, Fast Lane Daily

    20 Jan 2010 | 12:22 pm
    In this weeks episode of Driving Sports TV's Extra we check out Honda's new Super GT racer, review the changes going into the new 2011 BMW 3-series, preview the BYD e6 electric and ask Derek D what happened to Fast Lane Daily?!

  • Formula Drift - Breaking Point 2009

    17 Jan 2010 | 5:03 pm
    DSTV heads to Washington's Evergreen Speedway in Monroe for some drifting action.
 
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  • 2009 Callaway GT1 Championship Edition Featured in Corvette Magazine

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:43 pm
    I just got my April 2010 issue of Corvette Magazine and oh, snap! Guess what I saw? Gracing the cover is a 2009 GT1 Championship Edition Convertible. A car so rare, we'll be talking about the record prices these special editions are sure to get at auctions sooner rather than later. Only 7 Black GT1 Convertibles were made and we are pretty sure that only one has been tuned by Callaway. [More]

  • Corvette Racing Receives GT2 Invites to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

    4 Feb 2010 | 12:56 pm
    Photo Credit: Richard Prince It's official. The two factory-sponsored Corvette C6.Rs have received invitations to join the ultra-competitive GT2 class this June for the 78th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The C6.Rs will battle a who's who of sports car racing teams and manufacturers including Porsche, Ferrari, BMW and Jaguar in the crowded class featuring 17 entries. [More]

  • [Accidents] Corvette Lands on Pole Wire After Collision

    4 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am
    This C6 Corvette ends up precariously balanced on a telephone support wire following a collision with another car. The accident took place in Fountain Valley California last week. There were no injuries but the Corvette was messed up pretty bad. Check out additional photos after the jump. [More]

  • January 2010 Corvette Sales

    3 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am
    The first sales report of the new year hit yesterday and the good news is that Corvette sales are up 1.4% over last year. January 2010 deliveries totaled 854 - 12 Corvettes more than the 842 sold in January 2009. Historically, Corvette sales tend to a breather in January anyway so we are okay with this number. The other significant number for the month is the availability of the Corvette ZR1. National inventories of the supercharged ZR1 have grown by 27% to 191 units. [More]

  • Corvette C7 Rendering by Avarvarii

    1 Feb 2010 | 11:13 pm
    Here is an interesting unofficial rendering of the C7 Corvette by designer Andrei Avarvarii that takes some of the best features of the Transformer's Stingray Concept and morphs them with the best features of the C6. From the Stingray concept, we see the reworked grill area, sloping hood and high fender lines. We can't tell if this rendering has a spilt rear window, but since GM's Global Design Chief Ed Welburn says is coming, we'll patiently wait for 2012 when the real C7 is expected to arrive. Source: avarvarii via TopSpeed Related: GM: Next-Generation Corvette C7 Expected in 2012 as 2013…
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    The rightpedal weblog

  • NEWS: Ford posts a $2.7B profit

    28 Jan 2010 | 11:56 pm
    For the first time in four years, Ford Motor Company has posted a profit for the year 2009, to the tune of $2.7B. Climbing its way back from a record loss of $14B in 2008, Ford's stunning recovery act is all the more remarkable given the pain that its rivals GM and especially Chrysler are still feeling. Furthermore, this week sees Toyota, a company whose techniques Ford CEO Alan Mullaly studied and applied as the number 2 at Boeing as well as at Ford, is reeling from a devastating outfall of a global recall caused by sticking gas pedals. Ford's recovery is founded in its razor-sharp focus on…

  • VIDEO: Porsche heritage

    28 Jan 2010 | 12:49 am
    Almost exactly a year ago, we brought you the news about Porsche's beautiful new museum, which absolutely needs to be on the "must see" list of every car enthusiast in the world. As part of its marketing efforts to invite visitors, Porsche has just released this evocative little video (below) that hints at why the marque is so special. In their own words: We never forget where we come from. Our tradition and our history are part of our DNA. And we are aware that our heritage is both - an honor and an obligation. This is why we have built the new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen - a place…

  • VW hints at a hot Jetta R

    28 Jan 2010 | 12:35 am
    Sources inside VW have anonymously hinted that the company might offer a high-performance R version of the upcoming Jetta. Based very closely on the VW Compact Coupe concept pictured here, the Jetta will be built in Mexico, allowing VW to keep the price point low while attacking rivals. If built, power will likely come from the highly-rated 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder engine currently doing duty in the Scirocco (please VW, reconsider and sell it here) and Golf R. To refresh your memories, said engine produces a healthy 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Other tidbits worth mentioning here…

  • NEWS: Spyker saves Saab from certain death

    27 Jan 2010 | 12:41 am
    The saga of Saab has had enough ups and downs over the past few months to fill an entire magazine. Just last week, GM declared Saab dead and reported that it was winding down the factory in Sweden. Well, not so fast: giving new meaning to the term "11th hour", GM has now confirmed the sale of Saab to small Dutch sports car maker Spyker, which had already tried - and failed - to acquire Saab. The $400M deal sees Saab paying GM $74M, $50M when the deal is closed and another $24M on 15 June, 2010. Additionally, GM will retain a $326M share in Saab. The stake does not give GM much voting power,…

  • New BMW 335iS to split M3 and 335Ci

    19 Jan 2010 | 11:14 pm
    With all the niches that BMW has been creating of late, it was not about to leave the 100+ horsepower gap between the M3 and the next most powerful 3-Series, the 335i/Ci alone. Indeed, reports indicate that along with the newly face-lifted 335i coupe/convertible, the coupe which you see in these pictures, BMW will introduce a 335iS with 340hp and 322 lb-ft of torque to fit nicely within that gap. Compare the purported figures with that for the M3 and 335i/Ci: M3Power: 400 hpTorque: 295 lb-ft335i/CiPower: 300 hpTorque: 300 lb-ft Want more geeky information? The twin-turbo inline-six in the…
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  • Dodge Celebrates Four Decades Of Challenger’s Muscle-car Heritage With Limited-edition Furious Fuchsia Models

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am
    * 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia editions commemorate 40 years of Dodge muscle-car performance * Limited-edition Furious Fuchsia exterior answers customers’ desire for the return of more Dodge brand high-impact heritage paint hues * 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic edition is available in all-new Pearl White performance seats and Bright White A-line body-side R/T stripes * Dodge Challenger [...]

  • Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz Vito for zero emissions

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:48 am
    San Sebastian/Spanien , Feb 09, 2010 *Premiering to an audience of European economics ministers *The Vito delivers CO2-free mobility in urban areas *Battery-powered Vito to enter low-volume production in 2010 *World’s first van with electric drive system ex factory *Daimler underlining its technology leadership *Lithium-ion battery gives the Vito a wide scope of application *Load capacity in excess of 900 kg San Sebasti?n/Spain – Mercedes-Benz [...]

  • smart fortwo edition greystyle – New smart special model: Automotive individuality with stylish sportiness

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:45 am
    Sindelfingen , Feb 09, 2010 The smart brand is continuing its series of exciting special models with the smart fortwo edition greystyle. Striking and yet stylish accents lend the new spring edition 2010 from smart a modern and dynamic appearance. The interior boasts an expressive look thanks to sporty contrasts and fine materials with a first class fit [...]

  • Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly unveils ambitious Plan for the Future

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:41 am
    Product offensive and new investments to put Opel on a sustainable path 2010-02-09 o Opel to invest ?11 billion by 2014 o Positive assessment of company’s plan by independent auditors Warth & Klein o Opel formally applies for loans or loan guarantees o New product offensive to utilize Opel design and technology expertise o Focus on alternative propulsion, desirable core products [...]

  • AUDI AG: Sales up by roughly 39 percent in January

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm
    * Growth in all of Europe’s major markets * Sales grew by over a third in the U.S. and more than doubled in China * Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: “Expecting a strong first quarter” * High sales figures for the Audi Q5 and the A5 family With some 77,800 cars delivered worldwide, AUDI AG achieved sales growth of around 39 [...]
 
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  • Shelby GT350 Returns to Action

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    One of many things you can say about legendary car builder and race driver Carroll Shelby is that he doesn’t try to be politically correct. So when he was asked about the creation of a model that still has legions of fans four decades later, he had this to say: “In 1964, Ford Motor Co. asked Shelby [...] Related posts:More PS for 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power... Taurus SHO Returns With Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V-6 An iconic “sleeper” performance car returns to the Ford... Ford Announces Pricings for 2010 Mustang The fast, fun and…

  • Honda to Debut Next-generation Odyssey Concept at Chicago Auto Show

    admin
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:50 pm
    American Honda Motor, will debut a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, the company announced today. The next-generation Odyssey will further enhance its hallmark qualities of innovation, quality, safety and fun-to-drive character, while increasing its overall efficiency. The Odyssey, currently in its third generation, was [...] Related posts:Scion tC Release Series 5.0 to be Displayed at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show Scion announced today that the only limited-production tC for... New York Auto Show 2009 Concept Cars The New…

  • Maserati Announces US Pricing For GranTurismo Convertible

    admin
    22 Jan 2010 | 7:30 pm
    The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, a modern-day heir to the open-top Italian motoring tradition offers unmistakable style, craftsmanship in each detail and race-bred engineering. The 433 hp V8 and six-speed automatic transmission deliver thoroughbred performance, while best in class rear seat room allows a brilliant experience for four without sacrificing comfort or capability. The GranTurismo Convertible [...] Related posts:2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Maserati will launch a new version of its acclaimed... 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Pricings Infiniti has announced pricing on…

  • Toyota Unveils Compact Dedicated Hybrid Concept

    admin
    11 Jan 2010 | 9:34 am
    Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The FT-CH is a concept that would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wider variety of conventional hybrid choices to its customers, as it begins to introduce plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) in model [...] Related posts:Capstone Unveils Hybrid SuperCar Propelled by a Jet Turbine Capstone is pushing traditional hybrid-electric vehicle barriers with the introduction... Subaru Hybrid Concept Car Subaru will unveil a hybrid tourer concept car at…

  • Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup

    admin
    7 Jan 2010 | 6:05 pm
    The Jeep brand is broadening its vehicle lineup with the introduction of three new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that deliver classic Jeep design and capability. The new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade boasts a new premium, rugged appearance with standard class-leading capability features, while the Jeep Wrangler lineup is expanded with unique limited-edition models – Jeep [...] Related posts:Jeep Introduces All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee made its world debut... Subaru Announces Pricing On 2010 Impreza Subaru has announced pricing of the 2010…
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  • BMW Has Unveiled Their 2011 X5 Facelift

    Dean
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:07 pm
    BMW has released the official details regarding the 2011 X5. The new model will make its debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show where it will be available with new bumpers, additional body colour accents, revised wheels and new headlights. There will be fog lights in the bumper, and redesigned taillights for the back. Inside [...]

  • The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is On A Whole New Level

    Dean
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    Porsche has that they have bettered the 911 series for the Geneva Show. The new 911 Turbo S will be on show where it will have a 30bhp boost over the standard 911 Turbo model. The overall power will now sit at 530bhp with the torque at 700Nm. (390kW). There will be an overboost function which [...]

  • Chevrolet Will Introduce 5 New Cars Into The European Market For 2011

    Dean
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:55 am
    Chevrolet has said that they will launch five new models in Europe next year, and this will include the following. A production version of the Aveo RS in hatch back and sedan form An all-new production version of the Orlando Concept car The Camaro in both Convertible and Coupe body styles “After Cruze in 2009 and Spark in 2010, [...]

  • AK-Car Design Tweaks The Exterior Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

    Dean
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:50 am
    AK-Car Design has created a new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG tuning kit. The package features limited changes which includes a restyled grille, new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a reshaped diffuser which holds two sets of tail pipes. There will also be new alloy wheels.

  • JE Design Has Created A New Styling Kit For The Volkswagen Polo V

    Dean
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:48 am
    JE Design has unveiled their tuning package for the Volkswagen Polo V. The new kit will include a front spoiler, aggressive side skirts and a modified rear bumper. There will be a set of 17 or 18-inch wheels, depending on what you choose. The styling tweaks will include a center-mounted stainless steel exhaust system, LED daytime [...]
 
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  • Renault India to re-look Mahindra JV

    Jaz
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:16 am
    The shake-up could lead to good or bad news. The decision is just weeks away The Indian wing of French carmaker Renault will restructure the JV it signed four years ago with Mahindra. The first and only offering of this partnership, the Renault Logan, which got off to a flying start has simmered down to a level of 500 units a month raising difficult questions. The Logan has received no cosmetic makeovers in its lifetime here in India. It also has not received new engines, transmissions or any mechanical upgrades. One possible outcome of the restructuring could be a sub-4 metre Logan with a…

  • Nissan testing Micra in Chennai; have you spotted a mule?

    Jaz
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:39 am
    The Nissan Micra test mule spotted was close to the one shown above Our friends and fellow petrolheads have all seen a new Nissan Micra hatchback being tested in Chennai with taping and heavy black camouflage. The new Micra is going to be produced at the company's plant in Oragadam, on the outskirts of Chennai. The Nissan Micra is initially said to come with a 1.2-liter petrol engine that will be a 3-cylinder in-line with 74hp output and 104Nm of torque. If you have photographs of thi vehicle or any other test mule for that matter, get in touch with me at editor(at)indianautosblog.com

  • Quote of the Day

    Jaz
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:19 am
    For me, it is not a surprise (Mercedes selling more cars in January). We will have a couple of months where they will sell more than us, but what matters is December 31. We still have 11 months to go for that. President of BMW India Peter Kronschnabl tells Financial Express

  • Force India reveals VJM03 – the 2010 challenger

    Jaz
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:46 am
    Force India VJM03 looks complex and promises a great deal Force India revealed its 2010 season car, the VJM03, in an online live streaming event. The car will be tested at the Spanish circuit of Jerez tomorrow. Tonio Liuzzi will be driver for the first two days and Adrian Sutil takes over on Friday and Saturday. The new car is an evolution of the VJM02 which brought them fame and glory. Last season, Force India was on the podium and the distance they have come is phenomenal. As the season progressed Force India constantly added upgrades to car and that led them to a few satisfactory finishes.

  • Video – Hyundai’s 2.4L Theta 2 GDI

    Jaz
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:20 am
    The engine explained in this video is available on the new Hyundai Sonata sold in the US. This engine took Hyundai 46 months to develop and cost them $145 million! This is a 4-cylinder engine with gasoline direct injection, dual valve timing and variable induction system. It can make about 200hp and can be bolted to either a 6-speed auto or manual transmission.
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  • Valentine gifts to make your heart go "vroom...."

    AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    What is an ideal Valentine's Day gift?  Chocolate?  Champagne?  Flowers?  Fine Dining?  All are wonderful ways to say "You are important to me."   But if you're looking for a unique gift for someone who also appreciates carburetors and fuel injection then we have interesting options for the car-girls in your life.Valentine's Day is a celebration of emotion.  Here at Car Stuff Accessories, our shirts were designed to reflect the (perhaps) illogical or unexplainable feelings we have for our cars. We may worry about gas prices, congestion, pollution, vehicle safety, or bad hair days from…

  • WAAI Salutes "Spirit of Leadership" Honorees at NADA

    AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:11 am
      In recognition of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the automotive industry, five successful businesswomen have been chosen to receive the coveted Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI) Spirit of Leadership Award  during the National Automobile Dealer Association convention in Orlando Florida: Dianne Ely, president, Universal Technical Institute-Orlando; Tamara Darvish, vice president, DARCARS Automotive Group; Trudy Harvey, marketing communications manager, Mini division of BMW; Sherrie Weitzman, national advertising manager, Cadillac, General Motors;…

  • Super Bowl XLIV Car Commercial Collection

    Brandy S
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:35 pm
    Yeah, yeah: If you're anything like me, the best part of watching the Super Bowl are the collection of unique advertising and entertainment showcased during the game. I may have been the only person in the room who witnessed Janet Jackson's "costume malfunction," not because I was so interested in what she was wearing, but because I was waiting for the next commercial break. I also love the giant halftime entertainment, which this year will star the legendary rock band, The Who, during CBS's telecast of Super Bowl XLIV on February 7 from Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. Multi-platinum…

  • Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly Blog Carnival: February 4, 2010

    AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women
    5 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am
    Welcome to the first Certified Female Friendly Carnival of 2010! Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com and Patricia Roberts, Director of Business Development will be attending the National Automobile Dealers Association in Orlando Florida February 12th - 14th. If you are attending NADA, please contact us to set up a time to meet! AskPatty.com is sponsoring the annual Women's Automotive Association International Spirit of Leadership awards on February 13 at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida, during NADA. Contact patricia.j.roberts@askpatty.com to set up a meeting and click here for more…

  • Chevrolet Engineers Show That Quality Control Can Be Fun

    Brandy S
    3 Feb 2010 | 1:09 pm
    Chevrolet  is launching a new web series featuring their quality control engineers from Department 180. The short clip shows the real engineers seemingly having a blast freezing, heating, crashing cars, and performance testing their products. Those wacky Chevrolet  engineers even throw in a few fake tests just for fun. (What ARE the ping pong balls for, anyhow?) If you think those big-brained technical engineers have boring jobs, you'll have a different opinion after watching this video!Apparently, there is also a secret code at the end, and if you download a photo of the Chevy beetagg (see…
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  • Gear Solutions

    1 Feb 2010 | 3:20 am
    Their columnists address such issues as safety, gear-tooth geometry, laser technology, and technical standards developed by AGMA, while their featured writers cover everything from heat treating to work holding, noise analysis, software, gear inspection, and new materials.Request Free!

  • Locksmith Ledger International

    8 Jan 2010 | 11:50 am
    Locksmith Ledger International is a comprehensive industry trade magazine delivering focused editorial on electronic technology, automotive security, installation and safe servicing as well as special product focuses throughout the year. Note: The publisher will invoice you for a one year subscription. If you prefer not to continue receiving Locksmith Ledger International, simply write 'Cancel' on the invoice and owe nothing for the trial issues received. You may also cancel at any time after payment for a refund of unmailed issues.Request Free!

  • Lubes'n'Greases Europe-Middle East-Africa

    2 Dec 2009 | 10:20 am
    Published six times a year, the magazine reports on automotive and industrial lubricants, greases, metalworking fluids, base oils, additives and packaging. It covers manufacturing, marketing and technology trends, regulations and OEM specifications, challenges faced by end users of lubes and greases and the solutions that meet their needs.Request Free!

  • Professional Carwashing & Detailing

    13 Nov 2009 | 5:20 pm
    Professional Carwashing & Detailing® magazine has been reporting on car care for over 30 years. Within its pages, you will find coverage of the latest industry trends and issues, and advice on business and staff management. Their articles on new products and equipment, as well as their industry survey reports, will help you keep up with this rapidly-changing market.Professional Carwashing & Detailing® magazine is now available in an environmentally-friendly digital edition. All qualified subscribers are eligible to receive a FREE introductory subscription in the digital format. Only…

  • Tire Business

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    The publication is qualified to independent tire dealers only, and is also written for others involved in the manufacturer, sale and distribution of tires and related products, services and equipment. The focus is on automotive service, including new products and equipment, trends and specific opportunities that exist for independent tire dealers as well as managing the service operation. Other areas covered are retreading, scrap tire disposal, wheels, and industry events.Request Free!
 
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  • Pagani Zonda Tricolore Photos

    Anthony Carbone
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:29 am
    After seeing the totally wicked Pagani Zonda R at SEMA 2009 up close and personal it has left quite the mark in my memory. With that being said, I think this one-off custom Pagani Zonda Tricolore with it’s blue carbon fiber would look spectacular out in the wild. Other than the blue carbon fiber it also sports some new LED lights and a fin installed on the back engine cover while the interior gets a unique bright blue coloring and Guarnieri emblems in the head rests. It is definitely more tasteful than the publicity stunt Pink Pagani Zonda S Related Pagani Zonda Posts Custom Pagani…

  • Underground Racing Gallardo 5000 Video

    Anthony Carbone
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:55 am
    Back in October 2009 at the Texas Mile, Underground Racing (home of the World’s fastest street legal twin turbocharged Lamborghini’s) showcased their 1500hp Lamborghini Gallardo 5000 which is now the fastest Lamborghini in the world which was able to hit 241mph in 1 mile. Power comes from Underground Racing completely rebuilding the Gallardo’s engine matted with a massive pair of 62mm turbos then fueled with C-16 racing gas. Just check out the videos and their Matte Black Twin Turbo Gallardo LP560-4 which was at SEMA 2009. Related Posts Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo with…

  • Florida Sarasota Cafe Racers

    Anthony Carbone
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am
    Florida’s Sarasota Cafe Racers have taken the popular Cars & Coffee concept of car guys networking and sharing the passion to a new level. America’s premier car guy lunch, Florida’s Sarasota Café Racers, is celebrating the start of its sixth year of All Cars. Their policy: No Dues. No Drama. No Poseurs! [Source: SarasotaCafeRacers.com]

  • Tajima EV Mini Sport

    Anthony Carbone
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am
    The Tajima EV Mini Sport is an all electric single seater mini formula 1 looking vehicle price around $23,000 USD (without battery) and weighs 300kgs using steel tube space frame and resin bathtub like body. The EV has a motor output of 0.59KW, delivered to the rear wheels via a drive belt which can be powered by lead or lithium polymer batteries delivering ranges of 25km (lead battery costs $2500 USD) or 90km (lithium battery costs $5500 USD) It produces a top speed of 70km/h. The Tajima Motor Corp is run by Japanese race driver Nobuhiro Tajima. [Source: MadWhips.com]

  • Ken Block Fiesta Snow Drift Video

    Anthony Carbone
    29 Jan 2010 | 4:04 pm
    Watching some young punk snow drift in his dads Rolls Royce Phantom Snow Drift Video was cool, but not as bad ass as Mr. Ken Block snow drifting his brand new 2011 Monster Ford Fiesta Rally car down the icey roads of Gladwin Michigan to prepare for Rally America’s 1st race of the year!. Checkout the snow drift video below and a 2nd video of his new car up close and personal! Related Ken Block Posts Ken Block Gymkhana Video Explained Ken Block Jump Video Subaru WRX STI Ken Block Gymkhana Practice Drift Video [Source: YouTube.com]
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  • The Mercedes CLK Shooting Brake concept

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    8 Feb 2010 | 6:33 pm

  • Sport Coupe Ferrante V Concept = lush

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:26 pm
    This car also has the ability to deliver babies and cure postpartum depression.

  • Renault drops the top on Megane at Geneva

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    5 Feb 2010 | 7:36 pm
    For 2011, Renault is launching an all-new version of its Megane coupe-convertible. Like the last generation model and most of its European market competitors, the Megane gets a folding hardtop, but somewhat like its competitor the Volkswagen Eos, this one lets the sun shine in even when closed. The Megane gets an all-glass roof, which, while [...]

  • How not to right an overturned semi truck (Video)

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:31 pm
    We’ve all seen semi trucks turned turtle on the freeway before, but as it turns out, the cleanup aftermath of a rollover can be as action-packed as the initial calamity. Said another way, If we ever run into an overturned hauler on a dangerous stretch of mountain road in Chile, we now at least know what [...]

  • Wald International takes on Rolls, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Infiniti… all at the same time

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    5 Feb 2010 | 7:24 pm
    Tuners typically roll out one package at a time. When a big tuner show like SEMA comes around, maybe a couple at a time. But Japanese tuning firm Wald International is launching five body kits for some of the most desirable top-of-the-line luxury sedans, all at the same time. Included in Wald’s plans are aero kits [...]
 
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  • 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S has 530HP

    Kwame Owusu
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm
    Porsche announced that a new 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S will join its lineup. The 911 Turbo S uses an updated version of the normal 911 Turbo’s 3.8L 6-cylinder, adding two exhaust gas turbochargers to produce an additional 30hp for a total 530hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It uses the company’s 7-speed Double-Clutch Gearbox and its Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system. The engine and transmission setup, in addition to Launch Control and standard Sport Chrono Package Turbo, allow the new 911 Turbo S to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in 10.8 seconds,…

  • GM Considering a Chevy Cruze Coupe

    Tim Howard
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:25 pm
    The Chevrolet Cruze is currently roaming the streets of Europe. However, in market that has liking to hatchbacks and wagons, the Cruze, which is currently only offered in a sedan version, is at a disadvantaged when paired against the likes of the VW Golf and Ford Focus, both which are available in hatchback trims. What’s GM to do? Well, the answer isn’t how obvious. According to MotorTrend, GM is thinking about creating a four-door coupe based on the Cruze’s platform. In case you don’t know how a four-door coupe look like, just think of the Mercedes CLS or VW CC. The…

  • 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has 550HP

    Tim Howard
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:40 pm
    With the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 and 2011 Mustang GT receiving updates for the new year, the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 follows up with its own updates. It receives a 5.4L supercharged V8 that is 102 pounds lighter and that produces 550hp — a boost of 10hp — and 510 lb-ft of torque. As to be expected, the new engine results in a better power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel-economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision. The addition of Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), a new optional SVT Performance Package, enhanced convertible rigidity and a lowered ride height contribute…

  • Nissan 370Z Black Edition for Europe

    Kwame Owusu
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:33 pm
    The Europeans will be get their own special edition of the Nissan 370Z. Dubbed the “Black Edition”, this “special” 370Z celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Nissan Z, and packs most of the same features offered in another special edition offered to North American buyers. In other words, the 370Z Black Edition gets darkened 19-inch Rays wheels, red brake calipers, red leather interior with a red-stitched steering wheel, special badges and the like. However, unlike its North American counterpart, the Black Edition is available in a second exterior color, black, in…

  • Penske Donates Trucks to Haiti

    Kwame Owusu
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    All eyes are on Haiti, even in the automotive industry. With GM donating 30 Sierra pick-up trucks to the devastated country’s relief efforts, Penske Corporation wasn’t far behind with its own donation of over $1 million worth of diesel-powered flatbed trucks to the cause. “I’m pleased the Penske Corporation has stepped up to donate more than $1 million worth of trucks, which will be instrumental in mobilizing food and lifesaving supplies in Haiti,” President Clinton said. “Their generous contribution is an example of what the private sector can do to help Haiti rebuild and…
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  • Motosound.de: So klingt die Straße

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:07 pm
    Der Name Jürgen Pander dürfte zumindest in Motorjournalistenkreisen ein Begriff sein - sorgt er doch regelmäßig dafür, dass sorgfältig ausformulierte Motorkultur-Artikel, wie z.B. "Sakrileg im Motorraum" oder "Ritter Rost auf Rädern", auf SPIEGEL ONLINE landen. Ein feines Detail seiner Artikel sind immer - denn das Ohr fährt ja mit - Sound-Files des jeweiligen Fahrzeugs: Motor, Hupe, Scheibenwischer. Dem daraus erwachsenen Sound-Archiv hat Jürgen Pander jetzt zusammen mit Thomas Geiger ein Portal gewidmet: MOTORSOUND. Unser…

  • Bremen Classic Motorshow: Schraubenpolierer mit Berührungsängsten

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:03 am
    Von Frank Brendel Das Oldtimer-Messen-Unwesen nimmt seinen traditionellen Anfang immer in den trüben Februartagen des Jahres. Kein vernünftiger Mensch bewegt sein Heiliges Blech auf eigener Achse zum unförmigen Messehallen-Schlauch an der Weser, denn auf den Strassen treibt sich neben frierender Nässe auch der gefürchteste aller Angstgegner sein Unwesen: Streusalz! Aber zum Fahren sind die Autos, die es in ihren klimatisierten Trailern bis auf einen sorgsam umzäunten Stand geschafft haben, zumeist nicht bestimmt. Viel eher sollen sich die Kenner der…

  • Trophée Andros: Abschlussball der Eiskunstfahrer

    2 Feb 2010 | 9:02 am
    Was genau diese rein französische Rennserie auszeichnen würde, war uns nicht bekannt, als unsere Entscheidung fiel, dass es an der Zeit wäre, einen Motorsport-Event zu besuchen. Um ehrlich zu sein: Wir wussten lediglich, dass es sich bei der "Trophée Andros" um eine Rallye auf Schnee und Eis handelt. Und dass das Finale im französischen "Super Besse", am Fuße des Puy de la Perdrix (Massif Central), ausgetragen wird. Dass Alain Prost und Olivier Panis mitfahren. Und dass unsere Neugierde auf "Motorsport-Events zum Anfassen"…

  • Reifenkauf

    22 Jan 2010 | 11:58 am
    jo fischerIch bin schon viele Kilometer gefahren, wie viel weiß ich nicht genau, aber ich schätze mal nicht wenig. Das es sich hierbei um keine wirklich klare Aussage handelt ist mir durchaus bewusst, nur Unwahrheiten mag ich nicht, deshalb lieber so. Eines Morgens fuhr ich in die Arbeit. Ich weiß, laut Volksmund sagt man: Ich fahre auf die Arbeit. Sicher, es gibt Berge von Arbeit, aber mal ganz nüchtern - man kann nur in die Arbeit fahren. Es handelt sich hierbei weniger um eine Belehrung, mehr eigentlich um reine Selbsterkenntnis. Jedenfalls war ich auf dem Weg in die Arbeit und fuhr…

  • Elektroauto: Trexa entwirft Plattform für Open Source Auto

    21 Jan 2010 | 8:48 am
      Textra (Bild: Core77.com) Endlich hat es jemand geschafft. Endlich hat jemand die Vereinfachung, die sich aus der Elektrifizierung des Autos ergibt, in ein sinnvolles Konzept gebracht und im übertragenen Sinn ein "Betriebssystem" für ein Auto geschaffen. Sicherlich wird man darüber nachdenken können, ob das Sinn macht und vor allen Dingen, ob ein solcher Vorstoß am Markt bestehen kann. Doch allein der Gedanke daran, ein Auto wie Linux zu betrachten macht Spaß. Das Idee selbst ist nicht neu, GM hatte vor ca. 8 Jahren ein Produkt mit dem Namen…
 
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  • VIDEOS: Super Bowl XLIV Commercials Showdown - Audi, Dodge, Kia & Hyundai Delight

    Ari Cox
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:06 pm
      While the Super Bowl is a spectacle of grand proportions, the commercials are what many look forward to just as much as the game itself. Automotive companies have big budgets and often produce some of the most compelling, interesting and talked-about ads that run during the big game. This year was no different. Check out the following videos showing the marketing engines at Hyundai, Kia, Audi and Dodge fast at work.   read more

  • VIDEO: Jay Leno Drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on L.A.'s "Hidden" Racetrack

    Zack Klapman
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:15 pm
      Jay Leno has been making a lot of waves in the television world lately. Watching him toy with and tease Conan O'Brien has left a sour taste in my mouth, yet the constant stream of videos of Jay behind the wheel of the newest sports cars is something I can't turn away from. This video is no different. On an early December morning, Jay met up with Motor Trend, who handed him the keys to the new and oh-so-sweet Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Jay mosies the car up into the Los Angeles mountains, and takes us on a tour of what he refers to as Los Angeles' hidden race-track.   read more

  • 2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: The Return of the Porsche 911 Turbo S

    Ari Cox
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm
      The top dog is back after a 5 year hiatus. Sliding in at the top of the model lineup, the 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S will up the ante for the entire 997 platform. Any time you see an S at the end of the name for a Porsche model it's a beautiful thing, and even more so when the word Turbo is planted just before. The twin-turbo flat-six engine gets amped up to 530 hp with 516 ft-lb of torque, and through a bit of automative wizardry, maintains the same fuel economy as the 500-horsepower base model Turbo. Power is delivered to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDF dual clutch gearbox with a…

  • 2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2010 Nissan 370Z "Black Edition" - Details, Specs & Pictures

    Ari Cox
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am
      The special edition craze is now in full effect for the Nissan 370Z. First, Nissan announced the 40th anniversary model for those stateside, which makes its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, and now the "Black Edition" for the European market, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Don't get your hopes up too much - in both cases, the 332-horsepower 3.7-liter dual overhead cam V6 engine remains untouched. That said, 0-62 mph times in the 5.3 second range is nothing to laugh at.  Just like its brethren in the US, the Nissan 370Z Black Edition celebrates the 40th anniversary…

  • Video: Nissan GTR vs. Scion Formula D Cars

    Zack Klapman
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:44 pm
      Unless you live on that island from Castaway, you know what the Nissan GTR is capable of... We all know it goes, stops and turns as well as almost anything on the planet today. Its computer system is so advanced it could probably give you an MRI while taking you around the Nurburghing in under 8 minutes. Well the guys at Motor Trend may have found its achilles heal; drifting. Teamed up with Scion's drift team and Streetfire.net, Motor Trend is pitting Godzilla against purpose-built Formula D cars. The video shows you what happens when the Nissan GTR tries to emulate two of the best…
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  • Life Is Easy If You’re Jay Kay

    Celebrity Cars
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:34 am
    Who else thinks Jay Kay has the life... He's a prime example of a celebrity car nut. He fills my dreams of I have unlimited amounts of money and I can buy what I want! Ferrari Scuderia 16m Ferrari Enzo Related posts:More Things To Make You SickPharrell Williams in his Black Ferrari EnzoSeal in a Ferrari F430 Spider

  • David Beckham Kicking the Bentley Continental Supersports Around

    Celebrity Cars
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am
    David Beckham can drive anything he wants with one rule, it has to have crazy style! So as fate would have it of course we expected to see David Beckham sporting the new Bentley Continental Supersports that Victoria bought him late last year. Related posts:David Beckham in a new Bentley Continental GT ConvertibleVictoria Beckham Goes Topless in the BentleyDavid Beckham has his Too: Lincoln Navigator

  • I Wanna Be Like Benji

    Celebrity Cars
    27 Jan 2010 | 10:33 pm
    I wouldn't do it any other way! Nothing says rockstar like the silver Audi R8, baseball cap, dunks, and the Red Bull. I'm glad to see Benji in this ride, seriously! 100% Celebrity Cars Blog Approved Related posts:Benji Madden Hops Out in a New Jaguar XFBenji Madden Whips a Lamborghini GallardoKaty Perry Stays Classy in the Audi A5

  • How Does Nick Do It?

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    22 Jan 2010 | 9:46 am
    How does Nick Lachey do it? I have a hard time keeping a car for over a year and Nick Lachey has had this BMW 645 for four years now. Related posts:Nick Jonas Stretches His Legs in 1968 MustangUpdate on the Nick Hogan Crash in FloridaNick Hogan says goodbye to his father’s Diablo

  • Zac Efron Picks Up an Audi S5 Cabrio

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    21 Jan 2010 | 8:08 am
    I've always thought Zac Efron was a little too much of a girl and when he chose the Audi S5 Cabrio it sealed the deal. Don't get me wrong, the S5 is an amazing car after all I still have sellers remorse for selling my Audi A5, but what guy in their right mind thinks the cabrio is attractive. It looses all it's masculinity the second you loose the C-pillar. What do you think of Zac's new ride? Related posts:Zac Efron Sporting The Audi S6Posh Stuns Us in a White Porsche CabrioBJ Novak Toasts To His New Audi A5
 
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  • 2011 Hyundai HED-5 production version

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    9 Feb 2010 | 2:28 am
    The midi-MPV segment is growing and Hyundai is not letting the VW Touran and Opel Zafira play alone. First shown in Geneva 2008 as the HED-5 Concept, the production version is now on the roads in Northern Scandinavia for some cold weather testing. Compared to the Concept the production car is toned down a lot but still has some of the key design elements, like the a-pillar. This prototype is powered by the U-II 1.7 liter diesel engine that was first shown with the ix35 in Frankfurt in September 2009. That new engine delivers some 115 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque. It’s also possible that…

  • 2012 Hyundai Grandeur/Azera spied during first winter test

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    8 Feb 2010 | 2:20 am
    Some spy photos of the next generation Hyundai Grandeur/Azera during its first winter test. The current version just got a facelift and this is also the new full redesigned model aimed to hit the market in 2012. Even if still wearing heavy camouflage, it looks like the new generation will look more elegant, aggressive and forward then the current version. It’s expected to be powered by six-cylinder engines and will slot in between the Sonata and Genesis in the model line-up. 2011 Hyundai HED-5 production version Hyundai Elantra 2011 spied again 2011 Hyundai Elantra spied Winter Testing 2011…

  • 2013 Mercedes SL spied

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    6 Feb 2010 | 2:32 am
    Here some new and fresh shots of the upcomming Mercedes SL. Its a little less camoflagued then the shots in January and now the real headlights are fitted to the prototype. 2012 Mercedes SL spotted in Northen Scandinavia 2010 Mercedes S Coupe 65 AMG First interior spy shots of new Mercedes CLS 2012 Mercedes ML caught Winter testing 2011 Mercedes B-Class spied in Northern Sweden

  • 2011 Audi A7 - fresh spy shots

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    3 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am
    Audi 3 - Canon 1 Other than that you can’t really describe it. We noticed the new Audi A7 hiding under a cover and decided to wait a moment to be able to shoot it when they would leave. The moment took 3 hours and it got dark. But that’s no problem, just pull out the big flash and the extra battery pack and the problem is solved. Checked everything and it all looked ok. Then the moment we have been waiting for, the test drivers came back, took off the cover and wanted to drive away. I ran forward and started to shoot. No flash? Next shot, no flash. What the heck. One more try and the same…

  • 2011 Chevrolet Captiva/Opel Antara/Daewoo Winstorm

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    3 Feb 2010 | 5:35 am
    The triplets Opel Antara, Chevrolet Captiva and Daewoo Winstorm are getting ready for a facelift. Earlier photos have shown the prototype with a lot of camouflage in the front so this is the first time we actually see the front almost without camouflage. The grille has got some Infinity influences and the bumper is new designed but don’t mind the fake head lights, they are just part of the cammo. Other changes are the indicators in the side mirrors and an updated interior. We will probably find some new or modified engines under the hood as well when it’s time for the triplets to hit the…
 
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  • 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Features Lightweight Aluminum Engine

    Tony Borroz
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:22 pm
    The latest version of the Shelby GT500 Mustang from Ford just hit the press, and it looks like a winner right out of the box. For starters, Ford has finally seen fit to make an engine that’s all alloy for the Shelby GT500. And what an engine it is. The 2011 Shelby GT500 is motivated by an all-new 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine with an aluminum-block. Said mill cranks out 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, which is a 10 horsepower increase over the 2010 model. Even better, the new mill is 102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, producing a much better power-to-weight ratio,…

  • 2011 BMW X5

    Tony Borroz
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:52 pm
    OK all you yuppies, the latest model of your favorite way to convey Buffy and Trevor to soccer practice is here: The 2011 BMW X5. Yes, it’s got all the features you liked before, but only more so. And since this is BMW, there’s even more C & C gee-gaws to make you happy. First off though, BMW hastens to point out that the 2011 BMW X5 is NOT an SUV. No, it’s a “Sports Activity Vehicle®”, got that? And yeah, the little ® thing is part of the name. Ain’t that cute? So, what makes the 2011 BMW X5 such a worthy SUV? Well in brief, there are two new…

  • Welcome to Automoblog.net Version 2.0!

    Chris Burdick
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:08 pm
    That’s right, after a long four years, we’ve finally updated out busted old design and gave Automoblog.net a fresh new modern look. So, what do you think!? The old design is up there on the left, compared with the new look on the right. The changes are obvious, but here’s what it means to you: The whole Automoblog.net brand has been redesigned, with a new logo and theme. It’s a more modern, European style text with modern colors and more of a focus on performance cars. The home page is now more logically structured in a way to allow you to find what you’re…

  • We Drive the 2011 Nissan LEAF Electric Car

    Chris Burdick
    6 Feb 2010 | 4:21 pm
    0 Emissions, 5 Passengers, 90 MPH Top Speed, 100 Mile Range, 2010 Launch That’s Nissan’s marketing slogan for their new fully-electric, zero emission LEAF, which is being promised delivery some time later this year. Nissan is currently on a 22 city tour to show off the car, and invited current Nissan owners to come take a peek and brief test drive. We attended the Raleigh, NC Leaf tour stop to get a closer look and feel of the car, and to ask a few questions about the launch. When we arrived at the Raleigh Convention Center, we found the electric LEAF prototype sitting outside…

  • Even More Problems for Toyota

    Chris Burdick
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:23 am
    Just as things seemed like they couldn’t get any worse for Toyota, what with the runaway cars accelerating out of control, Toyota is experiencing more problems with the Prius’ regenerative braking system. The problem, which drivers describe as “an inconsistent feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick roads when the antilock brakes engage,” or the brakes failing completely, only momentarily. Mike Omotoso, senior manager of global powertrain for J.D. Power & Associates, said the culprit is a software glitch in the computer that controls…
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  • Official photos of the Nissan Juke to be released on Wednesday, February 10

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    Posted on 02.9.2010 08:00 by kirbygarlitos Filed under: Nissan | Geneva Motor Show | crossover | 2010 | Nissan Juke | Cars | Car News Nissan’s new baby crossover, the Juke, is scheduled to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but according to Nissan, they’re planning to release the first batch of official photos and technical specifications a little ahead of schedule.The official photos of the Juke will be released on Wednesday, February 10, giving all of us a sneak peek of the crossover that is being touted as being based on the polarizing Qazana concept that was unveiled last…

  • Lamborghini Gallardo-powered Ford Mustang on sale at Jameslist

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Posted on 02.9.2010 07:00 by kirbygarlitos Filed under: | Lamborghini Gallardo | Ford Mustang | car tuning | Cars | Car News If there’s one thing that being a car enthusiast has taught us, it’s that we should expect just about anything, even if that ‘something’ is as unlikely as Brittney Spears deciding to become a nun.That being said, we rarely put a Ford Mustang and a Lamborghini Gallardo in the same sentence. It’s not that one doesn’t deserved to be mentioned in the same breath as the other, it’s just that they belong on two entirely different car segments, rendering any sort…

  • Volvo S60

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Posted on 02.9.2010 05:00 by Simona Alina Filed under: Volvo | sedan | Geneva Motor Show | Volvo S60 | luxury cars | 2010 | Cars | Car Reviews | Volvo Volvo officially unveiled today the S60 luxury sedan that will make its world debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Production will start in early summer 2010 at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium."The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car’s technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo…

  • Mitsubishi Galant

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pm
    Posted on 02.8.2010 18:00 by Simona Alina Filed under: Mitsubishi | sedan | Mitsubishi Galant | $20K-$30K | Cars | Car Reviews | Mitsubishi Even if it hasn’t received a face lift since 2004, the Mitsubishi Galant has undergone a few changes for the 2010 model year. The new car will only be offered in ES and SE trim levels, each powered by a 2.4 Liter four cylinder engine that delivers a maximum output of 160 HP mated to a 4 speed automatic transmission. Mitsubishi has discontinued the Sport Edition, Sport V6, and Ralliart versions for 2010, but prices for the remaining models start at…

  • Ford GT by Matech Competition

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Posted on 02.8.2010 17:00 by Simona Alina Filed under: Ford | Ford GT | sports cars | car tuning | Cars | Car News The legendary Ford GT will enter the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans thanks to a preparation made by Matech Competition team."This is great recognition for the whole team who have worked very hard on this Ford GT1 project. That our car has been considered for this 78th edition exceeds our wildest dreams. The 24 Hours of Le Mans are as much a legend as Ford’s adventure at Le Mans. Now we need to prove that both the team and the car are ready for the unique challenge that is Le Mans. We…
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  • Yes no maybe????

    00wj
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:56 am
    I've been wondering what my jeep would look like with painted mirror and the headlight housing white... thanks to Mike (downstate) he did a PS for me that i ask him for :D WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK???

  • diablo predator

    jdcollins86
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:05 pm
    will a predator that is meant for a 08 5.7 WK work on a 09 5.7 WK?? :confused: I know stupid question... i just wanna make sure before I buy one.

  • Umm!! is this for real?? Springss for $200

    NorCalWK
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:32 pm
    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1585156540.html

  • Ronin II wheel painting

    matt08etc
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:43 pm
    question for all wheel and paint gurus....ive got the ronin IIs on my '05 rocky mt edition wk....as we all know, to paint wheels you need to clean, in some cases strip (not in mine), sand, prime, then paint! my question is, will there be sanding involved in my case with these wheels?? if so, should the sanding be so much as to have a smooth, flat surface? i ask because i am not paint-savvy and the wheels come factory aluminum and i am not educated enough to know if paint will stick to the factory wheel or not... BTW i plan on using simple paints from a local hardware store. INPUT APPRECIATED…

  • No power-folding mirrors? Jeep got me!

    JDubya
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:18 pm
    Dammit lol Granted, I have only driven my new WK a few times, but today was the first time I realized my mirrors didn't have a folding motor. Cheap Jeep decontenting... :fighting: "Power heated fold-away mirrors with memory? made me think they were like my '07s and power-FOLDING.
 
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  • Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S

    Arman
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 am
    After releasing a couple of photos of the new 911 Turbo S, Porsche has prepared a video footage showing both coupe and cabrio variants in action. Of course because the car looks exactly the same as the normal 2010 911 turbo, it’s kinda pointless, but see if you can notice the 530 hp and 700 [...]

  • Subaru Announced Pricing On All 2010 Impreza Models

    Arman
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:03 am
    Subaru of America dropped pricing details of all 2010 Impreza models all at once so you can think it over wheter you want a basic or a loaded limited edition! They start from $17,495 and goes up to $29,690 for the loaded limited model, which is still pretty good value considering the fact that you [...]

  • Euro-Spec Honda CR-Z Debuts At Geneva Motor Show

    Arman
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am
    At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Honda will showcase the European version of the CR-Z along with the FCX Clarity, Jazz, Insight, Civic, Civic Hybrid and Accord models. Honda CR-Z Sports Hybrid has been around for quite a while now and everybody is familiar with it, although so far Honda has only let a couple [...]

  • 2010 Mercedes S-Class By Carlsson

    Arman
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:34 am
    Carlsson’s kits have always been some of the sickest ones you could buy for your Merc, regardless of the model. Their packages always have a unique prestige which makes the car ultra cool and desirable. Here’s a preview of their new styling package for the 2010 Mercedes S-Class Facelift which they will bring along to [...]

  • 2010 BMW 7-Series By Hamann

    Arman
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:24 am
    Apparently Hamann is tuning the new BMW 7er little by little, as they reveal different parts of the program separately! This time they are presenting their newly designed front spoiler for the car which installs as an extension to the front bumpers, and it must have an aerodynamic purpose because as far as styling matters, [...]
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  • Flag for New Jersey plate number LAR 91B (FORD Explorer) - Explorer

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:33 pm
    I was in heavy traffic on Rt 280. I had left space in front of me due to the stop and go traffic. A car in front of me signals left and I slow down and let him in - no problem as there's plenty of space and I'm not going anywhere fast anyway. This a-hole in an Explorer to my right takes it as an opportunity to floor it and cut me off, nearly running in to me! What a jackass - congratulations pal for gaining six feet and almost causing an accident.

  • Flag for California plate number 5SJB421 (TOYOTA Prius) - Latch On Louie

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:31 pm
    This horse's ass couldn't figure out a speed they liked, in addition to driving with high beams on, and exclusively occupying the left lane. I passed them on the right at least 5 times, because they would never move right, and never maintain speed. I'd start to pass, and they (of course) speed up and sit there off my back bumper. Every time I shook them loose, they'd leave for a while, and then start going a totally different speed to either catch up or let me close the gap and pass, and then try to plant themselves in my blind spot again, or ride right behind me if I moved left to pass other…

  • Flag for New Jersey plate number NJT 96G (HONDA Civic) - No Signal

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:30 pm
    We were driving on Rt 80 East in some pretty heavy stop & go traffic this morning and so left some space in front of me. This bitch suddenly veers in front of me, squeezing in between me and the car in front of her, cutting me off. Sorry - signaling while you cut me off doesn't count! If she had signaled ahead of time, I would have slowed down to let her in. Once we reached Rt 280, she then camps out in the left hand lane. What the hell was the point of cutting me off if you were planning to crawl along in the left lane?

  • Flag for Missouri plate number OAK 73F (LINCOLN Mark VIII) - Clueless or lazy?

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:22 am
    This man switched lanes on EB I-96 and exited at Farmington Road, both without signaling. It's called common courtesy, and it's a basic driving skill. If you don't already know that, they put it as a reminder on the freeway message boards, too.

  • Flag for Nevada plate number 055PAE (HONDA PC little car) - M - frkn slow as a turtle

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am
    OMG.....i could get out and walk faster. this DH was going from the 95E, onto the I-15N and was going so frkn sloow that he had traffic backed up several cars. i w-anted to get out and go walk up to his door and pound on it. fk guy, put your damn foot on the frkn gas pedal. as soon as we got onto the 15N, everyone pulled out and went around this jackoff. he eventually got off at the next exit, which is D street. people do have to get to work in the morning so pay attention to those around you. take your slow-ass-driving, off the dam road.
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  • What is Property Protection Coverage - Auto Insurance Made Simple

    26 Jan 2010 | 9:26 am
    All the different car insurance coverages can be confusing. These quick videos can help you understand the different coverage options and why they're important. The third in our series is all about property protection.What is Property Protection Coverage?Property Protection. Okay, this one's easy. This kind of protection usually covers when you bang into somebody else's property. Say, if you hit a parked car or drive through a fence.It really comes in handy when you've got to pay for something that's not yours.Other Videos in the series:What is Bodily Injury Coverage?What is Collision…

  • Winter Driving Tips

    8 Jan 2010 | 8:51 am
    Winter driving can be dangerous, so it’s important to take extra caution on the roads.  During bad weather, the best way to avoid an accident is not to drive at all.  But, if you must drive, keep these tips in mind. Prepare for bad weather in advance Get your car a winter tune-up at the auto mechanic Prepare an emergency kit Here are some items to get you started First Aid Kit Flashlight and extra batteries Blanket Jumper Cables Mobile phone charger Triangle Reflectors Flares Basic Tools like a screwdrivers, pliers, and an adjustable wrench Duct Tape Spare Fuses Rags Funnel Work Gloves…

  • Collision Coverage - Auto Insurance Made Simple

    8 Dec 2009 | 3:51 pm
    All the different car insurance coverages can be confusing. These quick videos can help you understand the different coverage options and why they're important. The second in our series is all about collision coverage.What is Collision Coverage?You're driving along minding your own business and... you get in an accident. Chances are your car probably needs to be fixed or replaced. If you have collision coverage, it normally pays for damage to your car that's caused by a collision. That's after you pay your deductible, of course.Other Videos in the series:What is Bodily Injury Coverage?What is…
 
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  • 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S w/530hp Revealed

    Larry
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am
    Porsche will be pumping out an additional 30hp in the newest 911 model dubbed the “911 Turbo S”. The new 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S will debut at the Geneva auto show next week. The new Porsche 911 Turbo S features the same goodies that can be had with the current 911 Turbo with the addition of 530hp and 516lb-ft of torque pushing the envelope even further. The Turbo S has an edge over the normal Turbo 911 by consuming the same amount of fuel (26.8 mpg avg.) yet improving performance where the 911 Turbo S can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds via the PDK 7-speed double-clutch…

  • Cars For The Cure 2010 Car Show Lake Mary, FL

    Malcolm
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:34 am
    AutomotiveAddicts.com’s owner and editors had the chance to attend the 6th annual Cars For The Cure show in Lake Mary, FL this weekend. A plethora of exotic cars were in attendance. Also present at the show were a few rare automobiles including an astonishing 1958 Porsche. We captured several images of these vehicles and wanted to share a select few of them with you. Enjoy! Cars For The Cure 2009 Cars For The Cure 2008

  • Internet Find of the Week: Dodge Viper GTS

    Russell
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm
    This week seemed dry, and I was nervous about the continuation of this very new segment.  Like the proverbial knight in shining armor, TYC Photography released these shots of a stunning, white, Dodge Viper GTS.  My jaw hit the floor and my mind played the melody of that 10 cylinder engine.  I often overlook the Viper when recollecting sports cars and these shots further the proof that I should not.  Thank you TYC and keep up the good work.

  • Lamborghini Ad Personam Promotional Video

    Larry
    5 Feb 2010 | 4:15 am
    Did you ever think that Lamborghini offered only a few select color schemes for their vehicles? Or did you think that Lamborghini’s were never personalized enough for the true automotive enthusiast? Well, think again. The Lamborghini Ad Personam video below demonstrates a virtually endless amount of color combinations and personal selections for your new Lamborghini when you choose to custom order one. Enjoy and leave your feedback below!

  • U.S. Transportation Secretary: Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas

    Malcolm
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    Toyota is not having a good start to 2010 and next few months do not look all too promising either after the U.S. Transportation Secretary asks owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving them. From the recent sticking gas pedal recall, to a massive 16% in sales decline, to a recent Prius brake investigation underway, Toyotas light at the end of the tunnel is being extinguished. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has just announced that Toyota owners should stop driving cars affected by recall and take them to the dealer. Now, I think this is a bold statement on part of the Ray LaHood…
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  • How to spray a matte clear

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:27 am
    How to spray a matte/flat clear JcUiqSEVPVY This shows you how a matte clear works. It is really no different to spray then a regular clear. The difference is in the mix or the choice of clear itself. You can either get a pre-flattened clear or as in this case add a matting agent to the mix. Depending on how its mixed you can get a matte, eggshell of semi-gloss finish. It will go on glossy and go matte as it dry's.

  • Removing a Run with Polyester Putty (video)

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:18 am
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  • How to fix a Bumper Hole with Epoxy (Video)

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am
    How to Fix a Bumper Hole b8csfWF-Kxk This video show how to fix a small hole in this 300 bumper using epoxy repair adhesive. The most important things to remember for this repair is plastic cleaning methods and the use of an adhesion promoter here is important. This repair method works with any thermoset plastic, however the adhesion promoter isn't always necessary. If you take a grinding disc to the back and the plastic smears, use and adhesion promoter. If the plastic powders skip that step. There are other good repair alternatives such as plastic welding, when either repair is done…

  • How to Fix a Dent With Body Filler

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:53 am
    How to Fix a Dent with Body Filler Part 1 dfgoS58Xvq4 Part 2 EE1ewIcjMi0 Fixing a dent with bodyfiller or polyester putty is sometimes not as easy as it looks. Experience makes a big difference with dent repair, developing a feel for how straight the repair is important for an undetectable repair. To start the paint is first removed in the dented area. Since these are small dent's I have justed used a finishing putty to fill them. Finishing putty's can also be feathered into the paint when it is old, well cured paint like in this case. Used here is 3m Polyester flowable putty. Often…

  • How a Candy Paint Works (Video)

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am
    How a Candy Paint Works A candy paint works by applying a transparent dye over a high metallic color to create a high sparkle effect. The metallics reflect the color of the candy dye over top of it. This would be a three stage paint job but in the painting world a true three stage (or tri-coat) would be different. It would have a solid/metallic color on the bottom and have pearls on top of that. Here is the Candy spray out car being made: sexJQ42cSsM Once I was satisfied with the match it was time to move on to the flare itself. It is for a Harley Davidson and going Crimson Red. I spray the…
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  • Punchbuggy silver. VW highlights "Sluggy"

    29 Jan 2010 | 6:19 am
    Via AdAge, this is a pretty fun new campaign for Volkswagen from their new agency Deutsch LA. I love this campaign because it's edgy like the brand, but it also brings us back to the good ol days when we used to beat on the folks riding with us every...

  • Honda sponsors endurance race. Go figure!

    27 Jan 2010 | 7:57 am
    This morning I read an article reporting that Honda, a brand known for building durable machines, had just inked a pretty impressive 3-year sponsorship deal to support the Los Angeles Marathon coming up in March. According to MediaPost, the sponsorsh...

  • BMWs naming conundrum. What to do?

    19 Jan 2010 | 5:41 am
    BMW is in a bit of a pickle. They’ve long stuck to a tried and true system of naming their vehicles. It consists of a three digit number, followed by one or two letters, where the first number represents the series, the second two numbers denot...

  • Great auto marketing efforts in 2009

    30 Dec 2009 | 11:33 am
    Friend and colleague Chris Baccus recently did a great summary of the 10 best marketing efforts in the automotive industry for 2009 over on his Automotive Marketing Blog. While I suggest you give it a thorough read, here’s a quick run-down:10. ...

  • Marketing through innovation

    9 Dec 2009 | 6:06 am
    I’ll bet you never thought you’d hear someone that makes his living at a marketing firm say this, but I really think innovation is one of the all-time best, most effective forms of marketing. My view is that you can come up with clever ad...
 
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  • Punchbuggy silver. VW highlights "Sluggy"

    29 Jan 2010 | 6:19 am
    Via AdAge, this is a pretty fun new campaign for Volkswagen from their new agency Deutsch LA. I love this campaign because it's edgy like the brand, but it also brings us back to the good ol days when we used to beat on the folks riding with us every...

  • Honda sponsors endurance race. Go figure!

    27 Jan 2010 | 7:57 am
    This morning I read an article reporting that Honda, a brand known for building durable machines, had just inked a pretty impressive 3-year sponsorship deal to support the Los Angeles Marathon coming up in March. According to MediaPost, the sponsorsh...

  • BMWs naming conundrum. What to do?

    19 Jan 2010 | 5:41 am
    BMW is in a bit of a pickle. They’ve long stuck to a tried and true system of naming their vehicles. It consists of a three digit number, followed by one or two letters, where the first number represents the series, the second two numbers denot...

  • Great auto marketing efforts in 2009

    30 Dec 2009 | 11:33 am
    Friend and colleague Chris Baccus recently did a great summary of the 10 best marketing efforts in the automotive industry for 2009 over on his Automotive Marketing Blog. While I suggest you give it a thorough read, here’s a quick run-down:10. ...

  • Marketing through innovation

    9 Dec 2009 | 6:06 am
    I’ll bet you never thought you’d hear someone that makes his living at a marketing firm say this, but I really think innovation is one of the all-time best, most effective forms of marketing. My view is that you can come up with clever ad...
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  • Ford Transit Connect Electric Debuted Before Chicago

    Chris Weiss
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Ford kicked off a brigade of upcoming electric models with its brand new electric-version Transit Connect commercial van at the Chicago Auto Show. The van is positioned for fleet owners that drive predictable distances and have a reliable place to juice the batteries. The BEV features a 28kWh liquid-cooled lithium ion battery pack funneling power to a 3-phase AC induction motor. Battery power is controlled through throttle input provided by the driver. Ford teamed up with Azure Dynamics (powertrain) and Johnson Controls-Saft (lithium ion battery) for the build. The Transit Connect gets up to…

  • Dodge Celebrates (Insults) Challenger’s Birthday With ‘Furious Fuschia’

    Chris Weiss
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:29 pm
    Chrysler has issued a set of limited-edition Furious Fuschia Dodge Challengers in recognition of the muscle mogul’s 40th anniversary. The scheme will be offered in both R/T Classic and SRT8 varieties. The Fuschia doesn’t have any reason to be furious, but the Challenger certainly does–has the automaker been resenting it for the past 40 years? Whether you gotta’ have one or gag at the sight, the Furious Fuschia models are hitting roads–400 models for the SRT8 and a limited run for the R/T Classic. The unmistakable exterior paint can be matched with Pearl White…

  • Toyota Prius Recall Imminent

    Chris Weiss
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm
    It draws nearer, but still no official Prius recall in the States. According to sources, Toyota will be issuing a U.S. Prius recall within the next few days–so if you’re a Prius owner, keep your eyes out. As discussed in depth all over the Web, the Prius suffers from a momentary loss of braking when switching between regenerative and regular braking driving over bumpy road. The fix will likely involve reprogrammed software–thank you Mr. Wozniak. The recall could effect up to 311,000 2010 Prius models sold worldwide. However, not every single model will be recalled, as models…

  • Audi’s Super Bowl Ad Creates Controversy

    Chris Weiss
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:55 pm
    If you weren’t too busy restocking the guacamole bowl yesterday, you likely watched Audi’s “Green Police” ad, which showed a green movement gone awry with people getting arrested by the green police for simple, every-day acts of non-greenery like using incandescent light bulbs. The ad had a little fun with green fever, while advertising Audi’s more eco-friendly A3 TDI engine. Well, according to USA Today, some couldn’t take a little funny and are a bit offended by the ad, believing that it does more to make fun of the eco-movement than to advance it. Audi…

  • New Pagani Super Cars Spied in South Africa

    Chris Weiss
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:30 pm
    Some spy photos of two upcoming Pagani C9 supercar prototypes undergoing road testing in South Africa have surfaced on the Web. Unfortunately, the photog in question only managed to grab shots of the rear ends, but when we’re dealing with under-the-wraps supercar prototypes, we’ll take what we can get. The two cars feature divergent back ends: one with centrally-mounted quad exhaust and a more rounded version with dual exhaust pipes. We just love seeing the supercars mixed in with every-day traffic like vans and subcompacts. As the story goes, the Paganis had two Mercedes SLSs in…
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  • Foreshadowing the US Scorpio SUV

    5 Feb 2010 | 6:09 am
    Great article today from our friends at Indian Autos Blog: Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Transmission Launched in EgyptEgypt-market Scorpios are built in Egypt by Bavarian Auto Group. Note that the specifications on the new automatic version read like US-market TR specs. Including the 2.2 Liter m-Hawk engine, airbags, and ABS. This is certainly close to the specifications the US will be getting in

  • PickupTrucks.com Report: Small Pickup Trucks Suck in Crash Tests

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:19 am
    PickupTrucks.com posted a report by Larry Edsall late yesterday regarding IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) crash ratings for US-market, compact to mid-size pickups. The IIHS conclusions are… painful.Only the Nissan Frontier (Suzuki Equator) received a ‘Good’ rating for rollover crash, roof crush safety and performed better overall than all of the trucks tested. Yet it was still not

  • USA Mahindra Dealer Directory

    1 Feb 2010 | 9:04 am
    Eventually, Mahindra will release the names of Mahindra dealers in the USA. Until then, the list below will be updated with the known dealers who have either informed us directly that they are a Mahindra franchise, can be linked to Mahindra through news articles, or indicate Mahindra affiliation through their dealer website or advertising.If you are a dealer who wishes to be added to this list (

  • Ashland, Ohio Mahindra Dealer Added to Directory

    1 Feb 2010 | 7:33 am
    We have added Aber’s Truck Center in Ashland, Ohio to the MahindraPlanet.com Dealer Directory. Aber’s Truck Center’s Amanda Kaser tells us:“Aber's acquired the (Mahindra) franchise in the fall of 2009 and are anxiously awaiting the Mahindra product! We are a GMC wind down dealer who has been in business since the 1950's. We are family owned and operated and also have International medium-duty and

  • Mahindra to Launch Seven Vehicle Variations in 2010

    1 Feb 2010 | 5:20 am
    Mahindra & Mahindra President, Automotive Sector, Pawan Goenka was quoted in today’s WheelsUnplugged on what’s in store for 2010-11:“Next fiscal we will be launching 6-7 new variants of our existing models. Thenew variants will cover all segments including utility vehicles, commercialvehicles, and three wheelers.” – Pawan GoenkaThe variants mentioned are likely a mix of domestic and export models
 
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  • National Lampoon's Animal House 'Deathmobile' car for sale

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:17 pm
     If you are a lover of the hilarious cult classic 'National Lampoon's Animal House,' then perhaps you should hightail it to the eBay site now to place your bid on the infamous 'Deathmobile!'The 1966 Lincoln Continental is not the actua...

  • Toyota will resume production and sale of recalled vehicles Monday

    7 Feb 2010 | 3:01 pm
    After a week long stoppage of the production of recalled vehicles, Toyota announced today, an all systems go as of Monday--sales and production of the vehicles in question will resume. The shut-down was the result of a 2.3 million recall of eight ...

  • Toyota head honcho says "I'm deeply sorry"

    5 Feb 2010 | 11:39 am
    Akio Toyoda, president of the world's second largest automaker Toyota apologized globally for his company's current problems. The 'I'm sorry' press conference is the first since Toyota's sticky gas pedal and floor mat ...

  • Snow drifting in a $400,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom

    4 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm
    Brrrr...it's cold outside. Snow is falling nonstop. Everyone is indoors, the roads are empty, not a vehicle in sight for miles. Picture yourself in a secluded spot, somewhere on the planet, just snow-covered land for days. You turn on the...

  • Review: 2010 Jeep Liberty

    2 Feb 2010 | 10:26 am
     2010 Jeep Liberty (model shown, the Limited)                              Photo:  ChryslerThe ...
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  • At Last!

    3 Feb 2010 | 11:51 am
    Well, it is about time. Welcome to the twenty first century American auto makers! Faced with the new CAFE and emissions standards put in place by the Obama administration, American car companies are having to import smaller car models from abroad to increase their average fleet mileage standards. According to the Economist magazine, "The new CAFE standards mean that cars would have to be hitting 42mpg (26mpg for trucks) in less time than it typically takes to develop new car models. The carmakers have no choice but to try to sell Americans cars developed for Europe and Asia." - www.lohas.com.

  • Times, They are a Changin'

    28 Jan 2010 | 10:06 am
    Could this be the end of the gasoline powered engine or the personal automobile altogether? Maybe not, but there is a real shift in thought regarding the future of transportation. We all know that petroleum is a finite resource and with increased demand from China and India prices will undoubtedly go up. The threat of climate change also looms and some people are getting serious about addressing the causes of global warming. Obama had the right idea last night in his State of the Union address to Congress when he discussed the need for a high speed rail system in densely populated areas…

  • Injection

    22 Jan 2010 | 10:08 am
    Want to pump up your power and mileage while cleaning your engine? I do. You can with the fuel additive called Fuel Fusion - http://www.fuelinfusion.com. It works by lowering the combustion temperature of the fuel in your engine from 600 degrees to nearly 200 degrees. This allows for more complete combustion of fuel, a decrease in carbon deposits from unburned fuel and an increase in mileage and power. What could be better? It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Sweet deal. An easy way to increase mileage and reduce carbon emissions while cleaning the engine of your car. If only…

  • Moving Forward

    21 Jan 2010 | 10:54 am
    Tesla has a fancy new electric roadster that get 244 miles on a single charge. Sweet! It also looks like a real sports car and not some hulking imitation. Also, you can fully charge the battery in less than four hours - http://www.teslamotors.com/. This could pose some problems if you are driving across the country but most trips are well under 244 miles. Such cars could be the start of a trend toward the personal transportation of the future. Since we are wedded to our cars and the way of life they provide, electric cars are a logical way to move forward as petroleum resources become scarce.

  • Crazies

    20 Jan 2010 | 10:53 am
    The Crazies are at it again. What is the world coming to when Massachusetts elects a Republican who has vowed to block health reform to replace the liberal lion of the senate, Sarah Palin is given voice as a "contributor" for Fox News (and some people take her seriously) and a new report out shows that the Himalayan Glaciers are not melting as fast as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) had predicted - www.guardian.co.uk. This just gives more fuel to the duped-denialists out there (along with the "climate-gate" papers of a few months ago) that climate change does not really…
 
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  • JE DESIGN with entire programme for the Polo

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    8 Feb 2010 | 12:10 pm
    Once again, JE DESIGN confirms that they are one of the fastest tuners. The experts from Leingarten in Germany already developed an own programme for the new VW Polo. Customers seeking to have a more individual, dynamic look will inevitably choose the suitable body kit by JE DESIGN. The company delivers its components in the usual OEM-quality. That means that the material is made of high-quality ABS. As all components are CNC-milled, perfect fit is guaranteed. The kit for 1528 Euro including VAT includes the front spoiler with central spoiler sword in carbon look which already renders real…

  • ABT highlights in Geneva

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    4 Feb 2010 | 4:24 pm
    For the car industry spring traditionally starts with the Geneva Motor Show. This is because nowhere sets the stage for extravagant vehicles better than in the halls near Lake Geneva. The public here is particularly interested, and the ambience exudes pure flair. For this reason ABT Sportsline will be showing off its most important creations of 2010 in Switzerland – thereby heralding in the new model year. “I can say with pride that it is worth a visit, as we have put together extraordinary, innovative and classy cars,” states Hans-Jürgen Abt, the General Manager of the leading…

  • VW Golf R Tuning by B&B

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    28 Jan 2010 | 3:51 pm
    B&B has unveiled the first tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf R. B&B has three different configurations, the Golf R can be modified to produce 310, 324 and 362 PS. While details are limited, the range-topping model features a larger turbocharger, a sports exhaust system (with a larger downpipe and a racing catalyst), revised engine electrics, a new air intake, an optimized intercooler, and a Slim-Line oil cooler. Thanks to these mods, the 362 PS B&B Golf R can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and top out at more than 280 km/h (174 mph). To make the most of the…

  • AutoMD – Groundbreaking New Online Auto Repair

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    21 Jan 2010 | 4:23 pm
    AutoMD™ launched today as the most complete and unbiased free online automotive repair resource designed to empower car owners with the best and most affordable way to repair their vehicles -- whether they’re heading to the shop or doing it themselves. Unlike any other site, AutoMD allows both car owners and DIYers to 1. Diagnose car problems, 2. Know how much car repairs should cost, 3. Understand the steps needed and the time it should take to make the repairs, and 4. Find the right local shop at the right price for their issue. “Until today, car owners have not had access to a truly…

  • Golf GTI-RZR by Revozport

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    11 Jan 2010 | 3:19 am
    RevoZport is a renowned composite material product company based in Hong Kong and have office in Los Angeles and Singapore. For the past 5 years, the company has been focusing on producing carbon fiber parts for cars like BMW, Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari and AMG cars. We have certainly overlooked the legendary Golf GTi market and it is time we also contribute to the market and offer our own unique styling for GTi-ers to choose from. said Kenny Cheung, the director of international sales and marketing. The Golf VI GTi RZR bodykit is produced by light weight composite material in Pultruded Fiber…
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    My Star Collector Car - Your Car, Your Story

  • NEW ORLEANS REALLY, REALLY NEEDED A SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:35 pm
    Things were always a little tough in New Orleans. They built most of it on a swamp that probably should have been left to inhabitants with feathers or fins. Instead, the area is home to people and they live in an area that should, in reality, be under several feet of water. That is part of the charm of this area: It really defies logic and people that live there are a breed apart because nature really doesn’t want them in this bird- and- fish- only zone. Running contrary to ordinary is part of the philosophy if you want to live in New Orleans, because they like to celebrate their…

  • THE 57 CHEVY PROJECT-A 50S LIFESTYLE IN THE 21ST CENTURY PART 2

    2 Feb 2010 | 6:12 pm
    Like most car projects there is always a post mortem after the purchase and in some cases this comes as a huge shock-particularly when the problems are hidden behind tons of filler and new paint. In Trevor’s case this wasn’t an issue. The car was visually wide open and Trevor was an up and coming apprentice auto body technician so there were no heart-stopping shock value found in this 57 Chevy. But the knowledge that come with experience in something like a restoration project also spells out how much actual work is involved-in other words ignorance can be bliss until you get the bill for…

  • FEBRUARY 2010 STARS OF THE SHOW:CAR SHOWS -THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT ON THE PLANET

    30 Jan 2010 | 9:03 pm
    There is nothing better than a sunny day and a car show-this is where you can live any automotive fantasy you can imagine. Car shows are the best family entertainment on earth-with all due apologies to Disneyland.

  • 1980 PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY POLICE CAR-FROM CRASH TO CLASS IN 2 DECADES

    30 Jan 2010 | 7:49 pm
    Cst. Gord Baker is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police-he has a keen interest in the history of his police force plus he’s a former mechanic at a Chrysler dealership. That’s why this 1980 Gran Fury was such a great fit for this lawman. The real story began when this car was written off in 1980 with a mere 13,000 miles on the odometer. Unlike most ex-police cars this one was barely broken in when its career ended. Unlike most law enforcement vehicles this Gran Fury never saw brutal service in pursuit of law and order over curbs, through fences and pounding down crappy roads.

  • 1971 FORD SHORT BOX-THE TRUCK THAT INSPIRED MARRIAGE SEMINARS

    30 Jan 2010 | 2:56 pm
    Roger Will is one of those unique guys who managed to keep something frivolous like a very fast, but impractical, 71 Ford during a voyage through the standard marriage, kids and mortgage scenario. And he did it without lying to his wife. Many years ago, in Roger’s tumultuous youth, he was a speed guy-a true disciple of the Tim “the tool man” more power philosophy so he put this sleeper 71 Ford truck together. Plus, Roger’s a blue oval Ford guy all the way so he had two non-negotiable items-Ford motor and insane power.
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  • New Mexico Car Auction Info

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    26 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm
    Duke City Auto Auction 1700 Miles Road Southeast, Albuquerque, NM (505) 298-2222‎ American Auto Auctions 4303 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM (575) 234-2021‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 7705 Broadway Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM (505) 877-2424‎ Insurance Auto Auctions 4400 Broadway Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM (505) 873-2081‎ Acme Auto Auction Inc 8705 Broadway Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM (505) 877-4073‎ Farmington Auto Auction 1661 West Murray Drive, Farmington, NM (505) 326-1005‎ Manheim New Mexico 3411 Broadway Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM…

  • New Jersey Car Auction Info

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    26 Jan 2010 | 3:34 pm
    US Auto Auctions 6601 South Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ (856) 662-2886‎ First American Auto Auction 990 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ (201) 333-2020‎ Auto Auction on 23 3060 State Rt 23, Oak Ridge, NJ (973) 697-7653‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 200 Grove Street, Glassboro, NJ (856) 863-8527‎ Insurance Auto Auctions Inc 426 Texas Road, Morganville, NJ (732) 591-8173‎ iBidMotors 106 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ (908) 647-2700‎ Howell Auto Auction 2300 U.S. 9, Howell, NJ (732) 780-2032‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 2124 Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ (908) 541-2200‎…

  • New Hampshire Car Auction Info

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    26 Jan 2010 | 3:29 pm
    Interstate Auto Auctions 20 Hampshire Road, Salem, NH (603) 893-4429‎ Dan’s City Auto Body 272 Sheffield Road, Manchester, NH (603) 669-3040‎ Insurance Auto Auctions Inc 75 Lowell Road, Salem, NH (603) 893-2300‎ Auto Auction of New England Inc 8 Action Boulevard, Londonderry, NH (603) 437-5700‎ Good Buy Auto Inc 66 New Hampshire 125, Brentwood, NH (603) 642-4930‎ Integrity Auctions 403 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH (603) 622-4867‎ Paul’s Executive Car Care 84 Elm Street, Manchester, NH (603) 627-4300‎ Auto Brokers of Hudson-102‎ 296 Derry Road, Hudson, NH (603)…

  • Nevada Car Auction Info

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    21 Jan 2010 | 3:41 am
    Las Vegas Auto Auction 1580 East Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV (702) 737-8333‎ Auto Auction Man 2524 Stanley Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV (702) 643-5867‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 3441 Clayton Street, North Las Vegas, NV (702) 631-3550‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 4810 North Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV (702) 638-9300‎ Copart Salvage Auto Auctions 9915 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV (775) 322-4377‎ Copart Inc 3422 Neeham Road, North Las Vegas, NV (702) 632-3909‎ Greater Las Vegas Auto Auction 3225 South Hollywood Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV (702) 382-8400‎ Car Buying Advise…

  • Nebraska Car Auction Info

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    21 Jan 2010 | 3:38 am
    Omaha Auto Auction Inc 9201 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE (402) 896-8000‎ Tri City Auction Center 3255 E Academic Dr, Hastings, NE (402) 461-3386‎ Lincoln Auto Auction 11909 Highway 6, Waverly, NE (402) 786-5500‎ I80 Auto Auction 5402 L Street, Omaha, NE (402) 408-3401‎ Nebraska Auto Auction 7500 North 56th Street, Lincoln, NE (402) 466-8477‎ Queen City Auto Auction 1104 South Elm Avenue, Hastings, NE (402) 463-5294‎ Insurance Auto Auction 4506 South 52nd Street, Omaha, NE (402) 734-3400‎ Copart Auto Auction 1025 East Airport Road, Grand Island, NE (308) 389-8884‎ Copart Auto…
 
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