Peugeot 208 GTi Spied Testing
Peugeot's all-new 208 light car is about to get a range-topping hero model, with new spy shots this week revealing a first look at the upcoming GTi variant. While the test car spied here is wearing the regular 208's styling, the GTi game is given away by the dual exhaust tips poking out of the rear bumper. Speaking with press at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot boss Je ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 28 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
F1: Raikkonen Expects Midfield Fight In 2012
Raikkonen expects to fight in 2012 midfield Petrov still in running for 2012 race seat Berger tips Schumacher to quit after 2012 2012 Marussia car delay 'a shame' - Glock Raikkonen expects to fight in 2012 midfield Kimi Raikkonen has revealed he is prepared to race in the midfield this season as he returns to formula one with Lotus. The Finn, a winner of 18 ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 28 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
Foose Challenger raises $115,000 for charity
The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger not only raised eyebrows at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, it raised $115,000 for Childhelp and The Victory Junction Gang Camps charities. The unique 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 28 Jan 2012 | 2:55 am
Les Gordinis ne traverseront plus la Manche
Fin décembre 2011 Renault annonçait des coupes claires dans sa gamme en vente en Angleterre, revoyant sérieusement ses prévisions de vente à la baisse. Aujourd’hui c’est au tour de la gamme Gordini de quitter la perfide Albion. Mais que reste-t-il aux Anglais? On le sait, les ventes de Renault se portent très bien au niveau mondial [...] Cliquez sur le titre pour acceder à la ...
Source: le blog auto | 28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
Skoda: Jozef Kaban im Portrait
Für Designchef Jozef Kaban kommt es bei der Formensprache von Skoda vor allem auf stimmige Proportionen und prägnante Details anNebel über Mladá Boleslav. Das funktionale Entwicklungszentrum von Skoda am anderen Ufer der Moldau ist mehr zu erahnen als zu erkennen, Fußgänger eilen geschäftig über die schmale Brücke und verschwinden im Irgendwo. In der über 100 Jahre alten Villa auf dieser ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
Soirée du Festival Automobile International : rencontres et interviews
Comme évoquée précédemment, l’exposition de concept-cars qui se déroule jusqu’au 29 janvier aux Invalides est précédée de l’élection de la plus belle voiture de l’année, et d’autres prix récompensent les acteurs du monde automobile. Bien loin des fastes d’un grand salon, cet événement est l’occasion de rencontrer en toute simplicité et dans une a ...
Source: le blog auto | 28 Jan 2012 | 1:30 am
Revenge of the Electric Car
Good documentary about the return of electric cars after the destruction of the GM EV1 with interviews from Bob Lutz , Carlos Ghosn and Elon...
Source: CarSpyShots | 28 Jan 2012 | 12:53 am
BMW Working on Gas-Electric i5 Minivan?
BMW enthusiasts will cringe at the sound of this, but BMW is reportedly working on a mid-size gas-electric people mover, dubbed the i5. A BMW minivan? I never thought I would live to see the day… According to BMW insiders, ...
Source: AutoTribute | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:52 pm
Reminder: Top Gear returns on Sunday January 29 - teaser gallery
Just a reminder from the previous teaser video that Top Gear returns on Sunday 29th January at 8pm on BBC2 and BBC HD.
Source: Worldcarfans | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm
Join Allpar for Mopar’s 75th Birthday
Mopar’s 75th anniversary is on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, and you’re invited to take a ride into a new and exciting future. Please join us for a 75th Anniversary Celebration and glimpse of what’s to come. Event Highlights include:... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:05 pm
VIDEO: A Look at the Lexus LF-LC Concept
The Lexus LF-LC Concept was definitely a key highlight at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The interesting combination of sleek, elegant and aggressive design cues leaves a lasting impression on anyone that lays eyes on it, whether in person at ...
Source: AutoTribute | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:05 pm
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG pricing announced (US), new photos released
Ahead of the launch, the German automaker has confirmed the model will start at $95,865 - this includes the $875 destination charge. Additionally, Mercedes has been kind enough to release a new batch of photos that showcase its styling talents.
Source: Worldcarfans | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pm
Lingenfelter Chevy Camaro Signature Series revealed
Lingenfelter has introduced two new tuning packages for the Chevrolet Camaro. Learn more inside ...
Source: Worldcarfans | 27 Jan 2012 | 8:24 pm
2012 MINI Roadster Priced from $24,350 to $34,500*, Costs $600 Less than the Convertible
Mini has just released U.S. pricing for its new two-seater Roadster model that will be available in three flavors. The Cooper Roadster is priced at $24,350 and is powered by a 121HP 1.6-liter inline four that allows it to hit 60mph in 8.7 seconds and top out at 124mph, while returning 30mpg combined. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pm
2012 MINI Roadster Priced from $24,350 to $34,500*, Costs $600 Less than the Convertible
Mini has just released U.S. pricing for its new two-seater Roadster model that will be available in three flavors. The Cooper Roadster is priced at $24,350 and is powered by a 121HP 1.6-liter inline four that allows it to hit 60mph in 8.7 seconds and top out at 124mph, while returning 30mpg combined. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pm
Ford had the Highest Fleet Sales in 2011
Despite reporting a whopping $8.8 billion in profits in 2011, Ford is reported to have had the highest fleet sales last year in the U.S. According to Forbes, almost a third of the more than 2 million cars sold by ...
Source: AutoTribute | 27 Jan 2012 | 8:07 pm
Nick Heidfeld refait surface en WEC
On ne devrait pas voir « Quick Nick » Heidfeld en F1 en 2012, ni en DTM comme on l’avait imaginé un moment, mais le pilote allemand ne se contentera pas de pêche à la ligne cette année pour autant. Son nom vient de réapparaître dans l’actualité du WEC. L’annonce, pas encore officielle, a été dévoilée par le [...] Cliquez sur le titre pour acceder à ...
Source: le blog auto | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
Video: Rémi Gaillard lends speed cameras a human element
Filed under: Videos, Humor Do you love to hate speed cameras? We feel your pain. After all, no technology is foolproof, and we prefer our citations to come straight from a fellow human being. But what if the speed camera had a mind of its own? As in, a real brain inside its head? Not sure where we're going with this? Allow us to explain. Rémi Gaillard, a French funny man famous for his hi ...
Source: Autoblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
New BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Priced from $61,845, Nearly $10k more than the 535i [130 Photos]
If you want a little more power (but slightly worse performance) and a little better fuel economy and don't mind paying US$9,345 over the price of a regular 535i, then you may want to take a look at BMW's new ActiveHybrid 5 sedan. If you live in Europe or in any other region where BMW offers diesel variants of the 5-Series, then you're probably better off with one of those models – w ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:53 pm
New BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Priced from $61,845, Nearly $10k more than the 535i [130 Photos]
If you want a little more power (but slightly worse performance) and a little better fuel economy and don't mind paying US$9,345 over the price of a regular 535i, then you may want to take a look at BMW's new ActiveHybrid 5 sedan. If you live in Europe or in any other region where BMW offers diesel variants of the 5-Series, then you're probably better off with one of those models – w ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:53 pm
California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Legislation and Policy Less than a year after everyone with any sort of say in the matter seemed to agree that 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025 was a properly attainable goal, the California Air Resources Board has decided to change things up a bit. In addition to CAFE requirements of a 54.5-mpg fleet average (using the government's formula, not w ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:29 pm
Breaking: California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025
Filed under: Hybrid, Government/Legal, Electric Less than a year after everyone with any sort of say in the matter seemed to agree that 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025 was a properly attainable goal, the California Air Resources Board has decided to change things up a bit. In addition to CAFE requirements of a 54.5-mpg fleet average (using the government's formula, not what you see on win ...
Source: Autoblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:29 pm
A sneak peek at Chevrolet's plan for the Super Bowl
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Chevrolet Chevrolet has purchased seven spots. It's the two-minute warning in terms of Super Bowl advertising and Chevrolet still has some ground to cover. General Motors' largest brand is still mulling its advertising lineup with less than two weeks remaining until the New York Giants and New England Patriots meet in the big game. Chevrolet has purchase ...
Source: Autoblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Priced From $61,845
The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 made its debut last fall, and since then we've been waiting to learn what the 5.7-second to 60 mph luxury hybrid sedan would cost. Now we know: $61,845 including the $895 destination and handling fee. That's about $8,000 more than the Infiniti M Hybrid, which starts at $53,700, but more than $33,000 less than the...
Source: MotorAuthority | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:52 pm
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Le Mans Racer Sounds Like the Batmobile when it Takes Off
The first thing that came to mind upon viewing the videos of Toyota's brand-new TS030 Hybrid Le Mans Racer as it was leaving the pits at the Paul Ricard circuit in France for its first test run was the Batmobile – well, that or Anakin Skywalker's podracer from Star Wars Episode 1.And no, we're not referring to the racecar's shape and styling but the sounds emitted by the hybrid p ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
Toyota TS030 Hybrid Le Mans Racer Sounds Like the Batmobile when it Takes Off
The first thing that came to mind upon viewing the videos of Toyota's brand-new TS030 Hybrid Le Mans Racer as it was leaving the pits at the Paul Ricard circuit in France for its first test run was the Batmobile – well, that or Anakin Skywalker's podracer from Star Wars Episode 1.And no, we're not referring to the racecar's shape and styling but the sounds emitted by the hybrid p ...
Source: Carscoop | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
Millionth Pentastar engine produced today
Just 18 months after production kicked off, the millionth Pentastar V-6 engine was assembled today at the Chrysler Group’s Trenton, Michigan, Engine Assembly Plant. “The Pentastar engine is a cornerstone of Chrysler Group’s effort to reinvent its... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pm
Mini Roadster: Fahrbericht Der Sommer trägt Mini
Knapp geschnitten, straff abgestimmt, mit dünnem Verdeck, jede Menge Temperament und ein Schuss purer Übermut: So kommt der Mini Roadster. AUTO BILD-Redakteur Dirk Branke hat den Zweisitzer gefahren.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5: Fahrbericht Schnell und schlau
Im neuen BMW ActiveHybrid 5 schieben 340 PS Systemleistung kräftig an, zudem hält er sich beim Durst angenehm zurück. Was der Hybrid-5er noch alles kann - AUTO BILD hat es getestet.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
The MINI Roadster.
The driving fun sewn into the fabric of every MINI never fails to bring a smile to the face. And now it can also be enjoyed – with the roof up or down – in the first model from the brand designed strictly for two people. The MINI Roadster is the sixth model in the British premium carmaker’s line-up and the first open-top two-seater in the brand’s history. This typically MINI interpretation ...
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
The new BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces to enhance both efficiency and the brand’s hallmark driving pleasure. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 brings together a BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine, an electric driv ...
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
Bright Automotive says it's ready to heed Obama's call for more jobs, just needs its loan approved
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Bright AutomotiveBright Automotive Chief Operating Officer Mike Donoughe invoked President Barack Obama's recent call for U.S. companies to create American jobs while developing alternative energy sources for transportation by requesting that Congress speed up the company's federal loan process. The company, which is developing the Bright IDEA plug-in hybrid-elect ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
Toyota 86 sports coupe priced for Japan
If Japanese pricing is any indication, the Scion FR-S will be expensive.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pm
The 2012 Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona: Day One [Car Porn]
This weekend marks the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and Jalopnik is again teaming up with MotorSportMedia to bring you the best video and photography from the week of events. First up we've got photos from Thursday's practice. — Ed. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pm
Hyundai focused on fuel economy, not hybrids
Hyundai views hybrids as just one possible way to meet upcoming CAFE regulations.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 pm
COTD: Will It Blend? Edition [Video]
Some things are best at their cleanest and most straightforward. Purity and simplicity are universally valued traits. But the world is a complex place, and combinations and permutations are normal. So are cases with near-random things that somehow get weirdly whirled together. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
Audi R8 Grand-Am Daytona Debut Mega-Gallery
The Audi R8 is no stranger to racing, having debuted in GT3 and endurance-racing competition back in 2009. The R8 LMS produces in excess of 500 horsepower from its V-10 engine, which sends power to the rear wheels only. While the cars have raced in Europe, they haven’t raced in the U.S.-based Grand-Am Rolex Sports Cars Series, which runs the...
Source: MotorAuthority | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
Gamer: Dirt Showdown Trailer
Colin McRae’s beloved racing series “DiRT,” is making a departure from its established formula in the form of DiRT Showdown. The previous installments have been based firmly in reality, with rally racing taking center stage, as it should given the Colin McRae legacy. The latest DiRT project is taking a step in a different direction, a more violent direction, and we’re okay with that.
Source: Winding Road Site News | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:56 pm
A.J. Foyt Hospitalized, Will Miss Daytona 24 [Daytona]
Legendary racer A.J. Foyt is in a hospital in Houston following complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old racer was supposed to be the grand marshall at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona this weekend, but an infection has sidelined him so he will remain in Houston. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:45 pm
Condo bans Volt owner from plugging in
A Canadian condo complex says that a Chevy Volt owner can't charge his vehicle unless he pops for a $3,000 individual meter.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm
Salon International de l’automobile de Genève
Image: http://tradeshow.free-press-release.com/uploads/201108/18/imgs/geneva-motor-show-girls_570x381.jpg Audi A1 5-door BMW Grande Coupe BMW M6...
Source: CarSpyShots | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:27 pm
Engineer Don Halliday Joins AJ Foyt Racing For 2012 INDYCAR Season
One of the most respected engineers/designers/inventors in the racing business, Don Halliday has joined AJ Foyt Racing as chief engineer of the No. 14 ABC Supply Dallara/Honda/Firestone IZOD Indy car driven by Briton Mike Conway. The alliance came about with Foyt's premier former driver Kenny Brack, who won the Indy car championship in 1998 and...
Source: MotorAuthority | 27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
Ford’s Earnings: A Closer Look
Even an $8.8 billion profit wasn't enough to please Wall Street. Why did Ford fall short of expectations with its 11th consecutive quarterly profit? TheDetroitBureau.com looks at the sort of headwinds that have investors nervous.
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 27 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm
A word on Nissan Leaf sales, orders and reservation numbers [w/poll]
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, AutoblogGreen Exclusive What's up with the sales, orders and reservations of the Nissan Leaf? Nissan loudly trumpeted the 20,000 reservations it originally collected back in September, 2010 and Nissan's Mark Perry recently told AutoblogGreen that, since then, that number has climbed to around 26,000. Where do things stand today? That's not exactly simple to figure ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 27 Jan 2012 | 3:58 pm
First Look: 2012 Ram Laramie Limited
Chrysler is hoping to expand the appeal of its Ram truck brand by offering a premium model that will appeal to those put off by the flashier Longhorn trim. A body colored front fascia and rear bumper replace the chrome of the Longhorn (although chrome is optional on 2500 and 3500 models), while the grille inserts come from the Ram Sport. Hemi, Cummins, and Ram badges have been removed, and a simpl ...
Source: Winding Road Site News | 27 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
Hyundai: Elantra sales growth to slow on tight factory capacity
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Source: AutoSpies.com News | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pm
Honda Automobiles: Honda Announces Pricing for New Four-cylinder 2012 Honda Crosstour
The new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Honda Crosstour® is set to debut at U.S. dealers nationwide today with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $27,655 for the well-equipped Crosstour EX to $32,805 for the luxurious Crosstour EX-L Navi, plus a destination and handling charge of $8101 per vehicle. The four-cylinder Crosstour models join the current 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 Cr ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
2012 Washington Auto Show Report
Washington D.C. might seem like an odd place for truck information, but you'd be surprised what you find here.
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:41 pm
Audi TT
Posted on 01.27.2012 19:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | coupe | sports cars | Audi TT | roadster | $30K-$40K | Cars | Car Reviews | Audi The history of the TT (Tourist Trophy) started in 1995 when Audi unveiled the first concept at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show. It would be a full three years before the market would be introduced to the ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
Audi TT
Posted on 01.27.2012 19:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | coupe | sports cars | Audi TT | roadster | $30K-$40K | Cars | Car Reviews | Audi The history of the TT (Tourist Trophy) started in 1995 when Audi unveiled the first concept at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show. It would be a full three years before the market would be introduced to the ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
What The? Study Ranks Hyundai And Subaru Dealers Above Lexus In Customer Satisfaction
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Source: AutoSpies.com News | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm
Photo Shoot: 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
For Winding Road Issue 76, in the Under The Hood column, Editor-In-Chief Miersma recounted the week he spent piloting an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Using an exotic sports car as a daily driver is a lottery dream for many of us, and Seyth was fortunate enough to live it (if only for seven days and 1000 miles).
Source: Winding Road Site News | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:36 pm
Nouveau défi pour Giovanni Soldini et son bateau Maserati
Maserati est le principal sponsor de l'équipage de Giovanni Soldini qui tentera, début février, d'instaurer un nouveau record de traversée de l'Atlantique Nord.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
Gereden: Volkswagen GT Up (prototype)
Het is zo goed als zeker dat-ie in productie gaat, de door een nieuwe driecilinder turbo aangedreven variant op Volkswagens A-segmenter. Wij reden alvast met een prototype van de GT Up in een besneeuwd Wolfsburg.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
Porsche Panamera par Kahn Design
Le préparateur Kahn Design reprend la Porsche Panamera de A à Z. Tout y passe, sauf le moteur.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
F1 - Bianchi devient réserviste de Force India
Jules Bianchi sera le pilote de réserve de Force India cette année, en plus de son rôle chez Ferrari. Il roulera le vendredi sur au moins neuf Grands Prix.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:07 pm
Top Speed Rendering: 2015 Audi Q6
Posted on 01.27.2012 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | suv | Spy Shots and Rendering | luxury cars | future cars | Audi Q6 | Cars | Car News When BMW unveiled their X6 back in 2008, it immediately made jaws start to flap about what Audi’s response to the luxury SUV would be. Everyone got their answer when, in ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
Top Speed Rendering: 2015 Audi Q6
Posted on 01.27.2012 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | suv | Spy Shots and Rendering | luxury cars | future cars | Audi Q6 | Cars | Car News When BMW unveiled their X6 back in 2008, it immediately made jaws start to flap about what Audi’s response to the luxury SUV would be. Everyone got their answer when, in ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
Renault Hints At Possible Alpine Inspired Concept
Is Renault planning a surprise for Alpine enthusiasts at this year's Paris Motor Show? In an interview with Autocar, Renault’s design chief Laurens van den Acker suggested that it “would be remiss not to do something” in reference to celebrating the Alpine A110’s 50th Anniversary. By “something," van den Acker could be referring to a modern inter ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pm
2013 Hyundai ix45/Santa Fe: first camo-free images leak on the web
Two images of the new Hyundai Santa Fe model year 2013 (which will probably be marketed in Europe as Hyundai ix45) have leaked on the internet through the hyundai-blog website. The pictured model[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
Fiat introduces the 2012 Strada pickup
Fiat introduces the new ‘Strada‘, an upgrade of its little pickup truck assembled at their plant in Betim, Brazil. The model will become available in Europe in a matter of days and[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
New California Rules Could Push Millions More “Clean” Cars on the Road
New California rules would put millions of plug-ins, like this Ford C-Max Energi, battery and hydrogen cars on the state's roads by 2025. In an unusual twist, the proposed regulations have gained support from key import and domestic automakers. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
Peugeot 208 (2012) spied - is this the 208 GTI?
Peugeot is testing what looks like it could be a 208 GTI hot hatch version of the new 208 supermini in the snows of northern Europe. What makes you think this is the Peugeot 208 GTI? See those twin exhaust...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:31 am
Peugeot 208 (2012) spied - is this the 208 GTI?
Peugeot is testing what looks like it could be a 208 GTI hot hatch version of the new 208 supermini in the snows of northern Europe. What makes you think this is the Peugeot 208 GTI? See those twin exhaust...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:31 am
Erlkönige im Januar 2012: Auf ein Neues!
Neuheiten in allen Gewichtsklassen erwarten uns 2012: Die Liste der erwischten Prototypen reicht vom Opel Junior bis zum BMW X5Das Jahr 2012 ist noch keinen Monat alt, aber die Erlkönig-Dichte hat längst wieder ein sehr hohes Niveau erreicht. Unsere Jäger haben schon in den letzten Wochen Erlkönige von Fiat L0 und Opel Junior sowie der BMW-Modelle Mini, 3er GT, X5, X6 und 7er erwischt, nun fol ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 27 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
Marty’s Marketing Minutia – Hype and Hoopla Edition
The game gets closer and the hype gets louder. In this issue of Marty's Marketing Minutia, TheDetroitBureau.com's marketing maven catches up on Super Bowl hype, checks out the auto buzz in tinsel town and grabs his ticket for the hot new Driving America exhibit.
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
Spy pictures: BMW 7-series
BMW is lining up a series of mid-life tweaks to its flagship 7-series, including a remarkable new V8 petrol engine with 199g/km CO2 emissions.
Source: Autocar Online - News | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
Murray and Toray join forces
Gordon Murray Design has forged a new technical partnership with chemical specialist Toray Industries to develop Murray's innovative iStream manufacturing system.
Source: Autocar Online - News | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
Peugeot 301: new spy shots
Our photographers have recently spotted the new Peugeot 301 while testing on some cold Swedish road. The model is a mid-size hatchback that is scheduled to replace the current 308 in 2013, but it is[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
SSC Drops Shelby Name From Title
Posted on 01.27.2012 15:00 by Simona Filed under: SSC | coupe | industry news | Supercars / Exotic cars | SSC Aero | SSC Tuatara | Cars | Car News SSC North America, better known as the parent company of models like the record breaking Ultimate Aero and the recently unveiled Tuatara, announced it will be dropping the ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
SSC Drops Shelby Name From Title
Posted on 01.27.2012 15:00 by Simona Filed under: SSC | coupe | industry news | Supercars / Exotic cars | SSC Aero | SSC Tuatara | Cars | Car News SSC North America, better known as the parent company of models like the record breaking Ultimate Aero and the recently unveiled Tuatara, announced it will be dropping the ...
Source: Top Speed | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
Autoline This Week #1605: Outraged
National Rifle Association members are famous for their passionate slogan “I’ll give you my gun when you take it from my cold, dead hands.” Well, slogans are great but in the end they’re only words. Just ask those American car dealers who, over the last few years, had their franchises unceremoniously ripped from their very live hands and were powerless to stop it. On Autoline This Week Joh ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
‘Porsche 911 Turbo krijgt drie turbo’s’
BMW’s introductie van een motor met drie turbo’s lijkt snel navolging te vinden. Ook Porsche overweegt een blok met drie turbo’s voor de nieuwe generatie 911 Turbo.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
Ford: Europa macht Minus
Insgesamt blickt Ford dank Nordamerika auf ein gelungenes Jahr 2011 zurück, doch in Europa und Asien werden rote Zahlen geschriebenDearborn, 27. Januar 2012 – Schwächelnde Verkäufe und hohe Materialpreise machen Ford in Europa zu schaffen. Im vergangenen Jahr hat der US-Autobauer auf dem von Schuldenkrise und Rezessionsängsten geplagten Kontinent operativ 27 Millionen Dollar (21 Mio Euro) ve ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:50 am
Suzuki Kizashi: Super Bowl 2012 Wackel-Huskys
Super-Bowl-Zeit bedeutet kreative Werbung. Suzuki macht Huskys zu Wackel-Dackeln: Ihr Herrchen hat den Hundeschlitten gegen einen Suzuki Kizashi AWD getauscht.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
“Fiat Ellezero gaat 500L heten”
Fiat denkt druk na over een naam voor de nieuwe mpv van het merk, die tot nu toe Ellezero wordt genoemd.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 27 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
Honda Automobiles: 2012 Honda Crosstour Pricing and EPA Data
2012 Honda Crosstour Pricing and EPA Data Model Transmission MSRP* EPA** City/Hwy/Combined MPG 4-cylinder models Crosstour 2WD EX 5-speed Automatic $27,655 21/29/24 Crosstour 2WD EX-L 5-speed Automatic $30,705 21/29/24 Crosstour 2WD EX-L Navi 5-speed ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 27 Jan 2012 | 8:59 am
Spy pictures: Peugeot 208 GTI
The new car that will take Peugeot back into the hot hatch arena, the Peugeot 208 GTI, has been spied testing for the first time.
Source: Autocar Online - News | 27 Jan 2012 | 7:18 am
Fiat Panda 0.9 TwinAir (2012) CAR review
This is Fiat’s third-generation Panda, which goes on UK sale in February 2012. Fiat has buffed up interior quality and features over the outgoing car’s, and plumbed in the TwinAir two-cylinder turbo engine, which was the version we drove. This...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
Fiat Panda 0.9 TwinAir (2012) CAR review
This is Fiat’s third-generation Panda, which goes on UK sale in February 2012. Fiat has buffed up interior quality and features over the outgoing car’s, and plumbed in the TwinAir two-cylinder turbo engine, which was the version we drove. This...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
Mini F56 (2013): BMW's plan to replace whole Mini range
Mini is about to launch the third-generation of the Mini hatchback which has proved so successful since BMW remixed the British brand in 2001. It's not the last of the current Mini family. In 2013, Mini will launch one final...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am
Mini F56 (2013): BMW's plan to replace whole Mini range
Mini is about to launch the third-generation of the Mini hatchback which has proved so successful since BMW remixed the British brand in 2001. It's not the last of the current Mini family. In 2013, Mini will launch one final...
Source: Car Online | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:31 am
Gumball 3000: Promogirls gezocht!
Dames opgelet! Altijd al van Coast to Coast willen reizen? Dit is je kans! Autogespot doet dit jaar mee aan de prestigieuze Gumball 3000! Een rally die elk jaar gehouden wordt en dit jaar van Coast to Coast rijdt. Startpunt New York City en eindpunt is Los Angeles. 3000 mijlen in zeven dagen! Een ware uitputtingsslag maar een gigantische ervaring. Voor de rally zijn we op zoek naar echte promogirl ...
Source: Autogespot RSS Feed | 27 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am
Autonieuws: Renault werkt aan nieuwe Alpine
Wie stevig diep in de boeken voor automobielgeschiedenis zit, weet dat de Alpine A110 dit jaar z'n vijftigste verjaardag viert. Van het model werden tussen 1962 en 1977 zo'n 7.500 exemplaren gebouwd. De A110 reed zich vooral begin jaren zeventig in de kijker, toen het rallyprogramma successen begon af te werpen. De auto schreef in 1971 de Rally van Monte Carlo op z'n naam met de... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 27 Jan 2012 | 3:07 am
Specifications BMW X6 M, 04/2012.
Please find attached the specifications of the BMW X6 M, 04/2012.
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 27 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
VW Amarok finally gets petrol
Turbo petrol power here for Volkswagen Amarok, with auto and single cab in Q3 ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 27 Jan 2012 | 1:59 am
Chevrolet Corvette test drive coming up
That's right.I have a corvette hardtop for a week and will be reporting on it soon.So feel free to ask me anything about it...
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 am
Debate Continues Over Advantages of EV vs. CNG Vehicles
Debate is expected to continue over the advantages of CNG-fueled versus electric vehicles. Analysts say the popularity of both types of vehicles will increase over the next ten years. Pluses on the side of EVs include efficiency, availability/cost of charging stations, and fuel costs. Long range and no charge time involved make CNG-fueled vehicles attractive.
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
Ford Reduces Wind Noise on New Escape With Acoustic Mirror
Ford is using an elliptical acoustic mirror to measure wind noise in its all-new Ford Escape. The mirror is like a satellite dish with a microphone placed a short distance from the Escape to collect sound and identifies "hot spots" where noise penetrates the vehicle's interior. Drivers can listen to music or conversation rather than external noises.
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
Many Unresolved Issues Relating to Autonomous Vehicles
Tests show computerized systems to replace human drivers are now largely workable and could greatly limit human error, which causes most of the 33,000 deaths and 1.2 million injuries that now occur each year on U.S. roads. Legal liability, privacy, law enforcement, and insurance regulation issues have yet to be addressed and may pose more problems than the technological challenges.
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
Hyundai readies i40 sedan, ix45 and Elantra Coupe
All-new i40 sedan ready for Oz as Hyundai prepares Euro-focussed diesel mid-sizer ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 26 Jan 2012 | 11:49 pm
GM ups Malibu ante with 2.0 turbo
Australia waits as GM confirms 2.0-litre turbo for all-new global Malibu mid-sizer ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 26 Jan 2012 | 11:42 pm
Spied! 2013 Ram 1500 Shows Small Changes
Ram's next-gen half-ton looks like it might be getting some important but small changes.
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 26 Jan 2012 | 11:21 pm
Big $$$ for Classic Pickups at Top Auctions
Some gorgeous pickup trucks sold for big money at Barrett-Jackson, Russo & Steele and others.
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 26 Jan 2012 | 10:54 am
GM and Bezalel Academy of Art and Design develop Windows of Opportunity smart glass tech [w/video]
GM and Bezalel Academy of Art and Design develop Windows of Opportunity smart glass tech [w/video] ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 26 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe: Spied
BMW may be arriving late to the “four door coupe” party but they are looking forward to catching up with Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes – Benz in no time. We have been able to catch these bad boys that will ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 26 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7
What we have found out about the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7: Chassis: This model will also keep a front engine and a rear transaxle. We are not really expecting any drastic changes to occur really. However, we do feel as ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 26 Jan 2012 | 7:24 am
Excelle the best selling car in China? Yes, and mostly no.
Foreign automotive media were eager to announce that the Buick Excelle was the best selling car in China in 2011 yesterday, the truth is yes – it’s a popular car, but no it wasn’t the most popular. The problem here being a translation issue, the China Assosciation of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) did announce that the [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am
Excelle the best selling car in China? Yes, and mostly no.
Foreign automotive media were eager to announce that the Buick Excelle was the best selling car in China in 2011 yesterday, the truth is yes – it’s a popular car, but no it wasn’t the most popular. The problem here being a translation issue, the China Assosciation of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) did announce that the [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am
2014 BMW X5
The 2014 BMW X5 is nearing its production launch date. The picture that you are viewing has been made viewable by our spy photographers in Munich. From the pictures we can see that it looks like it is almost complete ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:31 am
FAW-VW Sagitar (aka Jetta) to launch in March 2012
The latest generation of VW Jetta will hit the market in March 2012 according to recent Chinese media reports, the new Jetta will be sold under the Sagitar name plate as with the last generation of Jetta as of course the second generation Jetta is still on the market in China. The new Jetta will [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:11 am
FAW-VW Sagitar (aka Jetta) to launch in March 2012
The latest generation of VW Jetta will hit the market in March 2012 according to recent Chinese media reports, the new Jetta will be sold under the Sagitar name plate as with the last generation of Jetta as of course the second generation Jetta is still on the market in China. The new Jetta will [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 26 Jan 2012 | 6:11 am
Autonieuws: BMW trekt X6 wat strakker
Drie jaar staat de BMW X6 al in de toonzaal, hoog tijd - zo vindt Beieren toch - om de reeds 150.000 verkochte exemplaren tot pre-facelift modellen te bombarderen. Vanaf de lente komt de X6 immers met een strakgetrokken tronie naar buiten. De cosmetische ingegrepen volgen het standaard stramien: spitsere lichtblokken, anders geplaatste en afgewerkte mistlichten, geprononceerdere ... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 26 Jan 2012 | 4:52 am
Autonieuws: BMW 5, X5 en X6 M op diesel
Wat eraan zat te komen, is gearriveerd. BMW heeft de eerste details van z'n M-modellen met dieselmotor vrijgegeven. Die heten natuurlijk weer een tikkeltje anders dan de compleet echte M-versies en duiken in de catalogus op als M Performance. Allen zijn ze uitgerust met een nieuwe drieliter zes-in-lijn dieselmotor met drie (!!) turbo's. De eenheid wekt daarmee 381pk op en generee... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 26 Jan 2012 | 2:56 am
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The next Santa Fe seems to be one of the very last Hyundai model to be redesigned.No big surprises here, as it adopts the latest design cues already seen. In an SUV package.Still, this should end up being quite a contender when it comes out.Unlike the Sonata, the new Santa Fe is still expected to offer a V6 as an option.
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:09 pm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2013
First images of the camo-free Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 (Model Year) hit the web! What you see here in this post are the clearest and spy shots of the soon-to-be-unveiled Hyundai crossover, the 2013 Santa Fe CUV. Scheduled to make its official public debut at the up-coming New York Auto Show in April, the all-new [...] ...
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 25 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
Ferrari F360 dies in Hangzhou
Hangzhou City is sort of a mecca for super cars, Shanghai maybe the epicenter of China’s financial matters but 300km to the West Hangzhou seems to have become a playground for the super rich. Ferraris, Aston Martins, Bentleys and Rolls Royces are common sites on the banks of Xi Hu Lake. At 3am on the [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 25 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
Ferrari F360 dies in Hangzhou
Hangzhou City is sort of a mecca for super cars, Shanghai maybe the epicenter of China’s financial matters but 300km to the West Hangzhou seems to have become a playground for the super rich. Ferraris, Aston Martins, Bentleys and Rolls Royces are common sites on the banks of Xi Hu Lake. At 3am on the [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 25 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
Video: CDN-GM Interactive Design Competition featured by Faces of GM
Video: CDN-GM Interactive Design Competition featured by Faces of GM ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 25 Jan 2012 | 7:06 am
New BMW M6: this much we already know
When I spoke with Carsten Priest, aka Mr M, on the launch of the new BMW M5 last year, he told me a fair bit about the forthcoming M6.And I got the impression at the time that, if anything, he was even more proud of the work his team had performed on the coupe (than the saloon) because they’d had a bit more freedom to let rip.'Because it’s a coupe, it will naturally appeal to a more sporti ...
Source: Confidential | 25 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am
'Tin Whiskers' and Other Discredited Unintended Acceleration Theories
Over the past two years, major government investigations of Toyota vehicles and technologies undertaken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and engineers at the National Aeronautics and Safety Administration (NASA) have been clear and unequivocal in their conclusions: there are no real-world scenarios in which Toyota electronics can cause unintended acceleration. L ...
Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 24 Jan 2012 | 6:15 pm
Honda Automobiles: Honda's Cumulative Worldwide Hybrid Vehicle Sales Reaches 800,000 Units
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda's cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales surpassed 800,000 units as of the end of December 2011. This milestone was reached 12 years and two months after the start of sales of the first generation Honda Insight in Japan in November 1999. Honda introduced the first-generation Insight, Civic Hybrid and Accord Hybrid equipped with Honda's original lightwe ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 24 Jan 2012 | 4:01 pm
Video: Buick's lead color and trim designer, Heather Scalf on the new Encore SUV
Video: Buick's lead color and trim designer, Heather Scalf on the new Encore SUV ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 24 Jan 2012 | 9:50 am
VW Up 4 door
This will probably turn out to be the most popular version of VW's new basic little car.Engine choices are similar to the 2 door. It will start at about $700 more than the 2 door version.And, again, it is not for us....
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 23 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm
Hyundai Elantra named 2012 North American Car of the Year
There are numerous car awards that are handed out during the course of a year, but there is one in particular that every automaker dreams of getting their hands on. That would be the North American Car of the Year award, and the 2012 version of the award was recently presented to the Hyundai Elantra. [...] ...
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 23 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
மூன்று வியப்புகள்!!! - பகுதி - 2
பகுதி - 2பழைய கனவுகளில் மூழ்கி, தலைப்பை மறந்து, பாதை மாறி, வெகு தூரம் வந்து விட்டேன்! மன்னியுங்கள்! மீண்டும் 1957 ஆகஸ்டு முதல் தேதிக்குப் போவோம்! காலைச் ...
Source: தென்றல் | 22 Jan 2012 | 1:28 pm
2011-2012 Scion xB
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Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 20 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
2012 Scion iQ 001
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Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 20 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
Toyota Announces North American Production for 2011
ERLANGER, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2012) – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced today North American vehicle production for 2011.
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
Autoline This Week #1604: Accelerating East
China is a communist country with capitalist tastes and the money in the bank to prove it. That’s why nearly all Western automotive manufacturers are now in the country importing, building and selling cars. But despite all this economic attention, Chinese consumers are still a mystery to many in the auto industry. Thank goodness for men like Michael Dunne who packed up and moved to China some 25 ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 20 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe spy shots, release date
High-quality spy shots of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe reveal more details about exterior, interior! Release date set for September 2011? Hyundai has been making a concerted effort to re-design their brand and update their entire vehicle line-up, but there have been a few of their cars, most notably the Santa Fe and the Veracruz, [...] ...
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 20 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
Lexus Announces Pricing for 2013 LX 570
TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2012) – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2013 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive at dealerships in early February with...
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 19 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
Toyota Comments on National Academy of Sciences Report Concerning Unintended Acceleration
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) National Research Council will release today its independent review entitled "The Safety Promise and Challenges of Automotive Electronics: Insights from Unintended Acceleration." The comprehensive 162-page report was commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to explore the broad issue of claims of unintended accelera ...
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
Boxster fights off roadster rivals
Porsche’s CEO, Matthias Mueller, has never seemed convinced by making a variant of the VW BlueSport roadster – whose future is now in doubt – to sit beneath the company’s Boxster.At the Paris motor show in 2010 Mueller told me there was no point making the BlueSport just for the sake of increasing Porsche’s production volumes; regardless of how much Volkswagen’s advisory board wanted h ...
Source: Confidential | 18 Jan 2012 | 9:37 am
New Kia cee’d 5-door at night
Up-close images of the all-new Kia cee’d 5-door hatchback reveal more details about the car’s stylish exterior! A new set of Kia cee’d spy shots have fallen into our hands thanks to our friends from South Korea. These photos showcase the forth-coming cee’d from all angles and reveal some pretty nice details surrounding the new [...] ...
Source: Kia-World Blog :: 2011 Kia cars: Soul, Forte Koup, Sorento, Optima, Sportage, Pro_cee'd, Venga, Rio, Cadenza, Sedona, Borrego, Rondo | 17 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
Kia Canada sets new sales record
Many major car makers tend to focus on the numbers that they post in the US, and that is oftentimes because of slack sales in the rest of the world. The same cannot be said for Kia who has done nothing but break sales records in just about every location where their vehicles are available. [...] ...
Source: Kia-World Blog :: 2011 Kia cars: Soul, Forte Koup, Sorento, Optima, Sportage, Pro_cee'd, Venga, Rio, Cadenza, Sedona, Borrego, Rondo | 17 Jan 2012 | 7:25 am
2012 brings new Kia UVO 2 system
Kia has done pretty well with the UVO infotainment system over the last year or so, but “pretty well” isn’t good enough for the SOuth Korean fastest growing carmaker. So they unveiled an improved version, UVO 2, at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. Built with Microsoft, UVO stands for “Your Voice” and offers advanced voice [...] ...
Source: Kia-World Blog :: 2011 Kia cars: Soul, Forte Koup, Sorento, Optima, Sportage, Pro_cee'd, Venga, Rio, Cadenza, Sedona, Borrego, Rondo | 16 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pm
Autoline This Week #1603: The Cadillac Chronicles
Cadillac has long been known as the Standard of the World when it comes to luxury, but especially cars. However, no matter how good the product, even standards can hit on hard times which is what happened to the brand when it nearly closed its doors in the 1930s. Luckily it was saved by a group of men who, at that time, couldn’t even officially buy the car. On Autoline This Week join host John M ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 13 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
Land Rover turns its back on Detroit
I thought the days of British car-makers dragging defeat from the jaws of victory were long gone in the modern era of more professional management. But Land Rover’s absence from the Cobo Hall on the day the Evoque scooped the prestigious North American Truck of the Year must rank as one of the dumbest marketing decisions made by Brits for a long time.Given the historical importance of the US ...
Source: Confidential | 13 Jan 2012 | 6:27 am
மூன்று வியப்புகள்!!!
1957- ஆம் ஆண்டு, ஆகஸ்டுத் திங்கள், முதல் நாள், அன்று தான் அதிராம்பட்டினம் மண்ணில் முதல் தடவையாகக் காலை வைத்தேன்! முதல் நாள் அன்றே மூன்று வியப்புக் குறிக ...
Source: தென்றல் | 18 Dec 2011 | 1:20 pm
Auto Safety Coverage Moves to Edmunds.com
Thank you for your interest in Edmunds.com's coverage and analysis of automotive safety. AutoObserver.com is being integrated into a new area of Edmunds.com. Car safety information now can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/car-safety/. To stay connected via social media as...
Source: AutoObserver | 14 Dec 2011 | 12:16 pm
Car Technology News Moves to Edmunds.com
Thank you for your interest in Edmunds.com's coverage and analysis of automotive technology. AutoObserver.com is being integrated into a new area of Edmunds.com. Coverage of car technology now can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/car-technology/. To stay connected via social media...
Source: AutoObserver | 14 Dec 2011 | 12:15 pm
Automotive Green Coverage Moves to Edmunds.com
Thank you for your interest in Edmunds.com's coverage and analysis of green issues related to the auto industry. AutoObserver.com is being integrated into a new area of Edmunds.com. Green coverage now can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/. To stay connected...
Source: AutoObserver | 14 Dec 2011 | 12:13 pm
ஐம்பது ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்!
அதிரை நகரக் கல்வித் தந்தை ஹாஜி எஸ்.எம்.எஸ். ஷேக் ஜலாலுதீன் 28-01-1920 – ல் பிறந்தார். நகரத் தந்தை சேர்மன், முஹம்மது அபுல் ஹசன் மரைக்காயரின் ஒரே பிள்ளை; செல்லப ...
Source: தென்றல் | 11 Dec 2011 | 11:30 am
Tokyo Motor Show 2011
The 42nd biennial Tokyo Motor Show had a new home this year, the Tokyo Big Sight. The decision to move from the show’s former home, Makuhari Messe in Chiba City – the show’s home since 1989 – has been made to bring the show closer to the city center and to help rectify the emptiness of the vast, but ultimately empty, exhibition halls of the 2009 show. This year saw Toyota, ...
Source: Car Design News - Auto Shows | 7 Dec 2011 | 4:37 am
Cars in India
India is presently ranked 17th amongst auto car manufacturing countries in the world. Keeping in pace with the ever growing demand for cars, the production of cars has also been on a high off late. Thanks to a huge export potential and favorable Government policy, multinational companies have been eyeing at India to set up [...] ...
Source: AUTOinCAR | 23 Nov 2011 | 11:46 am
Where To Find Loan Sharks Online
If you are in a pinch and looking for loan sharks online, then you must be in need of financial Being that the economy is in bad shape, and that it may take a while before the economy levels out again (or rises hopefully), most people are looking for some type of relief from their [...] ...
Source: AUTOinCAR | 22 Nov 2011 | 11:23 am
Car Donation Companies
Car donation involves collecting old cars from donors and donating them to charity institutions that need donations. Car donation companies are basically intermediaries or links between the donors and the people who are ultimately benefited due to these donations. They help in funding public charities. Certain companies help even those organizations, which do not have [...] ...
Source: AUTOinCAR | 21 Nov 2011 | 10:23 am
Los Angeles Auto Show 2011
Los Angeles 2011 opened its doors to the press on November 16. CDN were there to cover the West Coasts biggest show. With a range of new concept and production cars, did 2011 live up to the trends of previous years, when the show had a distinctly environmentally-conscious drive? Our live coverage from this years event can be found at CDNLive Highlights of the show included Cadillac's new XTS as ...
Source: Car Design News - Auto Shows | 21 Nov 2011 | 9:36 am
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
The 2011 Frankfurt motor show opens its doors to the press preview days today, September 13. With a multitude of new concept and production cars being presented across 11 halls, the Frankfurt show is one of the largest auto shows in the world, and this year is certain not to disappoint. Follow our coverage live at http://cdnlive.cardesignnews.com ...
Source: Car Design News - Auto Shows | 21 Nov 2011 | 9:32 am
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC set for 2012 New York auto show debut
Four-door coupe/sedan variant of the B-Class will serve as a front-wheel drive entry-level sedan for the premium brand.
Source: Worldcarfans: New York Auto Show | 27 Sep 2011 | 12:51 pm
Live in Idaho and Want an Electric Car? You're In For a Long Wait
If California is the undisputed capital of electric cars in North America, which state is its antithesis? According to the Idaho Business Review, Idaho could be that state, with both the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Nissan Leaf unavailable at present. Worse still, Nissan won’t be even making its all-electric Leaf available in the state until...
Source: All Cars Electric | 9 Aug 2011 | 10:00 am
Is This Audi's All-Electric City E-Tron? We Think So (Video)
Audi might have not chosen the best name for its new range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, but it certainly knows how to cause a stir in downtown Berlin. Spotted posing for photographs in the center of Berlin earlier this week is what we can only assume is Audi’s City e-tron. Unlike the city cars we’ve seen from rival...
Source: All Cars Electric | 9 Aug 2011 | 8:00 am
Auto X-Prize Runner Up Clocks Faster Time Than Mini E At Nürburgring (Video)
It’s almost a year since the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize came to a conclusion, but we’ve heard relatively little from its various winners. Until Now. Enter the Finnish team which came runners up in the Alternative (Side by Side) category with the conventionally-styled Electric Race About (E-RA). While driving south from...
Source: All Cars Electric | 8 Aug 2011 | 3:32 pm
Northstar Engine – Long may you run!
By Dale Murrish, GMPT Cranktrain Analysis On Friday, July 1, General Motors Powertrain (GMPT) had its tenth annual car show. People brought their families, enjoyed classic cars, checked out the latest GM products and picked up David Kimble calendars celebrating 100 years of Chevy engines. There was also a special celebration as everyone was invited to sign [...] ...
Source: GM FastLane | 13 Jul 2011 | 12:32 pm
Breaking News: GM to sell diesel Chevy Cruze: report
The Chevrolet Cruze, the most popular car in the US in June, will come in a diesel version, two people briefed on General Motors Co product plans say.
Source: drive.com.au - Latest News | 13 Jul 2011 | 8:44 am
Volt Owners Saving Money
Let’s face it, no one likes to drop $50, $60 (or, in some cases, even more) at the gas pump every week. If you have a long commute to work, it may even be several times a week. However, some people are learning what it means to cut their tether at gas stations with the Chevrolet Volt.
Source: GM FastLane | 11 Jul 2011 | 9:43 am
Fueling Detroit’s Creative Economy
This week General Motors and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) are celebrating two important developments. Both reaffirm a mutual commitment to the city of Detroit and the people and institutions that fuel its creative economy. Both are significant and serve as an opportunity to envision the bright and exciting future that lies ahead, but also the creative excellence and thriving spirit of i ...
Source: GM FastLane | 27 Jun 2011 | 4:42 pm
Toyota promises to improve Camry interior
Lately Toyota has been refreshing its products with sadly disappointing interiors. In the eyes of repeat customers, such as Sienna buyers, the latest models are sporting harder, cheaper plastics. Making this more apparent is the recent boost in...
Source: Michael Sheena's feed | 20 Jun 2011 | 1:19 pm
Ford's C-Max loses some of its 'Max'
Sliding doors wasn’t just a great Gwyneth Paltrow movie, it is also a great way to access the rear quarters of your family hauler. Whether it is a tight parking space, having your arms full...
Source: Michael Sheena's feed | 9 Jun 2011 | 5:03 pm
Will creepy photos or eco facts get Americans to quit smoking?
In the age of shock and awe it takes a lot of effort to get a person’s attention, especially smokers. They’ve been told by medical professionals dangerous impact of their habit, but addiction keeps... This is a summary only, read the whole article on TaintedGreen.com ...
Source: Tainted Green - Unearthing the Truth About Green | 3 Jun 2011 | 5:23 pm
Nissan’s latest ad for the Leaf exacts revenge on Chevy’s Volt
Rivalries aren’t a foreign concept in the business world. Coke hates Pepsi, Microsoft can’t stand Apple, and Boeing certainly isn’t Airbus’ BFF. It seems that these spats have leaked into the growing... This is a summary only, read the whole article on TaintedGreen.com ...
Source: Tainted Green - Unearthing the Truth About Green | 29 May 2011 | 2:54 pm
London gets juiced up with new electric car charging stations
Most drivers have a friendly neighborhood gas station, but what about electric car charging points? Chances are you’re more likely to find a one in your neighbor’s garage next to their shiny new Volt... This is a summary only, read the whole article on TaintedGreen.com ...
Source: Tainted Green - Unearthing the Truth About Green | 27 May 2011 | 5:21 pm
BMW executive regrets 5-Series wagon decision
BMW North America CEO Jim O'Donnell recently told trade publication Automotive News that he regrets having pulled the 5-Series station wagon from his U.S. lineup. BMW had theorized that its wagon buyers would flock to...
Source: Michael Sheena's feed | 21 May 2011 | 7:19 pm
Lexus CT200h by Fox Marketing
Created by Fox Marketing, the bespoke CT200h features a wide body kit and a supercharged 1.8-liter engine.
Source: Worldcarfans: New York Auto Show | 26 Apr 2011 | 10:50 pm
MINI and rock legends KISS join forces in New York for charity
To raise money for UNICEF to help children in Japan, fans will be able to bid on the vehicles during a special Father's Day eBay charity auction opening May 29th.
Source: Worldcarfans: New York Auto Show | 22 Apr 2011 | 8:24 am
Toyota Recalls Another 2 Million Cars. Apology Needed.
When NASA released the results of a 10-month study on Toyota vehicles on Feb. 8 concluding that the automaker's cars did not have an electronics problem that caused unintended acceleration, one of Bloomberg BusinessWeek's columnists said the media owed the company an apology. There is no ghost in the machine and the intense media coverage caused a frenzy, Bloomberg BusinessWeek columnist Ed Wallac ...
Source: Automotive Blog - BusinessWeek | 24 Feb 2011 | 4:46 pm
Darth Vader Works His Mojo for VW, but Mini Misses the Mark
After my last missive gave a 'thumbs down' to Chrysler's 200 ad, which aired during the Super Bowl, one reader asked for my take on Volkswagen's "Darth Vader" spot for the Passat. Since more of you disagreed with my view on Chrysler's Eminem ad than sided with me, I'm flattered. In VW's ad, a young boy is marching around his house in a Darth Vader costume that must be the envy of the neighborhood.
Source: Automotive Blog - BusinessWeek | 11 Feb 2011 | 5:28 pm
Eminem earned Chrysler some buzz. Sales may be tougher get.
It can only be a good sign that Detroit carmakers have the cash on hand to advertise in pricey venues like the Super Bowl. But in Chrysler's case, the money for its "Imported from Detroit" ad for the new 200 sedan may have been better spent elsewhere. The commercial starts with gritty images of bleak urban ruins, smoke stacks and downtown Detroit set against a lead-grey sky. The narrator asks, " ...
Source: Automotive Blog - BusinessWeek | 7 Feb 2011 | 5:47 pm
Hot: red Ferrari 458 Italia by Oakley Design
Since Oakley Design started developing a tuned Ferrari 458 Italia, we have good contacts with the company. A few of the tuned cars from Oakley Design are also spotted, including the same Ferrari which has been in the news very often. Only seven copies of this care will be made, including six white copies. During the SEMA Show, which starts tomorrow, the tuner shows the first and only red one. We h ...
Source: Autogespot RSS Feed | 1 Nov 2010 | 1:02 pm
Photoshoot: Ford GT 40
While photographing amazing cars, it is always nice to spot a car with a friendly owner. During an evening in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, you can usually talk to several people driving around in some kind of exotic car. This night was no exception, as I drove through downtown, I was pleasantly surprised when I passed right by a parked Ford GT 40. I quickly parked a block away and walked back ...
Source: Autogespot RSS Feed | 3 Oct 2010 | 12:36 pm
Production and Sales of 'Camry Hybrid' Begin in China
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that today GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), TMC's joint vehicle-production and sales company with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Automobile) in China, held a ceremony and press conference in Guangzhou, Guangdong, to mark the beginning of production and sales of the "Camry Hybrid" sedan.
Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 11 Apr 2010 | 11:00 am
TMC's Production and Sales JV in Pakistan Turns 20
Tokyo-TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that Indus Motor Company Limited, TMC's joint-venture production and sales company with House of Habib, held a ceremony today at its plant in Karachi, Pakistan to mark the company's recent 20th anniversary.
Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 5 Apr 2010 | 11:00 am
On Completion of Production at NUMMI
On April 1, 2010 at 9:21 a.m. (U.S. Pacific Daylight Time), the last Corolla rolled off the production line at NUMMI, marking the end of vehicle production at the plant, which spanned 25 years.
Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 1 Apr 2010 | 11:00 am
Comprehensive Analysis Raises Concern About Professor's U.S. Congressional Testimony, ABC News Segment
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces U.S. sales subsidiary Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. replicated on March 8 (in the U.S.) a recent demonstration of an "unintended acceleration" event by Professor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University of the United States.
Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 8 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am
Prepared Testimony of Yoshimi Inaba President and COO, Toyota Motor North America (TMA) and Chairman and CEO of Toyota Motor Sales Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
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Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 1 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am
Prepared Testimony of Shinichi Sasaki Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Prepared Testimony of Shinichi Sasaki Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation ...
Source: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL SITE | 1 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am
Chrysler: Innovations 'R' Us
The Little Private Car Company that Could outlines its technological future ...
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 24 Mar 2008 | 8:00 am
Tuners: Specter Werkes/Sports Corvette C6 GTR
SWS is readying a new C6-based GTR for a spring launch, and it'll again feature completely new bodywork (excepting the greenhouse and roof) with a range of optional engine, brake, and interior upgrades.
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 8 Feb 2008 | 7:00 pm
Subtle Changes: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
Like its less powerful SLK siblings, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is newly refined with a number of changes more apparent from the driver's seat than from a visual standpoint.
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 27 Dec 2007 | 2:00 pm
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Honda Announces Pricing For Smaller-Engined Crosstour
For fans of large-schnozed pseudo-coupe people movers, the Honda Crosstour now comes with a smaller engine, and a lower price: $27,655, for the well-equipped EX model. This is before an $810 destination charge, but also comes in at $2,685 less than the V-6-engined Crosstour. The big-engined model has 79 more horsepower than the Crosstour’s 2.4-liter [...] ...
Source: Automotive News |
OPEL FRANCE
L'énigme du week-end : de quel véhicule est extrait cette photo ?
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Not Really, But Really: Nissan Treana Explodes in China
Paul Veroude is a Dutch artist who sculpts explosions. Not the kind that go boom. That would be bad. Instead, Veroude fabricates displays of intricately assembled things, like cars, deconstructing them piece by piece until the product, whether disassembled neatly on the floor, or majestically hanging from a ceiling, resembles an orderly, split-second burst from [...] ...
Source: Automotive News |
Ford Reels in $8.8 Billion Pre-Tax for 2011 and $20.3 Billion Net
It was a good year for the Blue Oval boys as Ford Motor Company made a net income of $20.26 billion in 2011 courtesy of a one-time “special item” accounting maneuver. That boils down to $4.94 per share for those of you keeping track at home. The year 2011 saw a net pre-tax profit of [...] ...
Source: Automotive News |
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