Skoda Citigo Rally @ Wörthersee Tour
The following pics show the Skoda Citigo Rally, concept car displayed during the Wörthersee Tour, Austria. The look of the small city car has been turned aggressive with a series of aesthetic[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 19 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
Spy Shots: Porsche 918 Spyder Snagged Topless, Plus Full-Specs, Turns the 'Ring in Under 7:22
Only a few days after Porsche released an official set of images of the pre-production 918 Spyder, our spies sent in new photos of the plug-in hybrid supercar, this time testing with its top down. The new crown jewel of the Porsche lineup features a targa top solution with a pair of detachable carbon fiber roof panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment and a small windowpane loca ...
Source: Carscoop | 19 May 2012 | 11:35 am
VIDEO: What's Sexier Than Marissa Miller AND A...Buick?
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Source: AutoSpies.com News | 19 May 2012 | 11:34 am
Spy Shots: Porsche 918 Spyder Snagged Topless, Plus Full-Specs, Turns the 'Ring in Under 7:22
Only a few days after Porsche released an official set of images of the pre-production 918 Spyder, our spies sent us new photos of the plug-in hybrid supercar, this time testing with its top down. The new crown jewel of the Porsche lineup features a targa top solution with a pair of detachable carbon fiber roof panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment and a small windowpane loca ...
Source: Carscoop | 19 May 2012 | 11:27 am
MINI Norris, Approved by Chuck, Designed by Milos
With all the far-fetched videos we have posted in our Chuck Norris Approved section, it was just a matter of time before one of you, our readers, sent in a Chuck Norris Approved vehicle. From the creator of the mirthful Zastava ZUGO with its groundbreaking hand warmers comes the one and only Mini Norris, the only car in the world that passed all crash tests with a single roundhouse kick. Designe ...
Source: Carscoop | 19 May 2012 | 11:20 am
MINI Norris, Approved by Chuck, Designed by Milos
With all the far-fetched videos we have posted in our Chuck Norris Approved section, it was just a matter of time before one of you, our readers, sent in a Chuck Norris Approved vehicle. From the creator of the mirthful Zastava ZUGO with its groundbreaking hand warmers comes the one and only Mini Norris, the only car in the world that passed all crash tests with a single roundhouse kick. Designe ...
Source: Carscoop | 19 May 2012 | 11:20 am
BMW 4-Series Coupè: new rendering
New rendering of the upcoming BMW 3-Series Coupe F32, which will soon pick up the 4-Series badge. The marketing strategy to assign a new name to the model is due to the desire of BMW to reposition[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 19 May 2012 | 11:10 am
Official: New Fuso Canter can canter in selectable 4x4 mode
Filed under: Truck, Work, Off-Road, MISC If you're in the market and mood for a 6.5-ton cab-over truck that also offers power to all its wheels, Fuso would like you to have a look at its new Canter 4x4. With the addition of selectable four-wheel drive, Fuso is hoping to expand the 4x2 Canter's traditional market into unpaved uses like construction and municipal services. Power comes from a 3.0-l ...
Source: Autoblog | 19 May 2012 | 11:01 am
Former Car Dealer's Collection Of Decaying Packards Head To Auction [Secret Cars]
A collection of 15 1950-1956 Packards owned by a man who devoted much of his professional life to selling and repairing examples of the orphan car brand will be sold at auction next Saturday. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 19 May 2012 | 11:00 am
SPIED: Porsche's 918 Prototype Is Ready For Its Close-Up
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Source: AutoSpies.com News | 19 May 2012 | 10:58 am
SPIED: FIRST Spy Pictures Of Next-Gen BMW 3-Series CONVERTIBLE
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Source: AutoSpies.com News | 19 May 2012 | 10:31 am
Chrysler recalling 2010 Wranglers for skid plate fix
Chrysler Group has notified the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that the company is voluntarily recalling approximately 67,872 U.S. market 2010 Jeep Wranglers to replace the automatic transmission skid plate with a skid bar.... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 19 May 2012 | 10:19 am
Dacia Dokker and Dokker MPV Pictures
The Dacia Dokker is the latest model to join Renault‘s low-cost brand’s growing lineup. Offered as either a five-seat MPV or a cargo van, the Dokker brings versatility to the marketplace. These are the first official photos of the people ...
Source: AutoTribute | 19 May 2012 | 10:00 am
GM says the Volt has saved a supertanker of gas
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, MPG, Chevrolet, GM That's one small step for man, and one less really big barge full of fuel for mankind. That's basically what General Motors' Chevrolet division is saying in its latest effort to pitch the Volt extended-range plug-in as a way for prospective drivers to save both money and the earth. Chevrolet estimates that Volt drivers have saved more than 2.1 ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 19 May 2012 | 10:00 am
German company launches Bentley-influenced Q7-based SUV
The Trésor SUV can be armored by Russia's ArmorTech.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 19 May 2012 | 9:00 am
See The Story Behind One Man's Lifelong Datsun Obsession [Video]
After a several month hiatus Josh Clason's Depth of Speed is back with another fantastic video profiling one man's deep love of all things Datsun. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 19 May 2012 | 9:00 am
DTM - Paffett retrouve la pole
Gary Paffett a signé sa première pole depuis près de deux ans en DTM, à Brands Hatch. Le leader du championnat devance le surprenant Christian Vietoris.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 19 May 2012 | 8:57 am
F1 - GP de France: Fourneyron veut « s'attarder »
Valérie Fourneyron, la ministre des Sports, a assuré qu'elle n'est pas opposée au Grand Prix de France, mais elle veut examiner le projet dans le détail.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 19 May 2012 | 8:33 am
La Seat Mii à l’essai sur autoplus.fr
Après la Volkswagen UP et la Skoda Citigo, autoplus.fr vous propose l’essai de la Seat Mii dans sa version 70 ch.
Source: RSS Autoplus.fr | 19 May 2012 | 8:02 am
Next Nissan Rogue Crossover Coming in 2013
Nissan has confirmed a successor to its North American Rogue compact crossover for a 2013 calendar year. The Japanese automaker didn’t release any details, but we expect the car to be strongly inspired by the Nissan Hi-Cross Concept (as pictured ...
Source: AutoTribute | 19 May 2012 | 8:00 am
Vidéo: Carlos Sainz à Sitges-Terramar
C’est la séquence émotion du jour: Carlos Sainz senior et Miguel Molina (pilote Audi en DTM) sur le vénérable autodrome de Sitges-Terramar, en Audi R8 LMS. Pour rappel, Sitges-Terramar est un anneau de vitesse ouvert en 1923, près de Barcelone. Frick Armangue, son promoteur, a voulu le meilleur: un béton de qualité et de vastes paddocks (cernant [...] Cliquez sur le titre pour acce ...
Source: le blog auto | 19 May 2012 | 7:31 am
'Opel moet zich herpositioneren'
Opel moet een nieuwe koers varen. Door het huidige beleid heeft de Duitse autofabrikant veel klanten verloren en dat moet veranderden, stelt Johan Willems, bestuurslid bij Opel.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 19 May 2012 | 6:45 am
La Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution prête pour Pikes Peak
Au mois de mars dernier, Mitsubishi annonçait un intéressant projet : le constructeur compte s’attaquer à la course de côte de Pikes Peak avec un prototype électrique dérivé de l’i-MiEV dont le dessin publié alors laissait présager un curieux engin. L’engin en question est désormais prêt et s’appelle d’un nom très Mitsubishi, l’i-MiEV Evolution. Bie ...
Source: le blog auto | 19 May 2012 | 6:39 am
Mercedes CLA volop in training
Een kleine maand geleden liet Mercedes met de Concept Style Coupé zien welke kant het op gaat met de CLA. Hier rijdt-ie in het wild, met minder camouflage dan ooit.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 19 May 2012 | 6:26 am
Johnson sets new record, qualifies first at Summer Nationals
Pro Stock: In Friday’s second qualifying round of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, 24th annual Dollar General Summer Nationals, Allen Johnson set a new track ET record of 6.618 seconds at 207.85 mph in the Team Mopar/J&J Racing... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 19 May 2012 | 5:42 am
Le conducteur du jour: la petite truanderie
Le titre fait bien sur référence au quartier où je l’ai vue et non au modèle. Après le low-cost US, voici le HDG Italien! Face au succès du Fiatou, le constructeur l’a décliné à toutes les sauces. Voici donc le bourreau des cœurs de la famille: l’Autobianchi Bianchina Eden Roc. En 1955, Fiat s’associe aux cycles [...] Cliquez sur le titre pour acceder à la note ...
Source: le blog auto | 19 May 2012 | 5:41 am
Suzuki Swift X-ITE
Suzuki German Division has launched the Swift X-ITE special edition, exclusive for the German market with price starting at 15,490 Euro. The three-door hatch comes with a restyled body kit including[...] ...
Source: eurocarblog | 19 May 2012 | 5:30 am
Anything Goes part I!
Time for you all to chop whatever you want to get as many points as possible. No rules in this contest. Have fun. Due limited free time, the threads...
Source: CarSpyShots | 19 May 2012 | 5:13 am
New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added another vehicle to its list of top safety picks — the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. GM’s latest family sedan scored ‘good’ in front, side, rollover and rear in the U.S.
Source: AutoTribute | 19 May 2012 | 4:00 am
Penske Update: Kligerman to sub for Keselowski in Iowa; Villeneuve signs for two Nationwide events
Parker Kligerman will be at the wheel of the Penske Racing No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger R/T for Sunday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 at Iowa Speedway. Brad Keselowski, who finished second in last night’s Camping... [ This is a summary only. Visit http://www.allpar.com/news/ for the full story. ] ...
Source: Allpar Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep News | 19 May 2012 | 3:06 am
Bentley reportedly working on custom EXP 9 F to compete at 2013 Dakar Rally
Posted on 05.19.2012 06:00 by Brad Anderson Filed under: Bentley | suv | rally cars | luxury cars | news | Cars | Car News It goes without saying that in its very short life, the Bentley EXP 9 F has already faced its fair share of criticism, largely revolving around its controversial sty ...
Source: Top Speed | 19 May 2012 | 2:00 am
Bentley reportedly working on custom EXP 9 F to compete at 2013 Dakar Rally
Posted on 05.19.2012 06:00 by Brad Anderson Filed under: Bentley | suv | rally cars | luxury cars | news | Cars | Car News It goes without saying that in its very short life, the Bentley EXP 9 F has already faced its fair share of criticism, largely revolving around its controversial sty ...
Source: Top Speed | 19 May 2012 | 2:00 am
New Photo Gallery of 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
With the start of North American production of the all-new 2013 Altima earlier this week, Nissan released a fresh batch of pictures of its sedan model. The 2013 Altima is critical to Nissan's plan to increase sales in North America with the Japanese automaker targeting to beat the Toyota Camry in the popular mid-size sedan segment. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rig ...
Source: Carscoop | 18 May 2012 | 9:27 pm
New Photo Gallery of 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
With the start of North American production of the all-new 2013 Altima earlier this week, Nissan released a fresh batch of pictures of its sedan model. The 2013 Altima is critical to Nissan's plan to increase sales in North America with the Japanese automaker targeting to beat the Toyota Camry in the popular mid-size sedan segment. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rig ...
Source: Carscoop | 18 May 2012 | 9:27 pm
EVS: Utah State University quietly working on in-road wireless charging
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, EVS If you had to name one of the biggest game-change moments that the electric vehicle could bring to the world, try this one: Every prior attempt to electrify the car has assumed the vehicle would be the energy carrier. By comparison, the grid is much more efficient at moving energy from point A to point B, so if you ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 18 May 2012 | 8:48 pm
Video: Watch spectators rush to save lives of rally drivers trapped in capsized Renault
Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos, Renault, Racing We don't need to tell you why rally racing - though awesome - is incredibly dangerous. As much as we love to watch turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Euro hatches being flung around on dirt, gravel, snow and tarmac, the fact that many of these races go through small towns and wooded trails leaves plenty of room for disaster. Case in point: This Renau ...
Source: Autoblog | 18 May 2012 | 8:45 pm
MINI John Cooper Works lineup gets a new engine
MINI has introduced a new engine for their JCW lineup. It promises reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
Source: Worldcarfans | 18 May 2012 | 8:20 pm
Report: Chinese demand could prompt Aston Martin to press on with Lagonda revival
Filed under: China, Crossover, Aston Martin, Luxury Automakers are usually pretty decisive. They either build a car or they don't. But Aston Martin has embarked down a bumpier road with Lagonda. Aston bought the Lagonda marque way back in 1947, but after operating it as a separate brand for a few years, it let the brand peter out in the 1950s and 60s. The moniker was revived as a nameplate on a ...
Source: Autoblog | 18 May 2012 | 8:01 pm
Next-gen Nissan Rogue confirmed for 2013
Nissan has confirmed plans to launch a redesigned Rouge in 2013. It will be built at the company's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Source: Worldcarfans | 18 May 2012 | 7:40 pm
Mitsubishi previews bonkers i-MiEV Evolution for Pikes Peak
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Mitsubishi, USA, Racing No, that's not a Mitsubishi i-MiEV in a fat suit, it's the automaker's brand-new all-electric race car, and it's set to take on the 2012 Pike's Peak International Hill Climb in July. This isn't the first time we've seen an EV enter the Pike's Peak challenge - Nissan commissioned a Leaf for battle last year, a car that set the bar for all future ele ...
Source: AutoblogGreen | 18 May 2012 | 7:02 pm
Chevrolet unveils ultra-violet Volt artwork [video]
Created by automotive artist Ian Cook, the ultra-violet ad is based on a nocturnal image shot by car photographer Dominic Fraser. It was made using Camaro R/C cars that were driven over UV paint.
Source: Worldcarfans | 18 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
Stoner Tops Dry Le Mans MotoGP Practice
Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner has work to do before the end of the season when he takes his leave of MotoGP. Before he retires, the Aussie needs to beat Jorge Lorenzo and the balance of the field in the top motorcycle racing arena in the world to earn his third championship and second straight. He started by earning top time in Friday practice for...
Source: MotorAuthority | 18 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
July 13 named “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
Car collectors have an official holiday this year.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 18 May 2012 | 6:10 pm
Watch Carlos Sainz Drive An Audi R8 LMS Around Europe's Second Oldest Track [Video]
Built in 1922 and essentially abandoned in 1923, Autodromo de Sitges-Terramar is the second oldest remaining track in Europe. Unlike the oldest, England's Brooklands, it was built so well that it remains useable today. Here, rally legend Carlos Sainz laps its 80 year old banking in an Audi R8 LMS. More » ...
Source: Jalopnik | 18 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
GM scraps plans to advertise during 2013 Super Bowl
GM won't be advertising during the 2013 Super Bowl.
Source: New and Used Car Reviews & Auto-Industry News – LeftLaneNews | 18 May 2012 | 5:13 pm
Big Muscle Shows Off Modern Family Haulers: Video
The family hauler has come a long way since the days of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and the Ford Country Squire. In fact, big station wagons are all but relics of the past, replaced in popularity by SUVs and crossovers. That’s not to say the wagon is dead, and those with the need to get their family from coast to coast in a hurry have a...
Source: MotorAuthority | 18 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
VW Beetle test drive coming up
I always liked the Beetle. Old and new.And I was able to participate to a customer clinic for the all new convertible over 2 years ago. This week I finally get to actually drive one. And keep it for a whole week.The one I just got is a Turbo Automatic model. (Even though I was told it was going to be a manual...)So far, it is, of course, very much like the GTI I drove a while ago. Using the same d ...
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 18 May 2012 | 4:56 pm
Winding Road Hot List: Volume 38
Every week we sift through a truly amazing amount of “stuff” in the dozen or so hours we spend online—you know, the time spent not driving sweet cars. A lot of the cool stuff we find has to do specifically with new cars, naturally, but there’s also a huge amount of awesomeness that doesn’t completely fit in the normal Winding Road world. Once, we were in the habit of simply reading, watc ...
Source: Winding Road Site News | 18 May 2012 | 4:31 pm
Boris Said Driving Electric BMW M3 In Pikes Peak Hill Climb: Video
Soon, you’ll be able to add one more thing to Boris Said’s extensive racing resume: Pikes Peak Hill Climb veteran. Said will compete behind the wheel of a BMW M3 in this year’s event, but it isn’t just another race-prepped BMW that the NASCAR driver will be piloting. The M3 that Said will drive on his race to the clouds is...
Source: MotorAuthority | 18 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
Chevrolet Camaro SS/RC1
Posted on 05.18.2012 19:00 by Justin Cupler Filed under: Chevrolet | coupe | industry news | Chevrolet Camaro | sports cars | muscle cars | Richard Childress Racing | special editions | cool fast cars | 2011 | speed | Cars | Car Reviews | Chevrolet Richard Childress Racing Street Performance partnered with General Motors to ...
Source: Top Speed | 18 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
Chevrolet Camaro SS/RC1
Posted on 05.18.2012 19:00 by Justin Cupler Filed under: Chevrolet | coupe | industry news | Chevrolet Camaro | sports cars | muscle cars | Richard Childress Racing | special editions | cool fast cars | 2011 | speed | Cars | Car Reviews | Chevrolet Richard Childress Racing Street Performance partnered with General Motors to ...
Source: Top Speed | 18 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
BMW M5 Hurricane RRS by G-Power
Posted on 05.18.2012 18:00 by Kirby Filed under: BMW | sedan | BMW 5-Series | sports cars | BMW M-series | G-Power | car tuning | BMW M5 | Cars | Car Reviews | BMW The current BMW M5 F10 already has a G-Power tuned program to its name, one where the German tuner squeezes 640 horsepower out of the German sports car.But even if the M5 ...
Source: Top Speed | 18 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
BMW M5 Hurricane RRS by G-Power
Posted on 05.18.2012 18:00 by Kirby Filed under: BMW | sedan | BMW 5-Series | sports cars | BMW M-series | G-Power | car tuning | BMW M5 | Cars | Car Reviews | BMW The current BMW M5 F10 already has a G-Power tuned program to its name, one where the German tuner squeezes 640 horsepower out of the German sports car.But even if the M5 ...
Source: Top Speed | 18 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
Spied! 2013 Ford F-150 Limited
The 2013 F-150s must be getting closer to their reveal date because we're seeing more models on the streets.
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 18 May 2012 | 1:52 pm
ANCAP: 5 Stars For Mercedes B-Class And Valente
Mercedes-Benz Australia's newly launched B-Class hatch and Valente people mover have both picked up five-star ANCAP safety ratings this week. Tested by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program's Euro NCAP sister organisation, both cars were awarded the top rating based on data drawn from the European tests. B-Class Applying to all variants, the B-Class hatch's five-sta ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 18 May 2012 | 1:16 pm
Mercedes-Benz Active Comfort To Help Send Drivers To Sleep
Mercedes-Benz has long championed its fatigue-sensing driving aids designed to warn drivers when they're about to nod off. But now the German automaker is developing a system designed to help them fall asleep. With fatigue known to be a major cause of road fatalities, Mercedes' new Active Comfort system utilises sleep-inducing stimuli to send drivers quickly to sleep when they pull ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 18 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
First UK drive review: Ferrari FF
The magnificent four-seat, four-wheel drive Ferrari is a hypercar carrier of four unrivaled in ethos or execution ...
Source: Autocar RSS Feed | 18 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
First UK drive review: Ferrari FF
The magnificent four-seat, four-wheel drive Ferrari is a hypercar carrier of four unrivaled in ethos or execution ...
Source: Autocar RSS Feed | 18 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
Autonieuws: Range Rover Sport frist zich op
De Range Rover Sport zou wel eens z'n laatste jaar in de showroom kunnen beleven, en als alles goed verloopt staat er in 2013 een opvolger paraat om de stedelijke jungle aan te pakken. De Sport krijgt nog enkele kleine extra's in de optielijst, kwestie van netjes af te zwaaien: andere vijfspaaks lichtmetalen velgen en een hoop nieuwe lakkleuren (Barolo, Barossa, Causeway, Havana ... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 18 May 2012 | 12:18 pm
Tesla Owners Notch Up 35 Million Kilometres Behind The Wheel
Owners of Tesla's all-electric Roadster sports car have collectively driven past the 35 million kilometre mark, with Tesla Motors hailing the feat as validation of the car's appeal. The passing of the 35m kilometre milestone makes the Tesla Roadster the most widely-used electric passenger car ever, with over 2300 Roadsters being delivered to owners in 32 countries - including Australia ...
Source: TheMotorReport - | 18 May 2012 | 11:38 am
Renault Espace: Facelift 2012 Neue Nase am Espace
Renault hat den Espace aufgefrischt: Der große Familienvan trägt ab Juli 2012 das neue Markengesicht à la Clio und Mégane. Technisch wird sich am Espace nichts ändern.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 18 May 2012 | 11:07 am
Comfort/Involvement Index: 2012 BMW 328i Sport Line
Only a lack of steering feel lets down the 3-Series legend in this sixth generation. Good power from the turbo four, with subtle, adjustable, sports sedan handling. We were happily surprised to find that the sonic profile, while a world away from the song of the outgoing inline-six, is pretty meaty and fun to hear. Turn all of the electronic stability aids off, and the 328i really shows its inhere ...
Source: Winding Road Site News | 18 May 2012 | 11:01 am
Autoline This Week #1621: Bridge Builder
Running a car company in Europe is decidedly different than in America. Especially if you’re on the Board which makes all the big decisions. Join John McElroy and his guest Dr. Walther Kiep, the longest serving member of Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board, for an inside look at his years helping run this mega-automaker as he promotes his recollections of a life in politics and business in his new ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 18 May 2012 | 11:00 am
Ford Focus Electric test drive.
I must say this was a moment I will remember for a long time.My first time behind the wheel of a fully electric car.It felt kind of like watching color TV for the 1st time. It's new and exciting, and you know it will be everywhere in few years.The design itself is familiar, almost too much so. (But the color TVs also looked like regular ones)The main changes are up front.And there is, of course, ...
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 18 May 2012 | 10:51 am
Naar Goodwood? Kies voor het AutoWeek-arrangement!
Formule 1-bolides, supercars, klassieke sportwagens en zelfs vliegtuigen, het Goodwood Festival of Speed biedt het allemaal. Om de drempel om te gaan nog verder voor je te verlagen, hebben we een speciaal arrangement samengesteld om het Festival of Speed in al z’n facetten te beleven.
Source: AutoWeek.nl nieuws | 18 May 2012 | 10:33 am
Treffen and the art of modifying
Far from being an underclass, car modifiers should be praised and encouraged for their efforts ...
Source: Autocar RSS Feed | 18 May 2012 | 10:07 am
Treffen and the art of modifying
Far from being an underclass, car modifiers should be praised and encouraged for their efforts ...
Source: Autocar RSS Feed | 18 May 2012 | 10:07 am
Chery-JLR marriage going ahead, to see production of 130,000 units per year
The awaited union between China’s Chery and the UK’s Jaguar-Landrover is likely to go ahead later this year if the joint venture receives approval. Various government ministerys have to approve the joint venture, the JV is expected to land in Changshu city, close to Shanghai, and will use the same facilities as Qoros, another Chery [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 10:05 am
Chery-JLR marriage going ahead, to see production of 130,000 units per year
The awaited union between China’s Chery and the UK’s Jaguar-Landrover is likely to go ahead later this year if the joint venture receives approval. Various government ministerys have to approve the joint venture, the JV is expected to land in Changshu city, close to Shanghai, and will use the same facilities as Qoros, another Chery [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 10:05 am
Audi E-Bike: Power-Pedelec
Zwei Räder, ein Rahmen aus Carbon und ein starker Elektro-Motor: Das Audi E-Bike eignet sich für Stuntfahrer und fährt bis zu 80 km/h schnellAuf dem GTI-Tuningtreffen am Wörthersee (16. bis 19. Mai 2012) wird mit der Studie Audi E-Bike ein elektrisch angetriebenes Fahrrad präsentiert, das sich perfekt für spektakuläre Fahrmanöver eignen soll. Das E-Bike soll besonders stark sein und über ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 18 May 2012 | 10:00 am
Skoda Citigo Rally: Wörthersee 2012 Citigo als Rallye-Auto
Skoda serviert den Tuning-Fans am Wörthersee eine Rallye-Version des Citigo. Der Rennzwerg mit Rundumbespoilerung und fetten Rädern ist vorerst nur eine Studie.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 18 May 2012 | 9:57 am
Would You See a Pickup Truck Musical?
Like pickup trucks? Like musical theater? Then you might want to snap up tickets to "Hands on a Hardbody." ...
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 18 May 2012 | 9:47 am
2012 Dacia Dokker
Image: http://cdn3.worldcarfans.co/2012/5/17/large/14123957791754023882.jpg Image:...
Source: CarSpyShots | 18 May 2012 | 9:37 am
Smart fortwo: Rückruf Falsches Federbein
Smart ruft 64 Exemplare des fortwo mit Sportpaket zurück. Grund: Statt der vorgesehenen sportbetonten Brabus-Federn wurden konventionelle Federbeine montiert.
Source: AUTO BILD - Tests und News zum Thema Auto | 18 May 2012 | 9:37 am
Autonieuws: VW Polo WRC Street levert 220pk
Dit is de straatversie van de Polo R WRC, het officiële rallykanon van Volkswagen. Even gas terug nu, want momenteel kijken we naar een concept car. En wat voor één. Er zijn weinig zekerheden in de wereld, maar VW heeft heeft wel laten vallen dat de productie ervan in het najaar van 2013 van start gaat. Dus laten we hopen dat dat zo blijft. Hij kreeg tegen al... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 18 May 2012 | 9:31 am
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Starts Testing
Porsche has completed the first prototypes of the 918 Spyder before the hybrid supercar’s planned production startup in the month of September 2013. Clients will start getting the cars by the end of the coming year. The estimated price is ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 18 May 2012 | 9:10 am
Dacia Dokker: Rumänischer Kangoo-Klon
Mit dem Dokker präsentiert der rumänische Autobauer Dacia seine fünfte Modellbaureihe. Weltpremiere feierte der Hochdachkombi in Marokko Der neueste Spross der Dacia-Familie wird ab Juni zunächst nur in Marokko auf den Markt kommen und als Pkw-Variante für Familien sowie als Kastenwagen-Variante Dokker Van für Gewerbetreibende erhältlich sein. Der neue Hochdachkombi dürfte sich zu einem d ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 18 May 2012 | 9:10 am
Range Rover (2012) Wheels and Accessories
The countdown has begun to unveil all new Range Rover 2012 in the coming month. Well, all we can say is that its debut is approaching as the disguise continuous to deliver the new Rangie. From lifestyle accessories to performance ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 18 May 2012 | 9:03 am
IG Metall kämpft um deutsche Opel-Werke
Die IG Metall will um den Erhalt der deutschen Opel-Werke kämpfen. Ein entsprechende Erklärung gab der Frankfurter IG-Metall-Bezirksleiter abEine entsprechende Erklärung gab der Frankfurter IG-Metall-Bezirksleiter Armin Schild am Freitag im ZDF-«Morgenmagazin» ab. Opel hatte am Vortag beschlossen, die Produktion seines Erfolgsmodells Astra komplett ins günstigere Ausland zu verlegen. Die K ...
Source: AUTO ZEITUNG.de - Aktuelle Artikel, Autotests und Neuheiten | 18 May 2012 | 8:54 am
Winding Road Video: 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Five-Door – Quick Drive
This week we take you on a spirited drive in the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Five-Door.
Source: Winding Road Site News | 18 May 2012 | 8:33 am
Jaguar F-Type spyshots: how to tell if it's a V6 or V8
Anorak corner! Here's how you tell the difference between a V6 and a V8 Jaguar F-type. Our recent spate of F-type spyshots reveal two different exhaust layouts - and this is one of the styling signifiers distinguishing between the bottom-rung...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 8:15 am
Jaguar F-Type spyshots: how to tell if it's a V6 or V8
Anorak corner! Here's how you tell the difference between a V6 and a V8 Jaguar F-type. Our recent spate of F-type spyshots reveal two different exhaust layouts - and this is one of the styling signifiers distinguishing between the bottom-rung...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 8:15 am
News watch May 2012: today's auto industry news
Welcome to CAR Magazine's news aggregator as we round up the daily stories in the auto industry. Top tip: news summaries are added from the top hour-by-hourFriday 18 May 2012• China's car dealers are struggling to cope with the volume of...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 7:21 am
News watch May 2012: today's auto industry news
Welcome to CAR Magazine's news aggregator as we round up the daily stories in the auto industry. Top tip: news summaries are added from the top hour-by-hourFriday 18 May 2012• China's car dealers are struggling to cope with the volume of...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 7:21 am
SEAT expanding rapidly in the Chinese market
SEAT has aired its wares at various auto shows around China over the past two years, the Spanish brand is eager to enter into China to offset slow sales in Europe. The Spaniards are pushing the Leon Cupra first but other models are expected to follow rapidly, 8 dealerships have so far been set up [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 7:01 am
SEAT expanding rapidly in the Chinese market
SEAT has aired its wares at various auto shows around China over the past two years, the Spanish brand is eager to enter into China to offset slow sales in Europe. The Spaniards are pushing the Leon Cupra first but other models are expected to follow rapidly, 8 dealerships have so far been set up [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 7:01 am
Toyota GT-86 (2012) CAR review: a second opinion
So absolutely has the company hung its hat on the environmentally-conscientious peg of hybrid drive technology of late that, until the arrival of this new 2+2, the fastest accelerating production Toyota was… Ta-daaah! The Land Cruiser V8. Mercifully, and not...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 6:20 am
Toyota GT-86 (2012) CAR review: a second opinion
So absolutely has the company hung its hat on the environmentally-conscientious peg of hybrid drive technology of late that, until the arrival of this new 2+2, the fastest accelerating production Toyota was… Ta-daaah! The Land Cruiser V8. Mercifully, and not...
Source: Car Online | 18 May 2012 | 6:20 am
Autonieuws: Volgende Opel Astra niet uit Duitsland
Voor de tweede keer in even veel productgeneratie, schuift Opel met de productie van de Astra. Die werd tot de huidige generatie onder meer bij General Motors in Antwerpen gebouwd. Opel zag zich echter genoodzaakt die faciliteit te sluiten. De overcapaciteit waar de autobouwer mee kampt is er echter niet mee opgelost. In een poging om z'n fabrieken beter te benutten wordt de volg... Lees ...
Source: Auto55.be | 18 May 2012 | 6:13 am
Opel hat’s gemacht – Reinhold Messner im Interview
Welches Auto fährt ein Mann, der als erster auf alle Achttausender ohne Sauerstoffflaschen gestiegen ist, der die Wüste Gobi und die Antarktis durchquert hat? Einer der sich seit über 20 Jahren aktiv für ökologische Verantwortung einsetzt? Ganz klar, ein Pionier wie Reinhold Messner fährt den Opel Ampera. Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 18 May 2012 | 5:08 am
Opel hat’s gemacht – Reinhold Messner im Interview
Welches Auto fährt ein Mann, der als erster auf alle Achttausender ohne Sauerstoffflaschen gestiegen ist, der die Wüste Gobi und die Antarktis durchquert hat? Einer der sich seit über 20 Jahren aktiv für ökologische Verantwortung einsetzt? Ganz klar, ein Pionier wie Reinhold Messner fährt den Opel Ampera. Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 18 May 2012 | 5:08 am
Elantra, Genesis offer best safety, reliability and value
Hyundai-blog.com is a daily-updated Hyundai news website. The blog, which provides latest news and information on new Hyundai vehicles, is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most creative Hyundai communities in the USA and elsewhere around the world. You can read the original blog post here Elantra, Genesis offer best safety, reliability and value.The award and accolades continue to roll in ...
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 18 May 2012 | 3:17 am
Chinese Dealerships Piling Up With Cars
So sayeth Bloomberg: Chinese dealers are struggling with the rising number of unsold cars that’s threatening to deepen price cuts, according to the nation’s biggest automobile dealers’ association. Dealerships for Honda Motor Co. (7267), Chery Automobile Co., BYD Co. (002594) and Geely (175) Automobile Holdings Ltd. carried more than 45 days of inventory as of [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 3:02 am
Chinese Dealerships Piling Up With Cars
So sayeth Bloomberg: Chinese dealers are struggling with the rising number of unsold cars that’s threatening to deepen price cuts, according to the nation’s biggest automobile dealers’ association. Dealerships for Honda Motor Co. (7267), Chery Automobile Co., BYD Co. (002594) and Geely (175) Automobile Holdings Ltd. carried more than 45 days of inventory as of [...] ...
Source: China Car Times - China Auto News | 18 May 2012 | 3:02 am
Holden’s Chev SS is go in 2013 and so is Commodore
VF Commodore to make its Holden debut ahead of Chev SS export model next year ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 18 May 2012 | 2:51 am
UK, Poland to build next Opel Astra
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant gets reprieve as lead factory for next-gen Astra ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 18 May 2012 | 1:07 am
Volkswagen confirms new hot Polo
Polo R WRC Street concept previews new flagship road-going Volkswagen Polo ...
Source: GoAuto RSS - Car News | 17 May 2012 | 9:57 pm
Volkswagen @ GTI Treffen - Wörthersee 2012
Polo R Street Study Image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNkHTQSZr54/T7WDxHgvHyI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ZmKQolqTaaY/s200/DB2012AU00511_medium.jpg + heaps...
Source: CarSpyShots | 17 May 2012 | 7:45 pm
Innovations designed to provide extreme driving fun and even greater efficiency. MINI presents the new John Cooper Works models.
In keeping with the times, MINI will inject the ultra-sporty performance characteristics of its John Cooper Works models with even greater efficiency from July 2012 with the introduction of a new-generation engine and other far-reaching powertrain innovations. Fresh from an intensive course of further development, the twin-scroll turbo engine develops the same levels of output and torque as its pr ...
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 17 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
ERLANGER, Ky. (May 17, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines. The approximately $80 million investment will bring total plant investment to more than $700 million. Approximately 125 new jobs will be created, increasing employment nearly 10 percent to 1,150. Visit @Toyota ACCE ...
Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 17 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
ERLANGER, Ky. (May 17, 2012) -- Toyota announced today it will expand its Huntsville, Ala. engine facility to increase North American production of V6 engines.
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 17 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
It's Time for Fiat to Offer a Lifestyle Pickup?
The Fiat Strada would be an interesting choice to replace the Dakota, but one man sees the reward.
Source: PickupTrucks: News | 17 May 2012 | 4:57 pm
Bye-Bye Lexus HS250h, We Hardly Knew Ye – nor Cared
You might not have noticed. Indeed, it seems pretty much everyone but the folks on the assembly line missed the fact that the Lexus HS250h went out of production back in January. But the end of the poorly-reviewed Lexus dedicated hybrid may be good news to come with more sporty gas-electric models like the 2013 Lexus ES300h, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 17 May 2012 | 3:15 pm
Chevrolet Confirms New, Australian-Made SS Performance Sedan
Chevrolet’s performance portfolio is about to get a bit bigger. General Motors’ largest brand has confirmed it will bring a version of the new Australian-made Holden VF Commodore to the States where it will be sold as the limited-edition Chevy SS. TheDetroitBureau.com has this breaking news story.
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 17 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
Ford and GM Battle it Out in Twitter Flame War
Anyone who spends time on social media sites knows things can get heated when discussions turn to controversial subject like sex, religion or Chicago v New York pizza. But this week’s big flame war pits Ford against General Motors over GM’s decision to pull an estimated $10 million in advertising off of Facebook because it was generating “insufficient” results. TheDetroitBureau.com weighs ...
Source: TheDetroitBureau.com | 17 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
Confirmed! 2014 Chevrolet SS Rear-Drive Performance Sedan
Next Sprint Cup Car Coming to Chevy Dealers in Late 2013 ...
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 17 May 2012 | 10:00 am
Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review (Video)
Hyundai-blog.com is a daily-updated Hyundai news website. The blog, which provides latest news and information on new Hyundai vehicles, is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most creative Hyundai communities in the USA and elsewhere around the world. You can read the original blog post here Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review (Video).Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2013 (Model Year) review - with video!
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 17 May 2012 | 5:06 am
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD Vehicles
On May 16, 2012, Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS30 F-Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration. Visit @Toyota ACCESS to re ...
Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 16 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2013 Model Year GS 350 F Sport RWD Vehicles
On May 16, 2012, Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS30 F-Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration.
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 16 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
From the vaults: Ford Styling and the Experimental Car circa 1964
From the vaults: Ford Styling and the Experimental Car circa 1964 ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
The BMW M Story. 40 Years BMW M GmbH.
“A company is like a human being. As long as it goes in for sports, it is fit, well-trained, full of enthusiasm and performance.” These were the words of Robert A. Lutz, BMW AG Board Member Sales, back in 1972. They were the words christening the youngest subsidiary of BMW AG at the time, BMW Motorsport GmbH. Today the company is called BMW M GmbH. But it is just as fit, well-trained, full of ...
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
Husqvarna Enduro Team By CH Racing - GP PORTUGAL
Matti Seistola puts Husqvarna on Enduro 1 podium at the EWC GP of Portugal Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH Racing’s Matti Seistola made two visits to the Enduro 1 class podium at the Enduro World Championship’s GP of Portugal, bringing a welcome turn around in form and an end to what has been a tough start to the 2012 series for the Finnish rider. Third on day one to claim his first EWC rostrum r ...
Source: BMW Group PressClub Global | 16 May 2012 | 5:57 am
Honda unveils UNI-CUB mobility device [w/video]
Honda unveils UNI-CUB mobility device [w/video] ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 16 May 2012 | 5:07 am
Sonja von Opel-Radtour – Auf den Spuren des Fritz
Im Jubiläumsjahr 2012 erinnert eine echte „Opelanerin“ an die Sportlichkeit und den Pioniergeist ihrer Vorfahren: Sonja von Opel, Tochter von Heinz von Opel und damit Urur-Enkelin von Adam Opel, will auf den Spuren ihres Urgroßonkels Fritz Opel den Radrennklassiker Basel-Kleve aufleben lassen. Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 16 May 2012 | 4:34 am
Sonja von Opel-Radtour – Auf den Spuren des Fritz
Im Jubiläumsjahr 2012 erinnert eine echte „Opelanerin“ an die Sportlichkeit und den Pioniergeist ihrer Vorfahren: Sonja von Opel, Tochter von Heinz von Opel und damit Urur-Enkelin von Adam Opel, will auf den Spuren ihres Urgroßonkels Fritz Opel den Radrennklassiker Basel-Kleve aufleben lassen. Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 16 May 2012 | 4:34 am
Undisguised 2014 Porsche Macan Caught Testing
The last time we have seen the Porsche Macan 2014 it was quite similar to Audi Q5. It was tested with much cravenness. Now, eventually, the model has slipped in its own look and we are actually seeing the new ...
Source: Car Spy Photos | 16 May 2012 | 4:23 am
Kia Rio 5-door SX, Forte SX and Soul + awarded by NADAguides
Nadaguides.com names new Kia Rio 5-Door SX, Forte SX and Soul + as the “Most Versatile 2012 New Cars Under $20K”! Kia Motors America -KMA has spent the last 20 months doing nothing but smashing sales records in each and every one of those months. The biggest factors in that success have been a line-up [...] ...
Source: Kia Blog :: 2013 Kia News | 16 May 2012 | 2:41 am
All new 2013 Altima starts production
Nissan started production of the all new Altima today in Tennessee.Which also marks the 20th anniversary of the US built model. Nissan also mentioned their intention to beat the Camry as the number one selling car in the US. Toyota sold about 40 000 more Camrys last year. So it is possible for Nissan to beat it.With a new design, new really cool features and best in class gas mileage. And also co ...
Source: Vince Burlapp Car Page | 16 May 2012 | 2:24 am
Astra OPC – Fahrleistungen validiert
So, unseren schnellsten Astra aller Zeiten haben wir final validiert. Die offiziellen Fahrleistungsangaben stehen jetzt also fest. Das entsprechende Verfahren ist zwar eigentlich reine Routine – ein bisschen Kribbeln und Spannung bleibt aber immer ... Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 15 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
Astra OPC – Fahrleistungen validiert
So, unseren schnellsten Astra aller Zeiten haben wir final validiert. Die offiziellen Fahrleistungsangaben stehen jetzt also fest. Das entsprechende Verfahren ist zwar eigentlich reine Routine – ein bisschen Kribbeln und Spannung bleibt aber immer ... Weiterlesen ...
Source: Opel-Blog | 15 May 2012 | 12:15 pm
Syd Mead exhibition opens in New York
Syd Mead exhibition opens in New York ...
Source: Car Design News - News | 15 May 2012 | 11:43 am
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) Fact Sheet
A fact sheet about TMMAL. Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your RSS feed preferences.
Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | 15 May 2012 | 1:00 am
All-New 2012 Yaris: A Great Blend of Performance, Convenience, MPG and Safety
Torrance, Calif., May 14, 2012 -- With sales up 140 percent in April and 70 percent for the year, the 2012 subcompact Toyota Yaris proves to be an outstanding choice for performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and safety.
Source: Featured News | Toyota | 14 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
2012 Busan Motor Show to feature 2 Hyundai concept cars
Hyundai-blog.com is a daily-updated Hyundai news website. The blog, which provides latest news and information on new Hyundai vehicles, is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most creative Hyundai communities in the USA and elsewhere around the world. You can read the original blog post here 2012 Busan Motor Show to feature 2 Hyundai concept cars.Two Hyundai concept cars to be displayed at t ...
Source: New Hyundai Cars Blog :: 2012 Sonata, Tucson SUV, dealerships, spy shots, tuning, sales... | 12 May 2012 | 6:02 am
Automotive Legend Carroll Shelby Dies at 89
Industry Pioneer Helped Define American High Performance ...
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 11 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
Autoline This Week #1620: Excellent Interiors
Both boardrooms and government agencies are guiding design teams to create the vehicles of tomorrow. But how you achieve cost-savings and meet standards all in a slick package remains the (insert outrageous cost projection amount here) question. On Autoline This Week John McElroy brings together a cutting-edge panel of auto experts who are doing just that on the inside with interiors. Klaus Busse ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 11 May 2012 | 11:00 am
Honda Automobiles: 2012 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Recognized by USAA as a Best Value
USAA, a leading financial services provider to the U.S. military and their families, today named the 2012 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe to its second annual Best Value vehicles list, which identifies the top 2012 automobiles in 16 categories that give consumers the most bang for their buck. In addition, today USAA named the CR-Z to its "Top 10 for Teens List," which focuses on traits parents said ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 4 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
Autoline This Week #1619: Turning to TrueCar
Just a few short decades ago, the only way to get information on a new car was to go to a newsstand or go to a dealership. Since then, as consumers have learned how to use the maturing internet, the number of car-buying options have exploded. One of the newest on the web is TrueCar out of California. Joining John McElroy on Autoline This Week is Larry Dominique, former Vice President with Nissan, ...
Source: Autoline This Week - Audio | 4 May 2012 | 11:00 am
Automakers Discover Big HD Screens
Automakers are installing larger high-definition dashboard displays in new models as they introduce increasingly sophisticated infotainment and navigation systems. The new Lexus GS will feature a 12.3 inch screen, up from 8 inches, with a split screen display. Ford's 2013 Escape, Taurus, and Fusion models will offer an 8 inch screen. Bigger screens improve many features, such as backup-camera view ...
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 4 May 2012 | 12:00 am
Fleets Weigh Pros, Cons of TPMS
Tires pressure monitoring systems, mandatory on all vehicles under 10,000 pounds but an extra-charge option for heavier trucks, are seeing mixed success attracting light and medium commercial buyers despite promises of longer tread life and reduced tire maintenance. Some fleets say they are unable to justify the additional cost of installing TPMS on heavier vehicles while others say the systems ha ...
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 4 May 2012 | 12:00 am
Ricky Beggs Reports Mixed Bag of Auction Wholesale Activity
Black Book's Ricky Beggs reported a mixture of dealer comments on auction wholesale activity last week. "We heard that 'dealer consignment lanes struggled,' and 'there were more no-sales within the 2011 and 2012 models.' From opposite sides of the country we heard, 'full-size pickups and full-size SUVs are not selling well,' to the 'economy cars are in demand.'" Black Book saw a dip in car wholesa ...
Source: AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News | 4 May 2012 | 12:00 am
All-new Kia K9 goes on sale in Korea
Kia Motors unveiles its all-new K9 rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan in South Korea! Kia’s first-ever rear-wheel drive luxury sedan made its South Korean public premiere today. The Kia K9 flagship sedan was unveiled at the carmaker’s official launching event held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in central Seoul. More than 1,000 guests, including Knowledge Economy Minister [...] ...
Source: Kia Blog :: 2013 Kia News | 2 May 2012 | 10:52 am
Kia Sales April 2012
Kia Motors America announces record April sales! Strong demand for new Optima, Sorento and Soul crossovers leads to Kia’s 20th straight monthly sales record! ia Motors America (KMA) has been the fastest growing car company in the United States[1] over the past five years, and the brand’s strong momentum continued with best-ever April sales of [...] ...
Source: Kia Blog :: 2013 Kia News | 1 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
Honda Automobiles: American Honda Reports April Auto Sales: CR-V Sets April Record, Accord Sees 41-Percent Gain, All-New 2013 Acura RDX Fast Out of the Gate
American Honda today reported April 2012 U.S. sales of 122,012 units, an increase of 10 percent based on the daily selling rate*. The Honda division posted April 2012 sales of 109,837, an increase of 9.2 percent compared to April 2011. Acura's U.S. April sales of 12,175 were up 18 percent compared to April 2011. Honda - Honda Accord sales up more than 40 percent compared to April 2011, demonstrati ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 1 May 2012 | 1:46 pm
Honda Automobiles: Honda Announces Leviton as Preferred Electric Vehicle Charging Solution
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that Leviton Manufacturing Company, the global leader in connectivity solutions, has been selected as Honda's preferred Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider for customer and dealer EV charging. "As leaders in the fields of advanced technology for mobility and energy solutions, Leviton and Honda both have unique missions to create a more sustaina ...
Source: Hondanews Online Newsroom | 23 Apr 2012 | 10:56 am
2012 World Car of the Year winners announced in New York
The 2012 World Car of the Year Awards have been presented at the New York Auto Show. See the winners inside ...
Source: Worldcarfans: New York Auto Show | 5 Apr 2012 | 9:16 pm
Infiniti LE concept officially unveiled in New York [videos]
Designed to preview a production model, the LE concept has sleek styling which enables it to have a drag coefficient of 0.25.
Source: Worldcarfans: New York Auto Show | 5 Apr 2012 | 6:46 pm
High Fuel Economy in U.S.; Low CO2 in Europe
Differing Priorities ...
Source: Motor Trend News RSS | 28 Mar 2012 | 2:00 pm
மூன்று வியப்புகள்!!! பகுதி - 3
1958 – ல் நான் துணை விடுதிக் காப்பாளனாகப் பொறுப்பேற்ற போதுதான், விடுதி வரவு - செலவுகளைக் கண்காணிக்கவும், கணக்கு எழுதவும் தனியாகக் கணக்கர் நியமிக்கப் ப ...
Source: தென்றல் | 11 Feb 2012 | 2:22 am
Detroit Auto Show 2012
As is tradition, the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) kicked off the automotive calendar in Detroit. Unseasonably warm climes greeted visitors to the Cobo Center, as did a renewed enthusiasm and gusto with the show. Returning faces, in the form of Nissan, eight major concept and production unveils from the domestic manufacturers and more floor space at the show were all symbolic ...
Source: Car Design News - Auto Shows | 3 Feb 2012 | 5:47 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 | 2 Feb 2012 | 5:06 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
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
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
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
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
Oakley Design starts with testing the Ferrari 458 Italia
Oakley Design is the first tuner which got its hands on the Ferrari 458 Italia. The only thing we have shown you are the photoshops. Meanwhile, they started testing the car and we received the first pictures from Oakley Design. During the process we will keep you up to date of the latest progress.
Source: Autogespot RSS Feed | 21 Jun 2010 | 3:17 am
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
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Mitsubishi to Enter i-MiEV Evolution and i-MiEV into 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
They say racing improves the breed (i.e. Honda and Chevrolet in IndyCar and Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and Toyota in NASCAR, etc.), and Mitsubishi is hoping that holds true for electric cars as well. Mitsubishi is entering two electric vehicles into the Electric Class of Pikes Peak Hill Climb. While it won’t be as prominent a [...] ...
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Video: Cop Cars! Motor Trend’s WOT Episode 16
Used to be getting pulled over meant seeing the flashing lights of a Ford Crown Victoria as the image to accompany that deep sinking feeling; now, thanks to a little progress and a host of new toys for cops, you might see a Dodge Charger Pursuit, or a Chevy Caprice PPV, or even Ford’s latest [...] ...
Source: Automotive News |
Getting the Axe: Lexus HS 250h and Subaru Tribeca to be Discontinued
They don’t make them like they used to, but mostly because they’re going to stop making them: The Lexus HS 250 will soon be no more, and the Subaru Tribeca is on borrowed time. A Lexus spokesperson confirmed the fate of the HS 250 to Automotive.com, adding “Lexus continually monitors sales of each model and [...] ...
Source: Automotive News |
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