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- Epic Drag Race Fail When Toyota Driver Forgets Truck In…Reverse!
- Renault Denies Report about Mitsubishi Tie-Up
- Two More Photos and Video Invitation for All-New 2014 Toyota Corolla
- Report Claims Next Mazda2 will Use Shortened Version of CX-5 Platform
- Tesla Model S Reportedly Going to China, Could Debut This Year
- Acura Releases Prices as Well as New Photo Gallery and Video on 2014 MDX
- Nissan Sells 10,000th Leaf Electric Hatch in Europe
- Ford GT 40 Replica Crash in Germany Kills Passenger
- Chevrolet Unveils 2014 Malibu with Cosmetic, Space and Engine Tweaks - Are They Worth It?
- Renault Boss Announces that Future Gordini Models Will Be Hardcore
- Drag Race of Generations and Fuels: E30 BMW M3 vs. F30 BMW 320d
- First Pre-Production Cadillac ELR Comes to Life at GM's Detroit Plant
- Hydrogen-Powered Audi A7 Could Begin Trials and Testing in August
- Ford Mustang Loses Traction, Takes a Swipe at Porsche 911 During Highway Race
- Next Dodge Journey to be Made in Detroit from 2016, Avenger to be Discontinued, Report Says
- Elon Musk Announces Tesla’s Plan to Cover the US with Supercharger Network [w/Video]
| Epic Drag Race Fail When Toyota Driver Forgets Truck In…Reverse! Posted: 31 May 2013 01:41 PM PDT  Many things can go wrong during a drag race, but we cannot think of anything more embarrassing than heading towards the opposite direction once the green light comes on. It all happened earlier this week when a Toyota pickup truck driver was performing the traditional tire-warm up procedure by sprinting back and forth. Unfortunately for the Toyota driver, he forgot to get the gearbox out of reverse the last time he did it before the race, so once it started, instead of going forward…he went backwards! Read more »       |
| Renault Denies Report about Mitsubishi Tie-Up Posted: 31 May 2013 01:08 PM PDT  Renault has issued a statement denying plans of a potential tie-up with Mitsubishi, contrary to a report from the Le Figaro newspaper. The French daily wrote that a partnership with Mitsubishi was being discussed in order for Renault to expand in Asia. "Renault has had discussions in the past with Mitsubishi, for limited cooperation, as we have had with other carmakers. These discussions did not lead to any decisions. There is no cooperation between Renault and Mitsubishi," reads Renault's press release. Read more »   |
| Two More Photos and Video Invitation for All-New 2014 Toyota Corolla Posted: 31 May 2013 12:16 PM PDT  If you're not a fan of pointless teasers made only to generating some buzz around a new product without offering any substance, then we'll suggest that you skip this post altogether and if you haven't done so already, take a look at these revealing shots and these follow up renderings of the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Read more »    |
| Report Claims Next Mazda2 will Use Shortened Version of CX-5 Platform Posted: 31 May 2013 11:53 AM PDT  Mazda is going to use a variation of its CX-5 platform to underpin the next generation Mazda2 / Demio supermini, according to a report from Just-auto. The Japanese crossover was the first to get the brand's SKYACTIV philosophy imprinted into its engineering and construction, while the Mazda6 sedan is the first vehicle which embraces it from the ground-up – both cars share lots of mechanical components and have received positive reviews since launch. Read more »   |
| Tesla Model S Reportedly Going to China, Could Debut This Year Posted: 31 May 2013 10:57 AM PDT  Tesla wants to expand its sale operations for the the Model S (and future models), as according to the Chinese media, the Silicon Valley-based automaker is bringing the all-electric sedan to the Chengdu motor show, in September. Already a pretty expensive car, the Model S could end up costing a lot more once it's all-taxed up and legal in the country. This is important because its appeal hinges on it. Read more »    |
| Acura Releases Prices as Well as New Photo Gallery and Video on 2014 MDX Posted: 31 May 2013 10:23 AM PDT  Acura is moving fast with its third generation MDX, as two months after its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in March, and about a month before sales start in July, the Japanese automaker announced pricing for the seven-seater luxury SUV. Read more »    |
| Nissan Sells 10,000th Leaf Electric Hatch in Europe Posted: 31 May 2013 09:59 AM PDT  Nissan announced the delivery of its 10,000th Leaf in Europe this week to a French customer. The owner is a nurse who will be driving the Nissan Leaf on visits to elderly patients and using it with her family at the weekends. The car was sold by Nissan's Mantes-la-Jolie dealership near Paris. Read more »    |
| Ford GT 40 Replica Crash in Germany Kills Passenger Posted: 31 May 2013 09:15 AM PDT  We're never happy to report an automotive related death, especially one involving a rare classic car. Well, not exactly classic, but definitely rare, because it's a Ford GT40 replica that crashed on a country road in southern Germany, while heading to the ADAC Bavaria Historic (vintage car event). Apparently, conditions were wet and after a sharp bend, the 49 year-old driver lost control and planted the car into the base of a tree – the 43 year-old passenger died in the impact, but the driver survived, albeit with serious injuries. Read more »   |
| Chevrolet Unveils 2014 Malibu with Cosmetic, Space and Engine Tweaks - Are They Worth It? Posted: 31 May 2013 08:46 AM PDT  When an automaker releases a facelift for a model that has only been on the market for less than a year, it means it's not happy with the way the public and the press alike received said car. This is the case with General Motors and the 8th generation Chevrolet Malibu that was introduced in the States in the second half of 2012. General Motors rushed to update the Malibu for the 2014 model year with some light styling changes, while also improving interior space, and tweaking its powertrains and chassis. Read more »   |
| Renault Boss Announces that Future Gordini Models Will Be Hardcore Posted: 31 May 2013 08:05 AM PDT  Renault revived their prestigious Gordini badge in 2010, and have since used it on several special editions of their hot Clio RS and Twingo RS hatcbacks. However, these featured nothing more than cosmetic upgrades and a price hike, without any performance gains. Now, according to PistonHeads, which recently had a chat with Renault boss Carlos Tavares, we can bring you more positive news about a change of attitude that took place in the meantime. Read more »   |
| Drag Race of Generations and Fuels: E30 BMW M3 vs. F30 BMW 320d Posted: 31 May 2013 07:36 AM PDT  The E30 M3 is probably BMW's most iconic and most discussed model of modern times. Its perfect handling and balance makes it a favorite amongst BMW enthusiasts worldwide, as does its timeless styling. But how does its performance stand the test of time? More specifically, is it still fast enough to outpace a modern day regular BMW 3 Series diesel? UK magazine Auto Express thought the only way to find out was to pit an E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition against an F30 BMW 320d in a drag race. It's important to mention that the E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition has 212 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, while the 320d has 184 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Read more »   |
| First Pre-Production Cadillac ELR Comes to Life at GM's Detroit Plant Posted: 31 May 2013 07:06 AM PDT  General Motor as well as AOL Autos (the latter on its Facebook page - we don't know the hows and whys) have shared photos of the first Cadillac ELR range-extended electric coupe as it was rolling off the line at General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant this week. However, as pointed out by AOL-owned Autoblog.com, this is a pre-production version of the ELR not made for customers, but for GM engineers who will use these first examples for testing purposes alone. Series production of the ELR will begin towards the end of the year with sales to start in early 2014. Read more »   |
| Hydrogen-Powered Audi A7 Could Begin Trials and Testing in August Posted: 31 May 2013 06:25 AM PDT  Hydrogen fuel cells have always presented an interesting alternative to conventional battery-powered EVs. They offer the advantage of having an on-board power station that mixes stored hydrogen with oxygen from the air, creating water and a small electric charge that is captured and used directly to propel the vehicle. Nothing harmful is emitted, aside from water vapor. Now, according to British magazine Autocar, Audi will begin trials this August for a fuel-cell-powered A7, though, it is not the first manufacturer to have done so. Read more »   |
| Ford Mustang Loses Traction, Takes a Swipe at Porsche 911 During Highway Race Posted: 31 May 2013 07:40 AM PDT  And this is why they don't use real Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis or any other expensive sports cars during the filming of street racing scenes in films like the Fast and Furious or the upcoming Need for Speed flick… B(r)ought to you by the crew from ThatRacingChannel (TRC), who for legal reasons cunningly state that, "The following video was digitally created in Mexico on a closed course," is this incident and almost costly accident that occurred when a heavily modded Ford Mustang drag raced a 997-generation (that's the previous one) Porsche 911 on a public highway. Read more »   |
| Next Dodge Journey to be Made in Detroit from 2016, Avenger to be Discontinued, Report Says Posted: 31 May 2013 05:31 AM PDT  Chrysler will reportedly move production of the next-generation Dodge Journey and its Fiat Freemont clone from Toluca, Mexico, to Sterling Heights, Michigan. According to a report published by WardsAuto/AutomotiveCompass that was cited by the Detroit Free Press, U.S. production of the next-generation crossovers will begin in January 2016. The next generation of the Chrysler 200 sedan, which will go on sale next year, will also be made in Sterling Heights, a Detroit suburb. Read more »   |
| Elon Musk Announces Tesla’s Plan to Cover the US with Supercharger Network [w/Video] Posted: 31 May 2013 04:56 AM PDT  Tesla's Superchargers are an excellent way to try to dispel prospective buyers' fears regarding the range and charging opportunities, and they offer free fast charging to all Model S owners. Currently limited to eight such stations in California and New York, the network is set to grow exponentially within the next two years, according to a video announcement by Elon Musk. Read more »    |
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