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- Future Cars: Chevrolet Cruzes Into Gear for 2015 with New Corolla and Focus Rival
- Apple Announces Car-Compatible Version of iOS 7
- Jaguar Gives XF Minimal Revisions and Efficient Diesel for 2014 Model Year
- Rolls-Royce Wraith Product Manager Explains the Brand's Most Powerful Model Ever in New Video
- Spied: Volkswagen Preparing Touareg II for its First Makeover
- Survey: And the Worst Backseat Drivers Are...
- POV Test Drive of the BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Limited Edition
- Seat Unveils Leon Verde Plug-In Hybrid Prototype
- This is One Very, Very Bizarre eBay Ad for a Mercedes E320 CDI
- Bob Lutz Says When EVs Become Competitive, Gasoline Cars Will Be Made Obsolete
- Look at What the Japanese Came Up With to Solve Their Bicycle Parking Problems
- Fiat Brings Backs Gucci Edition 500 and 500c for the 2013MY, Prices Start from $23,750*
- Listen to the Raw, Spine-Tingling Sounds of the Ferrari FXX Evo
- Refreshed 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Gets a Digital E63 AMG Treatment
- Study Says Distracted Driving Causes 12 Percent of All Red Light Offenses
- Rare Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Let Loose On the Track
- What Do You Think About This 2015 Lexus IS Coupe Rendering?
- Gorilla Glass from Smartphones and Tablets May Be Used to Improve Cars Next
- Canadians Take Down a Swimming Pool with a Jeep Cherokee
- Nissan Juke Gets Upgraded 1.5 dCi Engine with More Torque and Better Fuel Economy
- Toyota Designs Camatte57s Concept for Tokyo Toy Show 2013 [w/Video]
- Nissan Officially Teases New Dacia Duster-Based Terrano SUV
- Alfa Romeo 4C Reveals Manufacturing Secrets, Weighs Just 895 Kg (1,973 Lbs)
- Renault Says Strange Looks Affected Laguna Sales, New Model Promises ‘More Emotion’
| Future Cars: Chevrolet Cruzes Into Gear for 2015 with New Corolla and Focus Rival Posted: 11 Jun 2013 05:22 PM PDT  In the past, General Motors offerings in the small car segment had often people scratching their heads; dismal quality, performance and awkward styling were only just some of the negative headlines. However fast forward to 2013 and one will find the Chevrolet Cruze has been a godsend for GM after the rather average Cobalt that it replaced. Squaring the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus straight in the headlights, it's been a sales success. In fact, it's hard to believe that after only going on sale in the States in 2010, that its successor is well under development. Then again, it was presented in 2008 in other markets, so it is time for a new model Read more »       |
| Apple Announces Car-Compatible Version of iOS 7 Posted: 11 Jun 2013 04:34 PM PDT  Having the ability to plug your phone into your swanky new car, whether it is to play music off it, or simply charge it (something you do a lot with modern smartphones and their ridiculously short battery life) has become a requirement, and it is one feature that buyers are now inquiring about before making the final purchase. However, things don't end here anymore, because Apple has something in store for us "by 2014". According to a recent video, which was taken at the 2013 Apple Worldwide Developer's Conference, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Kia, Volvo and more will begin to offer full iOS 7 compatibility in their cars as of next year. Read more »   |
| Jaguar Gives XF Minimal Revisions and Efficient Diesel for 2014 Model Year Posted: 11 Jun 2013 03:59 PM PDT  The Jaguar XF has slowly evolved, from the buggy first generation car, and now yet another set of improvements and changes have been made to it, for the 2014 model-year. We note minor changes in its trim grades, two new paint finish options on the aesthetic side, and a detuned version of the 2.2-liter diesel engine is the main point of interest (for company car drivers, especially). That's not because of its 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 9.8 seconds, which brings it dangerously close to being slow, because its main attribute is efficiency, and the official numbers are promising. Read more »   |
| Rolls-Royce Wraith Product Manager Explains the Brand's Most Powerful Model Ever in New Video Posted: 11 Jun 2013 03:27 PM PDT  Based on the Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan, the Wraith is the company's most powerful model ever, with its 6.6-liter turbo V12 powerplant delivering 624 horsepower. This also makes it the fastest production Rolls-Royce in the company's history, as it sprints from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds and reaches an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Read more »    |
| Spied: Volkswagen Preparing Touareg II for its First Makeover Posted: 11 Jun 2013 02:55 PM PDT  In less than 12 months from now, the second generation of the Volkswagen Touareg SUV will hit the four-year mark, and we all know what that means for modern-day German cars: yes, it's facelift time, which is why the Wolfsburg-based company is taking out disguised prototypes for testing. The strategically placed black camouflage of this Touareg hints at a redesign for the front and rear ends, but we won't be able to say for sure until VW begins to peel back the layers of plastic wraps. A light touch up of the interior and its equipment features and gadgets could also be in store. Read more »   |
| Survey: And the Worst Backseat Drivers Are... Posted: 11 Jun 2013 02:31 PM PDT  We have studies on just about everything nowadays, so it comes to no surprise that someone paid for one to find out who are the worst passengers, according to drivers. The results of the survey of 500 drivers commissioned by the Insurance site are not that surprising. Husbands and wives are the worst backseat drivers, with 40 percent of men saying their wives are the most annoying passengers and 34 percent of women drivers saying the same thing about their husbands. Read more »   |
| POV Test Drive of the BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Limited Edition Posted: 11 Jun 2013 01:59 PM PDT  It suffices to say, few enthusiasts wouldn't be content with owning and driving a BMW M3. It's amazing how much more of a lasting impression it leaves, compared to its more mundane 3-Series siblings. Now approaching the end of the road, the current incarnation of the M3 has served well and has definitely earned its status as a desirable car, which is why it will make an excellent second-hand buy, especially after deliveries of its successor start – this will push prices down. Read more »   |
| Seat Unveils Leon Verde Plug-In Hybrid Prototype Posted: 11 Jun 2013 01:36 PM PDT  Seat has presented a plug-in hybrid prototype based on the latest Leon compact hatchback as part of the Cenit Verde public-private project, which is devoted to the study and development of the technologies designed to facilitate the introduction of the electric vehicle in Spain. Read more »    |
| This is One Very, Very Bizarre eBay Ad for a Mercedes E320 CDI Posted: 11 Jun 2013 01:09 PM PDT  If you are like us and visit online auctions sites such as eBay on a regular basis, you are bound to stumble upon the occasional strange find, but that usually has to do more with the car itself than anything else and yet, as they say, there's always that exception that makes the rule… In this case, it's a UK ad from eBay for a run-of-the mill 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI with a voluminous lady posing around the car and even…in the German saloon's boot. Read more »   |
| Bob Lutz Says When EVs Become Competitive, Gasoline Cars Will Be Made Obsolete Posted: 11 Jun 2013 12:41 PM PDT  It's always nice to hear Bob Lutz speaking out about the auto industry, as the former top level GM exec always has a keen insight into certain matters. While previously, he was widely known as an advocate for gasoline-powered vehicles, in recent years, he has dramatically changed his views on the matter, ever since he brought about the creation of the reasonably-popular Chevy Volt – now he is a board member for VIA, which electrifies pick-ups. Read more »   |
| Look at What the Japanese Came Up With to Solve Their Bicycle Parking Problems Posted: 11 Jun 2013 12:15 PM PDT  It's no secret that space is limited in Japan, which is why architects and engineers strive to come up with novel solutions and ideas to make the best of what they have to work with. As you can see in these pictures on Michael Flux's website, another thing we know about Japan and its people, is their love for bicycles. Combine the two and you have a problem, especially when it comes to parking in crowded cities. Read more »   |
| Fiat Brings Backs Gucci Edition 500 and 500c for the 2013MY, Prices Start from $23,750* Posted: 11 Jun 2013 11:30 AM PDT  If you live in the States and missed out on last year's limited run Gucci Edition Fiat 500 hatch and 500c roll-back canvas top (Fiat likes to call it a convertible, but we all know it isn't) models, we have some good news for you as the Italian carmaker is bringing them both back for the 2013MY. The only difference with the previous model year version is the addition of a new Gucci-themed Nero (black) monotone interior environment that is offered alongside the original Gucci two-tone color schemes for the cabin. Read more »   |
| Listen to the Raw, Spine-Tingling Sounds of the Ferrari FXX Evo Posted: 11 Jun 2013 12:24 PM PDT  When it comes to obscenely expensive cars, few can compare with the track-exclusive Ferrari FXX Evoluzione. Imagine spending $1.8 million (€1.39 million) on a car you're not allowed to drive outside race circuits – and even so, you can only drive it on special track days approved by Ferrari. Based on the already exclusive Enzo, the experimental Ferrari FXX Evo cars are powered by a 6.3-liter V12 unit developing 848 horsepower (860 PS) at 9,500 rpm. Read more »   |
| Refreshed 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Gets a Digital E63 AMG Treatment Posted: 11 Jun 2013 10:41 AM PDT  There never was, and there will never be, an official AMG high-performance version of the C207-codenamed Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe that was just recently launched in facelifted form, something that the German brand has already admitted as being a big mistake that will be corrected with the next generation model. Read more »    |
| Study Says Distracted Driving Causes 12 Percent of All Red Light Offenses Posted: 11 Jun 2013 10:21 AM PDT  This goes along nicely with the multitude of videos from Russia that we post; you know, those crashes when it appears as if the driver isn't paying attention, and either wonders straight through a red light and into the path of oncoming traffic, or simply does something very dumb, like run over a bus stop in an intersection. Distracted driving is to blame, says a study commissioned by organizations that are looking out for road safety in the US. Read more »   |
| Rare Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Let Loose On the Track Posted: 11 Jun 2013 09:09 AM PDT  The Sesto Elemento represents what Lamborghini does best – cars which look outrageous and also sound phenomenal too. Sure, over the years, they've refined their style considerably and some of their models aren't as daring as they could have been, especially since going under the tutelage of Audi, but when it comes to concepts, they always get people talking. In fact, the flat black Sesto Elemento got so many people talking that it is now no longer a concept, but also an ultra-exclusive toy for 20 very lucky owners. Read more »   |
| What Do You Think About This 2015 Lexus IS Coupe Rendering? Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:38 AM PDT  With an all-new Lexus IS sedan fresh on the market, the Japanese luxury automaker could use a coupe version to help it compete with the Audi A5, Mercedes C-Class Coupe and BMW's upcoming 4-Series. The Lexus LF-CC Concept provided a clear signal that the automaker wants to build an IS Coupe, with the study's design offering some clues of how the series production car would look. Now that the 2014 Lexus IS sedan is no longer a secret, we can have a much better idea of the future IS Coupe. Read more »   |
| Gorilla Glass from Smartphones and Tablets May Be Used to Improve Cars Next Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:08 AM PDT  You may be familiar with Gorilla Glass, the material used on the touchy side of smartphones and tablets. If you aren't, then let us tell you it is a tough and scratch- (and shatter-) resistant type of glass patented by US glass maker Corning Inc., which has seen use in over 1.5 billion portable electronic devices already. However, according to Technology Preview, other types of industries are already seeing the benefits of the technology and are looking for ways to apply it in the usual cost-effective way, because there is no other way when it comes to business. Read more »   |
| Canadians Take Down a Swimming Pool with a Jeep Cherokee Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:46 AM PDT  We suppose there are many professional ways to flatten an outdoor, above ground swimming pool, but where's the fun in that? YouTube author Kenny Mclean·and his friends / family came up with a novel idea to tear up their pool in southern Ontario, Canada, using a battered Jeep Cherokee SUV as a demolition tool. Read more »   |
| Nissan Juke Gets Upgraded 1.5 dCi Engine with More Torque and Better Fuel Economy Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:02 AM PDT  The European market version of Nissan's compact crossover, the Juke, has received the latest generation 1.5 dCi engine with increased torque, greater fuel economy, lower emissions and the adoption of Stop/Start. Developed by Nissan's alliance partner Renault, the new version of the direct injection diesel engine also comes with reduced noise levels for greater refinement and revised gear ratios for improved drivability and fuel efficiency. Read more »   |
| Toyota Designs Camatte57s Concept for Tokyo Toy Show 2013 [w/Video] Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:35 AM PDT  Toyota will display a sporty, open-top family-oriented concept in the Kids Life Zone at this week's International Tokyo Toy Show 2013. Why choose a toy show to display a new concept car? Well, the pictures will certainly explain this. The Camatte57s is a study aimed at bringing parents and children close together as they work in collaboration on building their ideal car. Toyota says the vehicle "aims to convey the joy and dreams of motor vehicles to current and future drivers, by providing an opportunity for parents and children to together experience the fun of driving, car customization and car enthusiasm." Read more »   |
| Nissan Officially Teases New Dacia Duster-Based Terrano SUV Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:11 AM PDT  Just yesterday, we brought you news about Nissan's plans to rework and re-badge the Dacia Duster into a new small SUV named the Terrano. Now it's official with the Japanese carmaker also releasing a teaser sketch previewing the looks of the new model that is scheduled to launch initially in India before the end of the year. The single rendering suggests that Nissan, a partner of French automaker Renault that owns Dacia, will apply a new fascia together with a re-sculptured hood and profile lines to the Duster, but we'll have to wait for the actual car to see the changes as sketches can be deceiving… Read more »   |
| Alfa Romeo 4C Reveals Manufacturing Secrets, Weighs Just 895 Kg (1,973 Lbs) Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:35 AM PDT  The all-new and highly anticipated Alfa Romeo 4C signals the Italian brand's rejuvenation and its return to the United States this autumn after a hiatus that lasted close to two decades. Alfa's new small sports car will be built at Maserati's plant in Modena, just like the 8C Competizione supercar before it. Designed from the beginning to have a supercar-rivaling weight/power ratio of less than 4 kg/hp, the Alfa Romeo 4C has a total dry weight of just 895 kg (1,973 lbs), which makes it lighter than a city car and one of the lightest production cars in the world. To achieve these figure, engineers used aluminum, steel, lightened SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) and carbon fiber.
Carbon fiber was chosen for the structural function monocoque that makes up the central, load-bearing cell of the chassis, as the material offers the best weight/stiffness efficiency. The monocoque weighs just 65 kg (143 lbs). Read more »   |
| Renault Says Strange Looks Affected Laguna Sales, New Model Promises ‘More Emotion’ Posted: 11 Jun 2013 05:13 AM PDT  The CEO of Renault, Carlos Tavares, is convinced that the uninspiring lines of the Laguna may have dented its sales appeal, and "it's possible that because the rear of the hatchback is a little bit strange, this has damaged the potential of the other cars" (the estate and coupe models), he was quoted as saying by Autocar magazine. "We need to continue to work on appeal," he said, adding that "if you look at the new cars — Zoe, Captur and Clio — you understand what I mean. It is about having character without being strange." Read more »   |
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