Archive for May, 2007
Top 20 Safest Cars of 2007
Forbes did some digging through the Consumer Reports, Department of Transportation, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), and created their list of the top 20 safest cars of 2007. So if you’re going to end up in accident some how, just hope you’re driving one of these cars.
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Spy Shots: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V to get 500 horsepower
While the new 2008 Cadillac CTS is set to hit dealerships later this summer, its evil twin, the 2009 CTS-V, is undergoing some hardcore testing. Sources say that the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will get an LSA engine which is a new V8 supercharged block that produces 500 horsepower.
Known by its code name “GMX322 V S/C,” [...]
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SCC Ultimate Aero hits 242 mph – gives top speed record another go
Back in March, SSC’s Ultimate Aero failed to top Bugatti’s top speed record of 253 mph for the fastest road-legal production car. SSC closed down a 12 mile stretch on Nevada’s Highway 93 to run the tests. With only two attempts made due to weather conditions, the Ultimate Aero was able to reach a top speed of 230 [...]
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The last time we talked about the Iosis X Concept based 4×4 it was caught doing off-road testing. Well, now the car has finally broken cover and will be available in the UK early next year. The car takes styling cues from the Iosis X Concept and the S-MAX MPV.
The range topping Ford X-MAX will [...]
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Mercedes building a supercar without McLaren
Supposedly disappointed by the sales of the McLaren SLR, Mercedes is looking to develop a supercar without the help of McLaren. The Stuttgart based company will now team up with HWA AG, its official DTM race car developer, to produce a new supercar and a line of other high-end performance models.
Even though the new Mercedes supercar will be [...]
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Road Rage: Top 5 least courteous cities
In a recent road rage survey conducted by AutoVantage Miami, Florida won the Least Courteous City title for the second year in a row. Congratulations to all of the Miami drivers who flip out over someone cutting them off and taking 2 seconds away from their time.
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Fifth Gear: Review of the Lexus IS 220d
The BMW 3-Series, Lexus IS and Infiniti G35 war has been one interesting battle. Well now the BMW 3-Series should watch out as Lexus goes diesel with the Lexus IS 220d. The Lexus IS 220d is powered by 2.2 liter direct-injection diesel engine that allows a combined fuel economy of 44.8 mpg. The Lexus IS 220d [...]
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No more 125 mpg Prius: Toyota delays use of lithium-ion battery
According to a Japanese newspaper, Toyota is going to delay the use of lithium-ion batteries in the next generation of the Toyota Prius due to safety concerns.
While lithium-ion batteries will offer many positive advantages, Toyota is not confident about replacing them with the nickel-metal battery pack used in current Toyota Prius. The company has been [...]
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According to AutoCar, the 2008 BMW M3 will get a seven-speed double clutch gearbox, providing fast and hardly noticable shifts. Called the M DCT, the new gearbox will be available starting March 2008 in the UK.
The double clutch transmission is expected to improve the 2008 BMW M3’s 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds by a [...]
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Ford denies talking to BMW or anyone about Volvo
Following media reports today, Ford spokesman denied that it is in talks with BMW or any other company about selling Volvo. Earlier today a report surfaced for the second time this month that BMW is seriously looking into buying Volvo.
“Ford Motor Company is not in discussions with BMW or any other company regarding an interest [...]
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi prices start at under $19,000
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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder coming to LA, prices start at $61,200
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Fiat 500 with a 1.4L Mutliair coming in 4th quarter of 2010
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Jeep will move over to Fiat platforms in 2013, “I live. I ride. I am. Jeep”
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New Dodge 7-passenger crossover and C-segment on the way
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BREAKING: Only 500 more Dodge Vipers will be made, replacement coming in 2012
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Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, no longer your daddy’s car
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Review: 2010 GMC Terrain shows how GMC is evolving
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Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-efficiency numbers
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Review: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, high-performance can be economical
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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time
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Review: 2010 Mazda3, it’s smiling at you… and you should smile back
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Review: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S with PDK, launch-control active
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