Archive | December, 2010
Video: Construction crew uses forklift to move BMW out of the way

Video: Construction crew uses forklift to move BMW out of the way

One of the craziest personally-shot videos we saw in 2010 has to be the video of New York City sanitation workers towing a stuck snow cleaner while damaging a Ford Expedition in the process. It’s the last day of 2010 and we have now come across another personally-shot video that had us laughing and sitting [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Louts Esprit, Elite, Elan, Elise visit the outdoors

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Louts Esprit, Elite, Elan, Elise visit the outdoors

Lotus has just dropped some new images of the Esprit, Elite, Elan and Elise concepts (click on each link to learn more about the concept). All of Lotus’ concepts made our list of the Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010. If all goes as planned for Lotus, we should see all of these vehicles on [...]

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C is only for Japan

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C is only for Japan

Usually you find us complaining about vehicles that are sold in Europe that we don’t get on the stateside. Well, here is one that is only available in Japan that we wish we had in the United States. Meet the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C, the Spec C meaning more performance than the original [...]

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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics caught during photo session in Abu Dhabi (w/ video)

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics caught during photo session in Abu Dhabi (w/ video)

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid supercar will go into production in 2013. We’ve already seen a prototype of the vehicle, but the car was now spotted during a photoshoot in Abu Dhabi. It is believed to be the production version since there is no camouflage and the body features a new matte-gray paint job with [...]

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GM sells between 250-350 Chevrolet Volt in Dec., Nissan sells less than 10 LEAFs

GM sells between 250-350 Chevrolet Volt in Dec., Nissan sells less than 10 LEAFs

One of egmCarTech’s Top 10 Automotive Industry Moments of 2010 was the first delivery of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the all-electric 2011 Nissan LEAF. However, don’t count on seeing one during your commute since it will be well into 2012 before both the Volt and LEAF are made available nationwide. Click here for more [...]

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egmCarTech’s Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010

egmCarTech’s Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010

As we say goodbye to 2010, we’re looking back at the most important parts of the automotive industry during the year. We’ve already taken a look at the Top 10 Automotive Industry Moments of 2010 and now we’re going to take a look at the Top 10 Concept Cars of 2010. What allows a concept [...]

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Ray LaHood says high-speed rail system will be our generation’s legacy

Ray LaHood says high-speed rail system will be our generation’s legacy

Despite the resistance seen from many politicians and pundits, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is sticking to his guns and supporting high-speed rail projects around the US. LaHood even wrote an op-ed piece in support of his idea, saying that it was good for the economy and the environment, and rife with social benefit. He [...]

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Automakers recalled 20 million vehicles in 2010, Toyota led with 7 million

Automakers recalled 20 million vehicles in 2010, Toyota led with 7 million

2010 was an interesting year for the auto industry, and especially so in the area of recalls. Automakers recalled about 20 million vehicles in 2010, with Toyota serving as the crown-jewel. This year saw the most recalls since 2004, when the industry recalled 30.8 million vehicles. Recalls have become more common since 2000, when Congress [...]

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Drivers letting insurers track their miles via GPS for discount

Drivers letting insurers track their miles via GPS for discount

Consumer’s are always looking for ways to save on car insurance – besides just switching to Geico. In more than 25 states, consumers can opt for a GPS device placed in the car that tracks miles driven in return for a discount. Progressive insurance has been selling the so-called ‘pay-as-you-drive’ policies since 1998, and says [...]

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egmCarTech’s Top 10 Automotive Industry Moments of 2010

egmCarTech’s Top 10 Automotive Industry Moments of 2010

Happy New Year’s Eve to all our readers. While you’ve been seeing many top 10 lists all over the Internet as we say farewell to 2010 one of the lists you’re most likely to come across on automotive sites are the Top 10 Cars of 2010…well, not here (we’ll do one too, don’t worry). We [...]

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