Archive | May, 2011
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster officially unveiled

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster officially unveiled

After all the wait, spy shots, teasers Mercedes-Benz has officially released all the details and high-res photos of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which will go on sale in the United States in fall of 2011. Power for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster comes from the 6.3L V8 front-mid engine making 563-hp and 479 [...]

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Leaked: BMW Gran Coupe renderings hit the web

Leaked: BMW Gran Coupe renderings hit the web

Ever since the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class revolutionized the automobile industry with its ground breaking design, other companies have capitalized on their success by adapting their own versions with great results. Some include the Volkswagen Passat CC, the new Audi A7, even the new Hyundai Sonata. And while the “four-door” coupe design has been around for some [...]

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Survey says: More than one in five Americans can’t drive

Survey says: More than one in five Americans can’t drive

America is known to have some of the worst drivers. And well, plain and simply, more than one in five Americans or an odd 36.9 million are not fit to drive and are at high risk of failing a driving test, according to a recent survey conducted by GMAC Insurance. Despite these words, the bright [...]

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Ford working car-to-car communication with talking vehicles

Ford working car-to-car communication with talking vehicles

Ford for Europe is working on a new technology that enables two S-Max MPVs communicating within each other to relay safety information. Known as CoCarX (Co-operative Cars Extended), the technology is focused around improving road safety and traffic management through in-car communication systems. While BMW not too long ago introduced their left-turn assist system and [...]

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Fiat to purchase remaining U.S. stake in Chrysler, will increase it to 57%

Fiat to purchase remaining U.S. stake in Chrysler, will increase it to 57%

Fiat SpA told the United States Department of Treasury today that it will buy the government’s remaining stake in Chrysler Group LLC, getting rid of the U.S. government’s ownership in the Auburn Hills automaker. Fiat told the U.S. Treasury that it will buy the government’s 6 percent stake, of which the price will be negotiated within [...]

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Video: BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits up the track with the Audi TT RS

Video: BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits up the track with the Audi TT RS

Now while BMW won’t confirm that it is directly competing with its rivals with the new 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe, there are a few cars out there that the new M model goes head-to-head with. While the Porsche Cayman is one, a more direct rival is the Audi TT RS. The folks over at [...]

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Saab officially restarts production, Muller joined by Pang Da CEO

Saab officially restarts production, Muller joined by Pang Da CEO

Saab confirmed today that it has officially restarted production at its plant in Trollhättan. The first batch of 100 cars is planned for this first day of production since April 6. Saab will eventually increase the daily production rate in the coming weeks in parallel with the full re-establishment of the supply chain. To relaunch [...]

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Chevrolet gives out 10 tips that could save you $100 at the pump

Chevrolet gives out 10 tips that could save you $100 at the pump

As we head into Memorial Day weekend with high gas prices, Americans are paying an average of $1 per gallon more than they did a year ago. Of course, many of you are looking for ways to improve your fuel-economy and are looking to save some money at the bump. Chevrolet is now helping drivers [...]

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Video: Pakistan’s Hell Road is only for those that are willing to risk it all

Video: Pakistan’s Hell Road is only for those that are willing to risk it all

Bolivia’s Yungas road has always maintained the title as the world’s most dangerous. However, on the complete opposite side of the planet lies another one in the nation of Pakistan. Not only is it twice the length of Bolivia’s road plus some, Pakistan’s Lowari Pass is a 149 mile (versus 61 mile) supply artery to [...]

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Top Gear spotted in Italy testing three hot hatchbacks

Top Gear spotted in Italy testing three hot hatchbacks

It’s been too long since the last season of Top Gear. With plans of coming back in June, one would think that its cutting it close when the other Three Stooges were spotted in Tuscany, Italy just recently. They were filming a scene for the new season and were next to three really hot hatches: [...]

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