Archive | August, 2011
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid to debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid to debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Toyota will be unveiling their latest addition to the Prii family at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle or Prius PHEV is pegged to be the cleanest and most technologically advanced Prius yet. Because the Prius PHEV is equipped with a new battery, the EV power range gets [...]

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2012 Honda Civic Euro-spec gets more powerful, cleaner 2.2L diesel

2012 Honda Civic Euro-spec gets more powerful, cleaner 2.2L diesel

Honda will be releasing a new four-cylinder diesel Civic for the UK market. The new oil burner is said to be cleaner, more powerful and economical than the outgoing diesel. The 2.2L i-DTEC in the 2012 Honda Civic Hatchback produces 148-hp and a not so terrible 258.11 lb-ft of torques. These figures were achieved thanks [...]

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ABT gets busy with the new Audi Q3

ABT gets busy with the new Audi Q3

Audi’s new Q3 crossover gets a sporty upgrade courtesy of German tuner ABT Sportsline. Perhaps the most outstanding visual feature is the custom front grille, which is simple but striking. The air inlets were expanded on the new front bumper, which accompanies the rocker panels, roof spoiler, and rear apron. Wheel options include 18- or [...]

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Chrysler and Wal-Mart working on a promotion on Ram brand

Chrysler and Wal-Mart working on a promotion on Ram brand

Chrysler will be doing a different take with the advertising of the Ram line. Over the following months, the Auburn Hills make will start taking their Ram advertising to Wal-Mart stores across the country. “We recognize the alignment between truck buyers, the hunting/fishing lifestyle and Wal-Mart,” said Marissa Hunter, head of Ram advertising. “We are [...]

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Video: Jay-Z, Kanye West chop the top on a Maybach in ‘Otis’ video, will auction off car

Video: Jay-Z, Kanye West chop the top on a Maybach in ‘Otis’ video, will auction off car

Jay-Z (Hov) and Kanye West (Yeezy) have released their new anticipated collaborative album called ‘Watch the Throne.’ The album knew no borders on Apple iTunes on Monda with fans from all across the world rushing to buy it, making the album number 1 on iTunes in 23 different countries. The duo have now released the [...]

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BMW ConnectedDrive gives you real-time traffic info on your desktop

BMW ConnectedDrive gives you real-time traffic info on your desktop

After BMW announced earlier this week that they’ll be introducing a new mobile app for their car owners, the Bavarian make has just unveiled a new software program that will provide real-time traffic for BMW owners on their computer desktop at home. BMW owners who are subscribed to BMW Assist and BMW’s Online features are [...]

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Video: CEO Ralph Gilles talks about the SRT brand

Video: CEO Ralph Gilles talks about the SRT brand

Ralph Gilles could be one of the coolest executives currently in the automobile industry. If you don’t know who this man is, he’s the CEO of Dodge’s and Chrysler’s SRT brand. From interviews, to press conferences, Gilles always appears to be very enthusiastic, passionate and just overall plain interesting whenever he discusses the products that [...]

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Chrysler to add 1,100 new jobs at Toledo plant

Chrysler to add 1,100 new jobs at Toledo plant

Chrysler is doing well for themselves and to help represent this, the Auburn Hills make said that they will be looking to add 1,100 new jobs by expanding its Toledo Assembly Complex. “We know that our community is competing with other areas which are vying for this impressive project,” Toledo Deputy Mayor Thomas Crothers said. [...]

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Video: Volkswagen Up production model coming to Frankfurt

Video: Volkswagen Up production model coming to Frankfurt

Four years ago, Volkswagen AG revealed its first ever Up! concept car at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was a small, subcompact concept that featured a very versatile interior. Over the years since the first debut, Volkswagen has since introduced many other variants of the Up! including a five-door “Space-Up!” and ones with different [...]

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GM engineers use advanced tech to keep 2013 Chevrolet Malibu interior quiet

GM engineers use advanced tech to keep 2013 Chevrolet Malibu interior quiet

General Motors is going above and beyond to make sure that the next Chevrolet Malibu will be the best car in its class. First, we revealed that GM researchers were hard at work to try and make the most comfortable, most supportive and versatile seats in any car. Now, GM is showing off what they’re [...]

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