Archive | September, 2011
13 supercars seized from drivers under 21 in Vancouver, police have no evidence to pursue charges

13 supercars seized from drivers under 21 in Vancouver, police have no evidence to pursue charges

With cameras and witness phone calls, police caught many drivers in a group of 13 that were driving sports cars at speeds estimated to be over 120mph, however, are unable to go forward with more charges. Police have the cars on film near the George Massey Tunnel, but there is nothing there to get the [...]

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Chevy to donate $200 at the wave of a yellow flag at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

At the two upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, a yellow flag will generate some dough to fight breast cancer. GM announced that Chevrolet will donate $200 to the American Cancer Society for each caution lap that specially pink Chevrolet Camaro SS Pace Car runs in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway [...]

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Mobiado released first cell phone in new Aston Martin line

Canadian company Mobiado has released its first phone in the new Aston martin Collection. Known as the Grand 350 Aston Martin, the phone’s body is CNC machined from aircraft specification aluminum, and features a hard surface for demanding everyday use. The frame of the Grand 350 Aston Martin inlayed with sapphire crystal and the infrared [...]

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Low supply continues to hamper 2012 Ford Focus sales

We reported yesterday that the Chevrolet Cruze continues to sell out the competition on a monthly basis. While much of that can be attributed to the Cruze being a better option than the other C-segment car’s on the market, one thing holding the Ford Focus back is supply. Ford sales were of 12.4 percent form [...]

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New British luxury car company Eterniti teases Hemera ‘super-SUV’

New British luxury car company Eterniti teases Hemera ‘super-SUV’

Last month, a new British luxury car company by the name of Eterniti teased a SUV crossover that they will debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The company today released a second teaser along with the name of the new model. Known as the Eterniti Hemera, the model is being called the world’s first [...]

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Video: Man jumps over speeding Acura NSX

Video: Man jumps over speeding Acura NSX

A video has popped up on YouTube showing a man by the name of Aaron as he flips over an oncoming Acura NSX at the 2nd Street Certified Car Show in Milwaukee. Of course, we’re not sure if it’s real or not but if you attended the event – do let us know in the [...]

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Video: 4-year-old Chinese girl drives at high-speeds as parents video tape her

Video: 4-year-old Chinese girl drives at high-speeds as parents video tape her

So here is something you would probably never see happen in the United States – or many other parts of the world. A video has popped up on YouTube showing a happy little 4-year-old Chinese girl driving a car at high-speed on a four-lane city road in early morning China traffic. In the video, you [...]

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Exclusive Mini luggage for the 2012 Mini Coupe’s 9.8 cubic feet boot

The new 2012 Mini Coupe may be a small compact sports car, but Mini says the model features “an extremely high-opening tailgate and large luggage area with through-loading facility” that allows it to be a good daily driver for those with an active lifestyle. “The spacious boot has a capacity of 9.8 cubic feet (280 [...]

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Nissan’s LEAF continues to outsell Chevrolet Volt on a monthly basis

Nissan’s LEAF continues to outsell Chevrolet Volt on a monthly basis

Nissan’s all-electric LEAF continues to outpace the Chevrolet Volt in monthly sales, however, General Motors says all that will change really soon. GM sold a total of 302 units of the Volt in August while Nissan managed to sell a total of 1,362 units of the LEAF. So far, GM has sold 3,172 Volts year-to-date [...]

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Aston Martin operations manager leaves to manage Chrysler’s SRT marketing

Aston Martin operations manager leaves to manage Chrysler’s SRT marketing

The head of operations at Aston Martin has left the company to join Chrysler Group LLC as the marketing manager for the new SRT and motorsports brand. Beth Paretta’s appointment is effective this month and her responsibilities including managing the SRT product launches and events. Paretta has quite a strong automobile resume working for Honda [...]

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