Deal | Autocraft Innisbrook Interior Makeover Kit for $35 + $9 s&h, padding

“Advance Auto Parts offers the Autocraft Innisbrook Interior Makeover Kit, model no. AC67224ES/67224, for $59.99. Pad your order over $60 (this Toolworks Snap Knife is 99 cents), then apply coupon code "BIG25" to knock the net price of the kit to $34.99. Shipping adds around $9, or choose free in-store pickup. Even with shipping (and less padding), that's tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we've seen for this kit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It includes two front bucket car seat covers and rear seat covers which fit several rear seat designs.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Advance Auto Parts coupons: $10 off $30, 20% off no min

“Advance Auto Parts offers several coupons, as listed below. They're among the strongest discounts we've seen from Advance Auto Parts this year. Shipping starts around $3, or spend over $75 (after coupon) for free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that motor oil is excluded. The coupons (which do not stack), each ending August 31:

• 20% off sitewide via code "P20"
• $10 off orders of $30 or more via code "ES123"
• $20 off orders of $50 or more via code "ES123"
• $25 off orders of $60 or more via code "BIG25"
• $30 off orders of $75 or more via code "BIG30"
• $40 off orders of $100 or more via code "BIG40"
• $50 off orders of $200 or more via code "BIG50"”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Garmin nuvi 1370T 4.3" GPS w/ Lifetime Traffic

“JR.com offers the Garmin nüvi 1370T 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System with Lifetime Traffic, model no. 010-00782-00, for $199. Coupon code "GEICO10" drops it to $189. With free shipping, that's $31 under our June mention and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also a current price low by $6.) This 5.7-oz. unit is 25% slimmer than the 1200 and 1300 series, featuring a 4.3" touch-screen LCD, lifetime traffic updates, text-to-speech, preloaded maps of the US, Europe, Canada and Puerto Rico, 6,000,000 points of interest (POIs) database, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, USB connectivity, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Whistler XTR-145 Laser / Radar Detector

“Today only, newegg.com offers the Whistler XTR-145 Laser / Radar Detector for $24.99 with free shipping. That's $45 off and tied for the lowest total price we've seen for any Whistler detector so far this year, excluding refurbs. (It's a current price low by $30.) Features include 360° Maxx Coverage, three city modes, quiet/auto-quiet modes, icon display, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Magellan Roadmate 1340 3.5" GPS (refurbished) $40

“Walmart has Magellan Roadmate 1340 3.5" GPS (refurbished) for $40 with free site-to-store shipping, or around $3 to ship to home.”

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[Source: slickdeals]

Comparison | 2011 Volvo S60 vs 2011 BMW 3 Series

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It's too early to tell how Volvo's new owner (Geely) will impact their vehicles but the new S60 makes its way onto the showroom after being in development under the previous owner (Ford). The S60 has managed to come out close to the concept car's design shown in 2009 with a modern, fresh look that is the new face of Volvo. It'll have a hard time winning the hearts of buyers though as the main competitor is the BMW 3 Series which has long been considered the finest automobile in its class. Volvo is determined though packing the S60 with a punch including a 300-horsepower, turbocharged inline-six and AWD that matches or betters the 3 Series depending on what trim you're looking at.

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Deal | Peak Performance Wireless Backup Camera System

“Advance Auto Parts offers the Peak Performance Wireless Backup Camera System, model no. PKCORA, for $79.99. Coupon code "BIG30" drops it to $49.99. Shipping adds $8.66, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $41, although it was $10 less in June (since expired). This water-resistant camera attaches to a vehicle's license plate mount to enable you to view what's behind you. It includes a 2.4GHz wireless transmitter and 2.4" LCD monitor with suction cup mount.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | The Club Tire Claw for $36 + $10 s&h, padding, XL for $70

“Advance Auto Parts offers The Club Tire Claw for $59.99. Pad your order over $60 (this Snap Knife costs 99 cents), and apply coupon code "BIG25" to drops it to $35.40, not including padding. With $9.73 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $15 (excluding padding). Sales tax is added where applicable. This device clamps on your rim and features steel construction, and a laser encrypted key that cannot be copied.

Advance Auto Parts also offers The Club Tire Claw XL for $99.99. Coupon code "BIG30" drops it to $69.99. With $9.73 for shipping, that's another price low, this time by $18. Sales tax is added where applicable.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Autocraft Large Car Cover

“Advance Auto Parts offers the Autocraft Car Cover in Large, model AC62, for $17.59 via the directions below. Shipping adds $9.99, or choose free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for a large car cover by $11. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features breathable, water-repellent fabric, reinforced grommets, an oversized storage bag, and more. Note that no precise measurements are available. To get this deal:

1. Add the Autocraft Car Cover to your cart for $27.59
2. pad your order over $30 (these Toolworks 6" Diagonal Pliers are $2.99)
3. apply coupon code "A123" to cut it to $17.59 (not including the cost of padding).”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Victor Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator

“Advance Auto Parts offers the Victor Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator, model no. 22-5-60135-8, for $60.29. Apply coupon code "BIG25" to cut it to $35.29. With $9.73 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $20. Sales tax is added where applicable. It purports to inflate a standard car tire in as little as three minutes and features a built-in dial pressure gauge, built-in bright LED light, dual on/off power switch, 12V power source, and a 10-foot coil air hose.”

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[Source: dealnews]

McLaren MP4-12C: The Future of Supercar

“McLaren calls the MP4-12C the world's first "and" car, because company engineers set out to build a vehicle that could do away with the dichotomies of today's supercars. Whereas the current pack of high-performance machines can be either lightweight or safe, provide extreme handling or ride comfort, the MP4-12C will supposedly deliver all of those attributes in one svelte package when it arrives in the United States late next year. In order to do that, McLaren turned to its experience in Formula One and translated a number of technological advances from the track to the street.”

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[Source: autos.msn.com via digg]

Infographic: High-Tech Combo Could Yield "Theft-Proof" Car

“GPS tracking, cell-network tracking, immobilizers, and secure key fobs are all common these days, but what if you were to roll all of the anti-theft technology available on the market into a single car? Would it be possible to theft-proof it? This infographic attempts to answer that question.”

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[Source: thecarconnection.com via digg]

Feature | Wallpaper: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

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Press Release

“THE BOSS IS BACK: 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 BRINGS ROAD RACING LEGEND BACK TO THE STREETS”

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Deal | Porsche Leipzig Test Track Souvenir Plaque for free

“Porsche offers a Porsche Leipzig Test Track Souvenir Plaque for free in exchange for filling out a short survey. (This will register you for the Porsche website.) That's the first such offer we've seen from Porsche. The plaque features a portion of the guardrail used on the Leipzig test track where the brand tested its newest model, the Cayenne. Note that limited quantities are available and souvenirs will take four to six weeks to arrive. Click here to read more about the Leipzig test track.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Garmin nuvi 295W 3.6" WiFi GPS w/ 3MP Camera

“Today only for its newsletter subscribers, newegg.com offers the Garmin nüvi 295W 3.6" Wi-Fi Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00916-00, for $149.99. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) Add coupon code "EMCYWNR56" to lower it to $139.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $9. (Most stores charge $175 or more.) Features include Wi-Fi connectivity for web browsing and Google Local access, an integrated 3-megapixel digital camera, 3.6" touchscreen LCD, MP3 player, text-to-speech, City Navigator NT street maps for the U.S. and Canada, 6 million points of interest, battery life of up to four hours, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Comparison | 2011 Nissan Murano vs 2010 Nissan Murano (Model Update)

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Press Release

“Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today released information and photography of the new, refined 2011 Nissan Murano, which is set to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-October. The second generation Nissan Murano, introduced just two years ago, now offers a refreshed grille and bumper design, new taillights, a new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design and a number of interior and content refinements – all intended to keep Murano’s visually distinctive styling fresh and exciting.”

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World’s First Diesel-Electric Hybrid

“Peugeot has now launched the world's first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle, the crossover-based 3008 HYbrid 3.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

8 Things You Should Know: Current State of the Electric Car

“The concept of electric cars has been around for decades. But rising climate-change fears, tougher fuel-efficiency standards, billions in government subsidies, and rivers of venture capital appear to be creating a tipping point that could move electric cars from the transportation fringes into the mainstream.”

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[Source: theweek.com via digg]

Deal | Black & Decker 12V DustBuster Car Vacuum

“Black & Decker via eBay Daily Deal offers the Black & Decker 12-volt DustBuster Car Vacuum, model no. AVI1500, for $17.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features a 16-foot power cord, crevice tool, and more. Deal ends September 15 at 8:10 pm ET.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | TomTom XXL 540S 5" Portable GPS Navigator w/ case

“newegg.com offers the TomTom XXL 540S 5" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 1EP0.052.01, with the Dolica Zippered GPS Case, model no. GS-250, for $109.99. (The case is automatically added to your cart.) With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for the pair by $7, although most merchants charge $130 or more for the GPS alone. (We last mentioned it for the same price back in June.) It features a 5" wide touchscreen LCD, text-to-speech, maps of the US, Canada, and Mexico, advanced lane guidance, EasyPort mount, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Advance Auto Parts coupons: $10 off $30, 20% off no min

“Advance Auto Parts offers several coupons, as listed below. They're among the strongest discounts we've seen from Advance Auto Parts this year. Shipping starts around $3, or spend over $75 (after coupon) for free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that motor oil is excluded. The coupons (which do not stack):”

• 15% off orders of $100 or more via code "AUG15" (expires 8/24)
• 20% off sitewide via code "P20" (expires 8/31)
• $25 off orders of $60 or more via code "BIG25" (expires 8/31)
• $30 off orders of $75 or more via code "BIG30" (expires 8/31)
• $40 off orders of $100 or more via code "BIG40" (expires 8/31)
• $50 off orders of $200 or more via code "BIG50" (expires 8/31)

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[Source: dealnews]

Comparison | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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Press Release

“A generation ahead: with the CLS, Mercedes-Benz created a new vehicle category in 2003 which for the first time combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a saloon. The public were delighted, the competition astounded and a style icon was born: for years the CLS has endured as the only four-door coupé in its class, and since October 2004 it has been the car of choice for around 170,000 buyers worldwide. "Customers all over the world benefited from our bold move to launch a completely new vehicle concept onto the market", explains a delighted Dr. Joachim Schmidt, member of the board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. "And with its exciting design, the new edition of the CLS also benefits from the fact that we are a whole generation ahead of the competition with our four-door Coupé." ”

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11 Things to Do After a Car Accident

“Bright lights flashing. Loud voices. Exchanging numbers. No, this is not a description of a Hollywood club, but the scene after a car accident. Even a simple car accident can turn into a major headache as it often involves dealing with injuries, insurance companies, lawyers, and other parties remembering the chain of events slightly different. Even for the innocent driver in the accident, there are certain steps one should always take post-fender bender.”

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[Source: findlaw.com via digg]

Deal | Anti-Sleep Drowsy Alarm

“CellularFactory.com offers this Anti-Sleep Drowsy Alarm for 99 cents. Plus, coupon code "1VFXO8" bags free shipping. That's tied with July's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for such an alarm by $1. Worn over your ear, this device sounds an alarm when your head dips below a certain angle. Deal ends August 24.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Regular Or Premium? Is It A Waste To Pump The Good Stuff?

“Pull up to the pumps at a gas station and you’re usually faced with three options: regular, mid-grade and premium. The grades are often rationalized as "All right," "Why not do something special for my car?," and "Wow." Yet there is more to the choice than just good-better-best.”

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[Source: autos.aol.com via digg]

Green Speed: Corvette Could Go Hybrid, Says GM Head Engineer

“Last week, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, GM's vice president of global vehicle engineering, set to rest rumors of a mid-engine next-generation Chevrolet Corvette. That got a lot of attention among Corvette fans. But a footnote to the story was that Stracke said not only that a hybrid Corvette was...”

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[Source: greencarreports.com via digg]

Human-electric hybrid car expected next year

“A human-electric hybrid vehicle, the 'Imagine PS,' capable of 100 kph (60 mph) on the flat and 50 kph uphill, is expected to be commercially available next year.”

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[Source: physorg.com via digg]

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Supercar Hybrid

“The video discusses the importance of the car to the brand, and shows some simply beautiful footage of the car with a great musical background. In fact, Michael Mauer, Porsche design chief, goes as far as to say that the 918 symbolizes that the Porsche brand as a whole even has a future as it is an answer to the “environmental discussion.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Four-Cylinder Engines Are Smaller, Quieter and Gaining New Respect

“As carmakers and consumers seek real, affordable gains in miles per gallon, it will be the once-humble 4-cylinder combustion engine that takes them there — far more than electrics or hybrids, which are years away from selling in numbers that would rein in the nation’s greenhouse emissions and appetite for oil.”

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[Source: nytimes.com via digg]

Mustang, a true American automobile! Check out their history

“Mustangs have been around for generations! Creating themselves an iconic place in the automobile history, they have reached our souls and entered into our screens with such films as Bullitt, and the ever so famous "Elanor" from Gone in 60 sec. So what don't we know about their history?”

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[Source: thecarconnection.com via digg]

Illustrated: 2013 Tesla Model R

“During a presentation to shareholders a few weeks ago, Tesla revealed plans for a new sports car, an SUV, and a utility van based on its forthcoming 2012 Model S. At the event, CEO Elon Musk gave the audience a brief glimpse of what’s to come with three sketches — one of each model.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Fun Cars for Less Than $3000

“Being DIY types with our hands tight on our wallets, we've always been enthusiastic cheap-car purveyors. And as a result, we've gotten far more fun than we paid for from inexpensive used cars. So we thought we'd pass along our favorite budget used cars. If you don't pay much for the car, you're less inclined to worry about it, and consequently, you'll have more fun. We picked $3000 because that is about the floor for a fun-to-drive car that will probably have high mileage but not be three feet from lunching the gearbox. As with any used-car purchase, do your due diligence.”

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[Source: popularmechanics.com via digg]

Comparison | 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 vs 2011 Ford Mustang (Model Update)

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Press Release

“The team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists – all Mustang enthusiasts to the core – that created the groundbreaking 2011 Mustang GT has distilled a new model to its purest form, strengthening, lightening and refining each system to create a race car with a license plate. Its name: the 2012 Mustang Boss 302.”

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Top 10 Worst American Cities for Traffic

“The worst traffic in the U.S. is getting even worse. It pollutes as the vehicles idle. It wastes the time of trucks and passenger cars. The annual delay per driver is in excess of 47 hours per year. It creates delayed shipments. It wastes more than 2.3 billion gallons of fuel each year.”

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[Source: smashingusa.com via digg]

Is General Motors Ready to Be Publicly Traded Again?

“If all goes according to plan at General Motors, shares of the company's stock will soon be trading once again on the New York Stock Exchange. The automaker, which declared bankruptcy in 2009 and is today 61 percent owned by the U.S. government, hopes to raise $16 billion in the second-largest IPO in U.S. history.”

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[Source: theweek.com via digg]

Ford Mustang Boss 302 returns with 440 horsepower!

“The greatest track-racing Ford Mustang ever created! This is one serious machine - and you can buy it from a Ford dealership! Street legal! ”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Deal | TomTom ONE 125 3.5" Portable GPS Navigator

“Walmart again offers the TomTom ONE 125 3.5" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 1EE0.017.01, for $68 with free shipping. That's tied with our June mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $7. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 3.5" 320x240 LCD, five million points of interest, 1GB flash memory pre-loaded with maps of the US, auto and pedestrian modes, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Deal | Advance Auto Parts coupons: $10 off $30, 20% off no min

“Advance Auto Parts offers several coupons, as listed below. They're among the strongest discounts we've seen from Advance Auto Parts this year. Shipping starts around $3, or spend over $100 (after coupon) for free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that motor oil is excluded. The coupons (which do not stack):

• 15% off orders of $100 or more via code "AUG15" (expires 8/24)
• 20% off sitewide via code "P20" (expires 8/31)
• $10 off $30 or more, $20 off $50 or more, and $30 off orders of $75 or more via code "ES123" (expires 8/20)
• $25 off orders of $60 or more via code "BIG25" (expires 8/31)
• $30 off orders of $75 or more via code "BIG30" (expires 8/31)
• $40 off orders of $100 or more via code "BIG40" (expires 8/31)
• $50 off orders of $200 or more via code "BIG50" (expires 8/31)”

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[Source: dealnews]

Comparison | 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport vs 2010 Pagani Zonda R

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In the world of automobiles, there are cars and there are supercars... and then there are these two. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and Pagani Zonda R showcase what is actually possible for mankind to create. They break the boundaries of "super" and enter in a realm of their own. Both are record-breakers, both are blindingly fast, and both are so expensive that even CEOs of oil companies or printer companies might not be able to afford one. For those that still have a spare 2 million dollars lying around, they have two very different options.

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Comparison | 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport vs 2010 Bugatti Veyron (Model Update)

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Press Release

“The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport takes production sports cars to a whole new dimension
Wolfsburg/Molsheim, July 4, 2010 – on a beautiful sunny day at 25 degrees the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a new landspeed world record for production cars, on the proving grounds of the Volkswagen Group at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg). In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 431 km/h.”

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Top 15 Best Family Cars of 2010

“Been holding off on buying a new car? Your wait is finally over. These 15 top models are packed with performance and safety technology -- plus lots of cool features that will pamper your kids (and you).”

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[Source: parents.com via digg]

Feature | Design Analysis: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback

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Press Release

“Emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi is targeting a new market segment with the A7. The large five-door model with the dynamically accentuated rear end brings together the best of three worlds: the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon.”

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Deal | 2-In-1 Digital Tire Pressure and Tread Gauge

“Shop4tech.com offers this 2-In-1 Digital Tire Pressure and Tread Gauge, model no. EM6083, for $9.95. Coupon code "EE15" slices it to $8.46. With free shipping, that's tied with our April mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $2. It features an LCD readout, built-in ruler, and more. Coupon ends August 16.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Today's Automotive Flops, Tomorrow's Collectibles?

“Cars that are flops today that might become collectibles tomorrow.”

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[Source: autos.msn.com via digg]

“World’s Fastest 3D Film” Segment clocked by Mercedes SLS AM

“Leave it to Mercedes to think about making a 3D movie that defines speed. David Coulthard takes the Mercedes SLS AMG for a pretty fast spin around a closed section of the Isle of man, with 3D camera's rolling all around him. ”

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[Source: vnitrobahn.com ia digg]

Comparison | 2011 Audi A7 Sportback vs 2011 Porsche Panamera

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The introduction of the all-new Audi A7 Sportback gives the world another coupe-styled sedan. This ever-growing trend started with the Mercedes-Benz CLS and now encompasses a wide range of vehicles from the Hyundai Sonata to the Aston Martin Rapide. Audi gave the world the Audi A5 Sportback last year but for reasons unknown, forgot to include the U.S. market. Luckily for us, they've graced us with the A7 Sportback. The A7 Sportback goes up against a few notables in this category including the trendsetter CLS which is soon due for a redesign and the recently introduced Rapide. The Porsche Panamera however, may give the A7 Sportback the stiffest competition though until the new CLS arrives. For 2011, Porsche has added a new 3.6-liter V6 to the Panamera's lineup which brings the entry price down but still costs thousands more than what the A7 Sportback will be priced at.

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Deal | Nextar Solar Bluetooth Wireless Cellular Hands-Free Kit

“Today only, Woot Sellout offers the Nextar Solar Bluetooth Wireless Cellular Hands-Free Kit, model no. NXBT-002, for $14.99 plus $5 for shipping. That's $23 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $31. (It's also the best price we've seen for a solar Bluetooth car kit without rebate hassles.) This Bluetooth speaker has a solar panel for charging and features up to 10 hours of talk time.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Comparison | 2011 Volvo S60 vs 2009 Volvo S60 (Model Update)

2011 Volvo S60 vs 2009 Volvo S60 (Model Update)
Luxury Cars

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Press Release

“Safety, Scandinavian design and environmental consideration are all part and parcel of the Volvo brand. With the all-new Volvo S60, a new dimension is now being revealed - The Naughty Volvo. The aim is for driving pleasure, world-class design and innovative safety to attract more customers to the Volvo brand.”

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Lotus Unveils Track-only Exos Type 125

“Lotus has begun to reveal its all-new track-only F1-inspired race car, known as the Exos Type 125.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Honda Shows Just How Much You Can Cram Into a Fit

“Honda Australia wants to show off just how spacious the diminutive Fit really is, and to do so, they made a series of hilarious commercials cramming it full of people and their stuff. ”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Hyundai To Sell Equus Flagship At Your Home, Not At Dealer

“Hyundai reveals plans to send Equus sales specialists to prospective buyer's homes to preview the car, rather than using a Hyundai dealership location.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Cars with the Most Sex Appeal Under 25K

“Five new cars that are seriously seductive and won’t break the bank.”

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[Source: roadandtrack.com via digg]

Nissan reveals two new collision avoidance technologies

“Nissan and Infiniti vehicles will soon come equipped with two all-new safety technologies aimed at helping drivers to avoid various collision scenarios.”

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[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]

Why Car Makers Love Inflatable Gorillas And Helium Balloons

“August marks the time of year that we see the worst the auto industry has to offer in terms of advertising. Summer to auto advertisers is kind of like summer TV programming is to the networks. Programs that run in the summer are usually forgettable.”

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[Source: autos.aol.com via digg]

President Barack Obama: Auto industry not just rebounding, but back on track to be world No. 1

“President Barack Obama  declared Thursday that the U.S. auto industry is not just rebounding from its problems but on its way to being No. 1 in the world again.”

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[Source: mlive.com via digg]

Deal | Autocraft Innisbrook Interior Makeover Kit for $36 + $9 s&h, padding

“Advance Auto Parts offers the Autocraft Innisbrook Interior Makeover Kit, model no. AC67224ES/67224, model no. AC67224ES/67224, for $59.99. Pad your order over $60 (this Toolworks Snap Knife is 99 cents) and apply coupon code "BIG25" to cut it to $35.98. Shipping adds $9.06, or choose free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's $4 under our mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It includes two front bucket car seat covers and rear seat covers which fit several rear seat designs.”

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[Source: dealnews]

VW's 'dung' Beetle: The car that leaves nothing to waste... thanks to its methane gas-powered engine

“A car powered by methane gas has been created by a team of British engineers.

The vehicle named the 'Bio-Bug' is run reliably on biogas, which is produced from human waste at sewage works across the country.

Excrement flushed down the toilets of just 70 homes is enough to power the pioneering VW Beetle car for 10,000 miles - the equivalent of one average motoring year.

This conversion technology has been used in the past but the Bio-Bug is Britain's first car to run on methane gas without its performance being reduced.”

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[Source: dailymail.co.uk via inhabitat.com via engadget.com]

Deal | Bravo View 9" Replacement Headrest DVD System

“Walmart offers the Bravo View 9.2" Replacement Headrest DVD System in Tan, model no. HRS-090TPKG, for $299.99 plus 97 cents for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $49 and one of the few headrest systems we've seen that includes a built-in DVD player. Sales tax is added where applicable. These units replace your car's existing headrests and feature 9.2" LCD monitors, a built-in DVD player, FM transmitter, wireless remote control, and more.”

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[Source: dealnews]

China's Bus of the Future Drives Over You

“One of the fundamental dilemmas faced by the modern metropolis is increasing transport capacity without slowing down traffic. The problem is evermore prevalent in China, with 1.3 billion people and constant flow of migrant workers towards the various urban centers.”

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[Source: motherboard.tv via digg]

Deal | Zipcar: $75 credit for free for new members

“For new members, Zipcar offers a $75 driving credit for free via coupon code "75SPRINGZIP". That's the best such offer we've seen from Zipcar since last summer. (We saw a similar deal in May; however, it only applied to the NYC area.) Note that the $75 credit must be used within 30 days of joining and a one-time $25 application fee applies. Coupon ends March 1, 2011.”

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[Source: dealnews]

Honda Built More Cars in U.S. than in Japan for Q2

“Honda has announced that for the first time in its history, it produced more vehicles in the U.S. than in its domestic market of Japan for an entire quarter. The final tally put production in the U.S. at 236,819 vehicles between April and June, while its home market only commanded production of 236,559 vehicles.”

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Corvette Grand Sport vs. Callaway Corvette SC606 - Comparison Test

“Stock or not? Pick your level of tune.”

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General Motors Invests in a Bright Idea

“General Motors’ new venture capital division placed its first bet today, investing in an Indiana company with big plans to build plug-in–hybrid delivery vans.”

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Deal | DRS-1 Driving Recording System with GPS $159 + s/h (52% off)

“FEATURES
•Uploading high-resolution images of event to Web-Page
•1.3 M Pixel Embedded camera type
•Small compact sized and light weighted suitable for vehicular environment
•Embedded GPS module
•SD Memory CARD Type Video / Audio Recording
•Accessories defaulted & Manual
•Easy installation (12v car plug)
•Automatic / Manual / Replay modes
•Convert moving images to still images
•Software provides data of the speed of the car and the driving habits of the driver”

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Cadillac Escalade A Beacon For Thieves, Says Insurance Data

“If you plan to purchase a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Infiniti G37, or Dodge Charger Hemi, you might want to check in with your insurance agent first. Why? Because these vehicles have the highest theft rates (from inside, or of the vehicle itself) of any models one to three years old.”

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Deal | Michelin Smart Jumper Cables w/ polarity adjustment

“Buy.com offers the Michelin Smart Jumper Cables with Automatic Polarity Adjustment, model no. 5100, for $19.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $5, although they were $2 less two weeks ago (since expired). They feature green indicator lights that confirm correct connection, built-in surge protector, and more.”

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Deal | The Club Tire Claw

“Advance Auto Parts offers The Club Tire Claw for $59.99. Coupon code "ES123" drops it to $39.99. With $9.73 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $10. Sales tax is added where applicable. This device clamps on your rim and features steel construction, and a laser encrypted key that cannot be copied.”

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Pagani Zonda HH pictures hit the Web

“They say that money can’t buy you happiness, but from the looks of Pagani’s latest Zonda HH, it can sure get you close.”

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Ford’s 2011 Super Duty Upgraded, Boasts 400 HP, 800 Torque

“In what was a long-expected move, Ford is announcing upgrades to the Scorpion 6.7-liter diesel for the 2011 Super Duty, among other crucial improvements.”

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EVs to Recharge Enterprise and PG&E Fleets

“Enterprise Rent-a-Car put the spotlight on electric vehicles last week, as the company moved to add the latest electric car to its fleet, ordering 500 Nissan Leafs to be deployed in eight cities.”

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LA Auto Show Promises 20+ World Debuts

“Auto Show season is just around the corner, and the LA Auto Show says that the public can count on over 20 world debuts taking place this November.”

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What's the Volt's MPG? There's No Easy Answer

“Get ready to do a lot of math if you're keen on buying a Chevy Volt and want to compare fuel costs between electric and gasoline cars. It'll be a sharp change from what auto shoppers have been doing for years: simply eyeballing the gas-mileage ratings displayed on new-car stickers in dealer showrooms.”

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