“Well it’s that time of year again, the time when everything creepy, frightening and scary comes out to play. You see this coming Sunday is Halloween, and what better way to celebrate it than to provide you guys with a top ten list of the worlds scariest cars.”
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“All the recent attention paid to electric vehicles, particularly those that run without gasoline, may not translate into sales, unless fuel prices skyrocket, a breakthrough technology emerges, or the government intervenes with incentives, according to a recent report.”
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“BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer recently gave an interview in which he discussed the brand's future with electric vehicles, including profitability problems.”
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Press Release
“October 28, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge today introduced the new Dodge Avenger, totally overhauled for 2011 with an all-new interior, a redesigned exterior and performance attributes that put the "fun" in functional. A new powertrain lineup and completely redesigned and retuned suspension mean drivers will experience Dodge's fun-to-drive dynamics in a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan.”
“A few months back we posted on the "3D Express Coach," an innovative new bus designed by the Chinese organization Shenzhen Huashi Future Car-Parking Equipment. Though it looked like the stuff of science fiction, the design actually made a lot of sense. While the sheer ambition and originality of the design was probably enough to get...”
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“The Road Warrior, a lover of small cars since his parents owned one of the 1960s-era Chevy Corvairs made infamous by the crusading Ralph Nader, couldn't pass up a chance to test-drive a 2010 smart fortwo —the fuel-saving two-seat fun car made in France by German automaker Daimler AG, of Mercedes-Benz fame.”
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“If you’re like me then one of your favorite pass times is chewing up miles on the road to nowhere. What I mean by that is, you love going out for a drive just because you enjoy the actual emotions that driving brings. For some it’s the action of rowing through the gears, for others it’s the feeling of the wind in their hair, and yet for others it’s simply a great departure from the rigors of everyday life. Owning a classic car is luxury that most people think is way out of their reach.”
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“A man in Florida has reportedly amassed over 1 million miles on his Ford F-250 pickup truck in just four years.”
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“General Motors has improved considerably, though Honda and Toyota still dominate in the latest predicted-reliability Ratings of new cars, according to Consumer Reports 2010 Annual Auto Survey. Eighty-three percent of Chevrolets, General Motor's major brand, now have average or better scores in predicted reliability, up from 50 percent last year. (See our car Reliability special section, for more details, lists, and ratings.)”
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“Gordon Murray, the designer of F1 and Mercedes SLR Gullwing fame, creates the iStream manufacturing process, rethinking the traditional auto manufacturing process. He suggests that his new process could be "the biggest revolution in high-volume manufacture" since Ford’s Model T from a hundred years ago.”
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“If you follow this site, you may have read about the one good thing that came out of our financial mess: A new wage contract between our car companies and the UAW. We asserted that this bode well for the future of the car companies and jobs.”
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“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 $75 or more (after coupon) to qualify 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):
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“Crutchfield offers the Garmin nüvi 1695 5" Portable Bluetooth GPS System with a 1-Year nüLink! Subscription, model no. 010-00912-00, for $399.99. Coupon code "3A825" cuts it to $379.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $40. Features include a 5" touchscreen LCD, preloaded 3D maps for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, pedestrian navigation capability, Bluetooth, hands-free calling with a compatible phone, battery life of up to three hours, and more. It also includes one year of Garmin's nüLink! services, which provide weather forecasts, flight status, white pages, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
When Subaru redid the WRX STI in 2008 as a wagon, it was a colossal disappointment that threatened to kill off one of the greatest rivalries among sports cars. I can't even imagine how many WRX fans were as disappointed as I was. Don't get me wrong, wagons are the smart choice when choosing a practical vehicle for hauling people and stuff around. But for a performance car, it makes no sense especially when you consider that wagons never really caught on in America. Subaru seemed to be trying to appeal to a non-existent crowd while neglecting its loyal fan base. But now that the WRX STI sedan has returned for 2011, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution rivalry is back in full-swing.
“A suspected road rage incident in Houston--one that proved fatal--points out the unknown danger that prevails on the highway.”
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“Finally, carmakers are betting that Americans are ready to junk the trunk. Jamie Lincoln Kitman breaks down our 10 favorite hatchbacks of the moment ”
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"When a car is designed, the team of people whose job is to create a prototype of the designed car has to be very fast and very precise in creating that car. Also, the car must not be expensive because it is only prototype and it is not clear will that be the final version or not. Here you can watch a series of photos which are showing us almost complete process of creating prototype of the conceptual design of the car.”
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“The month of October is just about a wrap, and it’s shaping up to be a good one for the auto industry.”
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“BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer recently gave an interview in which he discussed the brand's future with electric vehicles, including profitability problems.”
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“There are certain roads around the world that go above and beyond your average paved street—they're so scenic, so dangerous or at such high altitudes that traveling them is an adventure in and of itself. Have a look at these 10 incredible highways that offer breathtaking views of mountains, lakes or rivers, or threaten drivers with anything from landslides and floods to hairpin turns and hijackers. ”
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“We’ve already seen first-hand how the 2011 Nissan Leaf’s navigation system can predict just how far it will be able to travel before it needs a recharge, and even find you a nearby charger.”
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“NPR boldly pronounced, "The new automobile of the 21st century is likely to benefit from the culture of Silicon Valley, where people are used to taking a chip, a cell or an idea and working on it until it becomes something big." ”
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Press Release
“YOKOHAMA (October 18, 2010) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the 11MY Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale November 17th at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan.”
“Porsche development chief Wolfgang Duerheimer revealed that the German automaker plans to eventually offer a hybrid version of every model it produces. The hybrid push is part of Porsche’s initiative to comply with upcoming emission regulations.”
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“Walmart offers the Garmin nüvi 1250T 3.5" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00783-26, for $98. Shipping adds $97 cents, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that's down $3 from our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $26. This 4-oz. unit features a 3.5" touch-screen LCD, lifetime traffic updates, text-to-speech, preloaded City Navigator NT street maps with a large points of interest (POIs) database, microSD card slot, up to four hours of battery life, USB connectivity, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Crutchfield offers the Garmin nüvi 1300LM 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00782-4R, for $179.99. Coupon code "3A825" cuts it to $159.99. (Dell Home charges the same.) With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $33. Features include a 4.3" widescreen touchscreen LCD, text-to-speech, maps for the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, lifetime map updates, 6 million points of interest, microSD card slot, USB connectivity, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
Let's be sensible for a minute. SUVs by design are inefficient for the road. They're big, heavy, and guzzle fuel. And if you listen to the media and environmental hippies, they kill trees, plants, and animals, melt the polar ice caps, and will one day be the cause of worldwide destruction. They also have less space than a minivan and handle much worse compared to sedans and stations wagons. But none of this really matters to an SUV buyer. And when you look at the typical owner who considers accidentally driving on the curb 'off-roading', they make no sense at all for them to own and drive an SUV in the first place. The only thing the modern SUV has going for it is style, and there is no better example of this than the new 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2011 BMW X6.
“newegg.com offers the TomTom XXL 550M 5" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 1EP0.019.02, for $129.95. With $2.99 for shipping, that's down $7 from our September mention and the lowest total price we could find by $27. This GPS features a 5" touchscreen LCD, lifetime map updates, maps of the US (including Puerto Rico), Canada, and Mexico, advanced lane guidance, speed alerts, and more. Deal ends October 21.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Attracting car enthusiasts from all over the world October 2-17, the 2010 Paris Motor Show, had a lot of highlights -- every major automaker, and many more smaller ones, had their best work on display. These 10, 100% electric rides clearly demonstrate that the future of transportation is a very exciting one.”
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“An interesting story out of Forbes caught my eye regarding the most ticketed cars. Prior to reading it, I was all ready to expect something quite different.”
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“A panel of experts was asked whether they believed Americans will embrace the electric car, or whether it will remain on the sidelines.”
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“Nissan is bringing the electric car back from the dead. Sure, the Tesla Roadster has made the electric car cool again, but the 2011 Nissan Leaf is the first, full-electric mainstream vehicle to be put on sale for the American consumer. Unlike past electric cars, the Leaf can be purchased outright instead of leased, so there's no being...”
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“All the controversy surrounding the Chevy Volt's unique drivetrain raises a bigger issue: Why would GM mislead the media for months about how it really works? Why does the company refuse to call the Volt a plug-in hybrid, the most obvious and accurate description of the car?”
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“Road rage ranges from honking your horn or flipping the bird to flashing lights and mimicking the other driver's moves. At least shooting someone isn't in the top 5 road rage reactions.”
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“Got an electric car? Ecotality will be installing electric vehicle charging stations at 12 west coast Best Buy stores.”
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“Tesla Motors gave a rare tour of the company's Palo Alto headquarters on Wednesday, where flush with its IPO proceeds, it's swiftly hiring, and developing the next-generation tech for the Model S. Can it cross the chasm from startup into big auto maker?”
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“New companies like RelayRides and Getaround are trying to make it easy for people to rent out their cars when they're not using them. It's an idea that makes a lot of sense—it saves money for everyone involved and reduces the number of cars on our streets. And this week it got a big boost in California.”
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“For the fifth consecutive time, Honda earned the title of Greenest Automaker for its efforts of maintain low smog and greenhouse gas emissions levels in its fleet.”
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“Toyota has announced that all new 2010 and 2011 Toyota and Scion models will come with complimentary scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles. That makes the Toyota the first mainstream, full-line brand to offer complimentary maintenance, a perk that's...”
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“Toyota has said that it would capitalize on the Prius name and add additional models to the line, including a confirmed plug-in hybrid for 2012, but now a report suggests two more models will also come in 2012.”
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“Advance Auto Parts offers the Schumacher Instant Power + Air Jump Starter / Compressor Unit, model no. IP-125C, for $99.99. Pad your order over $100 (this file costs 99 cents) and apply coupon code "LC123" to your cart to cut it to $59.99 (not including the cost of padding). With shipping around $12, it's a $40 drop and tied with last month's mention as the lowest total price we could find for this particular item. This combination jump starter, power source, and air compressor features 18" cables, USB port, 12-volt accessory outlet, 750 peak starting amps, air compressor, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
Press Release
“The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS: World's Ultimate Sporting Motorcycle
It's hard to imagine a more advanced or more capable sportbike than the completely new and totally redesigned Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R. After all, it packs the very latest in sport bike technology, much of it right off the MotoGP circuit, including the most advanced traction-control system in production bike history.”
“If you're thinking about buying a 2011 General Motors vehicle, you'll be getting more than just a new car, crossover, SUV or truck. The oil in your new vehicle's engine will be new as well, meeting a recently unveiled specification called "dexos 1."”
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“Boy, I thought renting a car in Atlanta was expensive when I paid more than $80 a day for a Ford Claustrophobe. But Atlanta, Georgia, has nothing on Tblisi, Georgia, where a weeklong rental will run you upwards of $1,000 per week. That is highway robbery, literally. ”
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“Crutchfield offers the Garmin nüvi 1390T 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System with lifetime traffic, model no. 010-00782-02, for $199.99. Coupon code "3A825" cuts it to $179.99 with free shipping. That a buck over our August mention, but the lowest total price we can find by $30. This 5.7-oz. unit features a 4.3" touch-screen LCD, lifetime traffic updates, text-to-speech, preloaded street maps with a large points of interest (POIs) database, Bluetooth, FM transmitter, microSD card slot, USB connectivity, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
“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. Shipping adds $9.73, or choose free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's $25 off and tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we've seen. 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.”
[Source: dealnews]
Press Release
“October 5, 2010 9:52 AM – In looking to the future, the designers at Dodge sought to recapture the past with the all-new 2011 Charger inspired by its iconic second generation 1960s ancestor.”
“For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg.com offers the LG HBM-800 Bluetooth Headset and Car Kit for $14.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $23. It doubles as both a hands-free loudspeaker and a Bluetooth headset. To get this deal:
[Source: dealnews]
Press Release
“As the old saying goes, you can't have your cake and eat it. In the past we were educated to believe we can't have it all. But that was the past. Today's driver demands more and the Lotus Elan delivers.”
“Firestone slashes $10 off a standard oil change with filter via this printable coupon. That's the best dollar-off coupon we've seen for this service. Note that some restrictions plus a disposal fee may apply. Coupon ends October 31.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Is it me or does it seem like car designers are getting lazier or perhaps just running out of ideas. In either case, some models are becoming less original from one generation to the next. When you look at some particular manufacturers' models, there's less individualization and more replication. Granted there needs to be some resemblance across an automaker's lineup for brand distinction but it has gotten to a point where different models look like carbon copies. Some cars no longer need alphanumerical names, they just need sizes like small, medium, and large with the option of super-sizing in the form of long wheelbase versions.”
Press Release
“Oh yes, here it is! There's still room for the Elise at Lotus but what a difference a decade or two makes. The Lotus Elise due for release in 2015 is a sexy, agile beast of a car. Finally the Lotus Elise comes of age.”
“Leftlane has been tracking the development of future Nissan GT-R for well over a year now, including capturing 13 revealing images of the 2012 GT-R totally uncovered as it ripped around the Nürburgring test track in pouring rain just days before its planned reveal at Paris.”
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“Marking the ultimate in R8 performance, Audi today used the Paris Motor Show to unveil its track-ready R8 GT. 560 horsepower, 398 lb-ft of torque, 200 pounds lighter than the standard R8, and a top speed of 198.84 mph. And it can be yours for only €193,000.”
[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]
“America is known for its car culture—but we haven't designed our daily commutes from home to work (and back) to be easy. In fact, they're getting longer. Meanwhile, time spent, fuel wasted, and costs accrued as a result of sitting in traffic are piling up. Here's a look at the traffic in a few major U.S. metropolitan areas, as well as what the municipalities are doing to combat the congestion.”
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“This amazingly stunning sports coupe features bold, angular lines, a massive European-influenced lower grille that establishes a wide and angry front fascia. Like all modern Audis, this concept naturally also features scintillating lighting in the form of exotic ice-blue LED headlamps.”
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“Unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show is the 2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. It is a sportier version of the brand’s GranTurismo coupe, deriving its inspiration from the company’s racing program and built for the few enthusiasts who crave similar driving experiences on the road.”
[Source: roadandtrack.com via digg]
