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“Inspired eternity element air. Delicate and ethereal, yet capable of eroding the most resistant materials, giving them the forms that we recognize in nature. Elegant, muscular, Huayra combines past, present and future in the timeless art automotive interpretation. The style of the car has been perfected over five years to give each line a clear beginning and an equally clear view.”
“Crippled by economic depression and environmental catastrophe, the American dream is dead in the water. And with peak oil hot on its hyperconsuming heels, America is looking for solutions, and it may have found a good one in the form of an ambitious national high-speed rail network that would connect its metropoles and mid-size cities together in green solidarity. Better late than never.”
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“Want to see what it's like to drive a $157,000 electric car without having to take out a second mortgage? You'll soon have a chance, if you're a member of car-sharing service Getaround, and live near the car's owner. Just $25 will buy you an hour behind the wheel of a Tesla Roadster Sport, owned by a Getaround member.”
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“Toyota Motor Corp., maker of the popular Prius hybrid car, is developing a new type of electric motor to cut its dependence on rare earth metals and lower costs, a company spokesman said Monday.”
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“With the economy kinda sorta picking up, and consumers in China, India and Brazil buying cars in droves, gas prices are expected to keep going up, and may hit $4 a gallon by early spring, when Americans finish scraping the ice off of their windshields and begin planning road trips. And unlike 2008, when gas last broke the $4 barrier, only to later drop to lower prices, $4 may be a new baseline, followed by $5 gas as early as next year.”
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“MONTVALE, NJ – The all-new SLK-Class, one of the most exciting and successful sports cars ever built, is entering its third generation. The 2012MY roadster takes driving pleasure and open-air enjoyment to the next level by blending nimble handling with stylish comfort, striking sports-car design, everyday drivability, top performance and exemplary efficiency. In addition, the 2012 SLK-Class is proud to present the world premiere of the panorama vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, which switches between light and dark transparency at the touch of a button.”
“From smartphones to handhelds and made-for-the-car units, these GPS devices are top-notch. ”
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“At the time the announcement was made that Tesla was going to get a large infusion of cash from Toyota, we wondered why.
In its whole existence, Tesla has managed to sell only 1,500 cars, and has never made a dime's profit.”
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“Ford has won yet another accolade: This past year, its buyers are more loyal than those of any other automaker.
Overall, 61.8 percent of Ford owners in the market for a new vehicle traded their vehicle for another vehicle from Ford Motor Company. The Ford brand itself was nearly as high, at 60.1 percent.”
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“DETROIT — When carmakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week, this wasn't exactly what they meant.”
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“Much of 2010 was spent learning more and more details about Chevrolet's exciting new range-extended electric car, the Volt. Towards the end of the year our colleagues at GreenCarReports finally got to drive the vehicle, and more recently the first owners have taken delivery.”
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“DETROIT (Jan. 10, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the iconic hybrid brand, broadening the appeal of Prius to all ages and lifestyles”
“The automotive industry has many different types of shows and events, ranging from the local car show, to the massive trade show that is known as SEMA, to the series of auto shows traditionally used only to house the latest products of the automakers themselves.”
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“Many iconic television shows wouldn't be the same without the characters' fantastic (and sometimes downright strange) vehicles. Audiences have fallen in love with everything from souped up classics to cars with their own personalities. Below, our friends from the Car Insurance Blog recounts some of television's most memorable forms of transportation.”
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“Last week, [GreenBeat] wrote about how Ford and GM have staged comebacks that hinged in part on the carmakers’ embracing of new electronics, launching greener cars with smartphone apps and wireless and voice-command capabilities.”
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“DETROIT, MI — Automotive journalists have named General Motors' Chevy Volt the 2011 North American Car of the Year, heaping another kudo on the hybrid electric vehicle that's also won recognition as Motor Trend's Car of the Year and the Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year.”
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“newegg.com offers the Garmin nüvi 265T 3.5" Portable GPS Navigation System for $94.99. Coupon code "Celebrate10" cuts it to $85.49. With free shipping, that's $35 under our mention from last April and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this GPS. (It's also a current price low by $10.) Features include a 3.5" touchscreen LCD, turn-by-turn voice prompts, preloaded maps of North America, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, NAVTEQ traffic receiver with free lifetime traffic updates, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and more. Coupon ends January 17.”
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“If you live in Florida and are getting ready to take the test to get you're learner's permit, you better head to Google Maps and find the location of the nearest DMV. For the past decade, potential new drivers had the option of taking their permit test online. This practice just came to a screeching halt when they found that a large percentage of drivers passing the online test failed the in-person version. How large? Over 50 percent.”
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“Advance Auto Parts offers the Schumacher Instant Power + Air Jump Starter / Compressor Unit, model no. IP-125C, for $89.99. Apply coupon code "BIG35" to cut it to $54.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our November mention and the the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. 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.”
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“The so-called "superstreet" traffic design results in significantly faster travel times, and leads to a drastic reduction in automobile collisions and injuries, according to North Carolina State University researchers who have conducted the largest-ever study of superstreets and their impacts.”
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“Clearly aimed at closed course performance, Porsche’s new 918 RSR combines the automaker’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid powertrain with a top-up version of the more svelte 918 Spyder to create a mid-engined high-zoot machine.”
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“Toyota's still the biggest auto manufacturer in the world, handily trumping GM and Ford, and with the Prius celebrating its 10 year anniversary it's clear the company can certainly lead the industry when it wants to. Not so much with advanced infotainment and smartphone integration. There the company has been lagging behind the competition, Ford's SYNC and the like, but now it's making a big step forward with Entune, and it chose this year's CES to do it. Toyota was kind enough to let us run a very early demo unit through its paces. Keep on reading for our impressions.”
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“Discover why the Black Cosco Convertible Car Seat is the #1 selling convertible car seat! With the Scenera, you get two cars seats in one. Starting as a rear-facing car seat for babies from 5-35 pounds, it easily converts over to a forward-facing seat for children from 22-40 pounds. There are four different harness locations to accommodate your growing child and a 5-point harness system with up-front harness adjustment which makes it easy for you to give your little one the best fit. This Black Cosco Convertible Car Seat also features a removable cup holder which is a handy place to rest a drink or small snack during the ride.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Toyota Motor Corp. aims to boost demand for the Prius, the top-selling alternative-power car for a decade, by extending the brand to counter new rechargeable challengers to its status as an environmental icon.”
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“The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are making world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring, the company announced.”
The supercar world has dramatically changed. Rivalries among extreme performance cars are no longer just for European automakers. America and Japan have entered the war like its 1941. Automakers usually known for mainstream models have developed supercars that are capable of taking down models from the supercar heavyweights, particularly Porsche. The 911's glory has been stolen from Chevrolet, Dodge, and perhaps most annoyingly for Porsche, Nissan.
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“DETROIT – Chevrolet displayed the all-new 2012 Sonic at the North American International Auto Show. Its youthful, aggressive design is backed by turbocharged performance and agile ride and handling, combining to deliver an efficient, fun-to-drive small car.”
“During a roundtable discussion with Johan de Nysschen and Dr. Peter Steiner, we got a glimpse into Audi's future infotainment plans beyond the next generation MMI and its new e.solutions Modular Infotainment System. While 4G LTE wireless broadband and enhanced 3D graphics are coming in the near future, two more established technologies are being considered further down the line.”
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“Ferrari has reportedly applied for a new patent application that’s said to cover technology that monitors a driver’s mental and physical state in order to adjust a car’s stability and traction control systems in order to help avoid potential accidents resulting from a loss of control.”
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“There are few better things in this world than hitting an open stretch of highway in a high-performance convertible, with the top-down, the sound of the engine roaring in your ears and the wind in your hair (if you happen to have any left).”
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“Alpha and beta testing might sound strange to a car guy, but it's common lingo in the computer and software industry to denote pre-production stages of progress. The alpha stage is the first rough draft of the final product, and that's what Tesla is previewing today through its vice president of vehicle engineering, Peter Rawlinson.”
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“DETROIT – The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show. ”
“Last year might not have been as interesting to watch as 2009 – the year the auto industry tumbled, only to be temporarily propped up by Cash for Clunkers (aka Clunkeritis) – but it proved pretty interesting nonetheless.”
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“Earlier today, Sergio Marchionne told reporters that he has no intention to merge the operations of Fiat and Chrysler. To some, that will signal trouble in paradise; others will see it as evidence of the CEO's caution and forethought as he retools a troubled company. We tend to side with the latter.”
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“Once again, 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 $9, 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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“LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled the Impreza Design Concept, which previews the carmaker's new "Confidence in Motion" design and brand strategy. The Impreza Design Concept will remain on display throughout the show, which runs November 19-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Impreza has been Subaru's global compact car since 1992.”
“Using navigation just to get to your destination is so 2009. Now your car can tell you when you should leave your origin point to cut transit time as short as possible. You'll need a SYNC-equipped and Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI)-capable Ford car, though.”
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“You don’t need to consult the writings of Nostradamus to know we’re nearing the end of an era. The internal combustion engine’s days are now starting to feel more numbered than ever before.”
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