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Man crashes Lamborghini Gallardo on test drive in Sydney

Europe's Big Brother Insurers Trialing Black Boxes

For years, women in Europe have been paying less for car insurance than their male counterparts. Statistically, the claims that women make on their insurance are significantly less expensive, hence the lower rates. However, December 2012 brings a European ban on assessing rates based on gender...

December 21, 2011 by 
 
Czech DIY Active City Stop

Video: Don't Have Active Stop Tech? Take The DIY Route

The only trouble with flashy new technology is that it tends to be expensive. Manufacturers spend millions developing the latest infotainment and safety kit and they have to... July 20, 2011 by 


 
2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Photo by Joe Nuxoll

2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Spotify Invites For Info Requests

As a replacement for the dull and unfashionable Chevrolet Aveo, GM is hoping the funky 2011 Chevrolet Sonic will appeal to a more savvy car buyer, and tempt people away from... July 18, 2011 by 


 
Google Maps with traffic data for Munich and Madrid

Planning A European Road Trip? Google Maps Has Traffic Info

For many of us, the thought of motoring through the backroads and byways of Europe sounds like a dream vacation, but such trips come with their share of challenges -- namely... July 15, 2011 by 


 
2011 Ford Fiesta interior

Toxic Tests Ensure Your Car Can't Give You Cancer, Allergies

Safety isn't a glamorous subject but it's nice to know that when you put yourself and your family into a car you'll all be safe. Not just on the road, but sitting there and... July 7, 2011 by 


 
Toyota Prius at parking meter

Easier Parking In Hungary With GPS-Based Meter Service

The good old coin-operated parking meter is a bit of an enigma in the modern automotive world. When virtually everything can now be paid for by cards or even mobile phones... June 20, 2011 by 


 
Skoda Octavia vRS Bonneville record car

Heard The One About The... 200mph, 600bhp Bonneville Skoda?

Whilst Skodas have never been sold in the United States, gearheads probably know a little about the Czech Republic-based subsiduary of the Volkswagen Audi Group and some of... June 9, 2011 by 


 
Bing Maps Streetside car

Bing Brings Streetside To Britain: Is Google Losing Ground?

We've talked a lot about the chilly reception Google Street View has gotten overseas. And yesterday, tech reporters were all a-flutter with reports that Google is losing... April 13, 2011 by 


 
Ford Focus development

Ford On The Fight Against Potholes At European Test Centers

If you live somewhere with particularly changeable weather and low temperatures during the winter you'll be familiar with potholes. The broken road surfaces and large holes... March 28, 2011 by 


 
SARTRE self-driving cars first real-world test

Video: SARTRE Self-Driving Road Train Conducts First Test

Europe’s SARTRE (SAfe Road TRains for the Environment) project is well underway, having carried out its first successful demonstration of its self-driving technology at... January 17, 2011 by  2


 
European Ford Fusion B-segment minivan

Ford To Unveil Fiesta-Based MPV At 2011 Geneva Motor Show

We’ve already seen a number of variants spun of Ford’s global C-segment platform, aptly named the C-platform and underpinning cars like the new 2012 Ford Focus... December 10, 2010 by 


 
SARTRE self-driving cars

Self-Driving Cars Take A Step Closer To Reality

Autonomous or ‘self-driving’ cars have been around for a while, at least in prototype form. In fact, just this week we reported on Audi’s autonomous TTS... November 24, 2010 by  7


 
2012 Holden Cruze hatchback

Not Coming Soon: Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Sometimes it just isn't fair. Europe always seems to get the cooler stuff. All their Ford's use the crisp Kinetic design style. They have a massive amount of super-efficient... September 11, 2010 by  5


 
2010 Cadillac CTS-V

GM Releases CTS-V Nürburgring Commercial Behind The Scenes

 It seems that American manufactures realize that in order for their performance cars to get a world-class rating, they need to do some development at the Nürburgring. The... August 25, 2010 by 


 
Formula One Experience In New York

Formula One Racing In New York

The hairpin turns. The wind in your hair. The jumpsuit with your sponsors’ logos on it. Yes, you had a pretty good time on your road trip this weekend. And now that... August 22, 2010 by 


 
2011 Bentley Continental GTC And GTC Speed 80-11 Editions

2011 Bentley Continental GTC And GTC Speed 80-11 Editions Announced For North America

Every year we hear about exclusive editions of luxury cars being released for only select markets--usually China, Europe, or the United Arab Emirates. Well, now it’s North... August 17, 2010 by 


 
 
 

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