Peter Loeser, Contributor
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Addition seems to have become a standard of automotive design. Add features, add space, add power, add safety, and you end up with a better car right? Consumers have proven that more is usually...
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GM's Answer to Ford/Microsoft Sync May Be Google AndroidGoogle, known for their web searching expertise, has been rapidly expanding it's influence on modern communication technology. The Android smartphone operating system has been a crowd favorite, and may soon be making it's way into the dashboard of new General Motors vehicles. Most manufacturers...
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Steel Will Play Role In Future Lightweight Cars, Audi SaysAluminum has made its way into many of today's passenger vehicles to replace steel as a lighter, yet strong option for chassis and body parts. With a trend towards increasing vehicle size and weight over the last couple of decades, lighter materials are going to be the key to preventing continued...
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Hybrid Jaguars To Arrive By 2014Hybrid systems developed by the Jaguar Land Rover engineering group, already scheduled to make their way into upcoming Range Rovers, will also be introduced into Jaguar's XJ and XF sedans. They are expected to launch as early as 2013, according to Inside Line. The green Jags are expected to have...
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Tesla's Success At Risk Due to CEO's Complicated DivorceTesla Motors has been in the spotlight lately for it's bold attempt at making electric cars fun. The company has generated a lot of interest in its upcoming vehicles, and seems to have everyone convinced that battery-powered sports cars are the real deal. CEO Elon Musk's dramatic divorce now...
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GM And Hawaii's TGC To Develop Hydrogen Fueling NetworkOne of the hurdles for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to overcome is the lack of an established refueling network. Although small numbers of fuel cell vehicles are in operation as fleets, their ranges are limited by the availability of hydrogen stations. GM has decided to make a move towards building...
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The Bugatti Veyron, an all-star of the supercar world may soon get a healthy power boost.
At roughly 1000hp, I wouldn't exactly say the current Veyron lacks motivation. Even so, Bugatti apparently...
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Honda Increases Length Of Update Cycle With Next-Gen CivicHonda enthusiasts have become accustomed to a regular 5-year refresh cycle for the company's passenger car lineup. This generally gives Honda enough time to work out minor bugs, and refine new design features. By the end of the cycle, many customers should be ready to make a trade-in for an updated...
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Infiniti M Sedan To Gain Siblings: Coupe, ConvertibleTo compete with the Germans, Inifiniti is rumored to be developing two new variations of its M sedean. Like it's smaller relative, the G sedan, the M may soon offer a 2-door coupe, and possibly even a convertible. Nissan has seen success with the Inifiniti G and M sedans as alternatives to the...
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Rumored Power Boost For 2012 Nissan GT-R: 500hp+Nissan's recent supercar hit, the GT-R has proven a sub-$100k car can compete with some of the world's best. Others will certainly make necessary changes to keep up, so Nissan will have to work to maintain the GT-R's competitiveness. Rumors suggest a healthy increase in power is part of the...
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Toyota Concerned About Success Of Future CamryToyota's Camry has long since established itself as a symbol of practicality and reliability. Outnumbering most other vehicles on the road, it is a top seller, competing with Honda's and Ford's most popular sedans for years. It would seem positioned to continue on as a popular choice for families...
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Tomorrow's Sedan: A Hatchback?Like any other consumer goods, automobiles are heavily influenced by trends and market demands. Hybrid drivetrains, LEDs, infotainment systems and lightweight structural materials have all made their way into the cars of the 21ts century. We have even seen new classes of vehicles created. The...
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Although the re-born Volkswagen Beetle is nearing it's last year of production, we will apparently be presented with another new one in 2012. The current "bug" has quite successfully captured the...
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First Ever Hybrid Land Rover Confirmed: 'range_e'Rumors of a hybrid from Land Rover have now been officially confirmed. A Range Rover Sport-based diesel-electric hybrid will move to the testing stage within the next year. Land Rover is among the latest to adopt the growing industry trend towards gas-sipping hybrids. Not known for...
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Mercedes-Benz Test Cars Beat Themselves Up, Humans Stay SafeRecent developments in autonomous vehicle operation have been focused on crash avoidance, driver safety, and maneuverability. Robot-controlled vehicles are just plain fun to show off too. Mercedes-Benz has released its plans to give these driving machines a less glamorous role on upcoming...
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