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There have been a few reports online recently about Toyota’s plans to bring one of their European small cars to the US as a competitor to DaimlerChrysler’s Smart brand. With the recent... -
New alarm system prevents wheel theftsWith wheel thefts becoming increasingly popular, we’re glad to finally see some sort of alarm system that can prevent them. Powerlock has developed a system called Wheel Safe that places a wireless electronic sensor mounted to each wheel. This sensor is similar to a traditional wheel balance...
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Alpine shows off double-vision displayThough researchers have been working on technologies that allow you to see two different images depending on the angle you’re sitting at, we didn’t expect these screens to be so close to production. Alpine is showing off one such display that allows the dash mounted display to show the...
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iPod FM Transmitter and breathalyzer in oneHave you ever wondered how cool it would be to have a breathalyzer integrated in your iPod’s FM transmitter? Neither have we, but David Steele, creator of the iBreath (what else did you expect it to be called?) claims it’ll be one of the hottest selling products of this holiday season...
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Mercedes CL showcases latest Active Body Control technologyAfter originally introducing the technology back in 1999, Mercedes Benz has installed an updated version of its ride handling feature for its new CL. Active Body Control works by automatically adjusting the suspension firmness depending on the current driving situation. ABC provides a solution to...
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Police increasingly using ”bait cars” to catch thievesAuthorities around the US are using special high-tech cars to bait thieves in to stealing them. Once they’re stolen, a video camera captures the identity of the driver and sends a message to 911, who in turn use a hidden GPS system to trace the car. Most systems also record any sound inside...
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Cash strapped Ford has confirmed that it will sell the star of the Premier Automotive Group, Aston Martin. For the first time since the 1960s, Aston Martin managed to turn a profit and is now tipped...
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Volvo developing tuner C30 concepts for SEMAVolvo has commissioned three different tuning houses to help promote its small C30 hatch, by displaying highly modified versions at this year’s SEMA auto show. Design is said to reflect differing personalities and tastes of Volvo buyers with themes aimed at performance, outdoor adventuring...
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Michael Schumacher to debut his personal FXX at Ferrari festivalMichael Schumacher will showcase his skills at the Nürburgring this weekend driving a range of Ferrari’s including his own FXX supercar. Other cars at the Ferrari Racing Days 2006 bi-annual event will include the F2005 F1 car, the F430 and 599 GTB Fiorano among others. These public...
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AMG provides new packages for improved racetrack performanceMercedes tuning arm, AMG, is preparing special race inspired performance packages for three of its regular models. The cars include the AMG versions of the CLS, SLK and SL and enhancements focus mainly on chassis and brake upgrades. The performance packs were developed by AMG’s new design...
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No financial relief for motoristsDespite rising fuel prices, Autocar magazine is predicting that over the next decade the cost of road tolls and congestion charges will be the major cost for motorists. Regions like the UK charge motorists special tolls for driving through congested areas, and it's expected that in the next decade...
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DriftBox - the ultimate tool for the PlayStation generationA new GPS based data logger has been released and promisess to bring big-budget statistics tracking to your average drifting enthusiast. The device is equipped with a multitude of sensors that give feedback on important drift vitals such as slip angle, velocity and grip levels all measured in g...
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Ever determined to dominate territory formerly associated strictly with the Germans, Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division, has announced two new models to enter the fullsize luxury sedan market....
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100 Teslas Going, Going, GoneWhen Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] first announced it would be producing an electric sports car for sale, with a price tag close to $100,000, many pundits scoffed that no one would want to pay that kind of money for an unheard of electric vehicle. Tesla has put an end to their doubts by confirming that...
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Speeding Ferraris? Who Would Have Guessed?In a scene out of the Need for Speed series of video games, 6 participants in the recent Ferrari Challenge Rally were booked by Oregon State Police troopers for excessive speeding. The Ferrari-organized event is a chance for Ferrari owners and their machines to travel over 850 miles along some of...
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New Aussie BF Falcon MkII announcedNot to be completely outdone by the recent release of the Holden VE Commodore, Ford of Australia has announced an updated version of its popular large car, the Falcon, which will go on sale in October this year. Changes to the new car include the option of the ZF six-speed automatic transmission...
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Carmakers see a need for more female designersAccording to Ford, women buy 45% of cars and influence 85% of all car buying decisions, but that involvement hasn’t been reflected in the number of female car designers. Women make up 39 percent of all designers in all industrial trades, but make up much less in the auto industry. In an...
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Toyota now No. 2 in AmericaJuly will go down as a milestone for Toyota as the first month they beat Ford to gain No. 2 position in the American market. The biggest reason behind this is that buyers are flocking to smaller, more fuel efficient cars. GM and Ford made a bet on SUVs and large trucks that worked very well for...
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We've been very impressed with Fiat's latest models, especially their small Punto hatch. It's little wonder that the Italian marque is now making some serious profits. Only 18 months ago the carmaker... -
2007 G35 sedan to boast 306 HorsesFinal output for the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan has been confirmed at 306 hp (228kW) from the next generation of the VQ-series 3.5-litre V6. This is a significant leap over the previous model’s more modest 280hp, which should make for an extremely spirited drive in the new luxury sedan. With...
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Get ready to say hello to the Alfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneNot only is Alfa Romeo bringing in its svelte looking 159 saloon to the United States but in the latest news, the Italian automaker will kick off its return with the introduction of the limited-edition 8C Competizione. Though the Italian brand won’t sell any cars in the U.S. in volume until...
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Ford’s new drop-top ready for saleFord’s Focus was always a very stylish car, but with some design changes from famed Italian design-house Pininfarina, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is just damn sexy. Ford bowed down to demand following the extremely positive response from spectators to its Vignale Concept back in 2004 at the...
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Murcielago takes on a 5-SeriesWhat’s worse than seeing a smashed 5-Series? The Murcielago that hit it. There seems to be no end to the number of wrecked exotics that are cropping up in the middle-east. All we can say is “that’s gotta hurt…” More images after the jump.
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S-Class goes green in 2008Following on the heels of Lexus and its hybrid LS 600, Mercedes plans to release its own hybrid version of the S-Class in early 2008. The hybrid version will run a smaller displacement engine combined with an electric motor for assisting in high demand loads or stop-start traffic, where the engine...
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