I, Robot. Brought to You by Toyotaaaa!... ... Over the years I've owned a number of cars. For example, a couple of years ago I was the unhappy owner of a Mercedes-Benz ML. It was the latest model then, but some time had passed since the generation's launch so I told myself it would be bug-free, just the ... Continue reading >
100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
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Test Drive: MINI Cooper S Mayfair 50 - 2010
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Saab and Volvo, Part Deux
If you wake up in the morning when the clock alarm goes off, brush your teeth, take a shower, dress with the already prepared clothes you readied ...
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Must-Have Motorcycle Gadgets
A motorcycle is far from being just a means of transportation, but it’s a pride and passion and sometimes even more. Simply put, it becomes ...
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Robots, the Movie Industry's Version
In the last couple of months, two car manufacturers presented their latest projects in the field of robotics, a field in which they don't usually ...
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Force India have finally unveiled their 2010 Formula One challenger, one day before the second test of the season, at Jerez. The online launch of the VJM03 took place in the early hours of this morning, with the car clearly an evolution of last year's podium ...
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With the 2010 Geneva Auto Show less than a month away, Swedish carmaker Volvo pulled the wraps off the long awaited Volvo S60, marking the carmaker's entry in the CD Premium car segment. The car will be presented, for the first time, at the aforementioned show ...
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Toyota Prius, Camry, Lexus HS Recall OfficialRECALLSAs it usually happens, all the rumors an voices claiming Japanese carmaker Toyota will recall both the Prius and Lexus HS hybrids turned out to be true, following yesterday's official announcement of the voluntary recall. According to Toyota, 133,000 2010 model year Prius and 14,500 Lexus 2010 HS 250h need an update on the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Toyota's findings so far indicate the ABS, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire slippage. In some of the vehicles affected, this caused inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction. “We’re committed to doing ... >> Read more |
Ford seems determined to offer alternative fuel options to several businesses out there. The automaker will unveil the all electric Transit Connect in order to help fleets reduce costs while "saving the planet". Alongside the EV Connect, Ford will also ...
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This year’s Volvo China Open, scheduled to be held from April 15 to 18 at the Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club, will get a boost in the prize money by adding another US$300,000 to the existing US$2.5 million. According to the Swedish carmaker, this makes ...
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Australia received the 500th MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 edition. In 2009, MINI has released a special edition for its range-topping John Cooper Works model, the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 - a tribute to both the brand's 1959 ...
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Ever since Kimi Raikkonen was confirmed by Citroen Junior Team for the upcoming season of the World Rally Championship, people started asking questions about his potential return to Formula One. Quite odd, we might think, especially since the Finnish driver ...
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Mexico will become a strategic location for Chrysler’s financial recovery, as the Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne told Reuters that the company could build 130,000 Fiat 500s in the country, through a $550 million investment.
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Being chairman of a big automaker is not the safest, most lucrative job in the world, as Chung Mong-koo found out today, after the Seoul Central District court decided to make him pay $60 million in damages to the carmaker for losses he has caused by taking bad ...
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After it has been the premium supplier of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team for two seasons, Iveco has been named ‘Official Sponsor’ of the world championship winning squad which includes riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. The newly signed sponsorship ...
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Dani Sordo will no longer have to play the lieutenant role for Sebastien Loeb for the 2010 season of the World Rally Championship. At least it won't happen from the beginning of the season, as confirmed by Citroen World Rally Team's boss Olivier Quesnel. ...
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German carmaker Daimler previewed today yet another special edition of the smart fortwo, dubbed Edition Greystyle. In fact, as we got accustomed to by now, the same old smart fortwo, with new clothes and a few new accessories here and there.
Meant to be a ...
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Leaving the SEATs aside for a while, the German tuners at JE DESIGN decided it was time to work on a Volkswagen again, this time choosing the Polo V. The latest upgrade program for the witty hatchback includes styling enhancements only, to the disappointment of ...
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Vitantonio Liuzzi will start his first season as a full-time race driver in Formula One in 3 years, after being confirmed by Force India for the 2010 campaign. However, according to the 28-year old Italian racer, this is actually the first time he'll feel ...
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As most people involved in creating an EV charging stations infrastructure are still figuring stuff out, Coulomb Technologies announced today it will start using the Flex Billing system. This will allow ChargePoint Network station owners worldwide to set pricing as ...
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After yesterday Japanese carmaker Toyota announced it will recall 133,000 2010 model year Prius and 14,500 Lexus 2010 HS 250h in the US, the carmaker announced earlier today the recall, as expected, to a global level and added a few more models to the recall.
Thus, ...
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A change in the marketing department of Ask.com has put an end to a year-long contract between NASCAR and search engine provider, with immediate effect. After spending $15 million on its NASCAR sponsorships and activation, Ask.com found its contract with the ...
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With their 2010 single-seater now out in the open, Force India can clearly state their objectives for the upcoming season of Formula One. Since up is the only way to go in the series, improving on their magnificent season last year is regarded as a must by all ...
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Since the start of 2010, vehicle sales have seriously gone up. BMW Group saw a strong increase in sales of 16.6%, as it managed to deliver 82,120 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce worldwide during the month of January. By comparison, BMW Group only delivered 70,419 last ...
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Fiat UK announced it has signed a three-year agreement with British Cycling, including the Great Britain Cycling and Para-Cycling Teams, becoming their official car supplier. Members of the British Cycling will therefore make use of the Fiat Bravo, Punto Evo and ...
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Prior to the public unveiling that will take place at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Nissan will present the Juke crossover tomorrow. The car, which is going to be produced in the United Kingdom and will arrive in dealerships in October, will be smaller than the ...
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The German Ministry of Economics and Technology awarded BMW Group in the 2009 Best Innovator competition, with the special award for “Sustainable Innovation Management”. This was the sixth edition of the competition.
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The recent reports that US Grand Prix Engineering and Campos Grand Prix might miss out on the first 3 events of the 2010 Formula One championship due to lack of finance has now been confirmed by the very president of the International Automobile Federation, Jean ...
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Since General Motors has already confirmed its decision to close the Antwerp plant and rumors are claiming that other facilities might have the same fate, countries hosting Opel plants are willing to do anything possible to save local jobs. And one way to do that seems ...
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Things have been really going well for Hyundai in America. The Korean car manufacturer managed to finish 2009 with bigger sales than in 2008, it launched a lot of new models and will continue to do so according to their “24/7 Version 2.0,” campaign ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan released today information regarding its financial performance in the third quarter of the 2009 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2010), with number showing a 45 billion yen ($480 million) net income. A better than expected result, says Nissan ...
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The North American division of Yamaha announced it has GRANTed (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails) more than $80,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 through its OHV (off-highway vehicle) arm. Also, it has released the 2010 Access Initiative ...
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It’s no longer a secret that electric cars are here to stay. This green technology might save us the trouble of going to the gas station, but it has a range problem at the moment. But as long as long as you have well-defined routs, the EV is ideal. Ford ...
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Although he was backed by Max Mosley for the presidential seat of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Jean Todt doesn't seem to have the same visions about the future of the sport as his predecessor. And one of the things the two don't agree on is the budget ...
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The European Commission finally approved the Swedish state loan guarantees for Saab, which basically means that Spyker, the new owner of the Swedish brand, can now continue work on the restructuring plan. According to just-auto.com, "the EC has ruled 82.8% of ...
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While Flavio Briatore insisted that he holds nothing against the FIA or its new president Jean Todt for the penalty he received after the crash-gate, the former Ferrari boss that now runs business within the ruling body did not return the favor. Talking to the ...
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The Indian market is seen as a great opportunity for most automakers who are looking to boost their revenues. After announcing that it will debut several new cars within 18-24 months and a full range in a 48-month timeframe in India, Renault is trying to go even ...
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Toyota’s recall seems to be getting larger by the day, as the company announced it will have to change the ABS software for the Prius and the Lexus HS 250h. Ironically, the only brand owned by Toyota and not affected by the recalls is the budget brand ...
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American manufacturer Ford revealed yesterday the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 (available in both convertible and coupe versions), powered by a new and more powerful aluminum engine, which makes it lighter and offers better handling and improved fuel economy. The ...
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Three new powerplants will find their way under the hood of the 2011 Ford Mustang, with the promise of a total output of 1,267 horsepower. Taken one by one, the 2011 Mustang coupe and convertible will get a new 3.7l V6 engine, the Mustang GT will be implanted an ...
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Jean Todt may have been the one chosen by Max Mosley to succeed him at the helm of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), but the Frenchman has no plans to stay in that position longer than 2013. Meaning he only wants to be president of the ruling body for ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen recently partnered with Maxim magazine in order to bring their contribution to the Haiti relief efforts, by auctioning off a celebrity autographed 2010 GTI hood on eBay. During the 2010 Maxim Party, held the past weekend in Miami ...
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Hollywood seems to plan the launch of a big production focused on the world of Formula One. While there were some movies in the past that followed the lives of some former champions of the sport – maybe not movies, but more like documentaries – this one ...
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Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly will hold a press conference today at 11 o'clock CET to announce his new plans for the German brand and its British sister Vauxhall. Entitled "Plan for the Future", the announcement is expected to reveal the way the new board ...
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Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his NASCAR debut this weekend, during the season opening round of the Camping World Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway. Following his preparation round last weekend in the ARCA race (also held at the Daytona oval), the ...
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