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| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:38 AM PDT  Kia lanzará el Tam en la segunda mitad del año Filed under: Kia, Subcompactos Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Durante meses nos ha intrigado con sus intermitentes apariciones en la prensa surcoreana, pero por fin ya tenemos una fecha de lanzamiento para el Tam: agosto. Entonces será cuando Kia presente su nuevo, pequeño y anguloso polivalente, un modelo urbano que recuerda poderosamente a los kei cars japoneses por su peculiar diseño, necesario para aprovechar al máximo unas cotas... |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:38 AM PDT  Mazda: le nuove tecnologie Skyactiv per cambio, carrozzeria e telaio Proseguiamo nel nostro "percorso tematico" dedicato alla tecnologie SkyActive di Mazda: dopo avervi parlato dei propulsori benzina Sky-G e dei turbodiesel Sky-D, ci concentriamo sulle nuove trasmissioni messe a punto dal costruttore e sulla piattaforma alleggerita sulla quale si baseranno i nuovi modelli. Il nuovo automatico SkyActiv-Drive è stato concepito per migliorare il risparmio di carburante, garantire una risposta diretta all'azionamento del pedale dell'acceleratore ed offrire una cambiata armoniosa abbinata ad... |
| Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:38 AM PDT Senna – the film review It was the Grand Prix in Monaco in 1984 during a torrential downpour that former F1 driver and commentator James Hunt announced to the world the arrival of "a pretty staggering talent" in Formula One by the name of Ayrton Senna. Monaco is a dangerously tight circuit where passing another car is usually off the agenda.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 11:27 PM PDT  Ventas mayo 2011: Reino Unido Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de mayo las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Reino Unido cayeron ligeramente (1,74%) en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un total de 150.431 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Alfa Romeo +89,2% Jeep +80,2% Mitsubishi +81,6% BAJAN Toyota -30,4% Mazda -36,7% Honda -36,6% Continue reading Ventas mayo 2011: Reino UnidoVentas mayo 2011: Reino Unido originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 11 Jun... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 10:15 PM PDT  Skoda: un'Octavia da 600 CV per la gara di velocità Bonneville Salt Flats Skoda e il partner REVO Technik hanno allestito una speciale Octavia per la Bonneville Salt Flats, gara di velocità in programma durante la prossima Bonneville Speed Week (13-20 agosto). Questo esemplare utilizza il motore 2.0 TFSI in versione da ben 550/600 CV e 450 Nm, valore ottenuto grazie alla presenza di una turbina Garret che lavora ad 1.8/1.9 bar e all'utilizzo di benzina ad alto numero di ottani, mentre la dinamica... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 08:28 PM PDT Today's News From the Cars.com Family Can't wait for Chevy's new Sonic subcompact to hit dealerships? You'll have to hold onto that enthusiasm a bit longer, as the model won't go into production until August, according to Ask.cars.com. That means the Sonic won't arrive at dealerships... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 07:53 PM PDT Taking a Dip In Long Pond – The Sprint Cup Series 5-Hour Energy 500 Race Primer They call it the Tricky Triangle. By definition, Pocono Raceway is a 2.5-mile tri-oval with three turns, each with three distinct bankings (14°, 8°, and 6°). In short, it's literally a triangle. Having a car turn that t... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT  Fed launching $8.75M study into fire risks from EV batteries Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, USA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an extended investigation into any possible fire risk associated with the lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The $8.75 million study will last through 2014 and will specifically focus on whether or not the cells can catch fire while being charged at home or when in an accident.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT  Video: Most epic beer commercial stars DeLorean monster truck Filed under: Classics, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Australia, Humor DeLorean monster truck churns Hahn Super Dry - Click above to watch the video after the break Starting from the very first button press and the resulting cassette blasting the theme to Knight Rider, the video you see after the break may very well be the best beer commercial ever.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:56 PM PDT  Book Review: Porsche, A History of Excellence by Randy Leffingwell Filed under: Classics, Performance, Etc., Porsche Porsche: A History of Excellence - Click above for image gallery from the publication Randy Leffingwell is a Porsche enthusiast - serving as primary reason why this book isn't just another regurgitated account following the history of one of the world's most celebrated marques. Porsche: A History of Excellence is a comprehensive look at the automaker's past, from 1938 to near present day, told within the confines... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:56 PM PDT  Official: Audi qualifies 1-2 at Le Mans with new R18 TDI Filed under: Motorsports, Audi, Racing Audi R18 TDI Qualifying at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans - Click above for high-res image gallery For the past several years at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot has had the fastest car on track - last year the brand took the top four qualifying spots.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  What you missed on 6.10.11 Quick Spin: 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S [w/video] Thought your Panamera Turbo was pretty cool, huh? Wait 'til you get a load of the Turbo S... With its 543 horsepower and 3.6-second 0-60, you're no longer the hottest sedan on the road. Spy Shots: Subaru RWD coupe spotted on the 'Ring The rear-wheel drive sportscar that may very well spawn Toyota, Scion and Subaru versions has popped up on the Nürburgring. Official: 2011 BMW M3... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  Google adds plug-in vehicles to Gfleet, its employee car-sharing program Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Hybrid Google likes plug-in vehicles. Since 2007, the company has put money into the RechargeIt program, which started with converted plug-in Toyota Prius models because - get this - back then, you couldn't just go buy a plug-in vehicle. Over four years, Google has added vehicles to this Gfleet, a collection of plug-in vehicles that employees can use in a car-sharing program.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  Chile: Alfa Romeo lanza el Giulietta Filed under: Alfa Romeo, Compactos Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Uno de los modelos más atractivos del segmento C es el Giulietta, vehículo que Alfa Romeo acaba de lanzar en tierras chilenas. Inicialmente se conforma con una gama muy limitada, pero si hubiera demanda podrían llegar más variantes. El motor elegido para su debut en Chile es el 1.4 TB de 170 CV, tecnología MultiAir, culata multiválvulas y un... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  Audi shows off A1 clubsport quattro at Le Mans Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchback, Audi Audi A1 clubsport quattro - Click above for high-res image gallery Audi has a huge presence at this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans. In addition to running a trio of R18s in the race, the Four Rings takes over a large portion of the track with displays, hospitality suites and even a temporary hotel that is built for the event each year. One of the vehicles on... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  Cadillac shows off new look for showrooms Filed under: Car Buying, Cadillac, GM New Cadillac Dealership showroom - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has unveiled the new look for the company's Cadillac dealerships. The luxury arm's designers partnered up with Gensler architects to create a new showroom design. Extensive use of high-quality materials like English oak, matte porcelain tile, limestone tile, brushed stainless steel accents and plenty of high-quality lighting are all part of the mix. According to... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:19 PM PDT  Listino Prezzi nuova Opel Astra GTC Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (120 CV) Elective: 19.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (120 CV) Cosmo: 21.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (140 CV) Elective: 20.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (140 CV) Cosmo: 22.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo (180 CV) Cosmo S: 24.100 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI (110 CV) Elective: 21.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI (110 CV) Cosmo: 22.600 euro Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI (130 CV)... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:43 PM PDT  Smart Fortwo gets the deluxe treatment from Boxfresh Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Smart, UK, Design/Style, Luxury Smart Brabus ForTwo by Boxfresh - Click above for high-res image gallery Hard as it might seem to believe from its decidedly more spartan packaging, the Smart ForTwo is made by the same people responsible for the Maybach limousine and countless Mercedes-Benz luxury automobiles.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:43 PM PDT  2012 Chevrolet Volt Now Available In All 50 States For $39,995 2012 Chevrolet Volt Now Available In All 50 States For $39,995The 2012 Chevrolet Volt will now be available in all 50 states, priced at $39,995, including an $850 destination charge. The price reduction comes as in-dash navigation is now offered as part of an option package rather than standard. Some customers will qualify for a $7,500 tax credit, bringing the effective price to $32,495.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT Forza 4 to Race from E3 to Xbox 360 by October In the car community, being a so-called 'armchair expert' isn't the most flattering title to receive. But in the video gaming world, 'armchair expert' is literally as good as it gets. What happens when the two worlds... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT Cadillac shows off new look for showrooms Filed under: Car Buying, Cadillac, GM New Cadillac Dealership showroom - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has unveiled the new look for the company's Cadillac dealerships. The luxury arm's designers partnered up with Gensler architects to create a new showroom design. Extensive use of high-quality materials like English oak, matte porcelain tile, limestone tile, brushed stainless steel accents and plenty of high-quality lighting are all part of the mix. According to... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT  U.S. Honda dealers get okay to resume ordering Fit, Insight Filed under: Hybrid, MPG, Honda, Japan 2011 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery On Thursday, Honda told its U.S. dealers that it's okay to resume ordering the Fit and Insight. According to Automotive News (sub. req.) the Japanese automaker is racing to pump out the pair of fuel-sipping vehicles, supplies of which were disrupted by the earthquake in Japan. Declaring that Honda has "turned the corner," the automaker's executive vice-president of... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT  Report: Glenn Beck goes off on GM's Akerson over proposed $1 gas tax, calls Volt "crappy" [w/video] Filed under: GM, Electric Glenn Beck on the gas tax - Click above to watch video after the jump If there's one thing that is fast becoming true about the Chevy Volt, it's that right-wing political pundits really, really don't like it. So, we will admit up front that this story comes straight out of the "predictable/it's not news when an idiot says something stupid" file, but it's still worth something. What's the deal?... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT  Opel fabrica 150.000 unidades del nuevo Meriva Filed under: Opel, Industria, Monovolúmenes y MPV Uno de los mayores éxitos de Opel en los últimos tiempos está siendo el nuevo Meriva, del que en poco más de un año se han fabricado 150.000 unidades, que representa una cifra muy alta para el segmento en el que compite. El Meriva se ensambla en la planta zaragozana de Figueruelas para todo el mundo. El Meriva que ha alcanzado tal cifra es un 1.3... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT Cadillac Dealerships Getting Spiffed Up to Greet New Top-Shelf Models Cadillac's products have shaped up pretty dramatically in recent years. Its dealerships? Well, not so much. Now, as the brand prepares for the arrival of the big XTS, and possibly an even larger ultra-luxe flagship, some 200 of its dealers across the country have committed to facility upgrades aligned with those found at Suburban Cadillac [...] |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT 2012 Chevrolet Volt Now Available To Order Nationwide, Price Drops to Pre-Credit $39,995 Starting today, customers across America can now place orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, which goes on sale at $39,995, including destination charge. The 2012 Volt costs $1005 less than the 2011 model, which was previously available in seven states and Washington, D.C. Besides a lower MSRP that just limbos under the [...] |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT Hennessey Ford GT at Texas Mile Track Check out this video in the cockpit of a Hennessey Ford GT driven by Sean Kennedy at the Texas Mile track. The Ford sports car actually belongs to Mark Heidaker, but the race driver Sean was able to bring the car up to 235 mph (378 km/h) at the Texas Mile track. |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:29 PM PDT  Obama administration approves E15 warning label Filed under: Ethanol, Legislation and Policy, USA The Obama administration has reportedly approved a pump label to warn drivers that they are about to fuel their vehicles with E15 (gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol content). Back in October of 2010, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of E15, it set off a wave of criticism that drivers would have trouble at the pump discerning which fuel was suitable for... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:29 PM PDT  Official: 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition hits the U.S., only 20 examples to be produced Filed under: Coupe, Performance, BMW 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery On June 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM EST, BMW will start taking orders for the car you see here, the 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe. Only 20 examples will be produced, with the first 19 being sold on a first come, first serve basis to anyone willing to plunk down $79,650.... |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:29 PM PDT  Digitale flitspalen in Arnhem leiden niet tot meer boetes En dat is vreemd, want op andere plekken leidt de overgang van analoge flitspalen (mét fotorolletje, dat is Nederland anno 2011) naar digitale exemplaren wel tot een inkomstenverhoging voor de schatkist. Het OM staat voor een raadsel. (more…) |
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