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| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:06 AM PDT  Chinezen maken zelfrijdende auto: 'betel dan google' In de Koude Oorlog bonden de Sovjet-Unie en de Verenigde Staten in van alles de strijd aan. Het belangrijkste was nog wel het ruimtevaartprogramma, beide landen moesten en zouden als eerste een man in de ruimte hebben. China's ontwikkelingsslag van de afgelopen jaren doet me hier een beetje aan denken: bewijzen dat niet de ander, maar jij de grootste wereldmacht bent.... |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:06 AM PDT  Volkswagen: in rampa di lancio il nuovo Bulli? I vertici del marchio Volkswagen potrebbero concedere il via libera alla produzione di un nuovo Bulli, reinterpretazione del mitico Transporter T1 con estetica ispirata al Bulli Concept. A tal proposito Walter de Silva ha commentato: "L'idea mi convince, sia analizzando l'aspetto stilistico che l'eventuale posizionamento sul mercato. Non abbiamo sufficiente spazio in gamma per un MPV tradizionale, quindi il nuovo Bulli può rappresentare una soluzione adatta per unire spazio interno e... |
| Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:06 AM PDT Future Hyundai Genesis Will Be Having All-Wheel Drive From analyst's perspective, the Hyundai Genesis is a "near-luxury" car from every aspect, but as far as the recession-muddled customers in market are considered, the Hyundai Genesis is a superb, low-key alternative for the big German models in the market. This could be one of the major reasons why the CEO and president of Hyundai [...] |
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| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 11:52 PM PDT  Ventas julio 2011: Austria Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de julio las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Austria se incrementaron muy ligeramente en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, con un aumento del 1,1% y un total de 29.307 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Skoda +58,4% Kia +65,2% Hyundai +33,0% BAJAN Mazda -35,2% Suzuki -42,2% Honda -52,3% Continue reading Ventas julio 2011: AustriaVentas julio 2011: Austria originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Mon,... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT VW Ponders Limited-Edition Bulli MPV Volkswagen AG is "very seriously" considering a limited-edition version of the Bulli MPV it showed at the Geneva auto show in March, Autocar reports. The U.K.-based enthusiast magazine, which cites VW Group design chief Walter de Silva and other company executives, says the van could be introduced as early as the [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT Tesla to Unveil Electric Crossover in December Tesla Motors Inc. says it will take the wraps off a prototype of its upcoming all-electric Model X crossover vehicle in mid-December. CEO Elon Musk tells analysts that the seven-seater's development is on track and will launch in late 2013. He provided no further information. Tesla previously has said the electric crossover [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT Caddy Volt Back On? General Motors Co. has revived plans to build a production version of the 2009 Cadillac Converj plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, according to Green Car Reports. The Web site, which cites unidentified inside sources, says the vehicle has been approved by top management and could be launched as soon as 2013—possibly [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT VW Bully on Reviving Microbus Volkswagen AG is "very seriously" considering a limited-edition version of the Bulli MPV it showed at the Geneva auto show in March, Autocar reports. The U.K.-based enthusiast magazine, which cites VW Group design chief Walter de Silva and other company executives, says the van could be introduced as early as the [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT GM Launches Two Recalls for 2012 Models General Motors Co. is recalling 11,900 2012 Chevrolet Impalas with 3.6-liter V-6 engines in the U.S. and Canada to reroute a power steering hose that could cause an engine fire. GM says the hose on affected cars may be too close to the catalytic converter, where it could melt and leak [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT Austrian Developer Readies Three-Wheeler EV KTM Group GmbH has teamed with the Austrian Institute of Technology to create the electric E3W concept three-wheeler. The company hopes to find a strategic partner to produce the two-seater at a rate of about 50,000 units per year starting in 2013. Pricing could start as low as $7,000, according [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT 2012 Civic Hatchback to Get Revamped Diesel in Europe Honda Motor Co. will offer an upgraded version of its 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine in the 2012 Civic hatchback in Europe. The company will publicly introduce the C-segment vehicle next month at the Frankfurt auto show and begin sales in Europe early next year. Honda says the powerplant will generate 148 [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT  GMC Sierra 3500HD wins PickupTrucks.com "HD Hurt Locker" comparison test Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Ford, GM, GMC Our friends at PickupTrucks.com have just completed their "HD Hurt Locker" comparison test, in which the GMC Sierra 3500HD, Ford F-350 and Ram 3500 were put through quite a series of tests. PickupTrucks.com editor Mike Levine called it a "grueling showdown among industry heavyweights that included towing 19,000-pound fifth-wheel trailers up and over some of the most demanding grades in the United States." After seven... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:03 PM PDT  Audi R8 Exclusive La filiale statunitense del marchio Audi ha avviato il programma Exclusive, rivolto ai proprietari di R8 che vogliono customizzare la propria vettura attraverso l'utilizzo di pellami esclusivi e vernici dedicate. L'Audi Exclusive permette anche di modificare il colore dei side-blades laterali e di introdurre nuovi accostamenti cromatici per l'abitacolo, come lo splendido vinaccia/nero oppure il tabacco/nero presenti in foto.... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 09:27 PM PDT Official: GMC Sierra 3500HD wins PickupTrucks.com "HD Hurt Locker" comparison test Filed under: Truck, Work, Dodge, Ford, GM, GMC Our friends at PickupTrucks.com have just completed their "HD Hurt Locker" comparison test, in which the GMC Sierra 3500HD, Ford F-350 and Ram 3500 were put through quite a series of tests. PickupTrucks.com editor Mike Levine called it a "grueling showdown among industry heavyweights that included towing 19,000-pound fifth-wheel trailers up and over some of the most demanding grades in the United States." After seven... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 08:51 PM PDT Chinese car makers should learn something from the BMW i3 The BMW i3 Concept, a small pure electric car for megacities, will be unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show next month and the production model may hit the market in 2013. Although BMW i3 is just a high-end small car of the luxury brand, many car makers should learn something from it, including the sanguine Chinese [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 08:51 PM PDT China's July auto sales declined from a month earlier China Association of Automobile Manufacturers announced the automobile output and sales figures for July on August 10th. China's auto output and sales in July hit 1,306,100 units and 1,275,300 units respectively, down 6.96% and 11.19% from a month earlier, up 1.26% and 2.18% from a year earlier. The auto output and sales in Jan-July period [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 08:50 PM PDT Hertz Rental Starts adds BYD E6 to its fleet Hertz Rental has added the BYD E6 to its fleet marking the first time that the global car rental company has added a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) to its fleet of cars in China. The E6 will initially be available in the Shenzhen area, close to BYD's HQ, but is expected to role out across [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 06:59 PM PDT  El Audi A0 no tiene quattro ni como opción (con vídeo) Filed under: Audi, Conceptuales, Híbridos, verdes y alternativos Son muchos los motivos que pueden explicar el tibio recibimiento del Segway por parte del público. Los hay que esgrimen su elevado precio, otros los consideran un ridículo patinente vitaminado, y tampoco faltan los que se quejan de que circular erguido va en contra de su filosofía como vehículo de transporte personal.... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 05:11 PM PDT  Video: Lego to release VW Westfalia camper van model this fall Filed under: Aftermarket, Classics, Budget, Minivan/Van, Volkswagen, Toys/Games, Design/Style Lego will pay tribute to the Volkswagen Westfalia camper with a new kit that goes on sale in October. The model is based on a 1962 Volkswagen Bus with the sought-after pop-top camper option. The interior even features a sink and dinette, along with the all important bench seat-cum-double bed. Lego's hippie hooptie features the classic tri-color V paint scheme up front, a lava... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 05:11 PM PDT Robert Himler Scares Mom with UR Lamborghini Gallardo Check out this funny video of 20-year old internet entrepreneur Robert Himler taking his mom for a ride in his [...] |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 04:34 PM PDT  Camaro airbag spontaneously deploys while drifting Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Safety, Videos, Chevrolet Having a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS stuffed with a 426-horsepower V8, six gears and the rear wheels doing the pushing is reason enough for anyone to want to get a little sideways. Trouble is, letting the tail hang in your 5th-gen Camaro could get pretty uncomfortable. During a drifting session in a parking lot at Michigan's Milan Raceway, Paul Beiswenger of Lopez Tire and A&D Autosport... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 03:57 PM PDT  Vorsteiner Ferrari 599-VX Vorsteiner ha realizzato un kit dedicato alla Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano ed evidentemente ispirato alle più estreme 599 GTO e 599 XX. L'intervento, realizzato con componenti in fibra di carbonio, prevede paraurti anteriore di nuovo disegno e con prese d'aria maggiorate, cofano motore con sfoghi d'aria simili a quelli della 599 XX, dalla quale hanno preso ispirazione anche ala posteriore ed estrattore integrato nel nuovo paraurti, nuove minigonne ed esclusivi cerchi... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 03:21 PM PDT Video: Camaro airbag spontaneously deploys while drifting Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Safety, Videos, Chevrolet Having a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS stuffed with a 426-horsepower V8, six gears and the rear wheels doing the pushing is reason enough for anyone to want to get a little sideways. Trouble is, letting the tail hang in your 5th-gen Camaro could get pretty uncomfortable. During a drifting session in a parking lot at Michigan's Milan Raceway, Paul Beiswenger of Lopez Tire and A&D Autosport... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:09 PM PDT  50.6% of households in Japan now own a small, frugal kei car Filed under: MPG, Lightweight, Japan Daihatsu e:S - Click above for high-res image gallery For the first time since 1986, more than 50 percent of households in Japan own at least one kei-category vehicle. The Japan Mini Vehicles Association (JMVA) began tracking the mini vehicles back in 1986, and this is the highest level of ownership ever. Despite the belief that kei vehicles are nothing more than urban runabouts, the figures show that rural... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:09 PM PDT  Nick Reilly habla del SUV pequeño de Opel, de un nuevo Calibra y del precio de Junior Filed under: Opel, Descapotables, Subcompactos, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos Nos alegra ver que su total dedicación al frente de GM Europa no han hecho que Nick Reilly pierda esa lengua tan suelta que tenía cuando era el jefe de Opel. El ejecutivo británico ha vuelto a demostrar esa locuacidad que tanto les gusta a los fans de Opel ofreciendo nuevos detallitos sobre sus futuros modelos, desde el Junior, al nuevo Astra Cabrio,... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:09 PM PDT  Alle modellen van Zagato lijken op elkaar? Als Zagato weer eens met een verbouwde [vul zelf iets in] op de proppen komt wordt er altijd geroepen: "Pfff… Alles lijkt altijd op elkaar bij Zagato." "Wanneer bedenken ze eens iets nieuws?" Enzovoort en zo verder. Deze Bentley Continental GTZ en Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale laten volgens mij nog maar eens duidelijk zien dat zulke opmerkingen niet altijd van toepassing zijn.... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 01:32 PM PDT  Report: Why was this BMW dealership abandoned in 1988 with cars still inside? Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Sedan, Performance, BMW, Canada, Luxury In 1988, Citation Motors, a BMW Dealership in Ontario, shut its doors with little explanation. The simple answer seems to be that the dealership had its concession license revoked, but nobody seems to be able to track down why exactly. Endras BMW, another Toronto-based Bimmer peddler, did some digging, but didn't come up with too much. Whatever the case, the dealership moved to Toronto,... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 01:32 PM PDT  Top tip! Repareer je auto nooit op de snelweg Stel je even voor: Je rijdt op de snelweg en plotseling stopt je motor ermee. Wat doe je dan? Stap je uit en ren je snel naar de vluchtstrook? Stap je uit en duw je je auto naar de vluchtstrook? Of blijf je misschien zitten? Of ben je zo onnozel om je auto midden op de snelweg te gaan repareren?... |
| Posted: 14 Aug 2011 12:56 PM PDT Open Race Thread: NASCAR Sprint Cup Heluva Good Dips at The Glen | Watkins Glen International Weather permitting… To most casual race fans, a road course is a road course. But look again. Watkins Glen International, host to today's Heluva Good Dips at The Glen, is completely different than California's Infin... |
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