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Posted: 02 Oct 2011 12:52 AM PDT


Jeep: svelato il piano prodotto 2010-2014
L'interazione con il gruppo Fiat consentirà al marchio Jeep di sviluppare una gamma veicoli più flessibile e incentrata maggiormente verso il basso, grazie all'introduzione di un nuovo veicolo di segmento B e ad un SUV/crossover di segmento C. Il documento pubblicato dal sito Carscoop definisce i contorni di un marchio ora più europeo, meno schiavo delle dimensioni, che dal 2014 potrà contare su una gamma completa e finalmente ben articolata....

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 12:52 AM PDT


Behold. Neêrlands eerste Lamborghini Aventador
Hij staat er mensen! In Nederland, bij Hessing, de splinternieuwe high-tech 700pk hypercar met stier op neus. (more…)

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 12:14 AM PDT


Los modelos más vendidos en Australia durante agosto
Filed under: Industria Analizado el mercado general australiano hace unos días, ahora centramos la atención en los modelos más vendidos dentro de sus respectivos segmentos durante el pasado mes de agosto. Con la excepción de Holden, el resto de marcas que suelen dominar el mercado son japonesas y surcoreanas, dejando a las europeas en un plano secundario. URBANOS Holden Barina Spark 223 Suzuki Alto 218 Chery J1 48 Fiat 500 44 Smart ForTwo...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:02 PM PDT


Most-Watched Video Reviews of the Week
PickupTrucks.com tried something different in its latest Shootout. Instead of choosing similarly equipped pickup trucks, they asked each manufacturer to give them their best truck for $30,000. What resulted was an interesting mix of configurations that lead to significant differences....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 05:24 PM PDT


The hunt is on for an official 1977 Star Wars Toyota Celica
Filed under: Classics, Etc., Toyota, Celebrities "You've never heard of the 1977 Star Wars Celica? Kids, it's the car that was the grand prize in the Star Wars Space Fantasy Sweepstakes." It most likely started life as a 1977 Celica LiftBack GT Pace Car, an extra-flared, spoilered-up version of the coupe that already looked like a three-quarter scale muscle car....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 04:09 PM PDT


Video: a confronto le Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano e F40
Sul canale YouTube Ferrari è stato pubblicato un suggestivo video con protagoniste le 599 GTB Fiorano e F40, messe una fianco all'altra in quello che viene definito "Duello per la corona". La 599 GTB monta un motore da 5.999 centimetri cubici, con dodici cilindri a V di 65 gradi ed una potenza massima di 620 CV....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 02:53 PM PDT


Toyota presenta el Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series
Filed under: Toyota, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería El F-150 SVT Raptor de Ford no es lo que se dice un superventas, y tampoco es que el óvalo azul esperara otra cosa. El mercado no tiene hueco suficiente para acoger un número elevado de pickups todoterreno de altas prestaciones, pero el hecho es que como máquina publicitaria valen su peso en oro, y prácticamente...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 02:53 PM PDT


2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist doesn't waste gas by running in place
Filed under: Hybrid, Buick, Videos In its latest 30-second advertisement pitching the 2012 LaCrosse eAssist, Buick makes an interesting point: since people don't constantly run in place, its near-luxury mid-size sedan doesn't either. The ad thus extolls the virtues of eAssist, a fuel-saving mild hybrid setup with stop-start technology available in the LaCrosse....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 02:16 PM PDT


Official: 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas priced from $26,155*
Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Honda, Specialty The totally redesigned 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formerly known as the Civic GX), America's only natural gas-burning passenger vehicle, will hit Honda dealerships nationwide on October 18 with a starting MSRP $26,155, (*excluding a $750 destination fee). Add in navigation, and the Civic Natural Gas tops out at $27,655 plus $750 for delivery. A modified version of the 1.8-liter four-cylinder found in the gas-fueled 2012 Civic...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 01:38 PM PDT


This Week's Most-Read Stories
News that Subaru is planning a robust expansion of its U.S. lineup was KickingTires' most-read post of the week. Subaru plans include a compact crossover, rear-wheel-drive sports car and a hybrid model. To continue reading about Subaru — and to...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT


Llamadas a revisión: Citroën C3
Filed under: Citroën, Mantenimiento, Subcompactos Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Poco trabajo han querido dar los duendes de las fábricas en el último boletín de alertas de la Unión Europea. El Citroën C3 es el único coche que aparece como pendiente de revisión en el listado que te dejamos todos los sábados, esta vez, por un fallo técnico relacionado con vibraciones que podrían derivar en problemas de otro...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 11:07 AM PDT


Porsche Design raises the bar with Johnnie Walker Blue Label Collection
Filed under: Etc., Porsche, Design/Style It's not often that cars and whiskey cross paths on these pages, but it does happen. One distillery manager began charging his EV off of spent barley. Another blended special bottles for Formula One drivers. Now Porsche Design has teamed with Johnnie Walker for the exclusive scotch packages you see here. The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Collection by Porsche Design Studio includes three items....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 10:28 AM PDT


Zaterdagavond-WTF-topic: String Emil
I've said it before and I'll say it again..DUDE, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH GERMAN PEOPLE?!?!?!? (more…)

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 10:28 AM PDT


Protoform Gen2 TCC clear body
The "Gen 2″ TCC (Todays Cup Car) from Protoform is the second iteration of the ever-changing look of the modern NASCAR series Sprint Cup racer. It now features an add-on blade spoiler and a double step splitter/spoiler on the front valance. The left side now features a bumped out area for added battery clearance and [...]

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 09:50 AM PDT


LG: esposto contro la vendita di Audi e BMW in Sud Corea. Tutta colpa dei LED Osram
Due società affiliate del gruppo LG hanno presentato un esposto alla Seoul Central District Court, chiedendo di bloccare la vendita in Sud Corea di tutte le Audi e BMW equipaggiate con luci a LED prodotte dall'avversario Osram. Secondo i tecnici di LG Electronics e LG Innotek, Osram (azienda del gruppo Siemens) avrebbe violato un brevetto posseduto dalla stessa LG, che quindi invoca la messa al bando di tutti i prodotti ritenuti...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 09:50 AM PDT


Honda leads all automakers with 11 LEED-certified sites in North America
Filed under: Etc., MPG, Honda, North America, USA In North America's green race, Honda LEEDs the pack. Honda now leads all automakers with 11 certified "green buildings" in North America. Honda's North American powertrain division in Anna, OH and its Canadian headquarters in Ontario (pictured) both recently earned LEED certification from the nonprofit Green Building Council, bringing the automaker's LEED-certified total to 11 facilities in North America. The nonprofit awards LEED (Leadership in Energy...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 09:50 AM PDT


El nuevo Honda Civic ya tiene precios en Reino Unido
Filed under: Honda, Compactos Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Los británicos interesados en el nuevo Honda Civic podrán realizar las reservas desde este mismo mes de octubre, si bien tienen que tener muy presente que no podrán disfrutarlo hasta los primeros días de enero. La gama 2012 se puede combinar con tres motores y cuatro niveles de acabados, todos ellos muy completos. Hay que destacar que al menos para...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 09:50 AM PDT


Te koop: BMW 7-serie racer
Hij ziet er uit alsof hij zo uit de film Death race is weggestapt, maar in werkelijkheid kan je deze race-limo uit de jaren '80 gewoon bij onze oosterburen ophalen. (more…)

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 08:34 AM PDT


De Vision SZR is nog steeds springlevend
Er zijn van die dingen die steeds beter worden naarmate ze rijpen. Wijn, kaas, en Marie-Louise Parker zijn hier goede voorbeelden van. Of dat met auto's ook het geval is betwijfel ik, maar desalniettemin kan de Vision SZR er nog steeds prima mee door. (more…)

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 08:34 AM PDT


Bob Maguire Chevrolet …Your DIESEL EXPERTS
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Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:57 AM PDT


Alemania: VW completa la oferta del Up!
Filed under: Volkswagen, Subcompactos Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Con motivo del Salón del Automóvil de Frankfurt, Volkswagen presentó en sociedad el nuevo Up! y comunicó todos los detalles de la gama inicial que ya podía pedirse en los concesionarios. Ahora la oferta se ha completado con la familia al completo, es decir, con tres acabados adicionales. Las nuevas variantes responden a las denominaciones "High Up", "Up!...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:57 AM PDT


Topspot: Karmann Ghia met een vleugje hot rod
Geweldig ding! Hoewel sommigen het ongetwijfeld als verkrachting van een mooie klassiek design zien, kan ik deze uitgebouwde Karmann Ghia wel waarderen. (more…)

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:19 AM PDT


Ginetta: teaser della nuova sportiva
Ginetta ha diffuso la prima immagine che anticipa la sua nuova sportiva: dopo il debutto della G40R con motore 2 litri, è infatti in arrivo un modello di livello superiore, di cui per ora si conoscono soltanto alcune caratteristiche. Dotata di carrozzeria in fibra di carbonio, la vettura dichiarerà un peso di 1100 kg e sarà dotata di un propulsore 3,7 litri da 310 Cv, sufficienti per toccare i 100 km/h...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:19 AM PDT


Report: Toyota's first unintended acceleration trial dismissed on technicality
Filed under: Government/Legal, ToyotaU.S. District Judge James V. Selna has dismissed the first unintended acceleration lawsuit against Toyota in California on the grounds that it should have been filed in Utah. Automotive News reports that the case was brought to court by the families of two people killed in a Utah crash in 2010. Judge Selna found that a federal warranty claim in the lawsuit failed to meet a required threshold of...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:41 AM PDT


Ook Kia en Hyundai komen met kleine EV's
De autowereld moet en zal elektrische modellen voortbrengen, daar ontkomen ook de Koreanen niet aan. Sterker nog: de eerste elektrische Kia zal zich aan het eind van dit jaar al aandienen. (more…)

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT


GM presenta un nuevo sistema para evitar colisiones por alcance (con vídeo)
Filed under: Chevrolet, Industria, GMC Los ingenieros de General Motors tenían algo más que anunciar estos días aparte del primer airbag delantero-central del mundo. Siguiendo con las primicias en materia de seguridad, el grupo estadounidense ha anunciado el desarrollo de un sistema de alerta de colisión por alcance con detección de cambio de carril basado en cámara de vídeo....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT


Hyundai working on fuel-saving 10-speed automatic
Filed under: MPG, Hyundai What's eight plus two? If you guessed ten, then you'd be right. As in, right on the mark in answering a related question: How many forward gears will Hyundai's next-generation automatic transmission feature? Automotive News reports that Koren automaker Hyundai will skip past nine speeds and go straight for a double-digit ten-speed trans as soon as 2014....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT


Four-Links – George Barbaz, RPU jump seat, Brooks Stevens on the victory car, the Covington Shark
* Over at Dean's Garage this week, Dick Nesbitt posted a reflection on George Barbaz, a designer with Ford from 1945 through 1981. * NealinCA's recent (and well deserved) Tech Week win over at the H.A.M.B. came for the jump seat he built from scratch for his bare-metal roadster pickup. Check out the step-by-step to see how a true craftsman works. * The prognostication about what the post-war car would look like –...

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT


Hemmings Find of the Day – 1935 Reo Speedwagon
On first glance, this 1935 Reo Speedwagon pickup for sale on Hemmings.com looks like it's been treated to a top-notch restoration, well deserved for such an uncommon vehicle. Dig deeper, however, and you'll see that the restoration deviated from stock under the pickup's skin, with the stellar worksmanship applied to both stock and non-stock portions alike....

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 04:46 AM PDT


ZaMiVideo: Ferrari 599 vs F40
De komende vier minuten is het genieten geblazen voor de Ferrari-afficionado's onder jullie. De mannen uit Modena hebben namelijk een appetijtelijk filmpje in elkaar geschroefd, waarin de 599 GTB, die al bijna met pensioen mag, het opneemt tegen de reeds lang gepensioneerde F40. Disclaimer: the folllowing video may contain awesomeness....