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| Posted: 14 Nov 2011 12:38 AM PST Mitsubishi Evo hybrid If it wasn't for hybrid technology, Mitsubishi's all-time hero car the Lancer Evolution, may well be a thing of the past. At least, that's what Mitsubishi Motors Corporation President, Osamu Masuko says. The Japanese carmaker has a new solution f... |
| Posted: 14 Nov 2011 12:38 AM PST American Hybrid Market Slumps Sales of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in the U.S. have dropped this year because of the country's weak economy, easing gasoline prices and major improvements in traditional internal combustion engines, says the Financial Times. Sales of the hybrid segment-leading Toyota Prius sedan have slipped 9% so far this year compared with a [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:54 PM PST  Mercedes Classe B: nuove foto ufficiali Nuova tornata di immagini ufficiali dedicate alla rinnovata Mercedes Classe B: la seconda generazione della MPV tedesca misura 4.359 mm in lunghezza, 1.786 in larghezza, 1.557 in altezza. L'autotelaio della vettura prevede un nuovo schema posteriore a quattro bracci; a richiesta l'assetto con molle e sospensioni con tarature specifiche e sterzo più diretto. In fase di lancio si potrà optare per quattro versioni: il nuovo quattro cilindri turbo benzina 1.6 equipaggia le... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:54 PM PST  De Top Gear-intro die er nooit kwam [video] Zegt u het maar: is de u volgende video daadwerkelijk gemaakt door de Beeb en serieus bedoelt als intro, of is het niet meer dan de zoveelste fanboyfilm van een aandachtszoeker? Wij zijn er nog niet helemaal uit. (more…) |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:54 PM PST  Ventas octubre 2011: Estados Unidos Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de octubre las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Estados Unidos se incrementaron en un 7,5% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, con un total de 1.021.313 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Chysler +28,4% MINI +37,1% VW +39,6% BAJAN Saab -54,5% Scion -15,1% Mitsubishi -14,3% Continue reading Ventas octubre 2011: Estados UnidosVentas octubre 2011: Estados Unidos originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Mon,... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST  Nuovo video ufficiale BMW M5 F10 LinkedTube Nuovo video ufficiale dedicato alla BMW M5 F10: stavolta la pompatissima berlinona tedesca si mostra in livrea nera, in uno spettacoloso video all'insegna degli effetti visivi e della guida in sovrasterzo di potenza. Vi ricordiamo che l'auto è spinta dal poderoso 4.4 V8 biturbo con Valvetronic ed iniezione diretta: eroga 680 Nm, già da 1500 giri, e 560 CV di potenza massima da 6000 a 7000 giri/minuto. Le prestazioni sono esaltanti: 0-100... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Japan Reports Strong Quarterly Growth Japan's gross domestic product grew by an annualized 6% in the July-September period compared to the previous three months. Analysts attribute the surge to rebounding domestic production following the earthquake in March. It was Japan's first quarter-to-quarter expansion since January-March of last year, according to the Cabinet Office. The government says the [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST China to Lift Limits on Licenses for "Green" Cars "New-energy" cars in 25 large Chinese cities will be exempt from the license restrictions that have been imposed to help control urban traffic congestion, reports China Daily. The program will include Beijing, Dalian, Guangzhou and Shanghai, according to the country's Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Japan Joins Trans-Pacific Partnership As expected, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Japan will join free-trade talks involving nine other members of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The goal of both groups is to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers. Attendees at last weekend's APEC summit in Honolulu vowed to deepen their cooperation, agreeing among [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Goodyear Names New President for Asia-Pacific Unit Daniel Smytka has been appointed president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s Asia-Pacific business, effective immediately. He succeeds Pierre Cohade, who is leaving the company at the end of the year. Smytka served three years as president of General Electric Co.'s consumer and industrial business in Asia Pacific. He joined Goodyear [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Chevrolet Volt Battery Fire Prompts NHTSA Probe The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has begun an investigation into lithium-ion batteries for electric cars after the battery in a Chevrolet Volt extended-range hybrid ignited three weeks following a government crash test. NHTSA has approached all carmakers that make or plan to sell lithium-ion-powered EVs in the U.S., [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Audi Drops Manual Gearboxes for S4, S5 Cars in Europe Volkswagen AG's Audi unit has eliminated a six-speed manual transmission option for European versions of its performance S4 sedan and S5 coupe models for 2012. Those cars will be offered exclusively with Audi's S-tronic dual clutch transmission. U.S. Audi enthusiast Web site Fourtitude, which cites Audi of America product planning manager [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST SEAT Reveals Future EV and Plug-In Models Volkswagen AG's SEAT unit has unveiled prototypes of a plug-in hybrid due in 2015 and an all-electric vehicle expected in 2016. The company will begin fleet tests of both models with government agencies in Catalonia and Madrid, Spain, by about year-end. The Twin Drive Ecomotive plug-in is a variant of the [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Visteon, BAE to Co-Develop Auto Electronics Technology Visteon Corp. and BAE Systems, a London-based multinational defense, security and aerospace company, have agreed to partner in developing unspecified in-vehicle electronics technology. The companies say they will focus on ways to quickly turn BAE Syste... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST Aero Tweaks Help Camaro ZL 1 Hold It Down General Motors Co. says several aerodynamic modifications to its Camaro ZL 1 enable the car to generate 65 lb of downforce at 150 mph. That compares to 200 lbs of lift for the unmodified Camaro SS at the same speed. The 580-hp ZL 1, the most powerful Camaro ever, has a [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST VW Expects to Expand Workforce 10% Next Year Volkswagen AG intends to boost its worldwide workforce by at least 10% in 2012, CEO Martin Winterkorn tells Bild am Sonntag. He says the expansion would raise the company's global staff to 500,000 people. VW is expected to become the world's highest-volume carmaker this year with estimated sales of 8.1 million [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 10:27 PM PST Volkswagen global staff could hit 500,000 next year Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn believes Volkswagen could expand its global staff population by up to 10 per cent next year. This would mean the company has half a million employees in 2012. Winterkorn recently spoke about the Group's plans in a... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 10:27 PM PST Hyundai Elantra Coupe confirmed for 2012 Chicago Auto Show in February Hyundai will unveil a two-door coupe version of the Hyundai Elantra at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show in February. From all reports, the new Elantra Coupe retains the sedan's basic shape while dropping the rear doors and adding a much sportier vibe. The ... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 09:43 PM PST  Le batterie agli ioni di litio sono affidabili? L'NHTSA chiede ulteriori garanzie L'ente nazionale per la sicurezza stradale statunitense (NHTSA) ha interpellato le case automobilistiche nelle cui gamme sono presenti vetture con batterie agli ioni di litio, chiedendo loro di svolgere ulteriori controlli circa l'affidabilità degli stessi accumulatori. General Motors, Ford, Nissan e nel prossimo futuro Toyota dovranno quindi fornire nuove garanzie e sostenere la validità di una tecnologia che ha rimpiazzato la meno efficace soluzione nichel-metallo.... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 09:01 PM PST Chevrolet Volt Battery Fire Prompts NHTSA Probe The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has begun an investigation into lithium-ion batteries for electric cars after the battery in a Chevrolet Volt extended-range hybrid ignited three weeks following a government crash test. NHTSA has approached all carmakers that make or plan to make lithium-ion-powered EVs, according to Bloomberg [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 09:00 PM PST Toyota to Restore Normal Output in Japan Next Week Toyota Motor Corp. expects its production in Japan to return to normal levels in the week of Nov. 21 after disruptions caused by parts shortages stemming from widespread flooding in Thailand. The company cautions that it may need to trim output again in the following weeks. Toyota's domestic production has been [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 09:00 PM PST Japan Reports Strong Quarterly Growth Japan's gross domestic product grew by an annualized 6% in the July-September period compared to the previous three months. Analysts attribute the surge to rebounding domestic production following the earthquake in March. It was Japan's first quarter-to-quarter expansion since January-March of last year, according to the Cabinet Office. The government says [...] |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 07:35 PM PST Toyota to resume normal Thai production from November 25 The torrential rains in Thailand have set back vehicle production for Toyota in Japan, as many parts and supplies come from facilities built and shipped from Thai regions. After the horrific tsunami and subsequent floods that ravaged Japan earlier this... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 07:35 PM PST 2013 Chevrolet Spark revealed, Holden Barina Spark timing unclear The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has been revealed ahead of its official unveiling at this week's 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2013 model year upgrade brings a revised interior and exterior design, more technology and standard features, and greater person... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 06:50 PM PST 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: More power, eight-speed auto Hyundai has confirmed the details of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the vehicle's domestic market launch at the Korea Speed Festival 2011 in Yeongam. We've already seen the significant exterior design enhancements in a series of teaser photos, b... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 06:07 PM PST  Video: Cadillac ATS, The Journey - Parte due LinkedTube Procedono spediti i collaudi al Nurburgring della nuova Cadillac ATS: la berlina di segmento D americana sfiderà la concorrenza europea su tutta la linea. A partire proprio dal piacere di guida e dalle doti di handling, sulle quali il team di sviluppo sta lavorando alacremente. Dalla sua avrà anche la trazione posteriore ed una gamma motori che si preannuncia molto competitiva. Tuttavia questa rimane una Cadillac, sinonimo di lusso e comfort:... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 05:24 PM PST  Video: Haven't heard the 2012 BMW M5 yet? Watch this Filed under: Sedan, Videos, BMW The BMW M5 has a long and rich performance history, and that resume only improves for 2012. With a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 560 horsepower and an always-willing chassis underpinning it all, we can't wait to get behind the wheel. Sadly we're a bit shy on the $92,000 needed to buy our own M5, so for now we'll settle for some stunning video and a melodious soundtrack.... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 05:24 PM PST Audi Q3, BMW 1 Series, Hyundai Veloster awarded five-star Euro NCAP safety rating Euro NCAP has released the latest round of test results. Some of the newest cars to join the five-star club include the Audi Q3, the new BMW 1 Series and the sporty Hyundai Veloster. The all-new Audi Q3 compact SUV scored a near-perfect 94 per cent for... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 05:24 PM PST Chevrolet Volt under investigation following fire after crash test The US automotive safety authority and General Motors are investigating why a Chevrolet Volt caught fire three weeks after it was subjected to a crash test. The news of the fire has sparked concerns over the safety of the vehicle's lithium-ion bat... |
| Posted: 13 Nov 2011 04:39 PM PST  El Concurso de Diseño de Los Ángeles sueña este año con Hollywood Filed under: Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Subaru, Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles, Etc., Maybach Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería El Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles dará comienzo el próximo día 16 con la apertura de la jornada para medios, pero así como todos los ojos estarán puestos en los pabellones de los grandes fabricantes, algunos de las más espectaculares novedades de la feria no se exhibirán... |
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