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| Posted: 25 May 2012 12:49 AM PDT  Volkswagen lanzará tres ediciones especiales del nuevo Beetle cabrio Filed under: Volkswagen, Descapotables La inspiración retro ha llegado con fuerza al Beetle de Volkswagen. En la versión cerrada hay numerosos opcionales para que tu Volkswagen luzca con unas llantas que simulan a las de chapa originales, y según cuenta Car&Driver, la versión descapotable, que se presentará en el próximo Salón de Los Ángeles el próximo otoño, llevará la idea un paso más allá. Y es que se ofrecerá, además de en variante normal, también en tres versiones estéticamente inspiradas en los 50, 60 y 70, con detalles concretos para asimilar cada uno de ellos a su década asignada. Por ejemplo, en el modelo más "retro" de todos, el de los cincuenta, encontraremos llantas con bandas blancas. Share TweetVolkswagen lanzará tres ediciones especiales del nuevo Beetle cabrio originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 25 May 2012 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 25 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT  BMW Serie 7 facelift my2012 BMW ha presentato il facelift della Serie 7, dando un nuovo look di metà carriera all'ammiraglia della casa. Le novità non si fermano all'estetica, nuovi motori, nuove tecnologie[...] |
| Posted: 25 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT  Rubrica Auto Epic Win: dalla Panda al salotto Torniamo a parlare di Auto Epic Win ed Epic Fail nella nostra ormai consueta rubrica del venerdì mattina. Questa settimana tocca ad un altro grande classico. Quanti di noi hanno avuto il problema di un[...] |
| Posted: 25 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT  Chip in kenteken: geen ontkomen meer aan De Nederlandse overheid gaat onze kentekenplaten massaal chippen. Daar lijkt geen ontkomen meer aan. Eind vorig jaar leurde een VVD'er al met dit idee, en nu komt ook de RAI Vereniging met een advies aan minister Schultz om de RFID-chip op grootschalige wijze te implementeren in auto's. Een ultiem middel om totaalcontrole op de weg [...]verwante verhalenVolvo V40 racer doet het op biodieselTip: laat je niet teveel afleiden door babes op de wegVideo: potje Frysk bowlen met sloopauto'sKop0n? Chevy Silverado NASCAR-truckBMW 7 Serie krijgt facelift & nieuwe motoren |
| Posted: 25 May 2012 12:15 AM PDT SAIC's Roewe E1 rolling on the streets with its large rear If the E1 was a woman, we wouldn't dare mention its larger than reality rear end, but let's face the truth here: The E1 has a terribly large rear for a car of its dimensions. The city slicker EV is expected to be Smart like in its design, but with seating for four and enough [...] |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 11:42 PM PDT  Ventas abril 2012: Polonia Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de abril las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Polonia se incrementaron en un 6,7% en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 23.904 unidades vendidas (turismos, 4x4 y comerciales ligeros). Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Chevrolet +151,4% Dacia 155,9% BMW +40,1% BAJAN Mitsubishi -32,8% Ford -20,7% Fiat -22,3% Continue reading Ventas abril 2012: PoloniaVentas abril 2012: Polonia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 25 May 2012 02:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 11:09 PM PDT  BMW 7 Serie krijgt facelift & nieuwe motoren Bij BMW vond men het design van de huidige 7 Serie waarschijnlijk zo gek nog niet, want de faceliftversie is voor een leek amper te herkennen aan de buitenkant. Nee, de meeste aandacht ging naar het mueslificeren van de motoren en het updaten van het interieur. En dat is aardig geslaagd. Nieuw aan de voorkant [...]verwante verhalenLe Mans: de digitale binnenspiegel doet zijn intredeVolvo V40 racer doet het op biodieselTip: laat je niet teveel afleiden door babes op de wegVideo: potje Frysk bowlen met sloopauto'sKop0n? Chevy Silverado NASCAR-truck |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 06:41 PM PDT FATE ENABLED BECKMAN TO WIN FC RACE NO. 700 AND NOT 701 Sometimes when you survive the stormy seas of turmoil, fate has a way of calming the choppy waters. Fate was the difference between Jack Beckman winning Funny Car race No. 700 and not his teammate Ron Capps. The race number was decided long before Beck... |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 06:41 PM PDT FATE ENABLED BECKMAN TO WIN FC RACE NO. 700 AND NOT 701 Sometimes when you survive the stormy seas of turmoil, fate has a way of calming the choppy waters. Fate was the difference between Jack Beckman winning Funny Car race No. 700 and not his teammate Ron Capps. The race number was decided long before Beck... |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT  The lure of the plug: two-thirds of Chevy Volt buyers trade in non-GM vehicle Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM, USA Whaddya think, that Volt buyers were trading in a Cadillac for their new plug-ins? Nope. Most buyers of Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in vehicles are coming in from outside of the General Motors family, the automaker says. About two-thirds of Volt buyers are trading in non-GM cars, and more than 90 percent of recently surveyed Volt drivers said they'd buy another one. This fits with the results of a Consumer Reports survey on vehicle owner satisfaction released late last year. GM says the Toyota Prius hybrid is the most common vehicle sacrificed traded-in for the Volt, followed by the Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and BMW 3 Series cars. GM is looking to drum up more sales for the Volt, which missed sales targets last year but is showing signs of life in 2011. Through April 2012, Volt sales tripled from a year earlier to 5,377 units, or about two-thirds of what GM sold during all of 2011.Continue reading The lure of the plug: two-thirds of Chevy Volt buyers trade in non-GM vehicleThe lure of the plug: two-thirds of Chevy Volt buyers trade in non-GM vehicle originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT  Video: Watch the McLaren MP4-12C hit the dunes of Abu Dhabi Filed under: Performance, Videos, Middle East, MISC The Middle East is an enormously vital market for McLaren, and not just because its oil barons have the cash to buy as many MP4-12C supercars as they and every member of their family could possibly want. While the team has only won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix once and has yet to do the same at the Bahrain Grand Prix - the only two in the region (discounting Turkey), the company is part owned by Saudi businessman Mansour Ojjeh, and another part by the royal family of Bahrain. Little wonder, then, that the upstart McLaren Automotive is setting up no fewer than six dealerships in the Middle East, the first of which has just opened its doors. To mark the occasion, McLaren took its new MP4-12C to the dunes of Abu Dhabi and around the Yas Island Marina Circuit and brought a camera crew - armed with a RED video camera and Canon's new 1DX - along for the ride. The resulting high-resolution images and footage are worth a glance, so check 'em out in the gallery below, the video below that and the press release below them both.Continue reading Watch the McLaren MP4-12C hit the dunes of Abu DhabiWatch the McLaren MP4-12C hit the dunes of Abu Dhabi originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT  Oficial: Nuevo BMW Serie 7 2012 Filed under: BMW, Sedanes y berlinas Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galeríaEn un segmento tan complicado como de las berlinas de representación no hay que quedarse atrás para ser competitivos, así que los alemanes de BMW han decidido actualizar el Serie 7. Si estéticamente se reconoce por su línea más fluida y menos recargada, entre lo que no vemos al primer vistazo prometen importantes modificaciones para hacerlo más frugal, dinámico y tecnológicamente avanzado. Su comercialización está prevista para finales del próximo verano, si bien para conocer los precios todavía habrá que esperar.Gallery: BMW Serie 7 2012Continue reading Oficial: Nuevo BMW Serie 7 2012Oficial: Nuevo BMW Serie 7 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win | F1 Fanatic round-up Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In the round-up: Frank Williams says Bruno Senna needs to raise his game following Pastor Maldonado's win in the Spanish Grand Prix.Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright. |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT  Official: "Imported from Detroit" wins Grand Effie award for effective advertising Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Chrysler Chrysler Group's "Imported from Detroit" ad campaign grabbed top honors Wednesday night in New York City, winning the North American Grand Effie Award as the most effective ad in the nation. "Imported from Detroit was the Grand Effie winner because they sold the product, the category and the city," said Deborah Sandler, President, Mars Chocolate North American and a Grand Effie jury member, in a news release. Indeed. The two-minute Super Bowl commercial, titled "Born of Fire", created a huge buzz for the city and for the Chrysler 200. The agencies Wieden+Kennedy and Universal McCann created it and Chrysler capitalized on it. "The success of this campaign has contributed significantly to the company's sales growth over 2010, and as a result of this success, Chrysler has paid off their government bailout six years early," Chrysler said in its entry. Other automotive winners at the Effie Awards included Porsche grabbing second place in the automotive category for "How Porsche created new relevance for a revered icon," and Chevrolet taking third for "Chevy Volt, it's more than electric."Kia also grabbed a third-place honor in the Single Impact Engagement category for its "Not your average slam dunk" commercial. And for those feeling nostalgic, scroll down and check out the original commercial. It still gives us chills. You can also read more about the Effie Awards in the included press release.Continue reading "Imported from Detroit" wins Grand Effie award for effective advertising"Imported from Detroit" wins Grand Effie award for effective advertising originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 PM PDT Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win | F1 Fanatic round-up Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In the round-up: Frank Williams says Bruno Senna needs to raise his game following Pastor Maldonado's win in the Spanish Grand Prix.Williams: Senna "must respond" after Maldonado win is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright. |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 04:30 PM PDT  Gemballa anuncia la primera pintura para automóvil con auténtico diamante Filed under: Etc.Haz clic en la foto para ampliarla Esta es la clase de mamarrachadas que esperaríamos de Dartz, no de Gemballa. Pero el hecho es que el señor Uwe ya no dirige su antigua compañía por motivos de fuerza mayor, y sus nuevos propietarios no han mostrado el menor reparo en ir a capturar la desabrida imaginación de todos esos horteras con más dinero que sentido común lanzando el primer acabado exterior con auténtico diamante. Y es que las terminaciones en oro están ya pasadas de moda.Continue reading Gemballa anuncia la primera pintura para automóvil con auténtico diamanteGemballa anuncia la primera pintura para automóvil con auténtico diamante originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 04:29 PM PDT  Video: Nissan's Easy Fill idiot-proofs tire inflation Filed under: Sedan, Safety, Technology, Videos, NissanNissan is moving to make its Easy Fill Tire Alert system standard equipment on its 2013 model year vehicles. Taking the federally mandated tire pressure monitoring system to the next logical step, the Nissan system honks the car's horn when you've inflated your tires to the correct pressure. No more reading the tire pressure placard on the door jamb and hunting around in the glovebox for a pressure gauge. While Nissan actually introduced this feature beginning with the 2011 Quest minivan, its proliferation throughout the lineup makes sense. After all, it's a good idea, and most motorists can't be bothered to care about tire pressure, despite its importance for both fuel economy and on-road safety. If Nissan's system can actually encourage a few of those disinterested drivers to maintain proper tire inflation pressures, it's a win for all.Scroll down to watch a Nissan-produced video demonstrating the feature on the company's 2013 Altima and read the press release.Continue reading Nissan's Easy Fill idiot-proofs tire inflationNissan's Easy Fill idiot-proofs tire inflation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 04:29 PM PDT  NHTSA broadening Chevy Cruze fire probe to 370,000 sedans Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded its investigation into Chevrolet Cruze engine fires to two model years. In April, NHTSA began investigating two complaints concerning fires erupting in 2011 Cruze engine compartments. Now, Reuters is reporting that the government agency has added 2012 Cruze models to the list, upping the number of total vehicles from 177,000 to 370,000.General Motors told Reuters it has cooperated with investigators and there have been no reported injuries or accidents related to the probe. According to a pair of complaints filed on NHTSA's website, two Cruze sedans were on the the open road when smoke began streaming out from under the hood. A few minutes later, the cars were ravaged by fire. "In two minutes, the car was fully engulfed and flames were 15-feet high," one complaint said. "GM needs to find out and correct this problem before someone get [sic] seriously hurt."NHTSA broadening Chevy Cruze fire probe to 370,000 sedans originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 03:56 PM PDT  Report: Volkswagen to launch new Beetle convertible with three decade editions Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertible, Volkswagen Say what you will about the whole retro design trend that gave us such vehicles as the Mini, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Ford GT and the Fiat 500, but it has been (neo Thunderbird notwithstanding) a rather successful formula for several automakers, Volkswagen chief among them. The German automaker is now on its third generation of Beetle, and is preparing to launch the new convertible version at the Los Angeles Auto Show in the fall (previewed by the E-Bugster concept pictured above). And when it does, it is slated to go even more retro. That much, according to Car and Driver, will come in three special launch editions. Each one will be dedicated to a specific decade from the original Beetle's long history - tipped to center around the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Special touches will be period-specific, including unique colors, seat upholstery and even white-wall tires. We'll have to wait a few months to see how many of these particular details pan out, but recent history has been replete with launch editions from Volkswagen.Volkswagen to launch new Beetle convertible with three decade editions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 03:26 PM PDT  Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian Black, de momento sólo para los británicos Filed under: Mitsubishi, Comerciales y pickups La gama del Mitsubishi L200 Pick Up recibe en el mercado británico una serie especial denominada "Barbarian Black" que destaca por la decoración exterior personalizada y una mayor dotación en el equipamiento de serie. Entre otras cosas esta nueva versión destaca por: Techo pintado en negro Llantas de aleación en negro Logotipo de la serie Defensa delantera específica Faros antiniebla con detalles decorativo en contorno En el interior este pick up recibe una tapicería de cuerpo personalizada con el nombre del modelo, algunos apliques en símil fibra de carbono, sistema de sonido Kenwood multimedia con siete pulgadas, lector de MP3 y DVD, y cámara de visión posterior. Equipado con el motor de 2,5 litros diésel, se pone a la venta desde 23.899 libras.Continue reading Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian Black, de momento sólo para los británicosMitsubishi L200 Barbarian Black, de momento sólo para los británicos originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 03:26 PM PDT Report: NHTSA broadening Chevy Cruze fire probe to 370,000 sedans Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded its investigation into Chevrolet Cruze engine fires to two model years. In April, NHTSA began investigating two complaints concerning fires erupting in 2011 Cruze engine compartments. Now, Reuters is reporting that the government agency has added 2012 Cruze models to the list, upping the number of total vehicles from 177,000 to 370,000.General Motors told Reuters it has cooperated with investigators and there have been no reported injuries or accidents related to the probe. According to a pair of complaints filed on NHTSA's website, two Cruze sedans were on the the open road when smoke began streaming out from under the hood. A few minutes later, the cars were ravaged by fire. "In two minutes, the car was fully engulfed and flames were 15-feet high," one complaint said. "GM needs to find out and correct this problem before someone get [sic] seriously hurt."NHTSA broadening Chevy Cruze fire probe to 370,000 sedans originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 03:25 PM PDT  Mississippi State University wins Year 1 of EcoCar 2 with plug-in hybrid Chevy Malibu Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Chevrolet The winner of the first year of the EcoCar 2 Challenge is the design for a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from Mississippi State University. EcoCar 2: Plugging In to the Future is a three-year competition where college students try to make the most efficient modifications to a base vehicle - in this case a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The first year is spent emphasizing "engineering design though modeling and simulation to select and virtually test their plug-in hybrid electric vehicle architecture." Now that the deck work is over, the actual mods can get started. Fifteen schools are participating in the competition, which is the second three-year event of this type. The first was the Ecocar NeXT challenge, which Virginia Tech won with an E85-burning extended-range electric Equinox. Parhaps you've noticed that there are only General Motors vehicles involved here. EcoCar 2 is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, GM and 25 other government and industry leaders. Last year, Virginia Tech managed to squeeze 81.9 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent out of their Equinox. We can't wait to see what the teams can do with their Malibus. Continue reading Mississippi State University wins Year 1 of EcoCar 2 with plug-in hybrid Chevy MalibuMississippi State University wins Year 1 of EcoCar 2 with plug-in hybrid Chevy Malibu originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT  Foto spia nuova Volvo S60 Polestar Queste foto spia esclusive mostrano la Volvo S60 immortalata in Germania. Si tratta delle prime immagini della versione da 400 cv o più, scattate da un lettore della rivista svedese Teknikens Värld.[...] |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT  Kop0n? Chevy Silverado NASCAR-truck Altijd al een hele rappe pickup willen hebben? Gaat het bij jou kriebelen bij de gedachte aan een bord Gumbo en een stacaravan? Dan is deze Chevy misschien iets voor jou. Je schijnt er bovendien een leven lang gratis Vagisil bij te krijgen. Dit 2003-exemplaar van de Chevy Silverado is natuurlijk niet geschikt om je [...]verwante verhalenIemand trek in de Maserati A6G/54 van Jay Kay?Le Mans: de digitale binnenspiegel doet zijn intredeVolvo V40 racer doet het op biodieselTip: laat je niet teveel afleiden door babes op de wegVideo: potje Frysk bowlen met sloopauto's |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT  Report: BMW 1 Series sedan detailed Filed under: Sedan, BMW, Luxury The engorged dimensions of the BMW 3 Series have been a source of enthusiasts' ire for years now. The 3er's growth isn't all that shy, especially of late: the sedan is 10.6 inches longer and 8.3 inches wider than it was in 1975, or for a more modern perspective, the brand new 3 Series is 6.5 inches longer than it was in 2002. It took 27 years to gain 4.1 inches, but only 10 years to stretch another 6.5. To address the size and heft, a report in Autocar says BMW is planning a rear-wheel-drive 1 Series sedan to be "the spiritual successor to the E30-generation 3 Series four-door." Talk of 1 Series models being spiritual successors to 3 Series models isn't new - part of the clamor around the 1 Series M was that it channeled the light flickability of the first M3s. A 1 Series sedan would serve three purposes: get a light, small, RWD model back in the lineup, give the company a clear competitor to the upcoming Audi A3 sedan and Mercedes-Benz CLA, and help BMW get closer to its sales target of two million cars in 2020. The sedan would sit on a derivative of the platform used in the current 3 Series, and be different from the front-wheel-drive platform underpinning the forthcoming 1 Series GT. Four- and six-cylinder engines and BMWs xDrive AWD system are in the planning mix, as is an electric version. Autocar says 2015 is a potential sale date for the sedan, which would put it one year after the next-generation coupe and convertible officially bow.BMW 1 Series sedan detailed originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT  Tip: laat je niet teveel afleiden door babes op de weg Want anders raak je frontaal een truck, en ziet je auto er zo uit. Het is de laastste tijd prachtig weer, en dan komen de mooie vrouwen weer uit alle hoeken en gaten tevoorschijn. Zij die het in de winter bij het kerstdiner een beetje kalm aan hebben gedaan, gaan nu zonder putjes, kortgerokt en [...]verwante verhalenIemand trek in de Maserati A6G/54 van Jay Kay?Le Mans: de digitale binnenspiegel doet zijn intredeVolvo V40 racer doet het op biodieselVideo: potje Frysk bowlen met sloopauto'sKop0n? Chevy Silverado NASCAR-truck |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT  Charging to market, Tesla Model S electric car deliveries start next month Charging to market, Tesla Model S electric car deliveries start next month Tesla brought a Model S pre-production car to the electric vehicle symposium (EVS26) held in Los Angeles earlier this month. The Model S will be Tesla's first from-the-ground-up car and will be built in Fremont, California. (The now discontinued Roadster was a converted Lotus Elise.) The latest news is that the deliveries to the first 1,000 customers who opted for the top-trim Signature will begin on June 22nd. A few showrooms already exist and we're told that more are on the way for major metro areas. The Model S in the flesh is a sleek, low-slung rear-wheel-drive, four-door hatchback about the size of a Porsche Panamera. With its optional rear-facing third-row seat, it theoretically seats seven. Prices start at $57,400 before the federal tax credit of $7,500. A fully decked out Performance Signature version goes for $97,900. (See our Tesla company tour.) The Model S comes with a choice of three different battery packs: 40 kWh, 60 kWh, and 85 kWh, said to supply a range of 160, 230, and 300 miles, respectively. Claimed 0-60 mph acceleration times are linked to the battery size and span from a lively 6.5 seconds to an exhilarating 4.4 seconds with the 85-kWh performance version. Tesla hasn't mentioned the charging time, but it should be relatively rapid; we expect a recharge will take a few hours rather than all day funneling through the 10 kW onboard charger. The battery comes with an eight-year warranty. Unfortunately, we couldn't take the Model S out for a spin while in LA, but we could see that the interior is roomy, with no intrusions into the flat floor. The flat battery is a structural component and spans the whole floor between the wheels. With no engine in front, there is a decent-sized additional trunk, similar to a rear-or mid-engine Porsche's. Controls, such as window switches and stalks, are from Mercedes-Benz. The dash is dominated by a huge 17-inch touch screen that acts as the interface to the audio, navigation, climate, and connectivity functions. It gives the impression of driving with an iPad in front of you, a potential distraction. It's encouraging to see that Tesla is on track with the model S launch. It'll be a good omen for the electric-vehicle community if it all goes smoothly. See our guide to fuel economy and guide to alternative fuels. Related:Electric car drivers left hanging in charger wars California to boost mandate for electric carsPurpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models Wireless electric-car charging takes center stagePlugless Power demonstrates cordless electric car rechargingToyota introduces electric RAV4 SUV, starting at $49,800Mercedes-Benz B-Class fuel-cell-powered car shows progressBehind the wheel of the improved Coda electric carWe drive the first Chinese car expected in the U.S., the electric BYD e6 Do electric cars even need special chargers? Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:17 PM PDT  Vídeo: Volvo nos muestra en mayor detalle su airbag para peatones Filed under: Volvo, Compactos, Tecnología Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería ¿Sabías que en China el 25% de las víctimas mortales en accidentes de tráfico son peatones? ¿Y que en Europa son el 14%? ¿Y en EEUU el 12%? Pues estas son algunas de las cifras con las que Volvo quiere vendernos los sistemas de seguridad anti-atropello del nuevo V40, que además de incorporar el sistema de detección de peatones y frenado automático visto en el S60, también integra un novedoso airbag de capó que eleva automáticamente la plancha de metal para amortiguar el impacto del cuerpo, al tiempo que despliega una bolsa de aire que cubre tanto la parte baja de la luna delantera como los peligrosísimos montantes delanteros, capaces de abrirte la cabeza como si fuera una nuez. Ya pudimos ver su sorprendente funcionamiento hace unas semanas en una breve animación promocional, pero ahora los de Gotemburgo le han dedicado su propio reportaje con tomas a cámara lenta, y que encontrarás tras el salto. Te recomendamos que le eches un vistazo para familiarizarte con la tecnología, porque dentro de poco la vas a ver en muchos más coches... y no solo con el sello de Volvo.Gallery: Volvo V40 2012Continue reading Vídeo: Volvo nos muestra en mayor detalle su airbag para peatonesVídeo: Volvo nos muestra en mayor detalle su airbag para peatones originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:17 PM PDT  Video: 2013 Ford Fusion does the techno sound collage music thing Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Ford If you're wondering what the 2013 Ford Fusion has to do with techno music... well, join the club - we have no idea. We'll defer to an expert, musician Joshua Harrison: "Techno music, by its nature, is very similar to the makeup of a car... In both cases, there are lots of little pieces mechanically put together. Just like a car, a Techno song has many elements that serve their own small purpose, and the masters of the craft are those who can put it all together and make everything work as one solid piece." Who are we to argue? In any case, Ford has used an old trick in a somewhat new way in conscripting artists to create techno tracks using sounds made by its Fusion, in this case a 2.0-liter Hybrid model. Listen to the three resulting tracks, then scroll down below to watch a video explaining the process and showing the musicians working their magic. Even if you don't like techno, it's at least interesting to hear how each track is so wildly different from the other two. And if you do like what you hear, maybe you should consider attending the Movement Electronic Festival in Detroit, May 26-28.Sounds of Fusion Track 1 by Joshua Harrison by fordfusionSounds of Fusion Track 2 by Keith Kemp by fordfusionSounds of Fusion Track 3 by Tom Newman by fordfusionContinue reading 2013 Ford Fusion does the techno sound collage music thing2013 Ford Fusion does the techno sound collage music thing originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 24 May 2012 02:17 PM PDT  New "Great Gatsby" movie trailer gives us first look at his (anachronistic) cars No matter who's making (or re-re-re-re-making) Great Gatsby, they can't get around the fact that cars are a central theme of this Great American Novel (in your face, lit snobs!). This time, the remaker (I believe it's been filmed previously in 1926, 1949, 1974, and 2000) is Australian director Baz "Lurid" Luhrmann, best known for [...] |
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