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India Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:04:11 GMTDiesel cars in the premium and luxury segment are giving their petrol counterparts a hard time on the Indian roads.
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:59:02 GMTThe company has asked its more than 800 sales network centres and nearly 2,740 service workshops to check and repair the affected Altos, but a spokesman played down the episode, saying it is not a recall
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:32:20 GMTThe German luxury carmaker may end the more than half-a-century-old relationship by not renewing the paint shop tie-up with Tata Motors and erecting its own shop. |
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US Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:55:17 GMT![The ZAP Alias is one of nine vehicles from seven teams to edge closer to the X-Prize finish line.]() Itâs down to the wire for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize â a competition announced in April 2008 as a way to spur the development of clean, high-mileage vehicles.
Posted:Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:32:42 GMT![GMÂ said Tuesday it has begun taking orders for the electric-powered Chevrolet Volt at a $41,000 starting price before tax credits.]() Just over a decade ago, electric cars were expensive niche vehicles. Now, Nissan and General Motors are competing to sell the most affordable electric car to middle-class America.
Posted:Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:51:43 GMT![The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back and it hopes to define a new generation of more streamlined, fuel-efficient SUVs.]() The Ford Explorer, the hulking family-hauler that helped launch the SUV boom in the early 1990s, is back. And it hopes to define a new generation of more streamlined, fuel-efficient SUVs.
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Europe Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:32:00 ESTFiled under: Government/Legal, Celebrities, Humor, Specialty ![]()
Just like any self-respecting car guy, Jay Leno has had his fair share of run-ins with local law enforcement. And, much like the rest of us, some of those run-ins result in great story material for those Monday morning watercooler conversations. But as you'd expect, Leno's are more entertaining.
Take, for example, a recent exchange Leno had with Visor Down in the U.K. Says the late-night comedian:
I have the record for the oldest vehicle to be done for speeding. It was a 1912 Stanley Steamer, and I had it cranked up to 75mph on a freeway.
Nice. Needless to say, we're suitably impressed by the speed Leno was able to attain in such a rarefied piece of automotive history. Sadly, the police officer didn't seem to share our respect:
I'm kind of proud of that, especially considering the engine is steam-powered and makes less than 10 bhp. The cop who issued the citation was remarkably straight-faced and unimpressed with my feat, which I thought was a little unimaginative of him. How could you seriously issue a speeding ticket to something with the same engine as a small steam locomotive?
Jay, if it makes you feel any better (and we're sure it doesn't), we completely agree. Read the rest of the interview at Visor Down here.
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Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:00 ESTFiled under: Motorcycle ![]()
2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow - Click above for high-res image gallery
Shoppers at Harley-Davidson dealers across North America will be faced with the choice of three new models this year, as the 2011 lineup marks the release of the Sportster SuperLow, XR1200X and Road Glide Ultra. This hat trick of new releases increases Milwaukee's total offerings to an impressive 32 unique (that is... as long as you want a V-twin and two or three wheels) models.
If your confidence is in need of inspiration, as H-D words it, than the new SuperLow may be just what you're looking for. Sporting a design and build that highlight ease of handling and a low stand-over height, the SuperLow may drag pegs through the turns, but it should also help keep confidence high at stoplights. The second model, named the XR1200X (which we previously covered here) claims to "hone Sportster performance to its very limit" offering standard adjustable suspension, floating front brake rotors, and a high compression version of the 1200cc Evo engine packaged in the XR chassis. The matte-black finish of the engine and drive components complete the no-nonsense look of the XR1200X.
Rounding out the new releases is the Road Glide Ultra, which has its sights set further on the horizon while wielding a frame-mounted fairing. The new cockpit encases a four-speaker Harmon Kardon Audio system (with iPod connection), as well as a cruise control feature, amongst other luxuries. More touring amenities include the King Tour Pack, luggage carrier and standard ABS... we expect Route 66 has another thing coming.
Four new CVO variations will be available in limited quantities for the 2011 model year, several of which we recently had an opportunity to put through their paces, so stay tuned for the imminent full ride reports on all the new bacon from hog-central Harley-Davidson. For now, you can see more pictures and read the press release after the break.
[Source: Harley-Davidson]Continue reading Harley-Davidson expands 2011 lineup with three new offerings Harley-Davidson expands 2011 lineup with three new offerings originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:29:00 ESTFiled under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Convertible, Etc., Pontiac, Humor, Off-Road, Racing ![]()
It's been said that any time two individuals are headed to the same location at the same time, a race is likely to ensue. If you need proof, look no further than Maine's lobster boat races. What began as a friendly tradition among returning fisherman has evolved into the NASCAR of the seas - where high-dollar fiberglass drag boats reign supreme and the little guys are left to try to hold their own on sea-borne Pontiac Sunbird convertibles. Or something. You see, in New Harbor, Maine, one man has established himself as the force to be reckoned with. Lobster man Galen Alley decided to plop a hefty supercharged V8 into the back of a 2,000-pound fiberglass craft once upon a time and has been grand poobah of lobster waters ever since.
That just doesn't quite sit well with Stevie Johnson - a boat builder who has vowed to knock Alley off of his high horse, so to speak. Since showmanship is next to godliness in these lobster boat races, Johnson snapped up a cabin cruiser, cut the craft down to its hull and bolted a Pontiac Sunbird Convertible to the deck. How'd he fare? After doing demonstration passes for the crowd all day, Johnson forgot to top off the tanks on his craft and ran out of fuel before crossing the finish line. He says he'll be back next year, possibly with an ocean-going Oscar Meyer Weinermobile.
[Source: The Wall Street Journal via Jalopnik]Pontiac Sunbird racing lobster boat warps our fragile little minds originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Australia Posted:Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:04:00 ESTIt would not have been "logical" to change Toro Rosso's driver lineup for 2011, according to team boss Franz Tost. With Sebastien Buemi now in his second full season with the Faenza based team, and Jaime Alguersuari not always shining during his 19 races so far, it had been rumoured that owner Red Bull was keen to promote its next rising youngster. Daniel Ricciardo is Red Bull's highly rated F1 reserve driver in 2010, but Tost admits the Australian was not at the top of...
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Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:45:00 ESTPEUGEOT 3008 REVIEW In a curious move, Peugeot, who once shunned SUV-style vehicles, now offers a choice of two. And, typical of its individual approach to the market, one of that pair, the newly-introduced 3008, carries a rugged ‘adventure ready’ style, but comes without an all-wheel-drive option. Instead (depending on powertrain choices), it gets an optional multi-mode Grip Control, or multi-program ESP for when conditions get marginal. For everything else, the 3008...
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Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:24:00 ESTMilk, bread, cheese and car insurance: you can now get them all at Coles. The giant retailer has this week moved into the $16.2 billion Australian car insurance market. Following a successful six-month trial in its Tasmanian stores, the Wesfarmers-owned Coles has announced the national launch of Coles Car Insurance. Tony Buffin, Chief Financial Officer for Coles described the service as a flexible product, with options that offered a lifetime guarantee on car repairs. "Coles...
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Japan Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:33:57 +0000Mercedes-Benz Car Care Products offer the following features: Advanced line of superior quality products, Exclusively produced in Germany for Mercedes-Benz, Manufactured with innovative technology for long-lasting protection, Fast-acting and easy-to-use, Environmentally safe, Precisely formulated for compatibility with Mercedes-Benz vehicle materials (more…)
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:02:03 +0000Toyota’s two biggest offerings, the Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV, haven’t been the successes the brand hoped for. As a result, changes are planned for the two. Motor Trend writes, “Our United States pickup truck market has notoriously loyal constituents and, despite high ambitions, Toyota remains unable to crack the full-size scene since the [...]
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:02:03 +0000EV fans who have been waiting for the Nissan Leaf may have to wait a little longer – or move. Gizmodo writes, “The Leaf, Nissan’s all-electric vehicle priced at $32,780, will be released in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Tennessee as early as this December.” “These states are a part of the EV Project, a [...] |
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UK Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:45:16 EDTPorsche announced Wednesday that it will produce its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in April. The car boasts a 500-horsepower V8 engine and is expected to be among the most expensive Porsches ever produced.
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:10:31 EDTGeneral Motors announced the final price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car Tuesday afternoon, but it's the lease rate that will probably be most interesting to consumers.
Posted:Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:53:37 EDTThe latest chapter in the all-but-quixotic effort to revive Saab cars by its new owners played out this week with the media launch of the Saab 9-5 Aero. |
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