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Polish Fiat 500 Owner Turns City Car into 4×4

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Polish Fiat 500 Owner Turns City Car into 4×4
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Seriously, let’s take a minute to wonder where we would be without the Internet. The entertainment factor is clearly high, but being able to spy projects from around the world such as this is simply priceless. We thought we had seen it all with the Fiat Limousine we had posted, but this Polish project takes... Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Volt Webchat Reveals Interesting Tidbits, No Pricing Announced

Chevrolet Volt Webchat Reveals Interesting Tidbits, No Pricing Announced
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A live webchat with GM’s Tony Disalle, who is responsible for marketing the Chevrolet Volt, was held this afternoon at which Disalle discussed some new information regarding the Volt. The biggest announcement, revealed earlier by GM head honcho Ed Whitacre, was that GM is expanding the launch areas to the Austin, Texas and New York... Continue Reading...

GM Plans To Launch 70 Updated Cars And Trucks By 2014

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GM Plans To Launch 70 Updated Cars And Trucks By 2014
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At a recent meeting regarding their proposed IPO, General Motors outlined their new product plans through the year 2014. According to GM’s plans,70 updates vehicles will be launched by 2012, but most of the vehicles will be for global export markets rather than North America. While Opel and Vauxhall were confirmed to get 14 new... Continue Reading...

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Gets 62 MPG, But Takes 215,000 Miles To Break Even

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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Gets 62 MPG, But Takes 215,000 Miles To Break Even
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Inside Line was awarded a plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Prius, well in advance of official production, and after reaching the 500 mile mark, some observations have begun to surface about Toyota’s newest hope for green motoring. The plug-in Prius delivers about 62 mpg combined, an impressive figure, but according to Autoblog Green, something... Continue Reading...

Avatar,Beware! Opel Meriva Gets 3D Advertisement (Video Inside)

Avatar,Beware! Opel Meriva Gets 3D Advertisement (Video Inside)
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3D Technology is the latest gimmick designed to keep us entertained and we have to admit, it can be pretty damn cool, and leaves us wondering how glorious it would be to watch an auto race in three-dimensions, with all of the benefit of being trackside but without the excessive noise, hot weather and overpriced... Continue Reading...

Consumers Reports Released List Of 10 Best Cars For Teen Drivers

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Consumers Reports Released List Of 10 Best Cars For Teen Drivers
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Just like the title says, the venerable magazine Consumers Reports has released its list of cars suitable for teen drivers, and absolutely none of them will make the budding enthusiast glow with delight. Of course, Consumers Reports is primarly concerned with safety when it comes to cars for first time drivers, so their choices are... Continue Reading...

Hyundai Planning to Take Veloster-Based Coupe Racing

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Hyundai Planning to Take Veloster-Based Coupe Racing
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Hyundai‘s upcoming compact coupe, based on the Veloster concept, is expected to be unveiled soon in the Korean automaker’s home market before a likely international debut at either the Paris or Detroit auto shows. According to a report by Motor Trend, Hyundai is expected to announce at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that it will... Continue Reading...

Toyota to Supply Subaru With New Sub-Compact Model

Toyota to Supply Subaru With New Sub-Compact Model
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Along with a long-rumored hybrid technology partnership between Toyota and Subaru, Japan’s largest automaker is also preparing to supply Subaru with a new sub-compact model. Japan’s Nikkei is reporting that the new model will be based on the Toyota Ractis, but will be built entirely by Toyota. The deal seems to be part of a... Continue Reading...

Video: Dacia Quality Control The Opposite Of “Kaizen”

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Toyota was once famous for its “Kaizen” methods of continuous improvement, whereby incremental changes throughout the product development and production process helped make their cars better. Every business school student has heard stories about Toyota plant employees being given authority to stop the production line so that quality issues can be solved – and we’re... Continue Reading...

Gordon Murray’s T.25 City Car Unveiled

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Gordon Murray’s T.25 City Car Unveiled
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After designing the legendary McLaren F1, Gordon Murray decided to try his hand at something completely different. Murray revealed his latest creation, the T.25 City Car, at an event in Oxford, England, and to say that it’s a 180 from the McLaren F1 is an understatement. The T.25 weighs in at a truly featherweight 1,212... Continue Reading...

Next-Gen Civic to Get Futuristic CR-Z Design, Improved Hybrid System, 3-Cylinder Engine

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Next-Gen Civic to Get Futuristic CR-Z Design, Improved Hybrid System, 3-Cylinder Engine
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As competition heats up in the compact car segment, Honda is hoping to lure customers with more than just the promise of a well-built, efficient and reliable sporty car. The Japanese automaker is also looking to appeal to your aesthetic sensibilities with a futuristic design similar to that found on the new CR-Z. This doesn’t... Continue Reading...

2011 Hyundai Elantra to Debut at LA Auto Show, Accent Likely to Get 1.4-Liter Engine

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2011 Hyundai Elantra to Debut at LA Auto Show, Accent Likely to Get 1.4-Liter Engine
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Along with a the Equus luxury flagship, as well as the Sonata Turbo and Hybrid models, Hyundai is set to refresh its lineup with several small cars in the near future. We’ve already heard plenty about the upcoming CRX-styled Veloster, which is set to get a direct-injection 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that makes roughly 140-hp while getting... Continue Reading...

Nissan Launches Juke Microsite For Canadian Buyers

Nissan Launches Juke Microsite For Canadian Buyers
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Nearly a year after Nissan Canada launched a successful social media campaign for their Cube subcompact, the company is getting ready to launch their Juke compact SUV with an innovative microsite. The microsite features an interactive, 360 degree view of the Juke, as well as product information relating to styling, technology, performance and “adaptability”.  In addition, technical specifications,... Continue Reading...

Hyundai Sonata Turbo To Start At Under $25k Veloster To Get 140 HP, 40 MPG

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Hyundai Sonata Turbo To Start At Under $25k Veloster To Get 140 HP, 40 MPG
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Speaking at a press event in Korea, Hyundai CEO John Krafcik let it slip that the Hyundai Sonata Turbo will start at just under $25,000, undercutting its V6 segment rivals by about $3,000. The Sonata Turbo puts out 274-horsepower and a combined 32 mpg from its 2.0L four-cylinder engine. Hyundai intends for the vehicle to... Continue Reading...

Ford’s 2011 Fiesta Gets Social with New Owners

Ford’s 2011 Fiesta Gets Social with New Owners
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Social media has infiltrated every facet of life, and it has been a big part of Ford’s 2011 Fiesta marketing launch. Ford is promising new Fiesta owners an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of their new car. The experience starts in the showroom, where kiosks play Fiesta Movement videos and act as... Continue Reading...

Honda CR-Z To Start Under 20k

Honda CR-Z To Start Under 20k
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The Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car will slot it at just under $20,000, with a base price of $19,200, not including a $750 destination charge. The EX model with Bluetooth, a leather wrapped steering wheel and and 36-watt stereo will take you to$20,760, while an in-dash navigation unit tops you out at $22,560. The CR-Z... Continue Reading...

Last Chevy Cobalt to Roll Off Production Line This Week

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Last Chevy Cobalt to Roll Off Production Line This Week
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With nearly one million models sold in six years, the last Chevrolet Cobalt will roll off the production line this week. The Cobalt has been manufactured at GM’s Lordstown assembly plant since its launch in 2004 but was never attained the success of the Cavalier it replaced. An uncompetitive vehicle compared to segment leaders like... Continue Reading...

Hyundai Veloster to Hit 40-MPG, Top Honda CR-Z Fuel Economy Without Hybrid Setup

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Hyundai Veloster to Hit 40-MPG, Top Honda CR-Z Fuel Economy Without Hybrid Setup
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Hyundai is aiming to achieve an EPA rating of more than 40-mpg with its new Veloster model. The stubby hatchback has already been likened to the Honda CRX of old by Hyundai Motor America president John Krafcik, and now it seems Hyundai is planning to really steal Honda’s thunder, by besting the Japanese automaker’s reborn... Continue Reading...

Nissan Juke Selling Well In Japan

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Nissan Juke Selling Well In Japan
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Nissan‘s oddball Juke crossover is beating sales projecting in Japan by 300%, moving 1300 units in its first week. The turbocharged Juke is certainly unique looking, and its compact proportions and relatively low price should help make it an attractive proposition in a land where novelty and quirkiness are highly sought after traits in an... Continue Reading...

Kia Tops Lists of Manufacturers Preferred by Women

Kia Tops Lists of Manufacturers Preferred by Women
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It’s no mystery what women really want… well, at least that’s the case when it comes to cars. Unlike men, who are easily swayed by bold design statements, sexy lines and flashy performance, women are more impressed by vehicles that are practical, economical and safe. To back up the claim that women like their cars... Continue Reading...

Gordon Murray Sells T25 City Car Design To Unnamed Manufacturer

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Gordon Murray Sells T25 City Car Design To Unnamed Manufacturer
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Gordon Murray is eager to stress that his firm, Gordon Murray Design, is not in the business of producing cars, especially not his new T25 city car. “We’re not a car company; our business is selling intellectual property for the production process,” Murray told Auto Express. Murray’s proclamation comes on the heels of his announcement that he... Continue Reading...

Hyundai Spoofs Top Gear In Latest Animal Themed Car Ad

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Hyundai Spoofs Top Gear In Latest Animal Themed Car Ad
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Hot on the heels of Kia’s awesome advertisement for their Soul compact car, Hyundai‘s South African arm has just launched a new spot for the Tuscon crossover (known as the ix35 in South Africa) taking off the wildly popular TV series Top Gear. The spot, features a mock driving show called “Top Deer”, and features dead-on voice... Continue Reading...

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Debuts With New Look, Added Space, Lower Price

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Debuts With New Look, Added Space, Lower Price
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Today Volkswagen announced the debut of its important and all-new 2011 Jetta model, lifting the covers at a special event in Times Square. With a goal to sell 800,000 units a year in North America by 2018, VW has high hopes for the new Jetta, which now boasts best-in-class rear legroom, a new chassis, more... Continue Reading...
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