| Cambodian police could be fired in death of vendor during protest |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Police who killed a rice vendor as they defied orders not to shoot at protesting garment workers could lose their jobs, a Cambodian police spokesman says.Kirt Chantarith, a spokesman for the National Police, said the police commissioner had ordered police "just to use water and tear gas," The Phnom Penh Post reported Wednesday.When Chantarith was asked if the officers could face ...
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| Fiat 500 Special Edition Dishes Italian Nostalgia |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
On July 4, 1957, the introduction of the Fiat Nuova 500 marked the beginning of the automaker's mission to provide an efficient, affordable car for the masses of Italy during the nation's post-World War II recovery. Now, the automaker is dipping into the nostalgia well with the limited-run, vintage-styled 2014 Fiat 500 "1957 Edition." It is set to arrive in spring 2014, which ...
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| 2015 Subaru Legacy Concept First Look |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Ford Fusion chugs into its fifth model year for 2014, but it appears a redesign is just around the corner. Subaru announced plans to show a 2015 Legacy Concept at next week's 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Subaru says the 2015 Legacy Concept, which arrives at the Legacy's 25th anniversary, "provides a look at the styling cues for future Legacy ...
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| 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Fourth quarter of 2014 Volkswagen joins the growing list of automakers offering all-electric cars with the debut of the e-Golf. Based on the redesigned Golf four-door hatchback, the e-Golf has a range of 70 to 90 miles and can be recharged in less than four hours on 220-volt service, according to ...
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| Volkswagen to recall 2.6 mn cars worldwide for technical problems |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Volkswagen said Thursday it is recalling 2.6 million cars worldwide due to various technical problems affecting different models of its various brands. The problems ranged from faulty lighting, leaky engine fuel lines and possible malfunction when synthetic oil is used in its gear box, ...
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| Electric Cars Drive Demand For Cheaper More Powerful Batteries |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
A prototype of a flexible battery from Imprint Energy, one of 40 companies working on battery technology in the San Francisco Bay Area. If there's one person you'd expect to have an electric car, ...
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| Proton Suprima S priced from $21790 driveaway |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
will be priced from $21,790 driveaway when it goes on sale in Australia in January. The compact Preve-based hatchback will be offered in two specifications - Suprima S GX and Suprima S GXR - with the flagship variant priced at $26,590 driveaway. The duo will initially be available exclusively with a 'seven-speed' automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), with six-speed ...
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| Volkswagen recalls 800000 cars |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Source: Reuters Germany's Volkswagen AG has issued a global recall for 800,000 of its Tiguan models, saying it needs to replace a problematic fuse that can cause the cars' lights to fail. The Wolfsburg-based company said the replacement should only take minutes and concerns vehicles built between the start of 2008 and the middle of 2011. VW also asked the owners of 1.6 million ...
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| Crafton gets extension closes in on Trucks title |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
Matt Crafton has reason to celebrate, and not just because he has virtually locked up the NASCAR Truck Series championship. Crafton got a contract extension with ThorSport Racing on Thursday, ensuring him a 10th consecutive season with team owner Duke Thorson. It's a fitting reward for Crafton, who all but wrapped up his first series title last week at Phoenix. He has a 46-point lead ...
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| Connected cars The best car tech of 2013 |
Nov 14th, 2013 |
We test cars a little differently here at Reviewed.com. We're still interested in horsepower and handling, but our primary focus is car tech. 2013 was yet another banner year: Nearly every car on the market has navigation, and most cars have the option to add some sort of internet connectivity. Crash-avoidance technology is benefiting from better sensors and software. Best of all, that tech ...
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