| 2013 Volkswagen Polo GTI Review |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
You could blame the 2010 launch of the Volkswagen Polo GTI for the ongoing shift away from manual-transmission-equipped hot hatches to dual-clutch automatics. There's a case to argue that it's all going the wrong way - that properly cooked hot hatches such as the Polo GTI should be sold with a manual and a third pedal, to increase the interaction between car and driver. ...
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| Sebastien Loeb wins qualifying race in McLaren MP4-12C |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
racecar. Loeb, and driving partner Alvaro Parente, took top honours in the qualifying race of the opening round of the FIA GT Series in Nogaro, France in a hard fought, but decisive win. The victory was not only Loeb's first in sports cars, but also the first for his Sebastien Loeb racing team, making its debut in the new GT ...
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| Mercedes-Benz boosts van safety with five new assistance systems |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
will introduce five new driver assistance systems into commercial vehicles over the coming months,increasing van safety. Crosswind Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Highbeam Assist will all become part of the active safety on-board ...
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| Ford sued for cars trucks that may accelerate unintentionally |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co was sued on March 28 by 20 consumers seeking compensation from the second-largest US automaker for selling vehicles over nearly a decade that they said were vulnerable to unintended acceleration.The lawsuit filed in a West Virginia federal court alleged that more than 30 models equipped with electronic throttle control system did not have in place reliable safety systems, such as a ...
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| Scion Going Upscale? Maybe, and It’s No Longer April 1, By the Way |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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Back when Scion launched in 2003, young people weren’t buying Toyotas. Failing to capitalize on getting teens and 20-somethings into its cars, the company launched Scion to get shoppers into its cars that started around $13,000. Today, Toyota is at a crossroads with what to do with Scion. Jim Lentz, the CEO of Toyota North [...]
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| J.D. Power Reveals Tire Customer Satisfaction Study Results |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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In an effort to increase fuel efficiency, automakers are turning to run-flat or low-rolling resistance tires. However, the price for this increased economy may be lower customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study, when automakers use run-flat tires on luxury vehicles, satisfaction drops to 728 [...]
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| Video: Drifting a Toyota GT86 in the Snow |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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Motor Trend introduces the next installment of The Downshift, traveling all the way to Norway to see what Fredric Asabo, a Formula Drift driver, does with his time during his off-season. The video opens up to Asabo working on a car, talking about where he got his inspiration to become a drifter. He sees an [...]
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| Cue Appropriate Gangnam Style Joke: Hyundai Equus Hermes Edition Moves Brand Upscale |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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At the Seoul Motor Show going on concurrently with the New York Auto Show, Hyundai is introducing its refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus full-size flagship luxury sedan to its home market. While we saw it last week, there’s a version we’re not likely to see on our shores for some time, if ever. A concept only [...]
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| Mercedes-Benz Partners with Garmin for Next-Gen Navigation Systems |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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Even Mercedes-Benz at times realizes that there are other companies with greater expertise in subjects than itself, such as with navigation systems. That’s why it’s partnering with Garmin to roll out its next-generation navigation system over the next four years across the Mercedes-Benz lineup. “Being selected by Daimler as their global tier-one navigation solution partner [...]
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| Video: Alfa Romeo 4C “Back to the USA” |
Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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Alfa Romeo makes its return to the US with its new sports car, the 4C. Although it was originally made for the world premiere of the car at Geneva, it shows off the new Alfa Romeo and the brand’s return set in the heart of the USA. Dusty roads, acoustic guitars, towns in the middle [...]
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