Audi Introduces A Fully Customizable Dash Board

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:17:41 -0700

In terms of in vehicle goodies, more is almost always better. And when you can choose to have more at one point, and less a little later, you really have no room to complain. This is why when companies like Futuremark team up with Audi, the results are both amazing and completely satisfying.

A Travel Trailer for the Next Generation

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:32:11 -0700

It's not very often that something comes alone from the travel trailer realm that catches so many peoples' attention. So when the Mehrzeller caravan concept was unveiled, people couldn't help but notice.

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A Keyless Entry System James Bond Would Be Proud Of

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700

Even though we can't have most of the amazing gadgetry that can often be found in a James Bond film, times are catching up and Aston Martin has just the thing to prove it.

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SEAT Shows Off the New Ibiza Ecomotive

George Delozier — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:33:56 -0700

SEAT Automotive got quite a few nods when they first took the cover off of their sporty model of the Cupra. Now, they have unveiled their latest and most economical version of the new Ibiza.

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First Ever Set of All Carbon Fiber Wheels

George Delozier — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:51:51 -0700

In the world of racing, weight is the enemy of acceleration. For that reason, anything that can be done to reduce the total weight of the vehicle by a reasonable amount usually is. Wheels are often the starting point when it comes to weight reduction and since every pound counts why not make them as light as possible? If you are in the market for extremely lightweight wheels, Weds Sports may have just the thing to satisfy you craving.

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Another Roadster from the United Kingdom

George Delozier — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:07:53 -0700

Not everyone these days is worried about finding ways to save the environment or reduce fuel costs. Some are still all about performance, speed and overall excitement when they get behind the wheel. For those people, yet another open top roadster, the Jetstream SC250, has been put into production.

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Wood Burning Truck Travels Coast to Coast

George Delozier — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:32:00 -0700

Almost everyone is looking for ways to provide cleaner means of transportation without breaking the bank in the process. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) LLC has teamed up with Auburn University in an endeavor to show that such system are out there and often times are well with reach of many people.

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GM Gives A Preview of the New Chevy Cruze

George Delozier — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:27:07 -0700

General Motors has been dropping details and images of the upcoming Cruze for a few months now and has finally provided us with some high-res close-ups of the new fou- door. Overall I have to say I am impressed.

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A 4-Door Keonigsegg for 2010

George Delozier — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:30:57 -0700

Koenigsegg has been making high end supercars for long enough to know what their customers want. Usually, that means some of the most beautifully designed high-horsepower vehicles. However, Keonigsegg also wanted to make a more "practical" supercar, you know...for the whole family.

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Even More Power for the 2012 Veyron

George Delozier — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:50:00 -0700

When it comes to extreme driving, it is hard to top the driver's seat of the Bugatti Veyron. But just in case you are one of the rare few who do want even more power, Bugatti may be developing an even more powerful version of the Veyron to keep you occupied.

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Next Mazda Rotary to be Hydrogen Powered

George Delozier — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:35:23 -0700

Mazda has played a huge role in making the Rotary engine as popular as it is today. Beginning with the RX-7 and evolving into the RX-8, it has made quite an impression on most of the people who experience its potential. Now, Mazda is moving the rotary into the alternative fuels category, which should only increase the already growing fan base.

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No Volkswagen R32 for 2009

George Delozier — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:33:10 -0700

The R32 version of the Volkswagen Golf has gained many loyal fans over the years. A peppy V-6 putting power to all 4 wheels and a sporty suspension offer an amazing driving experience to anyone who steps inside. However, for 2009, VW was forced to end the R32 legacy. Don't panic though, they are already working on a replacement and it looks like it just may fit the bill.

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2010 El Camino is a No Go

George Delozier — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:51:22 -0700

After looking over all of the entries for the "Tame the Name" contest, Pontiac has finally decided on a name for their new Sports Truck. "Tame the Name" brought in over 18,000 entries from all over the globe but in the end they decided to keep it as simple as possible.

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Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?

George Delozier — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:10:43 -0700

While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently.

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Smart ForTwo Beats 39 Supercars..Wins Cannonball Run

George Delozier — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Most of time when you hear the Smart ForTwo mentioned it is followed by some form of laughter and ridicule. However winning the Cannonball Run over a field of 39 supercars, it might have gained a little bit more respect.

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Some Extra Boost for the New Challenger

George Delozier — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:56:05 -0700

When a new sports car comes out, it is only a matter of time until performance parts begin pouring out to offer a little extra boost. In the case of the new Challenger, the available parts are steadily growing and the latest addition, the SMS 296 Supercharger, looks well worth the money.

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Toyota Winglet Lines-Up with Segway

George Delozier — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:06:12 -0700

As gas prices rise, more and more people are beginning to resort to scooters and personal mobility devices. Toyota apparently wanted a stake in this market and put their robotics team to work, the final design being a smaller and more agile version of the Segway.

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Nissan's Gas Pedal Can Push Back

George Delozier — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:22:55 -0700

Having a heavy right foot isn't necessarily a bad thing as long as you can keep it at a reasonable speed. The real drawback is the increase in fuel consumption. Nissan decided it was time to help consumers reduce the amount of fuel wasted during "jackrabbit" starts between lights.

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OnStar Could Save You Money...Or Cost You

George Delozier — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:15:59 -0700

OnStar has provided some amazing services over the past the few years. From locating a vehicle that has been stolen and slowing it down to, simply unlocking a door if you lock yourself out, many people have used General Motor's life saving technology. Now, OnStar can be used to track the mileage of your vehicle and possibly save you some money.

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Specter Werkes/Sports Shows Off the Corvette GTR

George Delozier — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:20:49 -0700

While we have seen dozens of different kinds of Mustangs over the past years, Corvette has been content with just adding in the ZR1. So when the good men and women at Specter Werkes brought us the Corvette GTR, it made more than an few heads turn.

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Deter Car Stereo Thieves using this Simple Trick

George Delozier — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:39:09 -0700

Car stereos are one of the easiest and most rewarding upgrades you can make to your vehicle. However, in many cases this will also put a huge target on every side of your vehicle as well. If you have already made this upgrade, or are planning to in the future, this simple trick may just save you from losing out.

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Ford's "Smart Intersection" Could Reduce Intersection Accidents

George Delozier — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:45:48 -0700

Talking, eating, texting, changing the radio station...all things that we do while we are driving. They take our attention away from the road and significantly increase the likelihood of an accident, especially at intersections. A new system from Ford, called "Smart Intersection" was designed to reduce the number of accidents related to driver distraction.

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Audi Takes on Traffic Lights

George Delozier — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:44:32 -0700

Red Lights; The worst enemy of almost every driver in the world. Not to mention they force you to sit there and burn your precious fuel without getting anything out of it. Audi decided that the almighty light has reigned too long and plans on taking them out of the equation.

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FireDrake Industries Mobile Monitor is A Firefighter’s Best Friend

George Delozier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:32:25 -0700

Using robots in hazardous situations is something that has saved countless lives and as our technology evolves will no doubt save many more. Knowing this, FireDrake Industries designed a robotic "firefighter" to help keep our loved ones out of danger.

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The AV8R Mustang is truly “One-of-A-Kind”

George Delozier — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:07:56 -0700

Ford has been hammering out a number of Mustang variants over the past few years, with most of the being performance oriented. The newest, and potentially hardest to get, is the 2009 AV8R edition Mustang built for the EAA AirVenture starting at the end of the month.

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2009 Mustang Offers Glass Roof with SPF50

George Delozier — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:52:19 -0700

When it comes to driving and having fun in the sun, convertibles are usually the first thing that comes to mind. The only real downside is the risk of overexposure when you're driving for too long. For 2009, Ford has designed a new Glass Roof option for the Mustang that should clear up that problem.

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Th!nk's All Electric Vehicle to hit the Pavement Very Soon

George Delozier — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:33:50 -0700

Th!nk Automotive has been working hard to produce an electric car for several years now. After some serious development and experiment time, they have introduced the City and if everything goes well, this could be their first big step into automotive production.

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SSC Plans another Record Breaking Supercar

George Delozier — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:25:57 -0700

When first introduced back in 2004, the Shelby Supercar (SSC) Ultimate Aero was built to be the fastest production car in the world. It took that title from the Bugatti Veyron in 2007, reaching an average top speed of 256.15mph. Last week, SSC unleashed their plans to achieve the same record, only this time it will be in the electric vehicle category.

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BMW uses some Creative Advertising

George Delozier — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:50 -0700

Almost since the introduction of the automobile commercial, car companies have been using attractive women in hopes to increase sales. All these years later, not much has changed and BMW has given us a perfect example with a new ad for their certified pre-owned program.

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Another Oversized Motorcycle, but this One is Road Ready

George Delozier — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:39:23 -0700

For some people, the bigger something is, the better it is. Clemens F. Leonhardt is one of those people and he just recently finished building what he calls "the worlds biggest motorcycle."

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