Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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BMW Copes with Aging Workforce by Making Simple Changes on Assembly Line

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 08:14 PM PDT

For about $50,000, BMW may have begun solving a problem that will be plaguing many automakers: an aging work force. It's not just automakers that will be facing this problem, however, as populations worldwide are getting older; by 2020, the number of people over 65-years old is expected to increase to 16% in America, 21.6% in Germany, and over 27%...


It’s What he Would've Wanted... Cruisin’ Caskets for the Late Gear Head

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 06:47 PM PDT

When it comes to coffins, there are all shapes and sizes suited to just about any budget. From a plywood box with rope pullies to a polished mahogany number with brass handles, there's something for everyone. And now, there's something for the tragically dead car aficionado in the family. No doubt killed doing something equal parts foolish and...


Toyota and Lexus to Debut Six New Hybrids and EV by 2012

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 04:57 PM PDT

With the recent unveiling of a production-ready Fit / Jazz hybrid by Honda, fellow Japanese automaker Toyota is readying for a big hybrid fight. Undaunted by the recent drop in hybrid sales, Toyota plans to launch six new hybrid models by end of 2012, one of which will be a Vitz / Yaris hybrid. In a presentation in Detroit on Monday, Toyota...


Paris Preshow: 2011 Hyundai i10 Receives Makeover

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 03:28 PM PDT

Three years after its introduction, Hyundai has given its i10 a mid-cycle facelift, providing the city car with a new front snout that takes styling cues from the ix35 SUV (marketed as the Tucson in the States). Along with the hexagonal grille, the 2011MY i10 gets a reshaped bumper and new headlamps as well as a new set of exterior mirrors that...


Dontblogaboutthis: New Video and Photos of BMW's Mystery Coupe

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 02:31 PM PDT

A couple of new photos and a fresh video of BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics concept-faced and current 6-Series Coupe-bodied mystery test mule of some sorts have been uploaded on the Bavarian automaker's "Dontblogaboutthis" website. Aside from providing some different views of the car, the new material doesn't answer any of the questions we all...


Alfa Romeo at the Paris Show: New Engine Options for Giulietta and Pretty Much Nothing Else

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:47 AM PDT

Unless Alfa Romeo has a very big surprise up its sleeves (which we certainly hope so given that the brand is celebrating its 100th birthday this year...), the only new models capable of capturing our attention at the Milanese firm's Paris Motor Show booth will be the usual 'female fatales' standing alongside their automobiles. According to the...


Chrysler to Show Dealers New Models, Discuss Future at Florida Meeting on Tuesday

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:04 AM PDT

Chrysler dealers will meet in Orlando, Florida tomorrow to discuss the Pentastar's future and their role in it. Some 1,735 (out of 2,314) dealers will be getting up close and personal with new models, as well as getting sneak peeks (call us!) at some of the upcoming model facelifts and updates including the refreshed Dodge Challenger and minivans,...


Fire Hazard from Garmin Nuvi Prompts Recalls from Suzuki and Nissan

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 10:15 AM PDT

After Garmin announced a voluntary recall of 1.25 million units of its popular Nuvi GPS system at the end of August amidst concerns that the batteries could overheat and catch fire, Suzuki and Nissan followed with a recall on several vehicles equipped with the affected Garmin Nuvi navigation systems including the 750, 760, or 765 models for the...


Paris Preshow: Abarth Unveils 160HP 500C "esseesse" and 180HP Punto Evo "essesse"

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 08:41 AM PDT

Fiat's Abarth division is expanding its range with the launch of the esseesse tuning kits for the new Abarth 500C (convertible) and Abarth Punto Evo models at this month's Paris Auto Show. While Abarth is withholding most details on the "esseesse" packages that are designed improve the cars' performance, handling and styling, the Italian company...


New Hyundai ix20 Small MPV: First Official Photos

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 06:55 AM PDT

The first batch of official pictures of Hyundai's new ix20 small MPV have made their way onto the web ahead of the car's world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on September 30. The South Korean firm's Honda Jazz / Fit rival was designed and developed at its European R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany. And by designed, what Hyundai actually...


2011 Chevrolet Captiva gets a Fresh Face and New Engines

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 06:08 AM PDT

Joining the new Orlando MPV, Cruze hatchback and the next generation of the Aveo subcomapct at Chevrolet's stand at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, will be the refreshed European market Captiva. The facelifted version of Chevy's seven seater SUV, which was first introduced in 2006, comes with a new front end design, interior enhancements, and...


Mazda Sketches All-New BT-50 Compact Pickup Truck, Also Previews New Ford Ranger

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 05:16 AM PDT

What you see pictured here is a teaser rendering of the all-new Mazda BT-50 compact pickup truck that will make its world premiere on Friday October 15 at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Japanese carmaker claims the exterior design of its next generation pickup truck will be amongst its strong points offering "a road...


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