Saturday, December 11, 2010

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WaterCar Gator: An Amphibious VW Beetle-Based Jeep Lookalike for the Budget Minded

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:20 PM PST

In October '09 we brought you details and pictures of WaterCar's US$200,000 Python: a Corvette-engined sea going convertible / roadable speed boat. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't cheap, but some child-like part of us was enthralled with the sheer absurdity of it. Well, if you're on a tight(er) budget, the company also offers a considerably cheaper...


Hybrid and Diesel Tax Credits to End on December 31

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 02:06 PM PST

If you're still in the market for a hybrid or clean diesel, you should try to get one this holiday season, as most tax credits are going to expire on December 31, with no new tax breaks in sight for next year. Among the diesel models, the Mercedes ML350 BlueTec is one of the victims, while the natural gas-powered 2011 Honda Civic GX will also lose...


2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Kia Sorento Recalled for Defective Brakes

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 01:55 PM PST

The Hyundai Group has issued a separate recall for each of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Kia Sorento over the same issue concerning the rear brake calipers that may not have been properly machined. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the defective calipers could lead to brake fluid leak, followed by...


Automotive Flops: Renault’s Quirky 2001 Avantime Coupe-MPV

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 12:33 PM PST

The automotive industry has seen many flops during its century-long existence, most of them due to poor thinking and execution. Every once in a while, though, some truly innovative vehicles receive the axe simply because they were ahead of their time. Renault's Avantime is one such an example. Built in cooperation with Matra, the coupe-MPV was...


Mitsubishi Sketches New Low Cost Global Small Car

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 07:19 AM PST

A new small car will soon join the ranks of Mitsubish's passenger car lineup. Teased in these renderings for the first time, the "global small" vehicle will be produced in a new factory currently being built in Thailand and will go on sale at the end of next year. The subcompact hatch will make use of a new platform and will be offered with...


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