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- Video: Le Gendarme de Paris…
- SPIED: New Volvo V30 5-Door Hatchback Spotted Hanging Around a Parking Lot
- Right on CUE: 2012 Cadillac XTS, ATS and SRX to Get New Infotainment System
- Imported from Detroit? Made in the USA Foundation Doesn’t think so, Sues Chrysler and Ford
- A Timeline of the Chevrolet Malibu as it Approaches its 50th Birthday
- Video: Mario Bros Kart Gets Real in Japan
- Project Kahn Murders Out Brabus-Prepped Mercedes-Benz SLK200 AMG
- Just Another Night in Town with a Pagani Zonda Cinque
- Rumors: New Honda / Acura NSX Could be Unveiled as Early as the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
- Stephen King, Are you Listening? Mitsubishi Plans to Drop 1,000 MiEVs to Illinois Town
- Chevrolet to Build New Trailblazer SUV from 2012 Colorado, will Debut in Dubai
- SPIED: Big Daddy 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Draws Closer
- Seven Major Carmakers Agree on a Common EV Charging Protocol
- Nissan Drops Price of LEAF Home Charging System to $1,818
- Video: One Incredibly Lucky Lady, One Reckless Truck Driver
- Saab Responds to Media Reports, Says Deal with Pang Da Still on
- Chevrolet to Produce Pure-Electric Version of the Spark, Sales Start in 2013 [with Video]
- GM to Develop a Second Generation of the EN-V Concept with Chevrolet Logos
- Schmidt Revolution Boots Up Porsche Cayenne II for the Winter
- Mazda Begins Construction of New Mexican Plant that will Produce the Mazda2 and Mazda3
- Almost Half of Hyundai’s U.S. Showrooms to get a New Look
| Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:20 PM PDT  When Sergeant Ludovic Cruchot (played by the great Louis de Funès) and the rest of the protagonists of the Le gendarme film series terrorized the French roads with their crazy antics and car chases, it was extremely fun to watch. But something tells us that the pedestrians seen in this clip, which was shot in a crowded district of Paris, France, were far less than amused with the police man behind the steering wheel of this Peugeot 308. Follow the jump to see why. Read more »
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| SPIED: New Volvo V30 5-Door Hatchback Spotted Hanging Around a Parking Lot Posted: 12 Oct 2011 05:02 PM PDT  Our spies caught up with a five-door prototype version of the next generation C30 in one of the least expected places: a McDonald's parking lot in Amsterdam, Holland. It seems that the Volvo engineers were taking a break, leaving our photographers a small window to take a few shots. The five-door version of the C30 hatchback will likely carry the V30 nameplate and will go against the likes of the Audi A3 Sportback and the new BMW 1-Series. Read more »
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| Right on CUE: 2012 Cadillac XTS, ATS and SRX to Get New Infotainment System Posted: 12 Oct 2011 04:37 PM PDT  There was a time when premium car buyers were content with full leather upholstery, plenty of wood trim, plush carpets and a great sound system. That time is long gone. Nowadays the latest fad is infotainment systems.
Today, Cadillac unveiled the first interior shots of its DTS- and STS-replacing saloon, the upcoming XTS. However, contrary to standard practice, it didn't focus on the quality or the abundance of space. Instead, it revealed its new CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment, navigation and communication system that will launch in 2012 in the XTS, the ATS and the SRX crossover. Read more »
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| Imported from Detroit? Made in the USA Foundation Doesn’t think so, Sues Chrysler and Ford Posted: 12 Oct 2011 04:03 PM PDT  Chrysler's "Imported from Detroit" campaign that began airing during the Super Bowl earlier this year and continued with several more spots later on, has grasped the interest of viewers and consumers alike.
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| A Timeline of the Chevrolet Malibu as it Approaches its 50th Birthday Posted: 12 Oct 2011 03:38 PM PDT  With the Chevrolet brand celebrating its centennial this year and the Malibu approaching its 50th anniversary, General Motors decided it was good time to share some interesting facts about its mid-size model that will soon enter the market in a new guise.
In a career that spans six decades and 35 years (GM had discontinued the Malibu for more than a decade from the mid-1980s to the late-1990s), Chevrolet has produced more than 8.5 million Malibus in the United States. Read more »
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| Video: Mario Bros Kart Gets Real in Japan Posted: 12 Oct 2011 02:26 PM PDT  Chances are that you have played, or at least heard of, Nintendo's Mario Bros video game and its numerous variations. One of them is Mario Kart in which the virtual plumber gets to race (what else?) go-karts. A Japanese car site called Cliccar decided to bring the video game into the real world. Thus, they got dressed up as Mario and his brother, Luigi, got into two X-Karts and drove around the streets of Tokyo, creating quite a fuss. Read more »
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| Project Kahn Murders Out Brabus-Prepped Mercedes-Benz SLK200 AMG Posted: 12 Oct 2011 02:02 PM PDT  If you ever wondered what a factory-tuned vehicle like a Mercedes SLK 200 [R172] would look after two independent tuners got their hands on it, Project Kahn has you covered. You see, British designer Afzal Kahn took a Mercedes SLK 200 that had already been fitted with an extensive AMG sport package and then further honed by Brabus and added his own personal touch. Read more »
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| Just Another Night in Town with a Pagani Zonda Cinque Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:11 PM PDT  It's safe to say that any video featuring the sights and sounds of a Pagani is bound to capture the attention of automotive enthusiasts. Sure there's nothing crazy going on in this clip but the fact that a Zonda Cinque is the protagonist is more than enough of a reason to skip the jump and don't forget, blast those speakers… Read more »
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| Rumors: New Honda / Acura NSX Could be Unveiled as Early as the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Posted: 12 Oct 2011 01:02 PM PDT  [2003 Honda HSC Concept pictured above] Finally, Honda has stopped beating around the bush and has come out in the open about the successor to the NSX, revealing more details about its forthcoming sports car. The bottom line is that: the new NSX is coming; it will be a real sports car in the vein of the original (that is, lightweight and easy to drive); it will probably use next-generation hybrid technology; its unveiling is imminent and it could go on sale much sooner than anyone suspected. Read more »
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| Stephen King, Are you Listening? Mitsubishi Plans to Drop 1,000 MiEVs to Illinois Town Posted: 12 Oct 2011 12:13 PM PDT  While some carmakers are trying to endorse pure-electric vehicles as being different and new, others like Mitsubishi are taking a different approach promoting them as the "new normal".
In addition, Mitsubishi will help install a high-tech EV charging infrastructure comprising of 30 ultra-fast Level 3 quick charge "refueling" stations spread across the town. Read more »
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| Chevrolet to Build New Trailblazer SUV from 2012 Colorado, will Debut in Dubai Posted: 12 Oct 2011 11:27 AM PDT  The product news just keeps dropping in from General Motors' Chevrolet division this week.
After the announcements on the 2013 Colorado pickup truck, the Camaro ZL1 Convertible, the EN-V project and the Spark EV, Chevrolet revealed today that it will also introduce the all-new, 2013 TrailBlazer midsize SUV at the upcoming Dubai International Motor Show on November 10. The General published a darkened-out teaser photograph along with a short statement saying that the 2013 Trailblazer will be based on a "new global midsize platform developed by GM do Brasil" and that sales will begin in Thailand starting in early 2012. Read more »
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| SPIED: Big Daddy 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Draws Closer Posted: 12 Oct 2011 10:56 AM PDT  Once almost a lone player in the luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz and its S-Class have been challenged directly over the past years by numerous rivals ranging from the Lexus LS and the Audi A8 to the rejuvenated Jaguar XJ and even the Porsche Panamera.
Scheduled to arrive in the market in the 2013 calendar year, the W222 is based on a new platform architecture and will be offered in both short- and long-wheebase derivatives as well as with the choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. Read more »
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| Seven Major Carmakers Agree on a Common EV Charging Protocol Posted: 12 Oct 2011 10:16 AM PDT  ACEA, the European car manufacturers' association, recently called for a common electric vehicle charging standard to be adopted by all automakers. This would be the ideal solution for a unified infrastructure, which in turn, would further boost EV sales. No sooner had the association's call been published and seven major manufacturers from Europe and the U.S. but oddly enough, not from Japan, namely Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen, announced an agreement to support "a harmonized single-port fast charging approach" for electric vehicles in Europe and North America. Read more »
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| Nissan Drops Price of LEAF Home Charging System to $1,818 Posted: 12 Oct 2011 09:46 AM PDT  Good news for American customers interested in acquiring Nissan's pure-electric LEAF hatchback with a home charging system as the Japanese company announced today a noteworthy price drop. When Nissan released pricing for the LEAF in 2010, the home charging system, developed by AeroVironment, carried an MSRP of US$2,200. Now it is available at a cost of US$1,818, including hardware and installation services for or a typical home fitting. Read more »
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| Video: One Incredibly Lucky Lady, One Reckless Truck Driver Posted: 12 Oct 2011 08:55 AM PDT  Joining a line of people that were saved from the irresponsible actions of drivers on the road by sheer luck is this young lady from the town of Racari in Romania. The woman was trying to pass the pedestrian crossing in front of the city hall with her bicycle when a mad truck driver didn't even bother to slow down and hit her. Call it luck, but she was fortunate enough to fall down and avoid being crashed by the dumpster. Scroll down after the break for the clip. Read more »
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| Saab Responds to Media Reports, Says Deal with Pang Da Still on Posted: 12 Oct 2011 08:27 AM PDT  Responding to recent media reports, Saab's parent company Swedish Automobile N.V. [Swan] issued a short statement saying the investment deal with China's Pang Da Automobile is still on the table. Pang Da Automobile had signed an agreement in July to buy a 53.9% stake in Swan for €245 million ($344.6 million), but Chinese regulators have not yet ratified the deal. "Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) and Pang Da Automobile Trade Co., Ltd (Pang Da) have taken notice of media reports questioning the validity of the partnership agreements between Swan, Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) and Pang Da after Saab Automobile entered into voluntary reorganization. Swan, Saab Automobile and Pang Da underline that these reports are based on a misunderstanding."Read more »
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| Chevrolet to Produce Pure-Electric Version of the Spark, Sales Start in 2013 [with Video] Posted: 12 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT  The development of the Chevrolet EN-V prototype wasn't the only electric vehicle-related news to come out of General Motors' Detroit headquarters today as the automaker also announced the launch of the Spark EV.
"The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option", said Chevrolet's global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles Jim Federico. Read more »
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| GM to Develop a Second Generation of the EN-V Concept with Chevrolet Logos Posted: 12 Oct 2011 07:05 AM PDT  The next step in General Motors' electric future is the development of a second generation of its EN-V concept study that was introduced at last year's Shanghai World Expo in China, and which will enter a pilot program for testing. The EN-V, which stands for Electric Networked-Vehicle, is an ultra-compact and futuristic-looking two-seater model that addresses the basic needs for transportation in today's mega-cities. The Detroit company said that all future concepts of the EN-V will carry a Chevrolet badge Read more »
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| Schmidt Revolution Boots Up Porsche Cayenne II for the Winter Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:27 AM PDT  As we're approaching mid-October, it won't be long before the winter sneaks in altering (at least for some of us) our driving habits. For those Porsche Cayenne II owners that choose to use two different sets of tires, one for the summer and another for the winter period, German tuning house Schmidt Revolution has released a new wheel and tire combination. Read more »
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| Mazda Begins Construction of New Mexican Plant that will Produce the Mazda2 and Mazda3 Posted: 12 Oct 2011 06:06 AM PDT  In order to keep up with the growing demand in the Central and South American markets as well as to reduce its dependence on Japan, Mazda has formed a new joint venture Sumitomo Corporation to build a new factory hub in Mexico. The joint venture facility is named Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM) and is located in the Mexican city of Salamanca, in the state of Guanajuato. Read more »
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| Almost Half of Hyundai’s U.S. Showrooms to get a New Look Posted: 12 Oct 2011 05:42 AM PDT  Hyundai's vice president of sales, Dave Zuchowski, revealed that 231 of the brand's 570 stand-alone dealerships in the States will invest a combined US$358 million in order to get an all-new look, consistent with the company's global standards, by the end of the year. "We have not had a big push on consistency of our image and branding of our buildings in the past", said Zuchowski. "Now that our brand has gained strength, it is a very viable investment for the dealer." Read more »
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