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- Video: Why Are Three Kids Riding in the Trunk of a Hyundai Genesis?
- Organization wants NYC's Central Park Carriage -Horse Operators to Trade in Mr. Ed for Mr. EV
- SPIED: New Audi RS1 Pocket-Rocket Shows up on the 'Ring
- Toyota to Face Three Sudden-Acceleration Related Trials in 2013
- Lotus Launches F1-Inspired Special Edition of Evora S
- TomTom's Jeremy Clarkson Voice Pack Axed over BBC Contract Breach!
- SCOOP: Toyota FT-86 by Gazoo Racing Snagged Testing, will Debut this Saturday on the 'Ring!
- Time Waster of the Day: Infiniti Launches F1 Pit Crew Challenge Facebook Game
- Well, that "Sucks": GM Embarrassed at Spark Launch after Derogatory Remarks for Rivals Appear on Computers
- Lancia Stratos HFs in Action at the 2011 Rally Legend Event in San Marino
- U SPY: 2014 Volvo V30 Scooped on Film as Well
- Mercedes-Benz Drops New Photo Gallery of the Latest SLK
- Supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe Hurricane to Hit SEMA Show
- Small Airplane Crash-Lands on Florida Turnpike [with Video]
- Audi UK Introduces New Base TT Coupe with 160HP 1.8-liter TFSI
- Prototype BMW Navigation System Helps you Find the Nearest Parking Space [with Video]
- Two New Volkswagen Production Models to Debut at the LA Auto Show
- Saab Receives First Part of Youngman Loan, Expects the Rest by October 22
- Nissan Develops New Hybrid System with a 2.5-liter Supercharged Engine for FWD Cars
- Hyundai Launches New Eon Low-Cost City Car in India to Compete with Suzuki
- Chrysler LLC and UAW Reach an Agreement over New Contract
| Video: Why Are Three Kids Riding in the Trunk of a Hyundai Genesis? Posted: 13 Oct 2011 06:36 PM PDT  Cramming three people inside the trunk of a car sounds like a mafia move, or in a less dramatic scenario, something you world normally expect to see in an impoverished third world country. Yet the video that follows was allegedly filmed in a bustling city in South Korea. And mind you, we're not talking about a poor-man's mode of transportation but the near luxury Hyundai Genesis sedan (if we're not mistaken, that is). But the worst thing of all is that it looks like the individuals riding inside the trunk are three young kids. What can you say? Read more »
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| Organization wants NYC's Central Park Carriage -Horse Operators to Trade in Mr. Ed for Mr. EV Posted: 13 Oct 2011 05:24 PM PDT  NY-Class is a not-for-profit organization on a mission to replace the Big Apple's venerable (though some say inhumane) carriage-horse industry with clean, electric-drive "show cars". These "21st Century Horseless Carriage" may look like something from the turn of the twentieth century, but behind the white walls and running boards sit five modern lithium-ion battery packs good for 8 to 10 hours travel time on a 2 to 3 hour charge.
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| SPIED: New Audi RS1 Pocket-Rocket Shows up on the 'Ring Posted: 13 Oct 2011 04:42 PM PDT  Audi's Quattro GmbH sports car division has its work cut out lately. Apart from the RS5 Convertible, the RS4 Avant and rumored RS7, the company's engineers are also developing the RS1 based on the A1 premium supermini.
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| Toyota to Face Three Sudden-Acceleration Related Trials in 2013 Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:58 PM PDT  Toyota's sudden-acceleration woes are far from over as the company will have to face three trials in federal court in Santa Ana, California. The first case is the one concerning the death of two people in Utah, which was dismissed 10 days ago due to a lack of jurisdiction. US District Judge James V. Selna reinstated the lawsuit today after the victims' families re-filled their claims against Toyota. The trial is set for February 19, 2013. Read more »
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| Lotus Launches F1-Inspired Special Edition of Evora S Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:29 PM PDT  Lotus has released a new limited run special of its Evora S sports car that pays homage to the brand's Formula 1 team. As such, it is painted in the racing team's colors with black bodywork and gold-painted stripes on the hood, the profile and the roof, as well as a gold-hued "Lotus" decal at the rear. Read more »
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| TomTom's Jeremy Clarkson Voice Pack Axed over BBC Contract Breach! Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:43 PM PDT  Well, at least General Motors isn't the only one making apologies today. BBC admitted that its deal with TomTom to release TopGear-branded navigation system voiced by the show's famously sardonic host, Jeremy Clarkson, violated its own editorial guidelines.
"Those working on consumer programs must take particular care not to endorse any product or service which could be covered in the programs on which they work and they should have no commercial or other links which could appear to influence their BBC work". Read more »
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| SCOOP: Toyota FT-86 by Gazoo Racing Snagged Testing, will Debut this Saturday on the 'Ring! Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:26 PM PDT  In a move that sounds very similar to what Lexus did with the LF-A some two years ago, Toyota and its motorsports partner Gazoo Racing are preparing a specially modified version of the upcoming FT-86 rear-wheel drive coupe that will make its racing debut before the official presentation of the production model at the Tokyo Motor Show in early December.
We checked the entries and can confirm that the FT-86 has been officially listed with Masahiko Kagayama and Minoru Takaki taking the driver's seat. Read more »
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| Time Waster of the Day: Infiniti Launches F1 Pit Crew Challenge Facebook Game Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:41 PM PDT  If you're looking to fool around and waste some time on your computer, Infiniti might have something just for you. The Japanese luxury brand, which is increasingly looking to Red Bull to improve its awareness, has launched its first ever social game called "Infiniti Pit Crew Challenge" on Facebook. Read more »
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| Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:15 PM PDT  On Wednesday, General Motors held a special event in the U.S. to announce the launch an all-electric version of its Chevrolet Spark. But it didn't go as smoothly as the company had hoped for. You see, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, during the event, computers displayed a derogatory remark after any mention of certain GM competitors like Chrysler to the 200 members of the media who were using the company's internet network. Read more »
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| Lancia Stratos HFs in Action at the 2011 Rally Legend Event in San Marino Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:29 PM PDT  The original Lancia Stratos HF is, if not the, one of the most legendary rally cars of all time. Crafted in an era of notable achievements for the Italian automotive industry, the Stratos is a sad reminder of what Lancia once stood but not anymore. Designed by the great Bertone, it was based on Ferrari mechanics using a modified version of the Dino's 2.4-liter V6. The Stratos was an extremely successful racing car winning three consecutive World Rally Championships in 1974, 1975, and 1976. Read more »
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| U SPY: 2014 Volvo V30 Scooped on Film as Well Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:15 AM PDT  Carscoop commentator Paul tipped us off about a short video he took of a 2014 Volvo V30 prototype that he discovered at a McDonalds parking lot in the Dutch city of Oldenzaal. And yes, it's the same test car we showed you on Wednesday in our scoop pictures. As a refresher for those of you that missed our previous story, the V30 is the five-door version of the next generation C30. It is expected to launch within the next two years providing the Swedish firm with direct rival to the Audi A3 Sportback and its kind in the premium hatchback category. Read more »
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| Mercedes-Benz Drops New Photo Gallery of the Latest SLK Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:57 AM PDT  With all the craze surrounding Mercedes-Benz's newly-launched or upcoming models, like the C-Coupe AMG Black Series, the various iterations of the SLS AMG supercar, the brand-new B-Class MPV, as well as the soon-to-be released A-Class and the "mini-CLS" CLC, we've almost forgotten about the German firm's latest SLK. But not Mercedes which decided to refresh our memory with a new set of photos of its two-seater hardtop roadster model that went on sale earlier this summer. Read more »
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| Supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe Hurricane to Hit SEMA Show Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:17 AM PDT  If one thing's for sure, Hyundai will have a strong presence at this year's edition of the SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas in November. The South Korean automaker, which has already shown us two Veloster tuning proposals, has now released details on another project, this time based on the Genesis Coupe V6. The Genesis Coupe Hurricane SC was developed by Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) in cooperation with Magnuson Products, Rhys Millen Racing, Harman International and Torvec Inc. Read more »
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| Small Airplane Crash-Lands on Florida Turnpike [with Video] Posted: 13 Oct 2011 09:49 AM PDT  A single-engine Socata airplane with two people on board crash-landed on a busy Florida Turnpike near the Hollywood Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. Miraculously, the pilot managed to steer the airplane out of harm's way. The only people injured from the incident was the pilot who has been identified as Alain Jaubert , 49, from Julos, France and his passenger, Donato Pinto, 50, of Aventura. Fortunately, their injuries were non-life-threatening. Read more »
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| Audi UK Introduces New Base TT Coupe with 160HP 1.8-liter TFSI Posted: 13 Oct 2011 08:52 AM PDT  The cost of owning the TT Coupe has just become a little cheaper for British buyers as Audi has launched a new entry-level variant powered by the smaller 1.8-liter TFSI petrol engine which is already offered on the Roadster model. The TT Coupe 1.8 TFSI is offered in both "Sport" and "S Line" guises with on-the-road prices starting from £24,070, or £3,070 less than the equivalent 2.0 TFSI model. Read more »
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| Prototype BMW Navigation System Helps you Find the Nearest Parking Space [with Video] Posted: 13 Oct 2011 08:28 AM PDT  Self-parking cars are nothing new, since companies like VW and Toyota have already been offering such systems on certain models. However most drivers face a more serious problem in modern cities: actually finding a parking space, preferably as near as possible to their destination. A prototype version of BMW's ConnectedDrive navigation system that was presented during BMW Group Innovation Days and which has been under development for the past three years, includes a new micro-navigation technology that promises to provide a solution to this problem. Read more »
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| Two New Volkswagen Production Models to Debut at the LA Auto Show Posted: 13 Oct 2011 08:06 AM PDT  Next up on our international motorshow calendar is the Los Angeles Auto Show that will be open to the public from November 18 to 27. The event organizers say that at least 17 world premieres have already been confirmed, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Among the new cars to debut in LA will be two Volkswagen models. According to a report from Kicking Tires, Volkswagen made the announcement on Wednesday but didn't name the new vehicles simply stating that both will be production cars. Read more »
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| Saab Receives First Part of Youngman Loan, Expects the Rest by October 22 Posted: 13 Oct 2011 07:41 AM PDT  Another day, another episode in the Saab rescue saga. Fortunately for the company's workers, the news is good this time.
Swedish Automobile N.V., the owner of Saab, announced on Thursday that it has received the first payment of a €70 million bridging loan from its Chinese partner Youngman, adding that the reorganization is proceeding as planned. Read more »
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| Nissan Develops New Hybrid System with a 2.5-liter Supercharged Engine for FWD Cars Posted: 13 Oct 2011 07:05 AM PDT  Not to be outdone by its Japanese and European rivals, Nissan has developed a new hybrid system for front-wheel drive vehicles, the first details of which were released today along with the announcement of its next generation XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) for use with 2.0-liter to 3.5-liter engines. Nissan came a bit late to the hybrid game and was forced to license hybrid technology from its Toyota rival for use in certain markets in 2004. "It was a bit of a blow to our pride, but that was the right thing to do under the circumstances," says Mitsunobu Fukuda, a senior powertrain engineer at NATC (Nissan Advanced Technology Center). "Instead of rushing out a 'copy-cat' hybrid we wanted to take the time to develop our own hybrid, one that is clearly different – and better. I think we've managed to do that." Read more »
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| Hyundai Launches New Eon Low-Cost City Car in India to Compete with Suzuki Posted: 13 Oct 2011 06:09 AM PDT  The game is on for Hyundai in India as the South Korean automaker launched its all-important new Eon city car on Thursday. The five-door hatchback is Hyundai's smallest model and it will be built and marketed in India where it will go up against the best-selling vehicle in the country, the Maruti-Suzuki Alto. At 3,495mm long, 1,500mm tall, 1,550mm wide, and with wheelbase length of 2,380mm, the Eon is slightly more compact than the i10 hatchback (3,585mm long). Read more »
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| Chrysler LLC and UAW Reach an Agreement over New Contract Posted: 13 Oct 2011 06:10 AM PDT  After General Motors and Ford, Chrysler is the last of Detroit's Big Three to reach an agreement with the United Auto Workers union. The new four-year contract, which is the first after Chrysler's 2009 bailout and the Fiat deal, covers UAW's 26,000 Chrysler workers and will create 2,100 new jobs, with Chrysler committing to invest US$4.5 billion in its US plants. Read more »
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