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- New Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV Study Revealed Ahead of Dubai Motor Show
- 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Scooped from Every Angle, New 3.8-liter V6 GDI Confirmed
- Chaos: Flooded Road in Thailand Causes One Accident after the Other [Video]
- Startech-Tuned Range Rover Evoque to Debut at Dubai Motor Show
- 2013 Ford Escape gets its own iPhone/iPad App while Jim Farley gets Twisty with a Prototype
- Nissan Gives Away 400 Quick Chargers in Europe to Speed up Development of Charging Network
- New Buick LaCrosse GL Concept gets All Dressed up for the LA Auto Show
- 2013 Cadillac XTS Sedan: First Official Image Published on GM's Site by Mistake
- Video: How to Close a Pickup Truck's Tailgate the Hard Way
- Lincoln Teaser Previews New Design Language for LA Auto Show-Bound 2013 MKS and MKT
- Rumors: Citroen to Develop DS1 to Rival Fiat 500, Plus a New Flagship Model for China
- New Kia Ray Mini with Sliding Rear Door Introduced in South Korea
- Mitsubishi's New Low Cost Mirage Supermini Pops up Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show
- Caught on Tape: Elderly Woman Drives her Car into a Pool!
- Luca di Montezemolo Threatens Ferrari will Leave F1 but Company Says it isn't So
- Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee Edition Returns for 2012, will Debut at LA Auto Show
- Tokyo Show Preview: Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid Takes a Page from the Chevy Volt
- LA Show Preview: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket Special
- Tokyo Show Preview: Mitsubishi's Concept PX-MiEV II Plug-in Hybrid SUV
- Audi UK Opens Order Books for New A4 and S4, Prices Start Under £24,000
- 1960s Flavored Retro Styling Kit for Porsche 997 Designed by Bo Zolland
- More than 420,000 Toyota and Lexus Models Recalled in the States Over Steering Issue
| New Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV Study Revealed Ahead of Dubai Motor Show Posted: 09 Nov 2011 06:56 PM PST  In October, General Motors dropped a shadowy rendering of its new Chevrolet Trailblazer midsize SUV along with an announcement that it will enter production for global markets beginning with Thailand in early 2012.
In a similar fashion to the pre-production concept of the new Chevy Colorado midsize pickup truck upon which the Trailblazer is based, there are only a few elements that are purely show material such as the lights, bumper and alloy wheel designs along with certain trim pieces inside. Read more »
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| 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Scooped from Every Angle, New 38-liter V6 GDI Confirmed Posted: 09 Nov 2011 04:59 PM PST  Less than 24 hours after we brought you the first official images of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which gave us a partial sneak peak of the revamped sports car, and a whole bunch of pictures detailing the rear-wheel drive model inside and out appeared on the South Korean forum, Hankyung.
Whereas the shape of the dashboard and instrument panel remain the same, the design of the center and lower console including the infotainment screen are brand new. Hyundai has completely revamped the air-conditioning and audio systems and has added three gauges right under the radio controls. Read more »
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| Chaos: Flooded Road in Thailand Causes One Accident after the Other [Video] Posted: 09 Nov 2011 04:27 PM PST  Ask any experienced driver and he or she will tell you that one of the worst things that can happen to you on the road is aquaplaning or hydroplaning. This occurs when water in front of your car's tires builds up faster than the tires can pump out through their grooves and most often results in losing traction and control of your vehicle. We can't say for sure, but this seems to be culprit for a series of accidents that purportedly took place on a flooded highway in Thailand. The slippery road caused more accidents than we could count. You can watch the scary video right after the jump. Read more »
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| Startech-Tuned Range Rover Evoque to Debut at Dubai Motor Show Posted: 09 Nov 2011 03:59 PM PST  The Evoque is not only Range Rover's newest and smallest model but also a uniquely designed crossover that heralds a new philosophy for the British brand.
The package includes newly shaped front and rear bumpers, front grille, spoiler and air inlets that are said to have been fine-tuned in the wind tunnel to reduce lift on the front axle at high speeds. Read more »
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| 2013 Ford Escape gets its own iPhone/iPad App while Jim Farley gets Twisty with a Prototype Posted: 09 Nov 2011 03:21 PM PST  The man you see pictured above lifting the skirt on the 2013 Ford Escape SUV is Jim Farley, FoMoCo's Vice President of Marketing and Communications who made headlines this past summer after he was quoted in a book saying that he wanted to beat Chevrolet on the head with bat – among other nice things, that is. The teaser photo is part of the Ford social media team's efforts to create some additional buzz on the brand-new Escape that will be officially unwrapped at next week's Los Angeles Auto Show. Read more »
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| Nissan Gives Away 400 Quick Chargers in Europe to Speed up Development of Charging Network Posted: 09 Nov 2011 02:39 PM PST  Electric cars are gathering momentum, as is clear by sales of models like the Nissan Leaf. However, the infrastructure is crucial in deciding if EVs will become a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel engine cars. Nissan has decided to widen the European EV recharging network by donating 400 quick chargers to charging operators. The new charger, which is smaller and up to 50% cheaper than the previous version, can top up the battery to 80% of its total capacity in 30 minutes, giving EV car owners much greater freedom in their choice of destination. Read more »
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| New Buick LaCrosse GL Concept gets All Dressed up for the LA Auto Show Posted: 09 Nov 2011 02:04 PM PST  You'll have to look really hard to see what's conceptual about Buick's latest study that's based on the 2012 LaCrosse sedan and which will go on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16 through 27.
David Lyon, Buick's executive director of design explains: "The design cues that already distinguish the production LaCrosse – such as the premium leather-upholstered seats, ice blue ambient lighting and soft touch surfaces – are amplified in the GL and serve as inspiration for future Buick models." Read more »
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| 2013 Cadillac XTS Sedan: First Official Image Published on GM's Site by Mistake Posted: 09 Nov 2011 01:37 PM PST  An official photo that was published allegedly by mistake on Cadillac's public site earlier today, gives us our first glimpse at the production 2013 XTS luxury sedan, one week ahead of its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The picture was captured before it was removed from the website by a reader of Jalopnik, which then confirmed its authenticity with Cadillac. The production model is almost identical to last year's XTS Platinum concept study that was displayed at the 2010 Detroit motor show. In fact, from this angle, the only noteworthy styling changes appear to be limited to the headlamp and fog lamp assemblies and the larger and more practical mirror housings. Read more »
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| Video: How to Close a Pickup Truck's Tailgate the Hard Way Posted: 09 Nov 2011 01:17 PM PST  We're pretty certain that most of you could find many unconventional ways to close the tailgate of a pickup truck other than using your hands, but few if any suggestions would include the use of a motorcycle performing a rear wheelie. Hop over the jump and you'll see what we mean. Read more »
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| Lincoln Teaser Previews New Design Language for LA Auto Show-Bound 2013 MKS and MKT Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:50 PM PST  A cropped image showing off the hood design of either the 2013MY MKT crossover or MKS sedan has popped up on Lincoln's official Facebook page.
The photo is supposed to tease the new design language that Lincoln will implement on the two models, which as we've already told you , are scheduled to receive their world premiere at next week's Los Angeles Auto Show. Read more »
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| Rumors: Citroen to Develop DS1 to Rival Fiat 500, Plus a New Flagship Model for China Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:23 PM PST  Citroen has been rapidly expanding its DS sub-brand, which at the moment includes the DS3, DS4 and DS5 models. Now, if a report from Autocar is to be believed, the success of the DS3 supermini has prompted the French carmaker to effectively double its DS range. The first of the three new models will most likely be a luxury flagship sedan based on the well-received Metropolis concept that was exhibited at the 2010 Shanghai Show. Read more »
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| New Kia Ray Mini with Sliding Rear Door Introduced in South Korea Posted: 09 Nov 2011 11:51 AM PST  South Korea's Hyundai-Kia Group continues to churn out new models like there's no tomorrow. Today, Kia released the first images of a new A-segment mini called the Ray, which will be sold exclusively in the company's home market of Korea. Bypassing its boxy shape that is reminiscent of the Scion xB and Nissan Cube models, one of the highlights of the new Ray is the sliding passenger side rear door that promises to enable easier passenger entry and exit in tight parking spaces, as well as to provide room for bulky cargo. Read more »
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| Mitsubishi's New Low Cost Mirage Supermini Pops up Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show Posted: 09 Nov 2011 11:17 AM PST  Standing alongside the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV at the 2011 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show will be the production version of the Japanese firm's Global Small Concept that was first shown in Geneva earlier this year. The Mirage is a new B-segment size model developed for emerging markets. The low-cost five-door hatchback measures 3,710mm long, 1,665mm wide and 1490mm high, with the company claiming that, it provides "a comfortable interior space for five adults". Read more »
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| Caught on Tape: Elderly Woman Drives her Car into a Pool! Posted: 09 Nov 2011 10:38 AM PST  An elderly woman from Austin, Texas, gave a new meaning to "carpooling" after she drove her car straight into a…swimming pool. The security cam footage shows 86-year-old Mary Lee Fine in a blue Plymouth/Dodge Neon as she crashed the fence and flew into the water. Moments later, a man who happened to be walking close by, saw her and calmly (maybe too calmly…) removed his valuables and jumped into the pool to free Mrs. Fine from the car. Read more »
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| Luca di Montezemolo Threatens Ferrari will Leave F1 but Company Says it isn't So Posted: 09 Nov 2011 09:47 AM PST  There is only one team that can lay claim to participating in Formula 1 from its inaugural season in 1950 until today, and that's Ferrari. Yet, the Scuderia, whose founder was "forced" to make road cars to finance its racing activities, is now threatening to leave the sport because it disagrees with its rules. "Formula 1 is still our life, but without Ferrari there is no Formula 1, just as without Formula 1 Ferrari would be different", said the Italian company's CEO, Luca di Montezemolo commenting on the future of F1 during the Ferrari Mondiali event. According to Montezemolo, F1 is heading the wrong way: "We race not just for the publicity it brings us, but above all to carry out advanced research aimed at all aspects of our road cars: engine, chassis, mechanical components, electronics, materials and aerodynamics, to such an extent that the technology transfer from track to road has grown exponentially over the past twenty years." Read more »
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| Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee Edition Returns for 2012, will Debut at LA Auto Show Posted: 09 Nov 2011 08:49 AM PST  The Challenger isn't the only Dodge model to dress up in yellow with traces of black as the Detroit automaker will also reveal the special edition 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16. Inspired by the Super Bee series that was first introduced in 1968 as a member of Dodge's Scat Pack performance group and was later on revived with the limited-edition Charger SRT8 in 2007, the new edition brings exclusive content inside and out to the 2012 Charger SRT8. Read more »
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| Tokyo Show Preview: Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid Takes a Page from the Chevy Volt Posted: 09 Nov 2011 08:11 AM PST  The third Suzuki concept model to be revealed at the upcoming 2011 Tokyo Motor Show at the end of the month after the Regina city car and the tiny Q-Concept is the Swift EV Hybrid. Based on the latest generation of the Swift supermini, the EV Hybrid concept makes use of a similar powertrain setup featuring a range-extender gasoline engine to the Chevrolet Volt. Read more »
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| LA Show Preview: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket Special Posted: 09 Nov 2011 07:42 AM PST  There's no shortage of special editions over at the Chrysler Group which has just released details and a single photo of its next limited run model, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket in advance of next week's Los Angeles Auto Show. No prizes for guessing why the special Challenger is named like that. On the outside, Dodge designers combined a Stinger Yellow body color with a black grille surround and matching color profile stripes highlighted by the bespoke Yellow Jacket logo on the rear fender. Read more »
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| Tokyo Show Preview: Mitsubishi's Concept PX-MiEV II Plug-in Hybrid SUV Posted: 09 Nov 2011 07:13 AM PST  At the upcoming 2011 Tokyo Motor Show that will be held from November 30 through December 11, Mitsubishi will unwrap the second generation of its Concept PX-MiEV, which brings the study a little closer to production. Believed to preview the looks and possibly an alternative powertrain option for the next generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Concept PX-MiEV II is a follow up to the PX-MiEV study displayed at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
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| Audi UK Opens Order Books for New A4 and S4, Prices Start Under £24,000 Posted: 09 Nov 2011 06:26 AM PST  Although first deliveries of the facelifted A4 in Britain won't begin until March 2012, Audi has announced that customers can order the revised saloon and estate models from today. The new A4 will be available with an all-turbocharged engine line-up consisting of three petrol and six diesel units. Read more »
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| 1960s Flavored Retro Styling Kit for Porsche 997 Designed by Bo Zolland Posted: 09 Nov 2011 07:21 AM PST  In a sense, all modern generations of the Porsche 911 are retro, with some models (997) being more retro than others (996), but as they say in the tuning world, there's always room for improvement… Swedish car designed, Bo Zolland, has hooked up with Custom Concepts from The Netherlands to create a retro styling package for the Porsche 997 (2005 to 2011) that brings the sports coupe's looks closer to the original 911 of the 1960s. Read more »
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| More than 420,000 Toyota and Lexus Models Recalled in the States Over Steering Issue Posted: 09 Nov 2011 05:28 AM PST  Toyota just can't get pass its recall problems. Today, the troubled Japanese automaker issued a voluntary recall that involves approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles equipped with V6 engines to replace the crankshaft pulley. According to the company, there is a possibility that the outer ring of the engine's crankshaft pulley may become misaligned with the inner ring, causing noise and/or trigger a warning light on the dashboard. Read more »
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