The AMG division of Mercedes-Benz has created a yellow prototype called the SLS AMG E-CELL, an electric version of their gullwing sports car that features a zero-emission high-tech drive. Continue reading »
Posted: July 10th, 2010
at 9:10pm by The Editor
Tagged with concept, electric, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Categories: Future Car News,Green Car News,Mercedes-Benz
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As part of the premiere for season three of MTV’s “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory,” a professional drifter took a Ford Mustang, modified with skid plates under the car, and attempted to use it as a skateboard around a specially-built track. The clip is only a teaser, but it looks like they made it work somewhat. Continue reading »
Posted: July 8th, 2010
at 8:37am by The Editor
Tagged with Ford Mustang, Video
Categories: Ford
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Aston Martin has unveiled a new “motorsport-inspired” special edition of their V8 Vantage. Dubbed the Vantage N420, it is nearly bog-standard but with some carbon-fiber body panels to cut weight by 60 lbs. Continue reading »
Posted: July 6th, 2010
at 7:31pm by The Editor
Tagged with Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Categories: Aston Martin
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The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of “The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever.” No less than 90% of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find European buyers. Continue reading »
Posted: July 5th, 2010
at 10:41pm by The Editor
Categories: Green Car News,Volvo
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The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport takes production sports cars to a whole new dimension. On a beautiful sunny day at 25 degrees the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a new landspeed world record for production cars, on the proving grounds of the Volkswagen Group at Ehra-Lessien. In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TU?V) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 267.81 mph. Continue reading »
Posted: July 5th, 2010
at 12:48pm by The Editor
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Categories: Bugatti
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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. Evidently, the lower glove box door can pop open during an accident, possibly coming in contact with the front passenger’s body at the same time. The news means that the Kizashi doesn’t conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201. The standard deals with passenger protection from impact on pieces of the car’s interior. Continue reading »
Posted: July 4th, 2010
at 8:23am by The Editor
Tagged with Recall, Suzuki Kizashi
Categories: Suzuki
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Fresh off a deal with Mercedes-Benz, a deal with Toyota and a successful IPO launch, Tesla has announced plans to introduce the updated Roadster 2.5 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Continue reading »
Posted: July 3rd, 2010
at 6:10pm by The Editor
Tagged with electric, Tesla Roadster
Categories: Green Car News,Tesla
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BMW has unveiled the M Sport Package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series. As expected, the kit consists largely of a body kit with sports suspension and an interior upgrade. Continue reading »
Posted: July 3rd, 2010
at 9:39am by The Editor
Tagged with BMW 5-Series, body kit
Categories: BMW
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With stylish, eye-catching design, exclusive appointments and cutting-edge technology, the extensively updated 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class underscores its flagship position in the world of refined automobiles. Powered by a new 429-hp V8 biturbo engine which achieves a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy and 23% improvement in CO2 emissions, the CL550 4MATIC opens a new dimension of efficiency in the luxury coupe segment. This significant reduction is achieved thanks to the newly-developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided direct injection, energy-efficient control of alternator, fuel pump, air-conditioning compressor and power-assisted steering system. It also features the use of low rolling resistance tires and, on the CL600, the energy-optimized Active Body Control system. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz developers equipped the CL-Class with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, thus helping this model retain its position as the epitome of quality in its class. The 2011MY CL-Class will make its U.S. debut in Autumn of 2010. Continue reading »
Posted: July 2nd, 2010
at 9:26pm by The Editor
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Categories: Mercedes-Benz
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Toyota is currently preparing to recall a total of 270,000 Toyota Crown and Lexus LS, GS and IS models worldwide. As it turns out, some of the company’s 4.6L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines were built using faulty valve springs that may cause the car to stall while driving. About 180,000 of the faulty powerplants were sold outside of Japan. Continue reading »