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| Jakob Inspired New Hot Rod |
| 2008-03-06 02:32:09 |
The Auto Channel reported that Leif Tufvesson and his company, Caresto has labored for months to create a hot rod which will pay homage to the first vehicle manufactured by Volvo. Anyway, Leif said that Volvo has always had a place in his heart that's why he has pushed through with the creation of a hot rod based on Jakob. The similarity between the original Jakob and the hot rod is striking according to the report....
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| Mitsubishi Published Prototype-S Photos |
| 2008-03-06 02:04:04 |
Mitsubishi Prototype-S which will be unveiled in Geneva next month. Mitsubishi improved on the Sportback by giving the Prototype-S a sportier stance. The rear of the car looks wider thanks to its tail lights which hugs the side of the car....
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| Greatest Family Cars In 2008 |
| 2008-02-14 00:58:13 |
Greatest family cars - what does it take to be the best and the greatest family vehicle for this year? According to the news, the Mother Proof Awards identify a number of the finest new vehicles in the market which were launched two years ago....
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| What If H2Go Is Not A Toy? |
| 2008-02-09 02:18:56 |
one of the leading listed toy manufacturers worldwide announced that its H2GO hydrogen-powered radio controlled toy car bagged the 2008 Toy Award in the Electronics and Technology category. The H2Go was selected among 24 products nominated in eight categories for the said award intended for innovative products....
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| All's Good With The MazdaSpeed3 |
| 2008-02-08 01:22:40 |
I am sure that if you are looking for a car to buy, you would go for that vehicle which provides good performance, cool interior, reasonable price, exemplary safety features and other things. Well, if you put more weight on a vehicle's performance, then you might like the new MazdaSpeed3....
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| Dodge To Spread The Love This February |
| 2008-02-01 00:54:20 |
Dodge has decided that one of the best things to do to give back to their consumers would be to hold the contest dubbed as "Journey of a Lifetime". Those interested couples from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Kentucky had the chance to register online....
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| Feelin' Like a VIP |
| 2008-01-30 00:02:33 |
Popularly known as the limo, these are the long luxury cars used to transport men with immense influence and power to the society such as government officials and special guests. Traditionally, these cars come in black or white but now, other pink, magenta and blue-colored limos are already available in the market. Some limousines are also used to carry passengers on their routes from airport to downtown places....
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| Choose Your Future Auto Career |
| 2008-01-26 00:21:50 |
Are you aspiring to be part of the auto industry in the near future? One of the nice events to go to is the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit......
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| The Best And The Worst |
| 2008-01-24 01:53:51 |
According to the result of the study, the best drivers are in the state of Texas and the worst are in New York. That does not mean though that all drivers in New York are bad and not all drivers in Texas are very good. But there are more bad drivers in New York than other states....
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| 5 Stars For Infiniti EX35 |
| 2008-01-14 23:56:46 |
5 stars is the most prestigious honor given by automotive institutions like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The group selects Top Safety Pick winners that can meet the expense of advanced overall crash safety tests among the vehicles in their respective categories. During the 2007 Top Safety Pick Awards, only 13 cars, minivans, and SUVs made it to the list....
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| The MINI Cooper D Clubman Goes To Detroit |
| 2008-01-12 01:20:36 |
The MINI brand has captured millions of auto fans' hearts from all over the world. MINI embodies the old saying, "Great packages comes in small sizes". Correct me if I'm wrong, but either way, it only shows that MINI cars are among the best premium cars in the automotive world....
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| New Toyota Truck Concept |
| 2008-01-04 00:21:41 |
This year, Toyota is expected to surpass General Motors as the world's largest automaker. And the Japanese outfit knows that if it is to stay on top, it should continue providing consumers with great and reliable cars, not to mention eco-friendly. Thus, at the upcoming North American International Auto Show, the automaker will be unveiling the A-BAT concept truck....
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| 7000 Buick Recalls For GM |
| 2008-01-03 01:43:08 |
General Motors Corp's partnership with China is reported by Ken Wills, a writer for Reuters. According to the report, the joint venture is recalling 7,056 Buick vehicles in the country because of front brake problems....
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| The Hottest Four Door Cars |
| 2008-01-01 20:01:19 |
The Forbes Auto released the list of the top ten hottest sedan cars on the US car market. One of the cars included in the list is the Lexus LS 460. A technology powerhouse, the new LS promises to be even more of a threat to the Mercedes S-Class....
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| The Niseko MX-5 |
| 2007-12-26 23:03:54 |
Mazda offers a car for all-seasons - the brand new MX-5 sports car with innovative heating and air-conditioning systems. Both the 'entry-level' 1.8i Niseko soft-top (126ps, five-speed) and the 19,995 pound 2.0i Niseko roadster coupe (160ps, six-speed) will be out in dealerships from January 1st 2008....
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| General Motors Takes Two Out Of Ten |
| 2007-12-18 01:16:33 |
In a rare occasion in recent memory, Motors">General Motors upstaged all other automakers. It is because the Detroit automaker is the only automaker to have two engines included in the Ward's AutoWorld magazine's list of the Ten Best Engines for 2008....
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| Asimo To Use Buddy System |
| 2007-12-18 00:42:46 |
Tt its Tokyo headquarters, Honda Motor Co. showed off two of the child-sized Asimo robots serving tea and performing other tasks in coordination with one another. The bubble-headed robots seemed to pick their steps carefully as they made their way around the room,...
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| Defensive Driving |
| 2007-12-18 00:29:19 |
Auto-related accidents can be avoided if drivers are armed with the knowledge on how to drive safely. Defensive driving according to Wikipedia is "a form of training for motor vehicle drivers that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. Its aim is to reduce the risk of driving by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others....
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| BMW's Lure: Informational Kiosks |
| 2007-12-14 00:09:20 |
For BMW using informational kiosks for years in airports, malls and health clubs, as well as in dealership showrooms, to generate buzz for upcoming model releases paid off. The man behind the marketing strategy is Robert Plante, kiosk programs manager for BMW of North America....
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| 2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle Goes To Chevrolet |
| 2007-12-12 01:45:32 |
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu received Kelley Blue Book's "2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle" award. Among all the cars in the different categories, the Chevrolet car was the one midsized vehicle to win the said award. The new car was able to get the title because of the new features and different additional equipments seen with it....
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| The Face-Lifted Mazda5 Comes This January |
| 2007-12-08 03:00:27 |
We all waited to see the next design of the long-been-promised revamp done on the Mazda5. And just before we crave for another retune, Mazda already prepared its 2008 redesigned Mazda5 for us. The new car will be a six-passenger vehicle with a redesigned grille and front bumper fascia that, according to the Japanese car maker, is sophisticated and more aggressive than the previous model....
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| Cars With Great Resale Value |
| 2007-12-08 01:24:52 |
To other car buyers, the residual value of the car may not be important when they buy cars, but it is also important to put in mind the value of the car when it is going to be on resale. Cars.com also said that the 2008 car models are expected to hold the most original value within their next three years....
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| Ford Verve To Be Produced In China |
| 2007-12-05 00:22:57 |
Dearborn automaker Ford is in the middle of its turnaround plan. After its share in the United States auto market declined dramatically, the automaker decided to develop more vehicles which will be attractive to consumers. And the Ford Verve is one example of that. And these vehicles will be manufactured by the automaker at their assembly facility in Nanjing according to reports....
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| Jap Automakers Report Output Gains |
| 2007-11-29 20:02:34 |
It seems like Jap automakers have finally found their greener pasture. Earlier, 5 Japanese auto manufacturers have gleefully reported output gains. Analysts said it's only a matter of time before Toyota overtakes GM as the world's biggest automaker. Despite the escalating gas prices, fuel-efficient models from Jap automakers are gaining in popularity around the globe....
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| Volvo Recognizes Local Boy Hero |
| 2007-11-28 02:59:55 |
Great things come from small packages! Everyone can be a hero, even a kid, can be one. Just like Rocco Fiorentino, an eleven-year-old from Voorhees, N.J. Rocco Fiorentino is by now marking his impression on community policy with a Braille imprint in a tender age of 11-years-old. Fiorentino was born blind because of prematurity. However, Fiorentino has effectively lobbied representatives in New Jersey to offer $1.2 million in support for Braille education and services for kids who are blind or vi...
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| Hyundai Unleashes Genesis Coupe Concept In LA |
| 2007-11-27 01:27:33 |
Hyundai brought out something radical that definitely raised the roof! Hyundai has unveiled its extremely anticipated Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe. The Genesis concept car is an indication of the commencing of an all-new rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe planned to join the Hyundai selection by spring of 2009....
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| Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Plant Plan |
| 2007-11-21 03:41:25 |
Volkswagen AG is expected to decide the plight of its American plant in the first half of next year. Whether the German automaker will push its plans for a U.S. plant still hangs in the balance. The automotive race is getting tougher and tougher each day. This is why every automaker has to put its best foot forward to cope with the competition....
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| General Motors Recalls 90,000 Cars |
| 2007-11-21 03:36:15 |
Both Equinox and Torrent vehicles were made with roof air bags or sunroofs, and to resolve the existing problem, GM will be placing more safety features like additional foam around the windshields to protect against head injuries in an accident. The affected Saturn model also gets a new timing chain which according to GM would separate during driving if not replaced....
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| Car Shoppers Satisfied |
| 2007-11-16 02:28:56 |
Auto buyers benefit greatly from Consumer Reports', uhm, reports. Recently, CR revealed the result of their study which is focused on the satisfaction of car shoppers regarding their dealership experiences. According to their survey, 89 percent of their polled respondents said that they are satisfied with their dealings with, uhm, dealerships....
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| IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals for November! |
| 2007-11-15 02:57:41 |
IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, has announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for cars, trucks, and SUVs for November 2007....
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| Subaru October Sales Led by Impreza, Tribeca |
| 2007-11-07 02:47:23 |
The Subaru Tribeca saw its sales volume in October increase 15% when compared with the same month last year. This increase was reflected in a total sales volume of 1,468 units in October. Another strong line of vehicles for the automaker in October was the Legacy line. That line accounted for 6,050 units sold in October....
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| Cars, Trees And Traditions At Walter P. Chrysler |
| 2007-11-07 02:29:03 |
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum located in Auburn Hills Detroit will carry out its holiday deluxe for Cars, Trees & Traditions. The unique event will host an exhibition showcasing seasonal photos of Detroit over the past years, genuinely decorated vintage trees, evocative ads and written stories about American holiday customs....
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| Pontiac G8 GT Shows Up At SEMA Show |
| 2007-10-31 05:07:47 |
Looks like: The Nightmare Before Auto Show Season
Defining characteristics: Halloween-themed color scheme
Ridiculous features: Halloween-themed color scheme
We were so blessed to hear the news that Pontiac will reveal one of the future famous cars under its line-up. However, you can't buy one from a dealership unless you are willing to wait for the G8 GT to be available on the market....
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| Volvo Tops CPO Program Ranking |
| 2007-10-30 04:22:14 |
If you are short on your finance, you can buy vehicles from automakers with good certified pre-owned vehicle programs. Intellichoice.com recently offered a helping hand by naming the top CPO vehicle programs out there. The rankings saw Volvo edging out Cadillac which ousted Jaguar last year from the top position. That was for the luxury segment....
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| 5th Annual AltWheels Festival Was A Boom! |
| 2007-10-25 00:31:36 |
The 2007 annual AltWheels Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival unveiled a record number of participants to clean, sustainable transportation and energy solutions during a two day convention last September 28 and 29 at Boston's City Hall Plaza. The alliance that backs the AltWheels Festival consists of over 40 sponsors and over 80 co-host associations....
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| Smoking While Driving Is Dangerous! |
| 2007-10-23 03:55:39 |
UK has approximately 3 million motorists who have been involved in road accidents because of lapses or 'near misses' in attentiveness due to in-car smoking distractions. Oh yes, it is indeed alarming to know that smoking behind the wheel is very risky....
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| Chevy Reveals The Volt Concept |
| 2007-10-17 21:59:26 |
Chevy added few more specifications to the new concept following the demands of the drivers in the US. Almost 5% of US car drivers driver fewer than 40 miles a day. These drivers are looking for more cars that have batteries so they won't have to gas up. Also, the new vehicle would have no tailpipe emissions. The battery of the Volt is recharged with a 110-volt/15-amp outlet when plugged....
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| GM OnStar Decelerates Stolen Cars |
| 2007-10-11 05:21:34 |
OnStar already finds 700 to 800 cars per month using the global positioning system. With the new technology, which OnStar President Chet Huber said GM will apply to the rest of its lineup in future years, OnStar would call police and tell them a stolen car's whereabouts. With the current version of OnStar, drivers can call operators for emergency help, and OnStar operators will contact a car if its sensors detect a crash....
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| Silvia Tcherassi, Audi Presents Fashion Preview |
| 2007-10-09 19:49:51 |
American Silvia Tcherassi is a Columbian designer who shares her ideas with the German car maker Audi. Together, they created this particular show with the philosophy "clean, sophisticated, and forward thinking". According to the designer, "Both brands fit perfectly like pieces of a puzzle....
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