31st January 2008

FORD BACKS OFF HYBRIDS


Posted on 01.31.2008 14:14 by Ralph Kalal  
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Back when he was running the company day-to-day, Bill Ford, Jr. made headlines by jumping on the “green” bandwagon. At the time, he promised substantial increases in fuel economy for SUVs. Ford later backed out on that promise. Now, Ford and his company have done it again. And, this time, it isn't clear that it's Bill Ford's fault. The promise was that Ford would build 250,000 hybrid vehicles. Well, forget that. Bill Ford has now announced that the company's scraping that plan, too. (...)

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31st January 2008

How Can a Car Get an Airbag Waiver?

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31st January 2008

Hyundai Genesis - Super Bowl ads


Posted on 01.31.2008 13:33 by Simona Alina  
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Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan will be advertise in National Football League's Super Bowl. Hyundai will present two 30-second spots during the third and fourth quarters. Both ads will be aired on the game broadcast Sunday, February 3, 2008. The 2009 Hyundai Genesis will be offered with three powertrains, including 3.3-liter and 3.8-liter V6 engines, and Hyundai's all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8. Tau will produce an estimated 368 horsepower on regular fuel, and lead all its competitors in specific (...)

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31st January 2008

Hummer H3T - video


Posted on 01.31.2008 13:10 by Simona Alina  
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General Motors will unveil at the Chicago Auto Show the Hummer H3T, a pick-up truck based on the popular H3. The H3T is offered in four trim levels, including five-cylinder models and the popular, V-8-powered H3T Alpha edition. The standard version is powered by a Vortec 3.7L I-5 with dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. This inline five-cylinder engine offers an excellent combination of power and efficiency, delivering 242 hp at 5600 rpm and 242 lb.-ft. of torque at 4600 rpm. The (...)

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31st January 2008

Cellulosic Ethanol a First for Racing Fuel

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31st January 2008

PPI Ice


Posted on 01.31.2008 12:53 by Simona Alina  
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PPI Automotive Design today presented the Ice SUV based on the Audi Q7. Compared to the Q7, the PPI Ice is more luxurious and even more exclusive. It is a car to satisfy the highest requirements when it comes to driving pleasure and active safety. The impressive appearance of the PPI ICE is supported by a range of performance kits. The first stage for all diesel and petrol engines is a kit comprising a sports exhaust system, sports air filter and an optimised engine management system. This (...)

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31st January 2008

No squad car Corvette ZR1


Posted on 01.31.2008 11:10 by Ralph Kalal  
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The Michigan State Police, perhaps mournfully, report that they have no Corvette ZR1 squad car, that - as the spokesperson put it to Trend News - "I think Lutz was just having fun." It all goes back to a GM FastLane blog that Lutz authored, one that depicted a blue ZR1 with a light bar and a Michigan State Police shield prominently displayed on the door. It appeared under the heading "Your Worst Nightmare!" and was followed by this comment from Lutz: "Go ahead... make their day. Just try (...)

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31st January 2008

NO SQUAD CAR CORVETTE ZR!


Posted on 01.31.2008 11:10 by Ralph Kalal  
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The Michigan State Police, perhaps mournfully, report that they have no Corvette ZR1 squad car, that - as the spokesperson put it to Trend News - "I think Lutz was just having fun." It all goes back to a GM FastLane blog that Lutz authored, one that depicted a blue ZR1 with a light bar and a Michigan State Police shield prominently displayed on the door. It appeared under the heading "Your Worst Nightmare!" and was followed by this comment from Lutz: "Go ahead... make their day. Just try (...)

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31st January 2008

Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser B


Posted on 01.31.2008 11:07 by Simona Alina  
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No we do not like cops around here! But we made a news about this, because you might want to know that now is much more easier for them to catch you speeding! That's if you are not driving with more than 2000 mph, in this case the SpeedLaser B can't detect you! The one making life for cops easier and a hell for drivers is Laser Atlanta. The release the SpeedLaser B "to assist law enforcement officers in their daily efforts to make our highways safer places to travel". But why I am sure (...)

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31st January 2008

Lamborghini Murcielago No 3000 for sale on eBay


Posted on 01.31.2008 10:54 by Simona Alina  
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Lamborghini celebrated a production milestone with their flagship model, the V12 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. Number 3000 of the current series rolled out of the factory just after Christmas, 2007. It was delivered to a private collector in South Florida in January, 2008, by Mr. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini, who personally made the trip to Florida to celebrate the delivery of this historic car. The number 3000 Murcielago is available for sale on eBay and current (...)

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