Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time: NYC Data Provides Tips For Pedestrians

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 04:36 PM PDT

Don't take the sidewalk on the left side of the street; be especially careful in the evening hours; and you might want to skip the intersection entirely. Those are among the most noteworthy tips for pedestrians gleaned by study findings released by NYC transportation planners and commissioned by the city's Transportation Department. Also among the...


2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage First Drive Preview

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 01:47 PM PDT

Today we brought you our first drive of the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia from Pebble Beach, and tomorrow we'll have our take from behind the wheel of the 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, but we thought you might like an early taste of what's to come, so here are a few photos taken along Laureles Canyon Road. The road, for those not familiar with the...


2011 Saab 9-4X Confirmed For 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Debut

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 12:41 PM PDT

Based on the architecture that underpins the new Cadillac SRX, the upcoming Saab 9-4X stands to be a strong model for Saab, and at the very least an important one. We'll find out soon enough if it's got the right recipe for success, as it's been confirmed today for a 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show debut. The news, released via the official L.A. auto...


Seatbelt Issue Prompts Recall Of GM Crossovers

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 11:14 AM PDT

General Motors is recalling several of its popular crossover utility vehicle models for a seatbelt issue. In short, it might result in a seatbelt that looks buckled sliding out of place just when you need it. The recall affects 243,403 vehicles, including 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook models. They...


Today in Car News: Kia Soul, Road Taxes, and Pickup Deals

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 11:00 AM PDT

After the rush of the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, you'd expect us to slow down at some point, here at High Gear Media. We're doing the opposite, with a first drive of the Ferrari 458 Italia and later this week, a run in a pair of Aston Martin exotics. In the meantime, here's what we're catching up on from our RSS feeds and bookmarks...


Today at High Gear Media: We Drive the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT

Your weekend was great, right? We spent some hot quality time with the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. That was pretty cool. Oh, you went to the bookmobile and had lunch with your aunt? Oh. That's cool too, I guess. [MotorAuthority] All of this makes us sad that Italias seem to be biting it way more quickly than other supercars. [AllExoticCars] Along...


First Drive: 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Ancient cars, owners nearly as old, straw hats and pink trousers. While this might be the appearance of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance from the outside, that's not the whole story. It is, to a degree, an accurate stereotype, but nestled in amongst the Delages, Delahayes, Talbots, and Tatras are a handful of the world's supercar elite...


Driven: 2010 Audi A4

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 05:08 AM PDT

If you've driven the A4 in the past, and crossed it off your list in favor of another compact sport sedan, you owe it another chance. Last year, for 2009, Audi completely redesigned its much-loved sport sedan, giving it the most significant personality change since its original 1996 U.S. introduction. Up until then, serious enthusiasts tended to...


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