Monday, November 30, 2009

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Preview: 2011 Audi A8

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 04:33 PM PST

The 2011 Audi A8 is out, and we have live photos straight from the show floor, plus all of the official details and information available so far. The new look is all high-tech and sleekness, with bright full-LED head lights giving a dramatic accent to the car's front end and LED tail lights at the rear end. The flowing lines and smooth ..


Driven: 2010 Mitsubishi MiEV

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 02:51 PM PST

Over the past year, the little Mitsubishi MiEV electric minicar has been making the rounds in the U.S. and abroad, with test fleets in the works in a number of countries. And although Mitsubishi hasn't yet announced how the MiEV might be sold or leased to the public in the U.S., it hasn't hesitated to let us in the motoring press sample ..


Do Volvo, Infiniti Accident Avoidance Systems Make A Difference?

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 12:56 PM PST

A number of luxury vehicles--and a few other tech-focused models like the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Ford Taurus--now offer features designed to warn you when you stray from your lane, whether due to inattention or drowsiness, or might not notice what's in your blind spot. But typically these systems often come as part of technology packages ..


Today In Social Media: 2011 Audi A8 Unveiled On Facebook

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 09:24 AM PST

Speaking of Audi and advertising, the company plans to unveil the 2011 Audi A8 today at at 6:30pm ET -- not just for a select group of journalists, but for all the A8's Facebook fans. The timing of the live event might seem curious, since it comes after two major U.S. timezones have shuttered for the day and Europe is snug in its bed; however, ..


Audi Ups Advertising In Response To Crumbling Economy

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 08:01 AM PST

In economic times like these, most companies are looking to trim expenses. Many start by scaling back their marketing budgets -- which, as anyone who's taken Marketing 101 can tell you, is a pretty bad idea. Audi, however, has gone in the other direction, with a 20% increase in advertising and plans to run spots during the Super Bowl. The ..


2011 Mustang, Lexus vs. Ford Parking, Volt Chief Talks: Today At High Gear Media

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 08:00 AM PST

Spanning the range from mean to green, today's news at High Gear Media has a bit of something for everyone. Over at GreenCarReports, we have an interview with Tony Posawatz, vehicle line director of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. He answers five pointed questions and gives us an idea of what's going on behind the scenes. TheCarConnection takes a ..


Jet-Powered Hybrids, Alfa Romeo Drops Milano Name: Today's Car News

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 08:00 AM PST

One of the strangest cars set to appear at this week's 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show has undoubtedly got to be the Capstone Turbine CMT-380. The hybrid supercar concept packs a jet turbine engine and advanced hybrid system and offers performance levels that could make Ferrari blush. [Motor Authority] One of the first volume Alfa Romeo in ..


Does The 2010 Lexus LS 600h Park Itself As Well As A Ford?

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 06:59 AM PST

For several years Lexus has offered an Advanced Parking Guidance System (APGS; also called Intelligent Parking Assist) option on its Lexus LS 460 and Lexus LS 600h, and the same system is offered in the 2010 Toyota Prius. The Lexus/Toyota system was, and still is, the first and only system in the U.S. market to automatically steer the vehicle ..


BAIC Wanting A Foothold In The West, Now Turns To Saab

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 06:45 AM PST

Last week, when we reported on the Koenigsegg Group's failed attempt to purchase Saab from GM, we mentioned that a member of that group -- Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) -- might make its own bid for the troubled Swedish brand. That was an educated guess, based largely on the fact that BAIC also made independent plays for Opel ..


Self-Healing Paint Makes The Jump From Fenders To Phones

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 06:02 AM PST

Nissan developed self-healing paint to protect vehicles from the surface damage caused by parking lots, home garages, and the like. Known as "Scratch Shield", it's appeared on a handful of vehicles in the U.S. like the 2009 Infiniti G37, but now the paint's making the leap to objects that see much more daily abuse: cell phones. Nissan has ..


New Cadenza Could Feature First Kia Direct-Injection Engine

Posted: 30 Nov 2009 04:19 AM PST

The affordable large car segment is starting to get just a little overcrowded, and in a time where customers all around the world are downsizing to smaller midsize models, performance, fuel-economy and overall value is now more important than ever. South Korea's entrants in this field have been winning plenty of accolades lately, ..


2011 Ford Mustang Gets New V-6: 305 HP, 30 MPG Highway

Posted: 29 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

An all-new engine promises to make the base V-6 Ford Mustang a lot more exciting for 2011. Today (and in advance of the LA Auto Show pressers), Ford officially announced that a new all-aluminum 3.7-liter DOHC V-6 will power the 2011 Ford Mustang, producing an impressive 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet. Two new six-speed transmissions (versus ..


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