Friday, December 18, 2009

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Leaked: Audi A1 / Justin Timberlake Photoshoot Pic

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 11:51 AM PST

Although Audi officials have expressed serious interest in bringing the new Audi A1 to North America, to date, the company has announced no official plans to do. The global economy has made automakers more cautious in the marketplace, and America's lack of familiarity with premium compact cars hasn't made Audi's decision any easier. However, a ..


Traffic Light Countdown Display Could Ease Anxiety. Or Not.

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 08:40 AM PST

Drivers in urban areas have developed countless ways to cope with red light anxiety -- that frustration that stems from not knowing when that pesky traffic light dangling overhead will turn green. Some folks keep their eyes trained on pedestrian crossing signs, waiting for them to switch from "walk" to "don't walk". Others crane their necks to ..


Video: Santa Uses North Star And OnStar This Christmas

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 08:01 AM PST

Not so long ago, kids were content just knowing that Santa was in the air. Eventually, NORAD got into the act, giving children and their anxious parents precise details of the big guy's whereabouts. Now, General Motors has joined the fray: this Christmas Eve, children of all ages can get updates on Santa's location from OnStar reps -- just ..


Saab Dead, Sienna Driven And Mustang 5.0 Returns: Today At High Gear Media

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 08:00 AM PST

There's a mixture of good and sad news today. To start with the worst and attempt to move on: Saab is no more, as GM hasn't found a suitable buyer. Without disclosing any specifics, GM announced this morning that it would begin the winding-down process of the Swedish brand it has held for the last 20 years after talks with Spyker produced ..


GM: Saab Will Be Shut Down

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 05:57 AM PST

GM has announced that it could not close a sale of its Saab division--and that the division will be shuttered. General Motors had been negotiating for most of this year with other car companies interested in acquiring the Swedish automaker. Just last week, GM reached an agreement to sell the tooling for the previous-generation Saab 9-3 and the ..


EcoBoost V-6 Will Have Higher Torque Rating in 2011 Ford F-150

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 04:14 AM PST

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 that's due late this year in the 2011 Ford F-150 will have more torque than the new engine does in Ford cars. "In the transverse installation in the car, the torque is somewhat limited by transaxle, driveline," explained Dan Kapp, Ford's director of powertrain research and advanced engineering, with the engine's 350 ..


First Drive: 2011 Toyota Sienna

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 09:02 PM PST

Minivans may represent an ever-thinning presence in the auto market. But like the ever-thinning hair of most minivan drivers, Toyota is holding on to the precious sales it has left in the segment by offering up a revamped 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan early next year. The Sienna looks new inside and out, though careful reading of its spec sheet ..


2011 Ford Mustang: 412 HP, And 5.0 Liters

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 06:43 PM PST

  We've been planning to bring you word on the 2011 Ford Mustang in a few weeks, when the 2010 Detroit auto show kicks off. We can't wait--because Facebook and Twitter can't wait, from what we can see. The juicy details on the '11 'Stang have broken through the lacy filigree of a news "embargo," so here's what we know. The 2011 Ford Mustang ..


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