Monday, December 28, 2009

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Study: Men Park Better Than Women (And VW Agrees)

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 09:00 AM PST

Jokes about men's and women's driving abilities have fueled more stand-up routines than we care to remember, but a new study indicates that there may be some truth behind those yuks. Researchers in Germany put 65 men and women behind the wheel of an Audi A6 and tested them on head-on, reverse, and parallel parking. The results? Men parked more ..


Today In Apps: Honeywell's Sponsored Version Of 'GasCubby'

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 08:00 AM PST

There are so many free apps available on iTunes that iPhone/iPod Touch users can be averse to paying for them. No doubt that's inhibited the growth of AppCubby's handy-dandy GasCubby application, which keeps track of mileage and car maintenance at a cost of $6.99. However, consumer products conglomerate Honeywell is now offering a sponsored ..


Firestone, Clunkers and Chapter 11: The Decade in Car News

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 07:30 AM PST

As 2009 draws to a close this week, the auto industry is waving goodbye to a decade--and in some corners, waving it good riddance. The "Naughties" might be the best neologism for this lost decade. It began with new alliances forming and new empires emerging, and ends on Friday in a multi-car pileup of cratered sales, shuttered brands and ..


Spy Shot: 2011 Hyundai Elantra Interior Photos Hit The Web

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 06:58 AM PST

An eagle-eyed Hyundai enthusiast in Korea has just posted some intriguing shots of the all-new 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The sedan has some camo on the back, so it's hard to get a solid impression of the exterior, but there are two good pics of the interior, including the dash. Based on these shots, the Elantra's design looks simple and clean -- ..


Rumor: Mazda To Re-Launch RX-7, Retire RX-8

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 06:45 AM PST

Folks of a certain age will no doubt recall the snazzy Mazda RX-7. In the early 1980s, while Van Halen fans were cruising the strip in Trans-Ams and Firebirds, their equally badass New Wave friends were tooling around in Madza's RWD sports coupe. (Hopefully, without their less-badass friends crammed in the barely there back seat.) Unnamed ..


Ford Celebrates New V-8 With Mustang BOSS 302R Road Racer

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 06:13 AM PST

Ford just released a host of details on the all-new, 412-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that makes its debut in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. But there's more to Ford's announcement. To demonstrate just how tough, powerful, and even race-ready the V-8 is, and celebrate an anniversary, a Ford Racing-built, track-only version of the Mustang will be available ..


Rollin' In A 5.0, Once Again: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Gets 412 HP

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 09:01 PM PST

Capping what just might just be one of the worst-kept auto-industry secret of the decade--but a very exciting one nonetheless--today we're officially bringing you more details on the 2010 Ford Mustang GT. And yes, the recent leaks and rumors have been right: The 2010 Mustang GT packs a new 5.0-liter V-8 good for 412 horsepower. Almost ..


Report: New Toyota Subcompact Will Be Hybrid, Sold In U.S.

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 05:11 PM PST

Toyota is set to reveal a new concept car on January 11 at India's 2010 Delhi Auto Expo that will preview the automaker's next-generation subcompact car. The new subcompact won't be just another cheap runabout designed for emerging markets, however. According to a new report the car will be a dedicated hybrid model like the Prius and will ..


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