Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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Mini Revives The Moke With New Beachcomber Concept

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 04:03 PM PST

The past couple of months have been terribly busy for the Mini. Not only did the brand turn 50 years old, but two new concept cars were unveiled as part of the celebrations of the historic milestone in the form of the Mini Coupe and Roadster concept vehicles from September's Frankfurt Auto Show. Now, a third concept vehicle is set to be ..


Last-Minute Loot: Ten Days, Ten Gifts From HighGearMedia

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 10:23 AM PST

A few weeks ago, we offered readers some great picks for holiday gifts.  And we know that some of you took our advice, but others...well, you've waited, haven't you? Don't worry, we're not here to judge. (Much.) No, we're here to help with ten great gifts -- one for each day remaining until Christmas. As before,  we haven't included many ..


Chevy Volt Dance Video: Is ALL Publicity Good Publicity?

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:18 AM PST

Yesterday, the Chevrolet Volt Dance hit the interwebs in a big way -- and rightly so. Because it is terrible. BIBLICALLY terrible. Like, no-wonder-Bob Lutz-got-moved-around terrible. We thought briefly about praising it as the best indie film in recent months and Avatar's stiffest competition for the Most Overblown Drama award, but our cheeks ..


Driven: 2010 Honda Civic

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 06:27 AM PST

Heated leather seats, a nav system, voice-activated Bluetooth, a moonroof, and XM satellite radio, all on a Honda Civic? Are you kidding? If you've known the Civic as a source of inexpensive, economical transportation in the past, it's easy to think that on first glance at the feature set of our test 2010 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan--and its ..


Tech Update: Wi-Fi Now Available On Seven Chevy Models

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 06:10 AM PST

Back in October, General Motors announced plans to offer Wi-Fi routers for its full lineup of vehicles. Although the routers -- built by Autonet Mobile -- had been available as aftermarket add-ons for quite a while, putting installation in the hands of dealers made in-car internet an "official" GM thing. At the time of the announcement, Wi-Fi ..


GM CFO Ray Young Gets New Post

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 05:34 AM PST

The managerial shakeup at GM shows no sign of slowing, with the automaker announcing this week that CFO Ray Young will be repositioned as the vice president of international operations. In this newly created role, Young, 47, will lead the international operations financial organization, in addition to other international operating ..


Preview: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 05:27 PM PST

• What is it? The replacement for the aging CLK Cabriolet • The basics: Top-down fun in all seasons • On sale: May next year, with a public showing at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show • Price: $55,000-plus (est.) Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its all-new 2011 E-Class Cabriolet, which is set to go on display next month ..


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