Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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IIHS: Newer Frontal Airbags Compromising Protection?

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 04:14 PM PST

We always think of safety features as progressing forward, but that isn't always the case. In a new research paper, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that the latest generation of frontal airbags isn't doing as good of a job protecting drivers who have belted up as the generation of bags before it. After adjusting the data for...


2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Volkswagen Polo GTI

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 12:35 PM PST

The 2011 Volkswagen Polo is expected to be coming to the U.S. soon, and now we have even more reason to want it: the 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI, previewed here ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut next month. Too bad we won't likely see the GTI version. Powered by a punchy 177-horsepower, 1.4-liter supercharged four-cylinder, a seven-speed...


Breaking: Three Tesla Motors Employees Killed In Palo Alto Plane Crash

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 11:10 AM PST

The power in the High Gear Media home office in Palo Alto is out right now, and it couldn't be for a worse reason. Three Tesla Motors employees, including a high-ranking official for the company, were killed in a plane crash in East Palo Alto this morning, shortly after takeoff from the nearby Palo Alto Airport. It's unknown who was onboard the...


In Georgia, Keep To The Right Or You'll Have To Pay?

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 10:07 AM PST

When you learned to drive, were you taught to keep to the right unless passing? The answer is probably yes, but it's not likely that you've ever seen it enforced. In Georgia, though, they're taking it seriously: drivers who slow down traffic in the left lane might soon face a fine of $75 or more. The bill, which breezed through committee this week...


New Ads For The 2011 Toyota Sienna: Funny, But We've Seen Them Before

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 09:44 AM PST

Minivans and SUVs often tout their safety features, which are big selling points for moms and dads. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata ad Nelson Ireson posted yesterday, for example, was aimed squarely at parents concerned about their kids' well-being. Today, we've run across some clips for the 2011 Toyota Sienna that have a similar slant but sadly fail to...


Two Tales Of Texas Tell Different Stories About Big Oil

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 08:20 AM PST

We all know that oil is a limited resource. We also know that America is hugely dependent on the stuff, and that much of it comes from foreign sources, which puts the U.S. in some awkward positions, politically, economically, and strategically. Most of us also know that emissions from gas-powered vehicles contribute heavily to air pollution...


States Bite Back Against Emissions Regulations, Even California

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 07:44 AM PST

When automakers and the Obama White House announced agreement on a single national standard for emissions and fuel economy last May, the entire auto industry heaved a huge sigh of relief. The issue was settled, at least until 2016. Yesterday, however, the state of Texas filed suit in the U.S. Court of Appeals to suspend the EPA's 2012...


2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 03:42 AM PST

Prototypes for 2011 Porsche Cayenne have been spotted testing in Germany on several occasions, revealing crucial details for the styling of the SUV which is scheduled to go on sale by May following a world debut at next month's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Now, an undisguised image of the new SUV has been captured thanks to the accidental early release...


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