Friday, June 4, 2010

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Report: To Keep Safety, Performance, MPG Gains Come At A Price

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 05:42 PM PDT

If we want to keep our vehicles as safe as they are and don't want to sacrifice performance either, improving fuel economy will come at a substantial extra cost per vehicle. That's the predictable conclusion made by a new National Academy of Sciences report released this week. The study had been requested by the National Highway Traffic Safety...


Frugal Shopper: Energy-Saving Tires Could Save You $100 Per Year

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 12:56 PM PDT

The next time you need a new set of tires, consider this: Energy-saving low-rolling-resistance tires now cost about the same as other tires, and they could save you a lot in fuel expenses over the long run. That, and in many cases, they don't compromise performance. It wasn't always this way. In the past, using low rolling resistance tires meant...


Panoz Releases Second Teaser For 2011 Abruzzi Spirit Of Le Mans

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 11:00 AM PDT

Few races have captured and held the attention of racing fans and public alike the way that the 24 Hours of Le Mans has over the past 77 years, and Panoz, makers of some of the most exclusive high-performance sports and racing cars in America including the Esperante, is paying homage to the famed race with the new 2011 Abruzzi Spirit of Le Mans...


You'll Save Money With Higher-MPG Cars, But It'll Cost You

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT

New Federal standards for higher average gas-mileage in vehicles sold from now to 2015 will save consumers money on fuel. But the cars themselves are likely to cost more, according to a study released yesterday by the National Research Council. Regular readers know we've been saying that it'll be a combination of smaller, more efficient engines...


The 2011 Nissan Leaf is a Mac.The 2011 Chevy Volt is a PC.

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 10:10 AM PDT

Mac or PC? Leaf or Volt? The car you drive says a lot about your personality and your outlook on life, be it a big SUV or a Smart. With the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt both set to hit the roads this Fall, is one a PC and the other a Mac? And if so, which is which? Are Leaf owners more likely to own a Mac? Are Volt drivers PC users?...


Hey, Soccer Fans: Volkswagen Wants To Make You A Star

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 09:32 AM PDT

Soccer continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., and this summer's World Cup will benefit from some of the heaviest live coverage the sport has seen on American airwaves. Volkswagen is hoping to get in on the action with a new social media campaign aimed at rooting out U.S. soccer junkies. Just upload a video proving that you're a fan -- or...


2011 Porsche Panamera V-6s On Sale In U.S. Starting June 5, Priced From $74,400

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 09:15 AM PDT

When the Porsche Panamera launched in the U.S. last year, it came only in V-8 powered flavors, including the Panamera S, 4S and Turbo. This weekend, buyers will be able to scope out the V-6 versions, dubbed the Panamera and Panamera 4, on their local Porsche dealer lots. Priced to start at $74,400 and $78,900, respectively, the V-6 Panamera and...


Today In Sports: Audi Sponsors 'Best Buddies' Football Game With Tom Brady

Posted: 04 Jun 2010 08:15 AM PDT

Planning a trip to New England this weekend for a little R&R? You might want to make a pit stop in Massachusetts to check out the Audi Best Buddies Challenge, a multi-day event that raises money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The New England Patriots' Tom Brady will be part of the action, as will other celebs from...


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