Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Study: Older Drivers Are Getting Safer

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 03:04 PM PDT

It likely doesn't come as much of a surprise to hear that next to teenage drivers and young men, our oldest drivers are among the most crash-prone. But according to new information released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), they're getting safer—much quicker than middle-age drivers. The IIHS observes that the rate of...


Lotus Planning New Car For Paris Motor Show, Esprit Revival Possible

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT

Ever since the Lotus Evora debuted last year, we've been expecting two more models to come on the car's extended mid-engine platform. It's the first new platform since the Elise debuted in 1995, and just as the Elise platform served for the Exige and Europa, the Evora platform will have to pull multiple-badge duty as well. The next car to roll out...


Great News For Toyota: People Hate BP More!

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 09:32 AM PDT

Toyota probably isn't the happiest place to work right now. Apart from the automaker's ongoing recall fiasco, Toyota took a nose dive in J.D. Power's recent Initial Quality survey (from 7th in 2009 to 21st in 2010), and at least one person at the UAW is trying to incite his followers to boycott the brand. But there is a bit of good news to report...


2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Starts From $19,200, On Sale August 24

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 09:00 AM PDT

We've already driven the 2011 Honda CR-Z, and though it claims to be inspired by the classic Honda CRX, we were left wanting more. But buyers will be able to find out for themselves starting August 24, at a starting price of $19,200. The CR-Z is billed as a sporty hybrid coupe, but despite the CRX-ish sheetmetal, 122-horsepower hybrid drivetrain...


Truth Or Consequences: Buick Prepares For The Slings And Arrows Of Social Media

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 08:45 AM PDT

Here's a sentence you might not have expected: Buick is planning a major social media offensive for the 2011 Regal sedan. Sales of the revamped Regal began last month, and in July, Buick will start marketing the sedan in earnest. Shortly after the traditional onslaught of print, broadcast, and outdoor advertising rolls out, the brand will launch a...


Beijing Lowers The Great Wall, But Will Detroit Invade?

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Over the weekend, China did something fairly extraordinary: the country's central bank allowed China's currency, the yuan, to increase in value against the U.S. dollar. That could open some important doors for Detroit automakers, who've all been working overtime to grab a slice of China's robust auto market. For several years, China has restricted...


Video: Porsche Beats MINI In Infield Race At Road Atlanta

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT

After too much Internet hype, an exchange of challenge and response videos, and a disappointing course--located next to Road Atlanta's famous road course, but not on it--the MINI Cooper S was demolished by nearly 2 seconds over a roughly 1-minute course by the winning Porsche 911 S. We knew MINI would have to create a small, tight, and kinked...


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