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2011 Hyundai Curb Concept Teaser: 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:06 PM PST

When the 2011 Detroit Auto Show kicks off next week, Hyundai will be one of the brands drawing throngs to its press preview. In part, that's because it's planning the world debut of its unusual 2012 Veloster hatchback--with the promise of 40-mpg fuel economy and a unique four-door body that teams a hatchback and a single driver-side door to a pair...


CES 2011: Anti-Sleep Pilot Keeps You Awake With Science

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 02:52 PM PST

No, you won't be blinded, but you will hopefully be kept awake with the science behind (and inside) the Anti-Sleep Pilot, the first aftermarket device designed to enhance and monitor driver alertness. Expensive and proprietary OEM systems like Mercedes-Benz's Driver Assist have been the only solution--until now. At first glance, the...


CES 2011: Visteon's C-Beyond Demo Car Shows Tech Of 2015

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 02:26 PM PST

If Visteon's C-Beyond demo car, shown for the first time in North America at the CES today, is any indication, 2015 will be a year to remember for automotive tech heads. Visteon, a tier one OEM supplier behind much of what's cool in our cars today, has built the C-Beyond as an exciting peek at the future. Designed to marry the analog nature of...


2011 Chrysler 300: Better Equipped, Better Value

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:41 PM PST

The refreshed 2011 Chrysler 300 sedans might not look that much different from their predecessors on the outside, but inside you'll see a difference. In addition to a new base engine and extensively upgraded appointments for what's essentially an all-new cabin, the Chrysler 300 is set to wow with respect to features. Base 2011 Chrysler 300 models...


GM To Use Argonne National Lab Advances In Next-Gen Volt Battery

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:40 PM PST

General Motors announced today that it has licensed lithium-ion battery technology developed at Argonne National Laboratories, the research institution that's funded largely by the U.S. Department of Energy. The agreement allows GM to use the technology throughout its supply chain, and covers a suite of patents that includes and builds on the...


2011 Detroit Auto Show: Electric Car Preview

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 09:40 AM PST

The Holidays are over, the New Year celebrated, which means it’s the time of year when the auto-world descends on Detroit for the North American International Motor Show. Held over the coming two weeks, it will showcase the very latest in automotive design, innovation and technology. Last year, the ‘Electric Avenue’ hosted some...


The Road Ahead: Auto Insiders Predict Big Gains For Detroit's Big Three

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 07:39 AM PST

Yesterday, we spent a little time looking back at 2010, so it's only fair that we now turn 180 degrees and look at what the future holds for America's automakers. Thankfully, the folks at KPMG LLP are one step ahead of us: they've already distributed their annual questionnaire about tomorrow's auto markets to 200 industry insiders. If you're a...


2011 Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2012 Buick Verano

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 07:42 PM PST

Like the size and look of the new Chevrolet Cruze but think its packaging and trim are just a little too mainstream? Well, the new 2012 Buick Verano may be just what you’re looking for as it’s essentially a more upmarket version of the Chevy compact sedan. Making its debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show next week, the Verano is...


GM Officially Reveals Retail OnStar System

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:10 PM PST

Earlier today we brought you the first official word on the coming OnStar "Blue Button" retail system, and now we have the full details. Sold through Best Buy and similar retailers, available on just about any car, and packed full of features many cars don't offer, it's exactly what it sounds like: OnStar in a box. We've already run through the...


CES 2011: GM's 4G OnStar Prototype: Video Skype, So Much More

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:01 PM PST

Just yesterday AT&T and BMW announced their partnership for in-car cellular Web connectivity, but it's today's OnStar-Verizon prototype that's really proving to be interesting, if ephemeral. Why? Because the proposed tech allows things like Skype video chat, voice-to-text, vehicle and home monitoring from a smartphone, and more. The advances...


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