Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 01:48 PM PST

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur may have become oddly ubiquitous in a few ultra-wealthy communities in the U.S., but that's because its super-luxurious cabin and modern-classic style have hit the spot for those who want to flaunt their status a little bit, without being too ostentatious--as some might see a Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin...

2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 01:04 PM PST

Somewhere above cars like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series—and perhaps better-matched in terms of prestige with the Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera, or Aston Martin Rapide—stands the Continental Flying Spur. For an echelon of the rich, famous, or prosperous who want to appear so, without immaturity, it's a...

CNN Finds That Pot Smokers Are Actually Pretty Good Drivers

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 09:45 AM PST

Back in November, voters in Colorado and Washington legalized the recreational use of marijuana. And despite federal laws prohibiting pot possession, President Obama has said that arresting users in those two states isn't a top priority. Which is fine, but now, law enforcement officials have to set specific limits on what counts as driving under...

U.S. Traffic Fatalities Rise For First Time Since 2005

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 09:18 AM PST

Traffic fatalities have been on the decline for a number of years, thanks in part to safer cars, increased use of safety belts, and a reduction in the number of drunk drivers. But the National Safety Council predicts that fatalities increased in 2012. If so, it would be the first time they've done so since 2005. NSC vs. NHTSA NSC is a nonprofit...

BMW Recall, McLaren P1, Geneva Motor Show: Car News Headlines

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 08:30 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, Audi might be planning to increase its crossover offerings and Chrysler dealerships have some work to do when it comes to customer service. BMW recalled nearly 505,000 vehicles, and Volvo announced updates to its entire vehicle lineup. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Audi...

BMW Recalling Nearly 505,000 Vehicles In U.S. To Fix Cables

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 05:57 AM PST

BMW is conducting a voluntary safety recall involving nearly 505,000 vehicles in the Unites States over concerns that a battery connector cable can fail and cause engines to stall. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists the number of vehicles potentially affected in the U.S. at 504,545. A report in The Detroit...

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