| Ford Fiesta ST Review |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
One of the most hotly anticipated cars of the year, the Ford Fiesta ST is both a proper hot-hatch and one of the most fun cars available for five-figure sums. That may seem like a big call, but the ingredients used to create the Fiesta ST means dishing up something this near-perfect should come as no great surprise - take a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, install into an 1197kg three-door ...
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| 2014 Volvo XC90 second-gen luxury SUV teased |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
The 2014 XC90 shows clear links to the Concept Coupe, incorporating its T-shaped LED daytime running lights embedded in the headlight clusters, prominent radiator grille and angular bumper lines. The concept's C-shaped LED tail-lights make the transition from show car to production design, with the rear-end teaser image confirming the XC90 will retain the pillar-mounted lamp layout of the ...
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| Geely to sell Volvo-developed models in Europe US report |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
outside of its home market and into Europe and the US. Industry journal Automotive News Europe reports Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd, ...
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| Last cars across the Bay Bridge before big shift |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
BAY BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA -- The last car -- a yellow 1930 Model A Ford driven by Bob Faber of Richmond -- left the Bay Bridge Toll plaza bound for San Francisco at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday, signaling the official closure of the entire Bay Bridge until the new and improved version reopens early Tuesday.In a smoothly orchestrated operation, the entire bridge closed for the fourth and final time, allowing ...
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| Almost-driverless cars due by 2020 GM says |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
The automaker says the system, called "Super Cruise," uses radar and cameras to steer the car and keep it between lane lines. Also, the radar keeps the car a safe distance from cars ahead of ...
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class High-tech heaven |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
Toronto Mercedes-Benz describes the all-new 2014 S-Class full-size luxury sedan ...
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| Almost-driverless cars coming by 2020GM |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
Sometime before the end of this decade, General Motors will put a car on the road that can almost drive itself. The car manufacturer says the system, called "Super Cruise," uses radar and cameras to steer the car and keep it between lane lines. Also, the radar keeps the car a safe distance from cars ahead of it, and it will brake to a complete stop if necessary. GM and other vehicle ...
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| More the technology in cars more the accidents |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
More technology in cars is leading to more road accidents, it has been revealed. The drivers of the cars packaged with more electronic devices get distracted due to the interactions they make with the technologies while being behind the wheel, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. According to figures from the Centre for Road Safety, the number of crashes on New South Wales roads in which driver ...
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| Renault says deputy head Tavares leaves the group |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
PARIS (AFP) - French auto group Renault, which controls Nissan of Japan, said on Thursday that its deputy head Carlos Tavares is leaving the group immediately.Tavares said recently that he would like to head another auto group.Renault said that with immediate effect, Tavares ceased to be the number two in the group responsible for operations at Renault.Tavares was leaving to pursue personal ...
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| The studies How they rate cars |
Aug 29th, 2013 |
Video: How to turn your teen into a safe driver "Appealing vehicles are simply good news for both consumers and auto makers," said David Sargent, vice-president of global automotive at J.D. Power. "Even within the same vehicle segment, consumers are willing to spend substantially more on vehicles that they find attractive, provide the performance and utility they are looking for ...
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