| VW brings forward recall of NZ cars |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
Volkswagen has brought forward a recall of more than 2500 cars in New Zealand after mounting pressure to address reliability issues. It follows two weeks of negative press coverage in Australia over a coroner's inquest into the death of 32-year-old Melissa Ryan, who was killed when a truck slammed into the back of her manual Golf GTI in 2011. The car appeared to decelerate ...
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| The fast and the affordable |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
So we're pushing "affordable" a bit with the $39,250 base price of the MINI John Cooper Works GP, but we can't help it. The turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine cranks out 211 horsepower, enough to send this little car from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 150 mph. It's the fastest production MINI ever, and only 500 are coming to the United ...
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| Volkswagen Touareg facelift spied |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
Volkswagen Touareg snapped by CarAdvice’s spy photographers appears to hint at only a mild refresh for the full-size SUV, coming three years after the second generation debuted in 2010. Despite the light camouflage wrapped around the front and rear ends of the car, a different front bumper and grille can be made ...
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| We Need Federal Regulations For Automated Cars |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
BMW . Driverless vehicles have existed as a technology for some time now, but we’re just beginning to see companies seriously looking into mass production of them, and it’s presenting legislators and regulating agencies with some problems. One thing is clear: automated cars are going to be the future; if we expect our failing transportation system to stay competitive, the sooner the ...
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| High levels of assistance to auto industry revealed |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
The effective rate of government assistance to the motor vehicles industry is around 9 per cent, while the rate for the textile, clothing and footwear industries is about 7 per cent. These figures come from the ...
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| Audi A1 e-tron power boost for plug-in city car |
Jun 12th, 2013 |
the original pilot program . The extra grunt now sees the front-wheel-drive A1 e-tron accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.8 seconds, while top speed remains limited to 130km/h. The electric motor takes its power from a 13.3kWh lithium-ion battery, which is good for a pure-electric range of 50km. When charge runs low, the 25kW/300Nm 354cc petrol generator kicks in to top up the battery, allowing the ...
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| Famous Rides: Steve McQueen, Elvis, Sinatra Cars on Auction |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
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They defined a generation, legends of the screen and stage, and in film and music, there were simply none bigger. This summer the public will have a chance to get closer to some of the most revered celebrities, and a few will walk away with a piece of history. The Mecum Auction being held in [...]
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| Shop Safe: We List the 10 Safest Mid-Size Sedans You Can Buy |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
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We've gathered a list of the 10 safest midsize sedans to help you keep you and your family safe.
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| Toyota Toy Show Concept Car Makes another Appearance |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
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Toyota debuts the Camatte57s concept toy car at the Tokyo Toy Show.
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| GM Struggles to Boost Chevrolet Volt Sales |
Jun 11th, 2013 |
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General Motors plans to increase Chevrolet Volt sales by offering large cash incentives.
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