| MT Video Week in Review: Hot Wheels Dream Garage, Bentley in China, Leafblower Blowers |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
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For our weekly video roundups, you’ve probably become accustomed to diverse fare, but this week’s collection really runs the gamut from the exotic to the lowbrow, but as always, entertaining. The week kicks off with an inside look at the dream garage of one of the original Hot Wheels designers, Larry Wood. Next, Motor Trend’s [...]
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| Video: Roadkill Supercharges Chevy Monza With 5 Leafblowers |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
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The Roadkill dynamic duo of Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger are at it again, this time testing the hillbilly hot-rodding theory of supercharging an engine with leaf blowers. Although the definitive internet authority, YouTube, claims leafblower supercharging is a discredited method, Finnegan and Freiburger, along with Hot Rod Drag Week alumnus Jeff Lutz, were able [...]
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| Chevrolet Malibu new look more efficient engines but not destined for Oz |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
set to launch locally next week. Distinguished by a redesigned front end influenced by the new-generation Impala, the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arrives just 18 months after the US introduction of the eighth-generation mid-sized sedan. In December, General Motors CEO Dan Akerson admitted ...
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| Mini launches new slant on fashion and cars |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
A world first Mini Paceman concept store has opened in the heart of Melbourne fashion strip, Chapel Street, breathing life into the brand’s ‘new slant on things’ positioning. The store will feature the wares of six international artists including a bespoke tailor and shoe designer, clothing and accessory creators as well as an architect, alongside the new vehicle. The ...
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| Should you buy a 40-mpg car |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
These days, when gasoline isn't expensive, it's going up in price. That makes it easy to concentrate on fuel economy, but it's still best to remember there are plenty of other costs that matter in motoring. Chances are it's been a few years since you bought a new car. In those years, 40 mpg has become the new 30 mpg, as smaller conventional cars are increasingly able to crack ...
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| Freight cars fall into Ontario river after train derails |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
June 2 | Sun Jun 2, 2013 11:16pm EDT June 2 (Reuters) - A freight train derailed in Ontario on Sunday morning when it was crossing a bridge, sending several cars into the Wahnapitae River, Canadian Pacific Railway said, marking the second derailment for the railroad operator in less than two weeks. Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, the country's second-largest railroad operator, said ...
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
Mercedes-Benz lineup. Five years into the ninth generation of this class-defining series, the dean of automakers is expanding its reach in every direction with stylish bodywork, a frugal new diesel engine and 4Matic all-wheel ...
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| Peugeot 208 stars in Wacky Races commercial |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
city car. The 90-second spot stars a five-door version of the French brand’s new hatchback in a race against the characters of Hanna-Barbera’s much-loved 1960s animated series. ...
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| Toyota Corolla sedan more teaser images revealed |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
sedan have been released ahead of its unveiling at the end of this week. The latest images reveal the new four-door small car’s angular LED headlights, front badge and grille, alloy wheels, and lower front intake and foglight design, all of which draw inspiration from the ...
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| Onkaparinga Council considers bollards to stop cars crashing into Aldinga Library |
Jun 3rd, 2013 |
THE road outside Aldinga Library could soon be lined with bollards because Onkaparinga Council is sick of cars mounting the kerb. The council is investigating safety options at the Aldinga Beach Rd building after three accidents in the past two years. The building is part of Aldinga Central Shopping Centre and is leased by the council. Last June, a vehicle crashed through the library's front ...
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