| Mercedes-Benz Citan scores three stars in Euro NCAP crash test |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Renault Kangoo van that has been in production since 2008 and itself earned a four-star Euro NCAP rating under an old, less-stringent scoring system - scored 74 per cent for adult occupant protection, 69 per cent for child occupant protection, 56 per cent for pedestrian protection and 33 per cent for its safety assist ...
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| China military cracks down on officers use of special license plates on luxury cars |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
BEIJING, China - China is banning the use of privileged military license plates on BMWs, Porches and other luxury cars in an attempt to crack down on abuses and reduce corruption. Luxury vehicles carrying military plates with their distinctive red Chinese letters are a common sight in China, allowing the owners to avoid paying tolls, parking fees and speeding tickets. That elicits deep cynicism ...
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| Boston bombings Mercedes-Benz mbrace tech helped police find suspects |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
carjacked by Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev helped police hunt down the alleged Boston Marathon bombers. Industry journal Automotive News reports authorities ...
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| Seoul shares inch down as weak U.S. GDP weighs autos up |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
SEOUL, April 29 | Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:10am EDT SEOUL, April 29 (Reuters) - South Korean shares ended slightly down on Monday, as weaker-than-expected U.S. gross domestic product data fuelled concerns about one of the country's key export markets losing momentum. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) finished down 0.2 percent at 1,940.70 points. Automakers bucked the trend, ...
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| Chryslers 1Q report expected to solidify recovery |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC is scheduled to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2013 Monday morning.The Auburn Hills automaker has returned to solid profitability, and this quarter is expected to offer further proof that the company's recovery is both real and sustainable.Check back with detroitnews.com after 7:30 a.m. for more ...
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| Automakers tuning out traditional in-car radios |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Automakers have killed the cassette player, and CD players are taking a back seat to Bluetooth-connected iPhones.The in-dash car radio, with its dials and knobs, isn't signing off yet. But it's past its prime in the eyes of some automakers, and most aren't prepared to spend much time or money tinkering with it. Instead, they're focusing on the next generation of in-car ...
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| Tesla announces “world’s best” service and warranty program |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Model S owners even if they "never read or followed the instructions in the manual". With the exception of a collision, opening of the battery pack by a non-Tesla employee or intentional abuse - the eccentric Musk emphasises "lighting the pack on fire with a blowtorch is not covered!" - Tesla says all damage to the battery is covered by warranty, including improper ...
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| Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari watch pays tribute to Italian supercar |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
The MP-05 LaFerrari features 11 barrels arranged in a line like a spinal column, all interconnected so that they do not each discharge in turn but support each other. The hour and minute are displayed to the right of the barrels, while the power reserve is presented to the left. Readability is maximised through the use of white SuperLuminova. Both are displayed on anodised black aluminium ...
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| Hyundai gearing up to defend Pikes Peak victory video |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Last year Rhys Millen set an all-time record at Pikes Peak Hill Climb in his Hyundai Genesis Coupe (beating a Porsche 911 GT3 RS by 0.02 of a second) and the team is back to defend the title yet again. Here are the first two parts of the behind the scenes videos in the lead up the race in June. Part ...
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| Renault teases racy city car concept |
Apr 29th, 2013 |
Renault Twin’Z concept that was revealed earlier this month, the new as-yet-unnamed concept has been styled under the leadership of Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker and comes in under the 'Play' phase in the company's current 'human lifecycle' design strategy. Designed and developed entirely ...
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