| Learning Track Techniques in a Subaru BRZ on New J-Turn |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
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As Jessi Lang prepares for her upcoming Chump Race at Daytona, she turned to Motor Trend hot shoe Randy Pobst and vehicle coordinator Scott Mortara to learn track techniques. On this episode of The J-Turn, the trio head to Buttonwillow Raceway Park to learn how to handle traffic on the track as well as how [...]
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| Nissan Leaf Taxis Hit NYC Streets – Top 5 Pros and Cons |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
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While we were celebrating Earth Day by looking at the biggest gas guzzlers in the nation, Nissan and New York City were busy rolling out the city’s newest taxi, the eco-friendly all-electric 2013 Nissan Leaf. While the legality of New York’s Taxi of Tomorrow, the Nissan NV200, is still being debated in court, mayor Michael [...]
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| We Hear: Fisker Automotive Misses Loan Payment |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
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Things are (still) not looking good for Fisker Automotive: the company failed to make a crucial loan payment to the Department of Energy yesterday, nearly two weeks after the U.S. government seized over $20 million in an attempt to recoup its investment. Fisker’s relationship with the DoE has been rocky for some time. The hybrid [...]
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| How-To Video: Sketch Iron Man’s 2014 Audi R8 Spyder |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
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A new video from Audi and Marvel Comics shows fans how to sketch Iron Man’s 2014 Audi R8 Spyder. In addition, the final frame of a digital comic following Iron Man’s battle against Blizzard will be selected from submitted artwork. Like all instructional videos, viewers are shown step-by-step how to draw an R8 Spyder. Outlining [...]
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| GSA plans to double governments inventory of hybrid cars |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
The acting administrator of the General Services Administration Dan Tangherlini announced Monday that up to 10,000 hybrid cars will be added to the agency's fleet, according to Federal Times. To get agencies to lease them, GSA will pay for the differential in leasing rates between hybrids and regular cars. By doubling its fleet, Tangherlini expects the government will save 1 million gallons ...
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| Snapshot of a Hybrid Owner |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
According to new data from Experian, hybrid vehicles still make up only a small percentage of all cars on the road today, but they're gaining market share. The data company's study showed that hybrid car market share went from 2.2% in 2011 to 3.1% in 2012. Who's buying hybrids? The study also took a look at the typical hybrid owner and came up with an interesting snapshot. First ...
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| Distracted driving guidelines expected to be unveiled by NHTSA today |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
Washington - The U.S. Transportation Department is expected to unveil long-awaited distracted driving guidelines on Tuesday afternoon.Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland have scheduled a telephone briefing with reporters later Tuesday to make "an important announcement regarding the department's ongoing distracted driving ...
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| Rolls-Royce sells stake in engine program |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is selling its interest in the RTM322 engine program for powering Apache, Merlin and NH helicopters. The sale of its 50 percent interest will be to Turbomeca of France, a member of the Safran group, Rolls-Royce said. Turbomeca is progressively buying Rolls-Royce shares and will eventually hold sole interest in the program. The deal is worth a total of ...
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| Teen Drivers Less Likely to Text With Passengers |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
Peer pressure isn't always bad. A new survey from Bridgestone Americas reports that teen drivers admit to driving distracted less frequently when passengers are in the car. While that news sounds promising, the actual results of the study are mixed. Bridgestone polled 2,000 new drivers in the 16-21 age bracket, and 71% said reading texts and emails behind the wheel is dangerous, but 45% ...
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| Lansing council OKs $4M tax break for GM |
Apr 23rd, 2013 |
The Lansing City Council on Monday approved a $4 million tax break for General Motors Co. to build a $38.6 million logistical center near the automaker's Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant.GM Lansing Grand River plant spokeswoman Erin Davis said Tuesday that GM is still considering a business case for the investment. She said the company has not made a final decision to go ahead with the ...
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