| Cadillac ELR’s Paddle Shifters Provide On Demand Regenerative Braking |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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The planetary transmission of Chevrolet’s Volt leaves little reason to have paddle shifters on the steering column of the extended-range electric car, but that’s not stopped Cadillac from equipping its Voltec-powered ELR with a pair of steering-wheel-mounted paddles—albeit with a new mission. Naturally, the ELR will have regenerative brakes to capture energy for its lithium-ion [...]
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| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder video drive review: Seven-passenger crossover gets more than a cosmetic update |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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| Check Engine: Top 10 Reasons This Light Glows |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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It’s the warning signal that leaves many drivers frustrated and annoyed: The check engine light. The little glowing indicator tells you something is wrong with your car, but it’s not always clear what the problem is (that’s why some deal with it by covering the light with electrical tape). A recent CarMD survey suggests that [...]
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| TOTD: What Makes an Interior Great? |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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A solid exterior design can excite, but we spend most of our time behind the wheel. Since a comfortable and functional interior is important for overall vehicle happiness, we’re asking you: What makes an interior great? WardsAuto just released its annual 10 Best Interiors winners for 2013, including winners from many segments, from a compact [...]
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| Switzer Tunes BMW M5 to Nearly 700 HP for $6995 |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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Attention F10 BMW M5 owners: feeling a bit inadequate now that an electric-powered new kid on the block can beat you from 0-60 mph? Then Switzer might have a remedy. With just a few tweaks, the Ohio-based tuner has boosted the M5’s power figures from the factory-rated 560 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque to [...]
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| Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Previewed With New G4 Concept Images |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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Mitsubishi is showing the Concept G4 at the Shanghai auto show later this month, potentially previewing a U.S.-bound Mirage sedan. We get another glimpse at the G4 concept with newly released teaser photos, shown below. The Concept G4, which stands for “Global 4-door sedan,” features bold diamond-cut design cues in the headlights, grille, and taillights. [...]
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| Lamborghini Aventador Joins Dubai Police Fleet, Ferrari Next |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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While law enforcement agencies in the United States pick the Chevrolet Caprice, Dodge Charger, and Ford Taurus as their next police cars, the oil-rich Middle Eastern city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has just announced its next police car: a Lamborghini Aventador. Unveiled last week by the Dubai Police on Twitter, Al Jazeera [...]
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| Confirmed: Next Mercedes C-Class to Add Convertible, Hybrid in 2015 |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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Hybrid, diesel, and all-wheel drive coming, too.
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| Focusing on the Ford Fiesta ST in Latest Ignition Video |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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We’re curious about the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST, especially after our mostly positive experience with the Focus ST. Would the Fiesta be just as fun? To find out, Ignition host Carlos Lago heads to France for his first spin in Ford’s newest hot hatch. The Fiesta’s ST formula essentially mimics the Focus. The hot hatch [...]
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| WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors Winners Revealed for 2013 |
Apr 15th, 2013 |
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From Chevrolet Spark to Cadillac XTS, WardsAuto has just revealed its 10 Best Interiors winners for 2013. There’s plenty of variety on this year’s list, with many segments represented including compact sedan (Kia Forte) to full-size truck (Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn), with seven of 10 entries carrying an as-tested price of under $50,000. While the [...]
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