| 2014 Cadillac ELR Paddle Shifters Modulate Regenerative Braking |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
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The upcoming 2014 Cadillac ELR electric vehicle will feature a regenerative braking system that includes steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters meant to add some fun to the driving experience. Paddle shifters in normal cars are tasked with changing transmission’s gears. In the ELR’s case, the paddles boost the effectiveness of the regenerative brakes, mimicking the sensation [...]
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| 2014 Camaro SS Styling Highlighted in New Video |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
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Because the track-oriented 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 stole the bowtie spotlight at the New York auto show, some may have forgotten that other Camaro models receive the revised front and rear styling as well. Camaro marketing manager John Fitzpatrick is here to remind us in this video, giving a walk-around of the refreshed 2014 Camaro [...]
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| Hyundai’s Engineers Design Crazy Future Mobility Concepts |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
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We’ve seen the concept of “personal mobility” evolve over the years, with plenty of strange and cute concept vehicles that combine pod-like bodies with electric motors. That theme continued this week with Hyundai: engineers at its South Korean research and development facility just showed off a handful of futuristic concepts designed as part of a [...]
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| 350 MPG-E at $20,000? Edison2 Very Light Car First Look |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
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Edison2 made headlines in 2010 by winning the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize category for mainstream cars (four passengers and luggage) with a fuel economy of up to 350 mpg-e on electricity and 129 mpg with E85. The company has invested its $5 million prize winnings in further developing the concept, and this week it took [...]
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| Potentially faulty airbag inflators lead to recall of Japanese-made cars |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
A global recall of Mazda, Nissan, Toyota and Honda cars due to an airbag component made by Takata Corporation would affect 2.92 vehicles, says Japan’s transport ministry. Toyota USA explained in a ...
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| West County Honda tops list for two-year sales growth |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
Bommarito Automotive Group, led by Owners Frank Bommarito and John Bommarito (above), topped the list of the largest auto dealers in St. Louis ranked by total vehciles sold by dealer group in 2012. Twenty of the 25 companies on this years list of St. Louis largest auto dealer groups sold more new and used cars in 2012 than they did in 2011. The top dealer groups on this years list re-ranked by ...
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| BorgWarner turbocharged growth leads auto supplier surge |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
With U.S. auto sales percolating at the best pace since 2007, parts suppliers are riding high, too -- and none more so than BorgWarner Inc.BorgWarner outperformed every auto supplier in North America over the past three years. Shares of the turbocharger maker more than doubled from 2010 through 2012, which means that solid, stolid old BorgWarner, founded in the Roaring '20s, beat some far ...
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| 2013 Jaguar XJ AWD First review |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
Jaguar XJ AWD. With the 3.0-liter V6 engine featured in the new F-Type and a new all-wheel-drive system developed with help from the off-road experts ...
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| Toyota Honda Nissan Announce 2M Vehicle Airbag Recall |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with airbags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. No injuries have been reported related to the problem. The recall for air bags made by Japan’s Takata Corp. affects other automakers including non-Japanese manufacturers, and may be as many as 3 ...
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA First drive |
Apr 12th, 2013 |
Mercedes in the U.S., the brand-new CLA is the German automaker's first and only front-wheel-drive offering stateside. The compact sedan, which will go on sale later this year, also will be the first new vehicle in America from Mercedes with a starting price less than $30,000.But the CLA is not merely a more affordable Mercedes. Well equipped with the latest safety features, this 4-door ...
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