| Could new safety plan reduce auto-pedestrian accidents |
Jan 29th, 2013 |
The Arizona Department of Transportation wants to help bicyclists and motorists to more safely share the road. The department is updating a bicycle and pedestrian plan first developed in 2003. The ...
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| Daimler, Ford, and Nissan Sign Fuel-Cell Deal |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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Ford, Nissan, and Daimler–parent company of Mercedes-Benz–have announced they’re teaming up to develop affordable fuel-cell cars. With a projected 2017 starting sale date, the partnership could be a major advancement for the zero-emission technology. This partnership wants to send a message to the industry, suppliers, and policymakers to further the development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide. [...]
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| Super Bowl XLVII Commercial Roundup: What to Watch For – Automotive Edition |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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The Super Bowl is a big day for many people. To the teams actually playing in the National Football League’s championship game, there is no bigger game in their careers. For advertisers, the Super Bowl is also a big deal simply because of the amount of eyes that watch the big game every year. It’s [...]
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| Recall Alert: Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls 3,600 Vehicles for Faulty Sensors |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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Southeast Toyota Distributors, a separate entity from Toyota North America, is recalling 3,600 vehicles built for the 2009 to 2012 model year including Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, Prius V and RAV4. Other models affected by this recall include Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid. Nearly all affected models were made for the 2009 [...]
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| Kia to Unveil Superman Optima Hybrid at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s another Justice League-inspired vehicle from Kia’s partnership with DC Entertainment. We’ve already seen Kia vehicles dressed as Batman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, and Green Lantern. Now, we have the Superman Optima Hybrid, all of which are part of the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign benefiting children, women, [...]
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| Daimler, Ford, and Renault-Nissan Aim to Bring Fuel-Cell Vehicles to Market by 2017 |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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It was 2002 when Daimler manager Hans-Joachim Schöpf said that from 2010 onward, the fuel-cell electric vehicle would be a viable alternative to conventionally powered cars. That date has long passed, and so have other targets announced by various automakers. It certainly needs to be taken with a grain of salt when Daimler, Renault-Nissan, and [...]
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| 2013 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Wrap-Up and Mega Gallery |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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There was a time when the 24-hour sports-car race at Daytona International Speedway was something of an oddity. We loved it for being the first serious race of the year, but it also was like the poor step child of the Daytona 500. The crowds were okay, but not crushing. Not anymore. These days the infield [...]
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| Everybody Parks: Important Developments in Stationary Cars |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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Depending on which metropolis you call home, parking is anything from a major annoyance to a genuine source of hardship and strife. That is, unless you’re one of the lucky one-percenters who has so much money that other people’s problems aren’t really your problems. While most urban dwellers fret about finding an open parking space [...]
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| Subaru’s First Hybrid Could Appear This Spring, Possibly at New York Auto Show |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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Nearly 18 months ago, Subaru re-expressed its intent to roll out a hybrid system of its own, and now The Detroit Bureau reports that the new hybrid model will debut this spring. The timing makes sense for two reasons: First, the New York auto show opens in April, which would give the reveal a convenient [...]
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| 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbos Tested: Stick or Auto, Boost Adds Go |
Jan 28th, 2013 |
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Life is full of unexpected detours, and here’s a good illustration: We set out to quantify the performance distinctions between two new Hyundai Veloster Turbos, one equipped with a manual transmission, the other with an automatic. But we seem to inadvertently have also conducted a tire test. Or, more accurately, a demonstration of the difference [...]
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