Powerslides Galore on the New Leanster

George Delozier — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:53:34 -0700

When it comes to agility on the road, sport bikes are pretty hard to beat. That won't stop people from trying though, and Brudeli Tech thinks they may be close to reaching that goal. Their new bike based design, called the Leanster, adds a new level of excitement on and off the road.

Can the Nissan GT-R Handle its Own Engine?

George Delozier — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:50:00 -0700

Once again, we return to the realm of the Nissan GT-R, but this time the news is not so good. It seems that a few owners of the coveted sports car have had some issues while stretching the legs of the Twin-Turbo V-6 and they aren't getting a favorable response from Nissan.

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Another Electric Vehicle from Venturi

George Delozier — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:55:23 -0700

The designers at Venturi, an automotive company based out of France, are accustomed to designing electric vehicles. The Fetish, their first electric sports car, debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. This year, they have another sport-based all electric vehicle to unleash on the world.

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Lamborghini Introduces their 4-Door Sports Car

George Delozier — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Lamborghini may soon be joining Koenigsegg in the "Super Sports Sedan" arena. Using the Paris Auto Show as a stage to introduce their new 4-Door rocket, Lamborghini is already talking about production feasibility.

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Ford to Produce 3 Custom Kas

George Delozier — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:58:50 -0700

The Ford Ka has made a large impression on both the European and Latin American market since its introduction in 1996. To keep people interested and sales up, Ford introduced 3 new styles of the Ka, each with its own personality.

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Mitsubishi Colt Borrows Big Brother's Nose

George Delozier — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:50:42 -0700

As expected, the next model of Mitsubishi's Colt was out and about at the Paris Motor Show and the new styling definitely gives it a sportier look. And with three different engines available, the Colt promises to be the perfect entry vehicle.

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Wald International Modifies the GT-R

George Delozier — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:35:26 -0700

It comes as no surprise that as soon as the Nissan GT-R hit the streets, people wanted to customize it. The only real issue was the very limited number of things you could do without voiding the warranty or illuminating a check engine light. Since a body kit won't void the warranty, that's where many people are looking, which is why Wald International has released their version of the GT-R.

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Is the Reign of the Viper Over?

George Delozier — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:43:58 -0700

The Dodge Viper is one of the few remaining American Supercars and sadly, it too many soon be removed from the Chrysler production line. But the Viper isn't done fighting yet. Rather than just discontinuing the Viper, the rights may be sold to a third party where the legacy can continue.

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South Africa joins the Electric Vehicle Race

George Delozier — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:54:19 -0700

The Paris Motor Show is in full swing, and as expected, the new concepts and hybrids are among the top reveals. One of the more interesting vehicles present at the show is the Joule MPV, which is the first electric vehicle to come from South Africa.

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Nissan's Pixo Will Hit the Road in 2010

George Delozier — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:16:33 -0700

As City Cars are becoming more popular and widely accepted, automakers are beginning to open up the market for them and add their own version to the mix. Nissan unveiled their addition to the city car genre at the Paris Motor Show and is promising a release date of Spring 2009.

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Ford Code-Names Their New Ethanol Boost System

George Delozier — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:30:31 -0700

Even though Ford's current EcoBoost system has gotten a lot of positive feedback, they have already started working on the next iteration of the system. The project has been code-named Bobcat and it is moving through the stages of design very quickly.

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A More Efficient Hybrid on the Horizon

George Delozier — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:46:00 -0700

It is no secret that our beloved internal combustion engines are not very efficient. In fact, the average amount of energy lost is somewhere in the 65%-70% region, with most of this figure being lost in the form of heat through the exhaust system. Eric Mattessich, a senior at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, has developed a way to harness some of this energy and put it back into the system.

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Close-Up of the (Soon to be in Production) Toyota iQ

George Delozier — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:34:12 -0700

Toyota has been pushing the new iQ since it was first seen at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, the little car has a full production model ready for the road and Toyota has given us a preview of what to expect at the Geneva Motor Show this year.

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Audi Introduces A Fully Customizable Dash Board

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:17:41 -0700

In terms of in vehicle goodies, more is almost always better. And when you can choose to have more at one point, and less a little later, you really have no room to complain. This is why when companies like Futuremark team up with Audi, the results are both amazing and completely satisfying.

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A Travel Trailer for the Next Generation

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:32:11 -0700

It's not very often that something comes alone from the travel trailer realm that catches so many peoples' attention. So when the Mehrzeller caravan concept was unveiled, people couldn't help but notice.

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A Keyless Entry System James Bond Would Be Proud Of

George Delozier — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0700

Even though we can't have most of the amazing gadgetry that can often be found in a James Bond film, times are catching up and Aston Martin has just the thing to prove it.

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SEAT Shows Off the New Ibiza Ecomotive

George Delozier — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:33:56 -0700

SEAT Automotive got quite a few nods when they first took the cover off of their sporty model of the Cupra. Now, they have unveiled their latest and most economical version of the new Ibiza.

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First Ever Set of All Carbon Fiber Wheels

George Delozier — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:51:51 -0700

In the world of racing, weight is the enemy of acceleration. For that reason, anything that can be done to reduce the total weight of the vehicle by a reasonable amount usually is. Wheels are often the starting point when it comes to weight reduction and since every pound counts why not make them as light as possible? If you are in the market for extremely lightweight wheels, Weds Sports may have just the thing to satisfy you craving.

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Another Roadster from the United Kingdom

George Delozier — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:07:53 -0700

Not everyone these days is worried about finding ways to save the environment or reduce fuel costs. Some are still all about performance, speed and overall excitement when they get behind the wheel. For those people, yet another open top roadster, the Jetstream SC250, has been put into production.

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Wood Burning Truck Travels Coast to Coast

George Delozier — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:32:00 -0700

Almost everyone is looking for ways to provide cleaner means of transportation without breaking the bank in the process. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) LLC has teamed up with Auburn University in an endeavor to show that such system are out there and often times are well with reach of many people.

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GM Gives A Preview of the New Chevy Cruze

George Delozier — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:27:07 -0700

General Motors has been dropping details and images of the upcoming Cruze for a few months now and has finally provided us with some high-res close-ups of the new fou- door. Overall I have to say I am impressed.

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A 4-Door Keonigsegg for 2010

George Delozier — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:30:57 -0700

Koenigsegg has been making high end supercars for long enough to know what their customers want. Usually, that means some of the most beautifully designed high-horsepower vehicles. However, Keonigsegg also wanted to make a more "practical" supercar, you know...for the whole family.

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Even More Power for the 2012 Veyron

George Delozier — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:50:00 -0700

When it comes to extreme driving, it is hard to top the driver's seat of the Bugatti Veyron. But just in case you are one of the rare few who do want even more power, Bugatti may be developing an even more powerful version of the Veyron to keep you occupied.

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Next Mazda Rotary to be Hydrogen Powered

George Delozier — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:35:23 -0700

Mazda has played a huge role in making the Rotary engine as popular as it is today. Beginning with the RX-7 and evolving into the RX-8, it has made quite an impression on most of the people who experience its potential. Now, Mazda is moving the rotary into the alternative fuels category, which should only increase the already growing fan base.

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No Volkswagen R32 for 2009

George Delozier — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:33:10 -0700

The R32 version of the Volkswagen Golf has gained many loyal fans over the years. A peppy V-6 putting power to all 4 wheels and a sporty suspension offer an amazing driving experience to anyone who steps inside. However, for 2009, VW was forced to end the R32 legacy. Don't panic though, they are already working on a replacement and it looks like it just may fit the bill.

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2010 El Camino is a No Go

George Delozier — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:51:22 -0700

After looking over all of the entries for the "Tame the Name" contest, Pontiac has finally decided on a name for their new Sports Truck. "Tame the Name" brought in over 18,000 entries from all over the globe but in the end they decided to keep it as simple as possible.

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Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?

George Delozier — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:10:43 -0700

While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently.

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Smart ForTwo Beats 39 Supercars..Wins Cannonball Run

George Delozier — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Most of time when you hear the Smart ForTwo mentioned it is followed by some form of laughter and ridicule. However winning the Cannonball Run over a field of 39 supercars, it might have gained a little bit more respect.

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Some Extra Boost for the New Challenger

George Delozier — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:56:05 -0700

When a new sports car comes out, it is only a matter of time until performance parts begin pouring out to offer a little extra boost. In the case of the new Challenger, the available parts are steadily growing and the latest addition, the SMS 296 Supercharger, looks well worth the money.

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Toyota Winglet Lines-Up with Segway

George Delozier — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:06:12 -0700

As gas prices rise, more and more people are beginning to resort to scooters and personal mobility devices. Toyota apparently wanted a stake in this market and put their robotics team to work, the final design being a smaller and more agile version of the Segway.

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