LTE Connected Car: 4G Mobile Broadband and Cloud Facilities

November 6, 2009  
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LTE Connected Car: 4G Mobile Broadband and Cloud Facilities

When you think about how far cell phones have come in its short life, it is truly mind boggling. Well now the technology of mobile communication is about to become fully integrated in to our cars that we drive, as we have just learned that there is a prototype “LTE Connected Car”. Read more

New Porsche Boxster Spyder at LA Auto Show

November 5, 2009  
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New Porsche Boxster Spyder at LA Auto Show

The LA Auto Show begins on December 4 to 13 and we have already learned of some awesome new vehicles coming to the show. It is no secret that most of us will be hanging around to see a preview of the Porsche Boxster Spyder, but you need to have a lot of sun to appreciate the car. Read more

Clunker Pickups: New Analysis

November 5, 2009  
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Clunker Pickups: New Analysis

According to the latest data, the recent Cash for Clunkers program set up to rid gas guzzling cars from our roads did not do as good a job as first thought. It had been hoped that more fuel-efficient vehicles would take the place of a number of old vehicles, but the new models only have slightly better gas mileage figures. Read more

Honda Skydeck Concept: Six-seat MPV Hybrid

November 5, 2009  
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Honda Skydeck Concept: Six-seat MPV Hybrid

When automakers take a concept vehicle to a motor show, they offer all kinds of information about what the future production model would come with. However, every so often a car maker, let’s say Honda shows off a concept vehicle with no details, such as the Honda Skydeck Concept. Read more

GM and Opel Unit: Plans made by General Motors

November 4, 2009  
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GM and Opel Unit: Plans made by General Motors

General Motors have been making a number of plans over its Opel unit in recent months; the most recent was GM deciding to keep the European outfit and not sell it to Canada’s Magna, which is backed by a Russian group. This has come as a huge shock after months of negotiations. Read more

SEMA 2009: Ford 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet Preview

November 3, 2009  
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SEMA 2009: Ford 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet Preview

Ford made a huge success when they had a limited run of 50-units of its 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet last year. The cars sold out long before they even made it to the production line, so comes as no surprise that Ford have a 2010 model on show at SEMA 2009. Read more

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor at SEMA 2009

November 3, 2009  
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2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor at SEMA 2009

The new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is getting its promised powerplant increase when it makes an appearance at SEMA 2009. The truck is being boosted from 5.4-liter V8 to a gut-wrenching 6.2-liter V8. The new truck is released on December 1 and Ford have taken 3,000 orders so far for the 5.4-liter version. Read more

Ford Stock Price Today: Shares Surging

November 2, 2009  
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Ford Stock Price Today: Shares Surging

Ford have had some good news, they have now made their first profit in four years resulting in surging share prices. Ford has seen an increase in their stock price thanks to major cost cutting, the major factor being from job cuts. Read more

2009 SEMA Show: Exclusive Car Preview

November 2, 2009  
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2009 SEMA Show: Exclusive Car Preview

We mentioned in an earlier post that November is a busy month for auto shows; the first show to kick the month off is the 2009 SEMA Show. The show will begin on November 3 and will run until the 6th, but unlike the San Francisco International Auto Show at the end of the month, it is not open to the public. Read more

San Francisco Auto Show: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday

November 2, 2009  
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San Francisco Auto Show: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday

We have now entered November and there are a host of automotive events, we have SEMA at the beginning and The San Francisco International Auto Show at the end. Not certain how busy the San Francisco Auto Show will get as it takes in Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Read more

Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima: Suspension Strut Issue

October 26, 2009  
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Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima: Suspension Strut Issue

The auto industry already has so much to deal with without news of yet another recall. The vehicles affected by this latest recall are the 2009 and 2010 Nissan Altima and Maxima because of a problem with their suspension. Some cars could develop an issue with their upper front strut insulators; these could crack as they do not meet specified tolerances. Read more

Bad Boy Buggy’s ‘The Classic’: Recalled

October 23, 2009  
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Bad Boy Buggy’s ‘The Classic’: Recalled

According to a recent article posted on NewsInferno it seems that a pretty serious product recall is taking place by Bad Boy Buggy’s, one particular model called ‘The Classic’ is affected. Read more

2010 Lotus Exige Scura: Blacked Out Edition Details

October 20, 2009  
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2010 Lotus Exige Scura: Blacked Out Edition Details

There are those of you who believe that the dark side is best, which is why you should see what Lotus is to unveil at the 2009 Tokyo International Motorshow, the 2010 Lotus Exige Scura. This Blacked out Edition has a stealth fighter look to it, making it look meaner than ever. Read more

Toyota Sai Unveiled: Specs Photos and Details

October 20, 2009  
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Toyota Sai Unveiled: Specs Photos and Details

At the beginning of the month we spoke about Toyota launching its second dedicated hybrid car, the Toyota Sai alongside the Prius. Now Paul Tan has informed us that Toyota have unveiled the new car, which is based on the Lexus HS250h. Read more

How to Make Electric / Hybrid Cars Safer: Downloadable Ringtones

October 16, 2009  
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How to Make Electric / Hybrid Cars Safer: Downloadable Ringtones

Since Hybrid and electric vehicles were first launched, there has always been one safety aspect that road safety campaigners were always worried about, and that is their lack of noise at slow speeds. Now, after all this time there could be a solution to this problem and that is by giving the car access to downloadable ringtones, much the same as what you get for your cell phones. Read more

New Porsche Supercar Concept: Bugatti Veyron Styling

October 16, 2009  
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New Porsche Supercar Concept: Bugatti Veyron Styling

Engadget have come across some superb concept drawings over the years, but the latest design by Iranian designer Emil Baddal has to be one of the best yet. The drawing is of a new Porsche Supercar Concept and you can see that there are hints of the Bugatti Veyron in the Styling. Read more

General Motors: 60-Day buy back scheme a success

October 15, 2009  
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General Motors: 60-Day buy back scheme a success

In September, General Motors introduced a 60 day buy-back scheme on its new motors. The scheme which was introduced to improve viewings and sales allows for customers to purchase a new car from General Motors and for up to 60 days after purchase you are able to return it back to the dealer and have it purchased back at full price. Read more

Electric Audi R4 Roadster: Production Model Rendering

October 15, 2009  
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Electric Audi R4 Roadster: Production Model Rendering

Audi revealed to the world the Electric R4 Roadster at last month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, well now they have offered a rendering preview of the production model. According to Auto Express, Audi is expected to launch a gasoline version of the vehicle; this will offer Audi fans a smaller cheaper alternative to the awesome R8. Read more

Ford Recall 4.5 Million: List of Affected Vehicles

October 14, 2009  
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Ford Recall 4.5 Million: List of Affected Vehicles

Following on from the recent news that Ford is to issue a 4.5 million vehicle recall, making it the largest single recall ever. The reason for the recall is due to a faulty cruise control deactivation switch, which could possible cause a fire. Read more

Ford to Recall 4.5 Million Vehicles: Larger than Toyota

October 13, 2009  
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Ford to Recall 4.5 Million Vehicles: Larger than Toyota

Ford has issued the recall of 4.5 million vehicles, making it the largest single recall in history. This is even larger than last month’s Toyota recall, which concerned 3.8 million vehicles. The reason behind the Ford recall is due to a faulty cruise control switch, this in turn could lead to a fire. Read more

 
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