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Video: 2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS crash tests proves high rating

If you are looking for a tough little car we would recommend the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the little Smart car gets highest rating in crash tests. The 2008 Smart Fortwo is the smallest car for sale in the U.S market and has gained a brilliant and of course highest rating for front end and side impact testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Ok so the car is safe at the front and side but what about the back? Opps did they forget about the back end. The Smart Fortwo’s head and seat restraints earned the second highest rating of acceptable for the protection against whiplash in rear impacts (Ah there it is, see I jumped to conclusions sorry.

IIHS spokesman Russ Rader said “The Smart engineers have done their homework, and. “They’ve designed safety into a very small package.” The Smart Fortwo has been classified as a micro car by the IIHS which means it is much smaller than say a Mini Cooper. Frontal ratings can’t be compared across weight classes, says the IIHS. Rader said if drivers decide to go with a small car they should research the standard equipment that comes with the vehicle. The Smart Fortwo features safety in mind thanks to the seat-mounted combination side airbags which are wisely designed to protect both chests and heads of the passenger and driver.

Anyway instead of boring you it is a simple as this – The 2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS crash tests proves high rating and is safe to drive. Please do watch the video below of the 2008 Smart Fortwo car going through some amazing crash tests.

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New copper-colored BMW M1 concept

The photos on this page show a new copper-colored BMW M1 concept, the photos were snapped up first from Asphalte.ch and these are the same people that gave us a sneak peak at the Lamborghini LP560-4 earlier in 2008. These photos were of the BMW M1 concept at Villa d’Este; they show the super car on its own and with its forebears.

As you can see, the BMW M1 concept has a flowing, smooth design with “a low brow, high haunches and the signature kidney grille”. The M1 is part of Bimmer’s 30th anniversary celebration of Munich’s original classic supercar, while these photos are from a private exhibition that took place today, we should be hearing more news within the next 24 hours when an official Press Release becomes available.

What do you think of the BMW M1? We love it and hope BMW do not mess around and get working on a production version, but I would imagine that will be a while yet. Join our Autos RSS Feed for an update when we get more information and also other daily auto news. You can also visit supercars.net for more information, more photos below.

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Lexus IS 250 SE L hands on review: Test driven and my thoughts

Yesterday I test drove the Lexus IS 250 SE L which is a car I never thought I would actually be interested in, being someone that has always been a BMW man Lexus has never entered my brain. My friend and myself was talking about this car quite a lot and yes was saying to him that it does not interest me in the slightest, but to ease his mind and knocking something before trying it decided I should really go and see what this car is all about.

The Lexus IS 250 SE L is a very nice car to look at indeed and if you like all the gizmos then you will have a smile from ear to ear, looking around at the car showroom we saw two different types of the Lexus IS 250 SE L and that was the manual and the automatic Read more

Spy shots of the 2010 Ford Taurus: very nice

We have been hearing about the upcoming release of the 2010 Ford Taurus, at first we had to wonder what this car will look like. Well guess no more as thanks to Engadget they have managed to get hold of a spy shot of the vehicle.

Engadget did not feel comfortable at issuing the spy shot at first, but once a number of other sites decided to show of the images of the new 2010 Ford Taurus. This new vehicle has many people talking; some are not convinced about the new design.

Source - AutoBlog

What are your thoughts on the new 2010 Ford Taurus?

Video of Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder round the block

This video of the Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is well worth watching, you can see the high performance super car going round the block.

The 850rwhp Gallardo Spyder is equipped with a twin turbo charger kit and whilst watching the video you can hear the roar of the engine and the stunning sounds of gear changes.

The video is seven minutes long and to tell you the truth the driver could have been a little more special.

Source – Jalopnik via speedandmotion

Perfect for Sony PS3 online gaming: hands-on Gran Turismo 5 Prologue with 60 cars

As I said yesterday, I mostly game online and the game has been COD4 but today my hands are holding Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and while this is only really half a game it’s still perfect for half the price of most PS3 games. The reason its perfect for now is the choice of 60 cars and ability to race with up to 16 other players online which could take up months of gaming just like COD4 online has.

Having only 6 tracks is disappointing, but then COD4 does not have many maps so the real gameplay will be competing against those other 16 players, friends, family and strangers.

Today the game is going to get a hands-on and we will see if it lives up to my high online expectations. Remember to join our RSS Games Feed to keep updated.

GT5 Prologue has stunning graphics, but what sort of last-ability does it have in gameplay and how much fun is this racing game really, we will let you know after the hands-on.

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG performance sedan now on sale

The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG is finally on sale, and let me tell you it has been worth the wait. Sp what makes this performance sedan worth all the wait, well the main thing is its power, a 6.2-litre V8 which has 600Nm of torque and a 0 – 100kmh time of about 4.5 seconds. The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG is also packed with a host of AMG extras, which puts it a class above the standard C-Class model.

This sedan comes with a seven-speed automatic gearbox, and to give it a sporty feel there are gear shift paddles on the steering wheel, technology straight from Formula 1. The C63 AMG also uses AMG’s sports steering as well as a three stage stability control, all of which will give you a more positive driving experience.

Now for the painful part, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG price starts from $139,500

Source – SM Herald

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to get McLaren F1 lm if he wins two titles

The McLaren F1 lm is the ultimate dream car and has a price tag of £2 million, however Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has been promised one if he manages to win two F1 drivers titles. The McLaren F1 Lm is the world’s rarest supercar, however that has not stopped McLaren boss Ron Dennis from promising the gift to his young driver.

Lewis Hamilton said “The LM has always been my ultimate dream car since I first saw it when I was 13.” He also added “When I first went to McLaren it was there and I fell in love with it.”

There are only five McLaren LMs in existence, it will go from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 225mph. The supercar is powered by a V12 engine, the car will fall into insurance group 20, however I am sure that Lewis can afford the premium.

Source - The Sun

Smart brake lights for cars designed by Virginia Tech students: Could this stop tailgating?

New inventions are always praised if it stops idiots on the roads causing accidents due to tailgating; we praise this invention very much.

Why this has never been designed years and years ago is beyond me and why cars nowadays have not got this sort of device incorporated on cars now makes me wonder.

The new invention comes from Virginia Tech students who designed Smart brake lights for cars, the automobile braking lights that were developed is a brand new system that will show LED lights if you are stopping and if you are slowing down.

It will show drivers who are driving behind a car with this setup if the car is stopping, slowing down and even how soft or hard they are going to brake. When you begin to slow down the lights in the center glow orange and after a certain threshold the lights turn to red plus if you slam on the brakes hard the LED lights will flash red.

So could this stop tailgating?

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: unofficial photochopped coverage by fans

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has created a lot of buzz from auto enthusiasts and some fans have created unofficial and photochopped images from the official press images. You can see a couple of the images on this page and I am sure we will see many more mods of the 2.0-liter turbocharged rear wheel drive Hyundai Genesis Coupe. What do you think?

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Land Rover wants to keep interior intact from LRX concept

Land Rover designed the LRX concept, and the interior has to be one of the best parts of this SUV. As with all concept vehicles many of the best parts of the design never make it to the production car.

However this will not be the case with the Land Rover LRX Concept, as the company has said that they will try to keep the interior intact. This new SUV is a 2-door version is hoped to bridge the gap between the LR3 and the Freelander.
The Land Rover LRX should hit showrooms by 2010.

Source - Autocar

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: enhanced coupe version unveiled

It has to be said when it comes to sexy cars Lamborghini have that area covered, however it is surprising to hear that they are going to soupe up one of their models. There will now be an enhanced coupe version of the Lamborghini Gallardo called the LP560-4. This new upgraded supercar will have a V10 5.2 Liter engine, this will produce 560 horsepower.

The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will feature four-wheel drive and will have a new front and rear. The supercar will also get upgraded suspension and a first for a supercar, better fuel consumption thanks to lower CO2 levels. All the range at the moment on cars is Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime lights, and the Gallardo LP560-4 has included them in this upgrade.

There are no pricing details at the moment.

Source – Left Lane News

Caterham RS Racing Car

They are already established with the racing world but Caterham Motors questioned it and decided that they would make something more definite. They joined forces with RS Read more

Air Power Motors To Be Produced In The US

Tata Motors began producing the Air-Car in India last year and recently news broke that the 1000 miler per filer hauler will be making an appearance in the States.

Aero Pollution Motors (ZPM) have been Read more

The £12,000 Chocolate Ferrari F2008

Now, I’m a big fan of chocolate and I wouldn’t mind owning a Ferrari so this £12,000 chocolate Ferrari F1 car is right up my street! It is made using a whopping 4,405lbs of Belgian chocolate and Read more

Ferrari FXX Toy Racing Car

Wow – your kids can have a Ferrari even if you can’t afford one for yourself. This would be great for any small child who is in to racing car. This car is based on the real Ferrari FXX and has a lot of the same stuff you would find in the real car. Read more

NAVIsurfer II: the first single DIN in-car PC

The idea of having an in-car computer just seems a fantastic idea at first, but then is that while the vehicle is moving or standing still. The NAVIsurfer II would be a better-fixed solution than having a laptop sitting around, but if the driver used it or even a passenger while the car is moving…there could be accidents.

The NAVIsurfer II is the first single DIN in-car PC, that means it can replace the OEM stereo unit in just about any car Read more

Citroen C-Cactus: green motoring With Mini-like looks

I know what you are thinking at a first glance you can mistake this as the BMW Mini, but it’s actually the Citroen C-Cactus which is a concept car that’s on its way to your local showroom very soon. Read more

Ford’s 2009 F-150 at the Chicago Auto Show

The video below shows an up close and personal look at the Ford 2009 F-150 while it was at the Chicago Auto Show.

This is one for the gadget lovers as this work solution option features an in-dash computer that is Microsoft Sync-powered and sports a 6.5-inch touch-screen, Bluetooth printer, wireless keyboard, built-in Garmin GPS and Sprint Mobile Broadband Read more

kids Pick Up truck

The Pick Up mini truck is a design heirloom conceived with children in mind.

Functioning as a chair, a walking aid or as a toy transporter, its playful simplicity extends its appeal to adults. Read more

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