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- I WANT 3M WINNER PRIZE AWARDED
- Volvo reveals S60 and V60 R-Design models ahead of Paris debut
- Report: Ferdinand Piech finalizes will that protects his VW/Porsche shares from the kids
- Report: Toyota admits black box bug can give false speed readings
- Video: Scott Speed’s Redbull NASCAR taxi earns its fare in Chicago
- Report: Rolls-Royce to expand Ghost line
- Paris Preview: Porsche 911 Speedster channels original 356 [w/video]
- Paris Preview: Land Rover reveals the Evoque
- Report: Kia Optima hybrid headed for LA Auto Show
| I WANT 3M WINNER PRIZE AWARDED Posted: 22 Sep 2010 11:30 PM PDT
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| Volvo reveals S60 and V60 R-Design models ahead of Paris debut Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:36 AM PDT
Filed under: Sedan, Wagon, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Volvo, Luxury 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design – Click above for high-res image galery Volvo has been so kind as to give us an inkling of what to expect from the company when it arrives at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The Swedish carmaker will display new R-Design versions of both the S60 sedan and the V60 wagon. According to the press release, both cars will receive the usual go-fast treatment, starting with a few aesthetic changes outside. The R-Design cars will wear a more aggressive fascia up front, unique 18-inch alloys, revised sports seats inside and a few suspension tweaks to help everything stay planted through the twisties. That means firmer bushings all the way around, a strut-tower brace up front and lower, stiffer coils on all four corners. The icing on the cake is a new corner traction control system that uses a torque-vectoring system to make for smoother cornering, a compelling feature that we just tested on the plain-jane S60 T6 all-wheel drive. Don’t look for any extra horsepower under the hood, though. Volvo has left the usual array of engines completely untouched. Both the R-Design S60 and V60 will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show next month. Hit the jump for the full press release. Gallery: 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design [Source: Volvo] Continue reading Volvo reveals S60 and V60 R-Design models ahead of Paris debut Volvo reveals S60 and V60 R-Design models ahead of Paris debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Report: Ferdinand Piech finalizes will that protects his VW/Porsche shares from the kids Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:36 AM PDT
Filed under: Etc., Volkswagen, Earnings/Financials Ferdinand Karl Piëch, head of the Volkswagen Supervisory Board and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, knows that nothing lasts forever – especially, life. The VW boss man has his mind on his money while his family has his money on their minds. Piëch, born in 1937, has recently shifted his holdings into two Austrian foundations; Ferdinand Karl Alpha and Ferdinand Karl Beta. The reason behind this move is to protect the company in the event of his death. That’s to say, if he dies his family can’t start selling off shares like platinum hot cakes. His wife Ursula Piëch will assume control of the foundations upon his passing. As stipulated in his will, the assets can be sold only when the managing board, the advisory board of the trust and at least nine of Piëch’s 12 children all provide a “yes” vote. As you would expect, some members of the family are a little miffed. Also, under the stipulations presented in the will, Mrs. Piëch is not allowed re-marry or divorce Ferdinand after he passes on. If she does go out and find a new hubby, she gives up control of the foundations. [Source: FOCUS via The Truth About Cars | Image: Nigel Treblin/AFP/Getty] Report: Ferdinand Piech finalizes will that protects his VW/Porsche shares from the kids originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Report: Toyota admits black box bug can give false speed readings Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:36 AM PDT
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Technology, Toyota Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota executive vice president in charge of research and development, has confirmed that a software glitch has caused the company’s event data recorder readers to misinterpret speeds during accidents. According to Automotive News, the executive admits that his company had previously underscored the fact that it couldn’t say whether or not there was a problem with the black boxes themselves. The software bug in the readers came to light during the manufacturer’s investigation into instances of unintended acceleration. Even so, Uchiyamda (above, left) says that there’s no reason to doubt the rest of the readings from the EDRs. Both Toyota and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration have found that in the majority of runaway vehicle cases, driver error has been to blame, though some incidents were caused by entrapped accelerator pedals. Despite the problem, Uchiyamada has warned against using the EDR reader defect to discredit all of the data collected by the devices, noting that the glitch has since been remedied and that the rest of the readings accurately recorded. [Source: Automotive News - sub. req. | Image: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Getty] Report: Toyota admits black box bug can give false speed readings originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Video: Scott Speed’s Redbull NASCAR taxi earns its fare in Chicago Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:36 AM PDT
Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Videos, Work, Toyota, Humor, Racing Scott Speed takes his NASCAR taxi to Chicago – Click above to watch video after the jump With the venerable Ford Crown Victoria on its way out, cabbies all across the country are being forced to come up with all kinds of solutions to their passenger-hauling needs. The Toyota Camry has a bit of favor with this crowd thanks to its roomy back seat, efficient drivetrain and inexpensive MSRP. Of course, all of that goes out of the window when you start talking about the NASCAR interpretation of the sedan. Red Bull recently decided to put one of its tri-oval terrors to work on the streets of Chicago as a cab, complete with none other than Scott Speed behind the wheel. With a few additions like real headlights, brake lights, turning indicators and a license-plate bezel, the Number 82 Camry was handily transformed into a street legal machine. Speed spent the better part of a morning shuffling people around the streets of the Windy City in a blaze of tire smoke and V8 glory. It looks like plenty of fun, and we’re guessing there will never be another cab ride quite like it. Still, we think we’d rather end up in the Cash Cab. Hit the jump to check out the video. [Source: YouTube] Continue reading Video: Scott Speed’s Redbull NASCAR taxi earns its fare in Chicago Video: Scott Speed’s Redbull NASCAR taxi earns its fare in Chicago originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Report: Rolls-Royce to expand Ghost line Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:34 AM PDT
Filed under: Sedan, Rolls-Royce, UK, Luxury 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost – Click above for high-res image gallery It sounds like Rolls-Royce is looking to pull a few more Ghosts out of its hat. According to Bloomberg, the company has its eyes on doubling sales figures in a hurry, and part of that plan may involve more variants of the Baby Roller. As the second model line in the company’s stable, the Ghost has done plenty to generate growth for the company, primarily due to its smaller size and (slightly) more accessible price tag. The Ghost starts at $245,000, while the next step up, the Phantom, hits luxury buyers for a less manageable $380,000. Rolls-Royce is currently producing around three Ghosts for every Phantom, thanks largely to increased interest in the brand from China. China has already moved up to become the company’s second biggest market after the U.S. – a slot formerly occupied by the UK. Bloomberg didn’t offer much in the way of details as to what to expect from any upcoming Ghost variants, so full-line Rolls collectors will want to keep their Dom Perignon on ice for the moment. Stay tuned. Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Photos by Rex Roy / Copyright (C)2010 AOL [Source: Bloomberg] Report: Rolls-Royce to expand Ghost line originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Paris Preview: Porsche 911 Speedster channels original 356 [w/video] Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:32 AM PDT
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Paris Motor Show, Porsche 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster – Click above for high-res image gallery So many Porsches, so little time. Reports came in just yesterday that Stuttgart was planning an ultra-hardcore GT3 RS as well, but the German automaker has now announced an altogether different variant of its iconic sports car: the 911 Carrera GTS, which will make its official debut at the fast-approaching Paris Motor Show. Recalling the original 356 and the three successive Speedsters to come since, the new 911 Speedster cuts a classic (if a bit awkward) hunchback profile and 60mm lower windshield. The wide-body stance is the same found on the Carrera 4 and the aforementioned GTS, with which it also shares (along with the similarly retro 911 Sport Classic) its 408-horsepower flat-six engine, driving the rear wheels through the company’s PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Created by the Porsche Exclusive department, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the 911 Speedster honors the 1950’s classic from which it draws its inspiration, with only 356 examples on offer. The unique shade of French racing blue comes standard, and continues on the rather, um… interesting two-seat interior, with Carrera White available at no extra charge. Full details can be found in the press release after the jump, along with an initial batch of high-resolution images in the gallery below. We’ll get a closer look next week in Paris, but with such limited production, we wouldn’t be getting our hopes up about U.S. availability. UPDATE: HD video added after the jump. Gallery: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster [Source: Porsche] Continue reading Paris Preview: Porsche 911 Speedster channels original 356 [w/video] Paris Preview: Porsche 911 Speedster channels original 356 [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Paris Preview: Land Rover reveals the Evoque Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:29 AM PDT
Filed under: SUV, Paris Motor Show, Land Rover, Luxury 2012 Land Rove Evoque – Click above for high-res image gallery Here’s the production 2012 Range Rover Evoque in all its glory, and the LRX-inspired CUV is lighter, meaner and greener than anything to come from the Range Rover arsenal. Buyers can opt for three exterior design themes: Pure, a minimalistic take with 19-inch wheels and natural colors complemented by brushed metal trim adorning the insides; Prestige, a “bespoke exterior” treatment with exclusive 19-inch wheels paired “an indulgent interior;” or Dynamic, with 19- or 20-inch wheels a reworked bodykit, and a sportier cabin complete with perforated leather seats and a bit more bling. Inside, the interior is influenced not only by the Range Rover Sport, but by Jaguar as well. Seriously bolstered seats straddle a center tunnel where a rotary gear transmission selector rises to hand. The four-setting Terrain Response System dial has been replaced with buttons attending an illuminated menu and controls are mainly managed through an eight-inch touchscreen. Aural enjoyment is provided by the 825-watt, 17-speaker Meridian sound system with additional inputs for other peripherals. Underneath the Evoque’s hood is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that, naturally, is not called EcoBoost. Referred to as the Si4, it’s been developed for North American audiences and produces 240 horsepower that runs through a six-speed automatic transmission. Electric power steering is standard, a regenerative electrical system captures energy when things get hauled down and everything is kept on an even keel thanks to a MagneRide adaptive dynamics suspension. Sales of the LRX start in the fall of 2011, and all the info you could want can be found in the press release after the jump, while dessert is in the gallery of high-res photos below. We’ll be getting even closer to it in a week’s time at the Paris Motor Show. Gallery: 2012 Land Rover Evoque [Source: Land Rover] Continue reading Paris Preview: Land Rover reveals the Evoque Paris Preview: Land Rover reveals the Evoque originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Report: Kia Optima hybrid headed for LA Auto Show Posted: 22 Sep 2010 07:27 AM PDT
Filed under: Hybrid, Hyundai, Kia, Rumormill 2011 Kia Optima – Click above for high-res image gallery We’re still trying to stay on top of everything being officially unveiled next week at the Paris Motor Show, but it looks like we may also need to keep an eye trained on the LA Auto Show as well. Auto Guide is reporting that Kia will officially unveil the Optima Hybrid on the left coast, giving Hyundai’s smaller sibling an entry in the battery-assisted market. The Optima Hybrid is sure to be powered by the very same 169-horsepower 2.4-liter Theta II engine mated to a 30 kW electric motor that thriftily motivates the Sonata Hybrid. If that is indeed the case, we expect the same impressive fuel economy figures of 39 miles per gallon around town and 37 mpg on the highway, along with an electric-only top speed of 62 miles per hour. With a hybrid variant set to join the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter base model and the 274 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo variant, the Optima looks to be quite the upstart in the always competitive midsized sedan segment. The Optima Hybrid will reportedly go on sale early in 2011. Gallery: 2011 Kia Optima: First Drive Photos copyright (C)2010 Chris Paukert / AOL [Source: Auto Guide] Report: Kia Optima hybrid headed for LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
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