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COTD: Teach The Children About The Chaparral 2E Edition [Commenter Of The Day]
When Jim Hall debuted the unbelievably radical Chaparral 2E, the car that almost singlehandedly brought the idea of downforce to motorsports, Eric Broadley of Lola Cars joined the ranks of doubters and perpetual haters. More » . . .
Found : 3 days, 3 hours ago.
Why Your Neighbors Will Hate the Fiat 500 Abarth
In the search for power and a nice exhaust sound, I?ve installed aftermarket exhausts on my cars that attracted unwanted attention. My neighbors tipped off the police, leaving me with a $75 noise violation ticket. Thanks again, jerks. Fiat?s turbocharged,...
Found : 3 days, 3 hours ago.
Lexus kills off slow-selling HS 250h
Filed under: Hybrid, Lexus Are you one of the few people looking to put a brand-new Lexus HS 250h in your driveway? Better act fast. Inside Line reports that Toyota's luxury division has killed off its slow-selling HS model: "Production of the HS 250h ceased in January, 2012. Lexus continue. . .
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Dynamic revealed
Created by nine apprentices, the one-off model has a bespoke interior and an upgraded 2.0-liter TSI engine.
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
Could Being Mean To Your Kids Make Them Love Cars? [Car Culture]
When I was talking with those Scion folks a while back, they mentioned something which caught my attention like a Pomeranian on an unattended hot dog. They said interest in cars is waning among young people, and teens are waiting longer to get the. . .
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol
A 2010 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (called E15) has come under fire from many groups. The latest is the Auto Alliance, an auto industry...
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
Kia Optima Hybrid: Independence at Forty
By Huw Evans Does life begin at 40? Well, if you?re referring to automotive life and 40 as in miles per gallon, until recently that probably wasn?t the case. Cars designed for sipping fuel were generally about as exciting as hanging wallpaper. But, as automakers feel increasing pressu. . .
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
The World's Smallest Cars Are Back On Sale, For Insane Money [Microcars]
Like an adorable, tiny zombie popping out of its tiny, adorable window-box grave, the Peel P50 and Peel Trident are back from the dead. Neither of the tiny, tiny cars has been built since 1966, but a new company, with funding from the BBC's show D. . .
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
Next-gen Opel / Vauxhall Astra to be built outside of Germany in 2015
Opel and Vauxhall have announced the next-generation Astra will be built in Ellesmere Port, England and Gliwice, Poland.
Found : 3 days, 4 hours ago.
What's The Difference Between Driving A Street Car And A Race Car? [Video]
How different is it to get behind the wheel of a racecar, compared to that modded Evo (or whatever) in your driveway? More »
Found : 3 days, 5 hours ago.
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced at $25,995
Ford canceled the Escape Hybrid for 2013, but the automaker is quickly replacing it with its first dedicated hybrid crossover. When the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will start at $25,995. (A destination fee was...
Found : 3 days, 5 hours ago.
Dacia Dokker vans revealed
Further proliferation of the Renault model range under different brand names continues, as Romanian sub-brand Dacia has announced the world premieres of the Dokker and Dokker MPVs at the Casablanca motor show.
Found : 3 days, 5 hours ago.
If The Lexus HS250h Dies In Obscurity, Does Anybody Notice?
Well, it was bound to happen. The ugly step-child of the Lexus lineup, the HS250h, is dead. And the too-tall corpse has been decomposing for quite some time. Toyota told Inside Line “Production of the HS 250h ceased in January, 2012. Lexus continues to monitor sales for each product and we . . .
Found : 3 days, 5 hours ago.
This Is A Chromed Lamborghini Gallardo [LOLCars]
Nothing says "Hey look at me!" like driving a Lamborghini, but if you're going to rock one, how do you outdo other Lambo drivers' ostentatiousness? Cover yours in chrome, of course. More »
Found : 3 days, 5 hours ago.
Ford now taking orders for C-Max Hybrid at $25,995
Filed under: Hybrid, Ford, USA Ford is putting a big "X" on the Prius V. The U.S. automaker said its dealers began taking orders for its 2013 model-year C-Max Hybrid and is pitching the model as a cheaper, more fuel-efficient alternative to the Toyota Prius V wagon. Ford will start deliveries . . .
Found : 3 days, 6 hours ago.
Mercedes-Benz eyeing introducing a sedan model hydrogen fuel cell vehicle around MY 2017
The 2011 F-Cell. Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz, which has begun leasing of the limited production B-Class F-Cell hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (earlier post) in California, is on track to roll out a MY 2015 next-generation B-Class F-Cell in much larger...
Found : 3 days, 6 hours ago.
KPIT Cummins Develops Innovative Bolt-On, Plug-in Hybrid System
By Jeff Cobb A Revolo-converted Suzuki Alto. While some U.S.-based aftermarket startups are offering high-five-figure hybrid powertrain retrofits, an Indian original-equipment (OE) automotive supply firm is preparing to launch a simple $1,300-$3,500 bolt-on plug-in parallel hybrid system . . .
Found : 3 days, 6 hours ago.
Study Warns of E15 Fuel Dangers
The EPA recently approved the use of E15 fuel at gas stations, but several groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, say that the ruling is premature and will have dangerous consequences. The organization contends that the 15% ethanol...