07th Sep2011

Man’s 175 Classic Car Collection Destroyed By Texas Fires!

Man’s 175 Classic Car Collection Destroyed By Texas Fires!

The good news for one Texas man near the massive wildfires is that his home was merely singed, and his family escaped uninjured. The bad news was what the fire took instead — some 175 classic cars, including a Shelby Cobra and about a dozen Corvettes. John Chapman, 70, was shuffling through the ash-covered remains [...]
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07th Sep2011

Skoda Mission L Concept Revealed

Skoda Mission L Concept Revealed

Skoda will be unveiling a new concept car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, called the Mission L. This C-segment sedan is based on the car maker’s new design language, and seems to be a more production-ready version of the Vision D revealed earlier in the year. When you look at the car from the [...]
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07th Sep2011

Honda Recalls CR-Z and 2006 CR-V Models for Power Windows & Electric Motor Software

Honda Recalls CR-Z and 2006 CR-V Models for Power Windows & Electric Motor Software

Honda has issued an extensive voluntary recall to fix the power window and engine control units on 962,000 cars worldwide, including 80,111 CR-Vs built in 2006 and 5,626 CR-Zs in the United States. On the CR-V, the water may leak into the driver’s side power window switch, causing it to short circuit, overheat and possibly [...]
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06th Sep2011

Tata Indigo World’s Most Fuel Efficient Diesel Sedan High 60 mpg

Tata Indigo World’s Most Fuel Efficient Diesel Sedan High 60 mpg

Tata Motors has issued a press release this afternoon stating that the Indigo e-CS VX sedan now returns a mileage of 25kmpl. How did they achieve the lofty figure?   Smart ECU (marketing gimmick or serious talk?) Innovatively designed engine block Drag Reduction Low resistance tires Reworked driveline Will they be able to work on [...]
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06th Sep2011

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS NASCAR Pace Car

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS NASCAR Pace Car

The upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup series races at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Richmond International Raceway will get a pinkish treat when a specially themed Chevrolet Camaro SS will serve as the official pace car for the two events. Decked in an eye-catching pink color finish with all the matching decals, this special edition [...]
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06th Sep2011

Six Door Ford Raptor SUV Limo (Video)

Six Door Ford Raptor SUV Limo (Video)

Why would you take the Ford Raptor, the ultimate off-road desert-slaying dream machine, and turn it into a six-door limousine? Because United Arab Emirates. With the new 6.2-liter V8 standard across the Raptor lineup it’s altogether possible this particular truck manages to maintain some of its performance despite the extra weight (we hope they’ve reinforced [...]
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06th Sep2011

World’s Manliest and Least-Manliest Cars By UK Study

World’s Manliest and Least-Manliest Cars By UK Study

An email survey conducted by the UK’s “Bluebeards Revenge” yesterday revealed that the Ford Mustang is the “world’s manliest car,” beating out notable icons of testosterone, such as the Range Rover and BMW X5. Yeah, we’re scratching our heads, too. Not because the Mustang isn’t a fitting choice, but because of the inclusion of prima [...]
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06th Sep2011

VW Single Seat Concept Car at Frankfurt Auto Show

VW Single Seat Concept Car at Frankfurt Auto Show

There aren’t a lot of cars out there that have more doors than seats. Usually it’s the other way around, but that’s what Volkswagen has in store with the Nils concept. The tiny one-seater packs two polycarbonate gullwing doors (plus a rear hatch) in a unique shape that envisions a future mode of transportation for [...]
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06th Sep2011

2013 Mazda CX-5 At 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Promo (Videos)

2013 Mazda CX-5 At 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Promo (Videos)

You’ve already had a quick sneak peek at thebrand-new Mazda CX-5, but the Japanese automaker has published a new set of photos and videos of the small SUV while testing in Europe. While most images show the CX-5 in camouflage, we do get two new press pictures including a rear shot of the vehicle. The new CX-5 replaces [...]
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06th Sep2011

2012 Ford Focus High Demand But Low Supply Equals Lower Sales

2012 Ford Focus High Demand But Low Supply Equals Lower Sales

Even though Ford’s light vehicle sales were up seven percent in August of this year versus last, the company is running low on a very popular product: there simply aren’t enough of the 2012 Focus to go around. The company’s sales analyst, George Pipas, said it’s because there isn’t enough inventory, with 5,500 Focuses in [...]
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