Archive for October, 2011
Aussie Electric Supercar Offers Ferrari Performance And Looks
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by admin.
There’s no doubt electric motors can match or even outperform their internal combustion rivals, which is why we’re glad to see more and more companies developing electric cars with supercar-like performance. The latest is the evR450 prototype from Australian firm Varley Electric Vehicles. The exotic looking zero-emission supercar will…
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How to Stop Tailgate Theft
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by admin.
We're not talking about your neighbor in the stadium parking lot grabbing an extra hot dog. The actual theft of truck tailgates is a serious matter that can sometimes cost thousands of dollars. PickupTrucks.com found one simple solution to the problem and offers some other tips to keep your truck’s tail safe and sound.
Protect Your Tailgate Against Tailgate-Jacking (PickupTrucks.com)
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute At SEMA
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing career, including driving on the championship Corvette Racing C5.R and C6.R teams, and that resume helped earn him an induction to the National Corvette Museum’s Hall of Fame this year. In honor of that achievement Chevrolet has rolled out this Torch Red concept car based on the latest 2012…
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Sebastian Vettel Wins First Ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Sebastian Vettel has shown once again why he’s the undisputed 2011 Formula 1 World Champion, taking victory yesterday at the first ever Indian Grand Prix. After starting on pole, with his Red Bull Racing team-mate Mark Webber beside him, Vettel led from the starting lights right until he passed the checkered flag and in the process broke…
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First World Problems: Revised Land Rover DC100 Coming To LA
Posted on 31. Oct, 2011 by admin.
When we first saw the Land Rover DC100 concept at the recent 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the last thing that came to mind was “third world”. This thing was decidedly first world, and not just any kind of first world, but middle to upper first world, an SUV for the country club crowd that wants to look sporty and adventuresome. That is really the…
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Worsham, Capps, Edwards And Arana Jr Lead Las Vegas NHRA Qualifying
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Two long days of qualifying for the 11th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway yielded some surprises at both the top and bottom of the fields. With a total of 27 Top Fuel cars, it was inevitable that some regular drivers–even those in the Countdown to One playoffs that will determine championships by Pomona…
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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
The U.S. will soon get to enjoy one of the most stylish and fun-packed hot hatches the rest of the world has been lapping up since 2008. We are of course talking about the sporty new Fiat 500 Abarth, which makes its debut next month at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show before hitting local showrooms early in the new year. For anyone not familiar with…
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2012 Scion iQ Swarms SEMA
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Scion has prepped three of its upcoming iQ minicars for the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show kicking off in Las Vegas this week. Like most years, the specialist show is hosting an array of full-blooded customized cars and the new iQ is right in amongst the action. The three iQs have been created for the show’s Tuner…
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2012 MINI Roadster Revealed In Cooper, Cooper S And JCW Trim
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
MINI has taken the wraps off its new 2012 MINI Roadster, which like its recently revealed Coupe sibling will offer a number of different options for customers depending on their taste for performance. The latest addition to the MINI range is the sixth model in the brand’s current lineup and the first two-seater drop-top in its history…
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Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix Weather Forecast
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Weather predictions for Buddh International Circuit, home of the 2011 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, are looking good, with forecasters predicting dry and sunny conditions. Peak temperatures are expected to reach 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), with humidity a low 34 percent and wind speed of just 5 mph coming in from the west. Conditions are currently…
