Archive for October, 2011
Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mercedes-Benz E-Class In The Works?
Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Carbon fiber and other composites are the darling wunder-materials of the auto world. Exotic brands like Lamborghini and McLaren have committed to using the stuff to save weight and increase performance, and we’re likely to see it in more regular commuter cars, as prices allow. According to highly speculative piece by Auto Bild, one of the next…
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On the Hunt for Quality Products, And We’ll Need Your Help
Posted on 29. Oct, 2011 by admin.
We’ll be at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas all week looking for new problem-solving products for your pickup trucks. But what kinds of solutions are you looking for? There will be sections of the show that will focus on new towing tricks, suspension fixes, interior upgrades, hauling protection, and much more.
Sure, we can wander the miles and miles of aisles waiting for something to jump out at us but we’d rather have you at our sides suggesting some direction. Who knows, maybe we can even talk to a few entrepreneurial creative types and get your product put into production.
What do you need? What problems with your pickup are causing you a headache or what would you like to be able to buy from your favorite outlet? What product do you wish you had in your garage? There may be nowhere else on Earth with so much interest and ability to create something just for you. But you have to let us know.
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Vettel On Pole For First Ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix
Posted on 29. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Both Red Bull Racing drivers will be at the front of the grid tomorrow for the first ever Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix at the newly constructed Buddh International Circuit. Sebastian Vettel was fastest during qualifying today, setting a time of 1:24.178 in the third session and cementing his 13th pole position of the 2011 season. The second fastest…
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First Drive: Global 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
By Daniel Fernandez
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2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The affected vehicles are 2006 to 2012 model-year Volvo C70 convertibles built from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and 2011 to 2012 model-year Volvo S60 sedans built…
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Awesomely Ridiculous Supercar Traffic Jam: Video
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Traffic jams are no fun, unless that traffic jam is completely full of supercars. Then the traffic jam is pure entertainment. Recently someone caught over 150 supercars leaving Gurston House, in England, where a supercar convoy assembled. As you can imagine when 150 plus supercars try to leave one place, it becomes quite a mess. Luckily for us…
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Four Tuning Houses Create World’s Fastest Mercedes SLR McLaren
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Given that Mercedes and McLaren went their own separate ways a few years ago, finally winding Mercedes SLR McLaren production down in 2009, we thought for sure we’d see less terrible SLR tunes. Yet they keep coming. This rough-looking, gaping-mouthed SLR took not one, nor two, but four different doctors to Frankenstein together. Platinum…
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Feds Recover Stolen 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo—23 Years Later
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized a container at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport in which a 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo was stashed. Upon running the VIN, authorities learned the car was reported stolen in Las Vegas back in November of 1988. The vehicle was turned over to the insurance company, which currently holds the title. It…
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Maxda MX-5 Spyder And Turbo2 Concepts Headed For SEMA
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Mazda likes to march to the beat of its own drum—exemplified in its ‘zoom-zoom’ ethos and far-out design concepts—and its SEMA announcement sticks with that attitude. Forgoing the typical press release route, Mazda has cryptically released teasers on Flickr and Facebook as to what it will be featuring at SEMA. While no official…
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Customized 2012 Ford Mustang Lineup Ready To Storm SEMA
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by admin.
We’ve seen the compact cars. We’ve also seen the full-size SUVs and pickups. Now Ford is finally giving us a taste of some of the customized muscle cars it has planned for the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show taking place in Las Vegas next week. The Blue Oval has four very special 2012 Ford Mustangs that it plans…
