Archive for 'Daimler'
On The Road With BMW’s Self-Driving Car: Video
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
We’ve seen the future, and quite frankly it scares the hell out of us. Although BMW insists its autonomous car experiment was “primarily a technology study” designed to “improve already existing assistance systems,” we’re not buying it. Sooner or later (preferably much, much later), autonomous cars will be a...
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Toyota TS030 HYBRID Le Mans Prototype Race Car Unveiled
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Because saying something in capital letters on the web is like shouting it, and shouting means you're serious, Toyota has named its 2012 Le Mans prototype entry the TS030 HYBRID. Yep, it's a HYBRID
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A New Use For (Parts From) Old Cars: Build Yourself A House
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Despite the push for completely recyclable automobiles, the truth remains that most used-up cars live out their days in a scrapyard, baked by the sun, until their carcasses are picked clean of usable parts. Then, their rusted metal remains are dropped into a crusher, where hydraulic rams condense what was once someone’s pride-and-joy into a...
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2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Car Unveiled
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Even if you're not a NASCAR fan, you've probably noticed that the race cars haven't looked like the cars they're ostensibly based on for a long time. That's changing, just a bit, with Ford's 2013 Fusion the first to bring brand identity back into the series. "We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR,"...
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Chevy Giving Away 20 New Cars During The Super Bowl
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Could you use a new ride? Do you own an iPhone or Android smartphone?
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Daimler Buys 15 Percent Of MyTaxi, Partner For Car2Go
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
German carmaker Daimler, which owns the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands, clearly isn't putting all its eggs in the personal transport basket. Not only did the company start up the well-known Car2Go carsharing service, but Daimler has now bought a 15 percent stake in MyTaxi, an application that allows people to order a taxi via their iPhone or...
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2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Images Leaked
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup version of the 2013 Ford Fusion is due to make its official debut this afternoon, but SpeedTV has decided it would release these official images of the car a bit early. Stay tuned for all of the official details on the Sprint Cup Fusion at the actual debut time, 2 p.m
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Jay Leno Takes Delivery Of His McLaren MP4-12C
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Comedian and uber-car-guy Jay Leno can’t tell you what his favorite car is, since there are simply too many in his collection to pick from. His favorite manufacturer, however, is McLaren. Leno favors the British sports car builder and engineering firm for both the performance and civility of its cars
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2012 Camaro ZL1 Driven, GPS Warrants, C7 Corvette Spied: Today’s Car News
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
If you're a fan of the Camaro, muscle cars, sports cars, or America, you're probably going to love the 2012 Camaro ZL1. We did.
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This Is Why You Park Your Rolls-Royce Drophead Top Up: Video
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Drive a convertible long enough, and it’s inevitable: sooner or later you’ll be caught with the top down in the rain. Drop-tops like the Mazda MX-5 Miata are designed to cope with a certain amount of in-car moisture (and yes, we know this from experience), and can generally be set to right with a wet vac and a few dry towels
