Archive for October, 2010
Porsche continues to target fuel economy
Sunday, October 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, continues to consistently target fuel economy with each model change. Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range whilst simultaneously offering significantly increased performance.
Ice Tires vs. Snow Tires
Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
There are different types of winter tires on the Canadian market, and it’s important to evaluate your needs in order to select the right tire for your kind of driving. Some buyers drive mostly on highways, others in the city, and yet others in the country. So when choosing winter tires, it’s important to know the difference between snow and ice models.
myChevrolet and OnStar MyLink Apps appears on the App Store
Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Beginning today, owners of 2011 Chevrolet models can access their vehicle information and OnStar services right from their smart phones. The myChevrolet and OnStar MyLink applications, available as free downloads, provide drivers with unprecedented connectivity to their vehicles from their Android or Apple iPhone device.
Nürburgring Fastest Lap Subaru WRX STI coming to SEMA
Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Subaru of America, Inc. has teamed with its motorsports partners, tuners and enthusiasts to showcase the latest available Subaru Genuine Parts and Subaru Performance Tuning Accessories at the 2010 SEMA show. Subaru will also display the “Fastest STI Ever,” the record breaking Nurburgring Subaru WRX STI that lapped the Ring in 7:55:00. The SEMA show will run November 2-5 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Audi A7 Sportback hits dealerships in Europe today
Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
In January 2008, the concept car for the Audi A7 Sportback was the star of the Detroit Auto Show. Starting tomorrow, the series production model will be available at European dealerships. It is intended as a particularly aesthetic alternative to a classic sedan for customers with an affinity for design. With a base price in Germany starting at E51,650, the A7 is affordably priced for customers who currently drive a model in the range of an A6. The A7 Sportback is initially available with a choice of three engines.
AJAC’s Canadian Car of the Year category winners announced
Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Another Test Fest comes and goes. After three days of non-stop, back-to-back testing and occasionally beating 48 new vehicles, we now know who the category winners are and, by default, who the finalists are for the coveted title of the AJAC’s Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year.
Honda to debut all-new electric vehicle concept at Los Angeles Auto Show
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
An all-new Honda electric vehicle concept will make its world debut November 17 at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda will reveal a plug-in hybrid platform showcasing the next-generation of Honda hybrid technology. Both the electric vehicle concept and the plug-in hybrid platform along with the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle demonstrate the company’s vision for the future of personal mobility and its continued commitment to developing advanced environmental technologies.
Introducing the new 2011 Dodge Avenger
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Dodge today introduced the new Dodge Avenger, totally overhauled for 2011 with an all-new interior, a redesigned exterior and performance attributes that put the “fun” in functional. A new powertrain lineup and completely redesigned and retuned suspension mean drivers will experience Dodge’s fun-to-drive dynamics in a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan.
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 meets 2011 DB9
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Gaydon, U.K.. Ahead of the RM auction of the only remaining James Bond DB5 that featured in both Goldfinger (1964) and Thunderball (1965) which sold yesterday for just under £3 million, two iconic Aston Martins have been captured together for the first time.
SEMA 2010: DUB Magazine Hyundai Equus
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Well known for prolific designs, the fabricators at DUB Magazine have teamed up with Hyundai to customize an Equus, Hyundai’s all-new luxury flagship sedan, worthy of this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The DUB Edition Hyundai Equus will debut featuring exterior, interior and audio modifications that tuners will not mistake for anything but the DUB Magazine style.
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