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Nissan Unveils Collision Prevention, Moving Object Detection Systems

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Computer-controlled collision avoidance systems aren’t brand-new, but they’re still not entirely beyond the testing stage, either, as Volvo’s infamous demonstration proved just a few months ago. But Nissan’s announcement today of its Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept stands to push the technology beyond the luxury segment and into…

Source: MotorAuthority

Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Official Production Greenlight

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0000

After re-drawing the landscape of what a hybrid performance car can be at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept was already under consideration for production by the Beijing Auto Show. Today, it officially got the nod from Porsche’s board. It will be built. Porsche had put a 1,000-buyer threshold on the decision to build…

Source: MotorAuthority

Rendered: 2012 BMW 1-Series Convertible

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

BMW released an updated version of the 1-Series compact in late 2008 but since then suspicious prototypes of a new car with similar proportions and signature BMW styling have been captured running around parts of Europe. While these prototypes have consistently been covered in heavy camouflage gear, this latest computer generated rendering gives…

Source: MotorAuthority

Entire Maserati Lineup To Be Updated By 2013

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Maserati’s lineup consists of only three models, the Quattroporte sedan and the GranTurismo coupe and convertible duo. Even for an exotic brand, this is considered small. Closest rival Aston Martin, for example, has five different models and a couple more on the way including a high-end supercar, but new things are brewing within Maserati’s Modena…

Source: MotorAuthority

Rendered: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (C7)

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0000

There are all manner of rumors concerning the next-generation C7 Chevrolet Corvette, with stories ranging from the possibility of a mid-engined platform to AWD powertrains and even the arrival of a dual-clutch version. Although there isn’t much substance to any of these rumors, an inside source has revealed to MotorAuthority.com that the new car…

Source: MotorAuthority

2011 Ford Explorer: Four Videos And A New Gallery

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0000

The 2011 Ford Explorer just went live to the web at midnight, launching with a standard V-6 engine and optional EcoBoost four-cylinder in the car-based Taurus/Flex platform. Now we have the latest photos and videos of the new Explorer to help you get a better feel for what it looks like, what it does, and, perhaps, what it doesn’t. The videos…

Source: MotorAuthority

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL – Designed For Greatness

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:57:54 +0000

First LookThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the very few cars that are designed for greatness. The charismatic 2011 SL is the fifth-generation SL Class, all set to rewrite the history and to set new milestones in automotive engineering. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL gets two new and distinct models this year in the form of – the SL500 Roadster and the SL500 AMG. Whichever of the two models you pick, you will be driving one of the shear masterpiece from the auto world, loaded with all the advanced features such as revised telematics, real-time traffic, a new enlightening tire-pressure monitoring system, satellite radio and HD radio.If you are among the very few lucky wealthy souls in the world, then you can even opt for the 100 special SL in the form of the SL550 Night Edition models.What’s New for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL?Apart from the two new and distinct models the SL500 Roadster and the SL500 AMG, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL gets a lot of other advanced features and equipments as well. Some of the noteworthy equipments here include a revised telematics, real-time traffic, a slightly more advanced tire-pressure monitoring system, satellite radio and HD radio. There also are 100 special edition SL550 Night Edition models, for certain special consumers in the market.Body Styling and FeaturesThe 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is a two-seat roadster with a retractable hardtop available in three different models: SL550, SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG.The base SL550 models comes equipped with equipments like 18-inch wheels, active bi-xenon headlamps, an active suspension system, heated wipers and washer nozzles, a wind deflector, auto-locking interior storage bins, rain-sensing wipers, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control (with sensors, which can sense roof and window position, sun position, the number of passengers and humidity/dew point), leather upholstery, 12-way heated power front seats having memory functions, Mercedes-Benz’s COMAND electronics interface, Bluetooth, a Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound stereo fitted with six-CD/DVD changer, a navigation system, SD memory card reader, iPod integration and an in-car hard drive for digital music storage.The SL63 AMG gets even better with a powerful V8 engine roaring under its hood 19-inch wheels, Speedshift MCT transmission, suspension, high-performance brakes, AMG interior and exterior trim, sport steering wheel, and the multicontour sport seats.The trim level the SL65 AMG comes loaded with unique 19-inch wheels, a twin-turbo V12, an AMG limited-slip differential, track-calibrated suspension, raised top speed, upgraded brakes, the glass roof panel, parking sensors, diamond-pattern leather upholstery and the Premium I package.The optional equipments for the Mercedes SL-Class models include active cruise control for all the models. There also is the Premium I package which adds the power trunk closer, Airscarf neck heating system, keyless ignition/entry, heated and ventilated seats, and “multicontour” seats with lumbar and bolster adjustments and massaging.Some other Optional equipment includes a glass roof panel and…

Source: Automotive Craze

2011 Ducati 848 EVO: 140 ‘Molto Bella’ Horsepower

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:27:40 +0000

Middleweight superbikes are highly underrated. They are to motorcycles what that 3rd string QB with a 100-yard arm is to football; all the skills without the heavy ego. Everyone knows 600s are where you start, and the “liter bikes” (motorcycles with 1000cc motors and almost 200hp) are the big leagues. But if you climb off your 600 and want to upgrade, don’t think of the 750 class as a stepping stone, but rather a heavenly compromise. It’s a partnership of more power with little weight gain, and when you want to go fast that’s the perfect match. Nowhere is this idea better executed than with the new 2011 Ducati 848 EVO. It’s V-twin engine has picked up 6hp from the last model, for a total of 140hp. I know 6hp doesn’t sound like a lot, but when that power is only pushing 369lb (40lbs less than a Honda 600RR), 6hp is like adding 40 to your car. This makes the Ducati the most powerful motorcycle in its class. read more

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Leaked: 2011 Audi A7 Photos

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:32:00 +0000

Just two days remain until the official unveiling of the 2011 Audi A7, but some folks just can’t wait–or abide by embargoes. Oh well, all the better for you eager readers out there. Today, we have a handful of leaked photos, but Monday, we’ll have the whole high-res, detailed, Audi-authorized enchilada. What do we know about the 2011 A7 so far?…

Source: MotorAuthority

Mercedes-Benz AMG Facelifts the Big CL Coupes for 2011, Adds a Boosted V8

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:58:26 +0000

To say we’re longtime fans of Mercedes-Benz’s fullsize hardtop coupes is a gross understatement. While we’re most partial to the achingly pretty W126 2-door (probably because we own one of its similarly-handsome sedan siblings), we can certainly appreciate all generations of Stuttgart’s big coupes, be it the baroque swagger of the W112, the just-this-side-of-overengineered W140, or the two generations that have been built during this century. Now the storied marque is giving the current generation CL-class (codenamed C216) a mid-cycle refresh, and that includes tweaking the high-po AMG lineup as well. The big news on this front (other than the tweaked front and rear styling) is the fact that the CL63 AMG ditches its normally-aspirated 6.2L V8 in favor of AMG’s all new 5.5L twin-turbo V8. Yes, we’re puzzled by the decision to not revive the CL55 AMG moniker too. What we’re not puzzled by is why the atmo mill was sent packing: Looming clampdowns on fuel economy and emissions by governments in many of the markets where Mercedes-Benz does business. read more

Source: sub5zero.com