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Calif. board expected to lower requirement for green autos WASHINGTON -- The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote Thursday to cut the number of zero-emission vehicles the top six automakers are required to build annually, beginning in 2012, but it is not clear how big the reduction will be. CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols told reporters in a conference call Tuesday that the board is likely to revise a proposal its staff recommended last month that called for cutting the vehicle count 90 percent, from 25,000 to 2,500. She said the final proposal... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:15 Article Views Rating: 457
Kahn and Cosworth modifying cars under one roof The new Kahn Cosworth Range Rover Sport will be the first time a production car wears a Cosworth badge since the 1990s. It’s also the first time UK tuning firms Kahn and Cosworth have teamed up to work on a car and the duo seems a perfect match in what’s described as high-end styling meets high-performance tuning. Kahn has been heavily involved with the aesthetic improvement of Range Rover’s for some time now, creating a range of custom wheel and bodykit packages. However, now that... Article added: 2008-04-20 07:58:51 Article Views Rating: 455
Update: New reports speculate on Mercedes gullwing Update: Mercedes-Benz and its performance divisions AMG and HWA are planning to release several new models in coming years with the first car to be a high-performance coupe slotted between the outgoing SLR and the upcoming SL Black Series from AMG. Germany’s Handelsblatt is now reporting the car will sport a gullwing design and be available late next year as a 2010 model. The source also claims the car will be based on the current Mercedes SL, not the next-gen model that had been widely speculated... Article added: 2008-04-14 17:41:09 Article Views Rating: 390
Chery Presents an Electric Vehicle Besides the upcoming purchase of a European automaker, Chinese manufacturer, Chery, works on electric vehicles that will be built in the home country for the local customers. First S18 that runs on lithium-ion batteries has already been presented to the public.The EV is going on sale this year and will cost around $14,600. Those who are interested in the purchase should know the top speed of S18 is 75 mph and one full charge of batteries lasts for 93 miles. A standard household outlet can be used... Article added: 2009-02-24 09:58:41 Article Views Rating: 388
2009 Beetle Convertible Blush For those who are in love and want to give the best present to the owners of their hearts Volkswagen of America offers 2009 Beetle Convertible neatly called “Blush”. The name reflects the car’s look: the body is painted in White Gold metallic while the convertible top and interior are made in red. Blush is mostly made as the standard 2009 Beetle Convertibles: it has 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that outputs 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. It is equipped with the... Article added: 2009-02-17 14:55:41 Article Views Rating: 369
Hofele Golf GTI aero and exhaust kit Volkswagen and Audi tuning specialist Hofele has taken the wraps off its new ‘Hofele-Design’ aero and exhaust kit for the Mark V Golf GTI, giving the sporty hatch an aggressive new look and performance to match. The kit includes a large front spoiler with two massive air intakes on either side, sporty side sills with integrated air intakes and a host of engine mods. Power gets a slight bump thanks to a four-tube Hofele stainless steel muffler that must be used in conjunction with the tuner’s... Article added: 2008-04-11 08:37:17 Article Views Rating: 360
Kelley Blue Book 2008 Brand Image Awards Influential auto resource Kelley Blue Book KBB and its marketing research team have compiled a list of vehicles based its consumer perception data. Researchers look at carmaker’s achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that consumers look for when buying a new car, and is one of the best indicators of how certain brands are perceived by the public. The winners were announced during a media event at this week’s New York Auto Show and include top picks for ‘Best Interior Design’... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:53:36 Article Views Rating: 347
Classic 'Vette, modern guts The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette had dramatic styling, living up to its Sting Ray badge with a design that included gill-styled side sculpting, sharp creases, hidden headlamps and that famous split rear window on the first Corvette coupe. Still, there are those who are nostalgic for the original 'Vette, which for the last few years of its production was characterized by deep, tapered "coves" that flowed from just behind the front wheels back into the door panels. But as often is the case, nostalgia can blur... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:54:32 Article Views Rating: 346
370HP Golf R32 by ABT Sportsline The Golf R32 is by no means slow but the sheer number of tuning kits available for the torquey hot-hatch reveals there are a lot of people out there who disagree. The latest kit is from Germany’s ABT Sportsline, and although it’s not as nearly as potent as HGP’s 640 twin-turbo model, the new tuner R32 still packs some serious punch. The ABT Volkswagen Golf R32 is powered by a V6 engine with 370hp 272kW on tap. This is enough to propel the car from 0-100km/h in just five seconds flat, down from the... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:53:35 Article Views Rating: 346
Abt reveals tuned A4 Avant Tuners - perhaps especially the German-car tuners - seem to leave no stone unturned in the search for more performance and sportier looks. Abt’s latest creative burst brings us this new take on Audi’s already excellent A4 Avant. The Abt AS4 is an estate redesigned for daily use with a kick. Although Audi gave the A4 Avant a good bit of go from the factory, Abt has chosen to do a bit more. Depending on the state of tune desired, and which engine you’re starting with, you can go from a... Article added: 2008-04-20 07:58:53 Article Views Rating: 339 |
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