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Main > Car Parts > Other > Shape-Shifting Solar iChange Vehicle Unveiled Swiss car manufacturer Rinspeed recently announced that they will be showing off a car lined with solar panels that is capable of changing shape to suit the number of passengers that are in the vehicle. Dubbed the iChange, the innovative vehicle will be showcased at this year’s Geneva auto show.While they do not get any points for the name, the Rinspeed iChange won us over with its slick styling and bevy of eco-friendly features. The concept is a lightweight electric vehicle that is capable of... Full article... Article added: 2009-03-24 05:42:55 Article Views Rating: 285 Main > Car Makers News > Volkswagen > 2009 Volkswagen CC Vehicle Highlights The 2009 Volkswagen CC is a new premium midsize sedan that shares its basic design with VW's Passat. CC has a sleeker roofline than its sibling and seating for four instead of five. CC is available in Sport, Luxury, VR6 Sport, and VR6 4Motion trim. Two engines are available. Standard on Sport and Luxury models is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. It teams with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission in Sport versions. Luxury CCs are automatic only. Powering... Full article... Article added: 2009-03-12 07:03:10 Article Views Rating: 626 Main > Car Makers News > Alfa Romeo > Alfa Romeo MiTo Review and Prices Consumer Guide’s Impressions of the 2011 Alfa Romeo MiToIf all goes well, the headline-grabbing Fiat-Chrysler alliance will deliver a stylish premium small car to lead the U.S. return of a storied Italian brand. MiTo is Alfa Romeo’s answer to the BMW Mini Cooper--and will need to be as popular to give the new partnership a chance.What We Know About the 2011 Alfa Romeo MiToAlfa Romeo is known for sports cars like Dustin Hoffman’s iconic ride in “The Graduate,” but it... Full article... Article added: 2009-03-05 06:45:25 Article Views Rating: 366 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Survival of the fittest trumps everything at Geneva this year | detnews.com | The Detroit News GENEVA, Switzerland - You can forget the environment, electric cars, fuel cells, hybrids which plug in and those that don't; the theme at the annual Geneva Car Show this year will be survival of the fittest. The European industry faces the worst downturn in living memory, as consumers put off buying cars, worried sick about job security. As they prune their budgets and brace for stormy economic weather, the last thing people are about to do is buy a new car. The current wheels will surely last another... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-27 15:55:38 Article Views Rating: 196 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Only one U.S. vehicle makes Top 10 picks | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Japanese automakers dominated Consumer Reports influential annual survey of the most reliable vehicles, with Toyota Motor Corp. nabbing five of the 2009 Top 10 Picks released Thursday. Japanese automakers held the top four overall spots in the magazine's survey, which is based on more than 50 tests of 80 different vehicles. The winners ranked high in road tests, reliability and safety requirements. American vehicles were pummeled in the magazine's April survey, which goes on sale Tuesday... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-27 15:55:36 Article Views Rating: 218 Main > Motorsport > Other > Electric Illustrated: 2012 Tesla Model S All-new Model S sedan, slated to be unveiled to the public in about a month, has become the focus of quite a bit of speculation. The company recently released two teaser images of the car, which, when combined with previous information, give us enough info to create a pretty accurate illustration of the car. If you’re anxious to know how the finished car might look, be sure to check out our exclusive preview. Pricing is expected to range from $58,000 to $68,000, though the car’s eligibility... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-25 06:53:19 Article Views Rating: 372 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Two auto suppliers survive with cash, credit | detnews.com | The Detroit News Two major automotive suppliers reported losses on Tuesday but, unlike some of their smaller counterparts, have the cash or lines of credit available to help them weather the economic downturn. Magna International Inc. reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $148 million; and Southfield-based Federal Mogul Corp. reported a net loss of $468 million for the year. Both companies separately said sagging global demand for autos hurt sales, but their liquidity will see them through a tough 2009 and potentially... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-25 06:22:50 Article Views Rating: 188 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Maintenance often pricier from dealer | detnews.com | The Detroit News Dear Tom and Ray: My husband and I disagree on many things, but with this one, we both think you can help! We have a 2005 Nissan Sentra, and it's time for its scheduled 30,000-mile checkup. Because we still have the warranty, I prefer we go to the dealer and have this routine maintenance done I hear doing it at an outside garage could cause the warranty to be voided; he thinks we'll get ripped off, and would rather take it outside the dealer network. Since we're both students and can't afford to buy a... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-25 06:22:49 Article Views Rating: 182 Main > Car Makers News > Ford > Roush Equips Ford Trucks with Propane Roush Performance has already modified Ford F-150 for alternative fuel and now offers two more Ford vehicles that run on propane. Customers that chose this option, will be happy to know that autos with propane consumption produce 18% less greenhouse gases, emit 20% less nitrous oxide and make 60% less carbon monoxide compared to gasoline autos. The first propane kit from Roush was presented on Ford F-150 in 2007. This year the company made kits for F-250 and E-250. All three trucks are equipped with... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:06 Article Views Rating: 177 Main > Car Makers News > Honda > A new social compact: Honda Civic best all-around choice in '09 lineup | detnews.com | The Detroit News There's no doubting the variety that comes with compact cars. Some, such as the Volvo C30 and Audi A3, are more luxurious, while others, like the Mini Cooper, have cult-like followings. All of them, however, share a few common attributes. In auto parlance, they are known as C-Segment vehicles, something that falls between the B and D segments. The EPA defines them as vehicles with interior volumes measuring between 100 and 109.9 cubic feet, but most people wouldn't know a cubic foot from a... Full article... Article added: 2009-02-23 15:09:05 Article Views Rating: 248 |
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