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Chicago Area Smart Car Enthusiasts - smart USA insider

[Latest Activity on smart USA insider] Welcome to all Chicagoland Smart car owners and those on waiting lists.

Crash Test: 2008 Smart Car ForTwo - samawa-online.com ...

[samawa-online.com - information online] Get more info on the Smartcar www.myride.com In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest car for sale in the US market, earned the top rating of good for front and side crash protection. Its seat/head restraints earned the second highest rating of acceptable for protection against whiplash in rear impacts.

Posted at 10:35 AM

January 30, 2010

Chicago Area Smart Car Enthusiasts - smart USA insider

[Latest Activity on smart USA insider] Welcome to all Chicagoland Smart car owners and those on waiting lists.

Posted at 10:37 AM

Crash Test: 2008 Smart Car ForTwo - samawa-online.com ...

Posted at 10:35 AM

January 29, 2010

FS: 2009 Smart For Two Brabus Blk/Blk w/ Naviation - Smart Car of ...

[Smart Car of America Forums] Smart Cars of America, LLC is not affiliated with, authorized by, associated with or have any connection with G&K, Zap, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Mercedes-Benz McLaren Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, smart Canada Division, DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler LLC, DaimlerChrysler AG, Maybach, smart gmbh, a division of Mercedes Benz LLC, the manufacturer of SMART automobiles, smart USA Distributor, LLC, a division of Penske Automotive Group, Inc, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of the smart vehicle or any of their official dealerships

Posted at 10:40 AM

smart car nationals in KC - Smart Car of America Forums

Posted at 10:35 AM

January 28, 2010

101 Car Maintenance Tips at Buzz | buzznights | automobiles.com

[automobiles.com] Keep The Seat Back Clean Too - In order to keep your car in the best look, make sure to keep each auto parts or automotive accessories free from dirt & dust.

Posted at 10:08 AM

Transcend: Automobiles

[Transcend] Medical disorders are less by using an automobile for travelling. The negative aspect of an automobile is that it cannot be purchased by a common human being just like motorcycle which can be purchased by even a common man.

Posted at 10:07 AM

January 27, 2010

Driving Me Crazy: The BBC's Muslim Driving School » Muslimah Media ...

[Muslimah Media Watch] At one point an imam is brought in to tell us that he thinks that Muslim women should have the right to drive and the right to work, as though these are revolutionary concepts for Muslim women or there aren’t any number of religious scholars, both today and throughout history, who haven’t agreed with these concepts. These particular women are shown as being part of a vanguard of change, a change catalyzed by the influence of British society.

Posted at 10:15 AM

U.S. bans texting while driving trucks and buses | NetworkWorld ...

[NetworkWorld.com Community blogs] This morning the Department of Transportation announced -- finally -- that the operators of trucks and buses on U.S. roadways will no longer be able to text while they should be watching the road.

Posted at 10:14 AM

January 26, 2010

Carbon Day Automotive installs first 'Totally Green' electric ...

[Search Auto Parts | Automotive News] Chicago-based Carbon Day Automotive has announced the installation of the first truly "green" electric car charging station in the US.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Automotive Careers - Careers in Automobile Industry

[Your Dream Career Blog] Automotive Careers - The center for Automotive Research found that automotive suppliers contribute to 4.5 million jobs nationwide and provide more jobs than any other sector in seven states-Michigan,

Posted at 10:04 AM

January 23, 2010

Steel wheels, studs - Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums

[Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums] steel wheels...Figure with some studded tires she'd be damn near unstoppable in the snow. Only been stuck once.

Posted at 10:44 AM

02 to 06 front end conversion - Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums

[Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums] Is it possibly to change a 2002 wrx front end to a 2006 front end. Also what all parts would be needed. Thanks ZRO.

Posted at 10:42 AM

January 22, 2010

300 Celebrities at Golden Globes sign a Chrysler for Haiti Relief

[Luxist] The car was equipped with such eco touches as cork and bamboo interior, donated personally by Chrysler brand CEO Olivier Francois (pictured above) and was specially branded for the cause. It's is set to be auctioned at an event soon to be announced to raise funds for the American Red Cross in its relief efforts in Haiti.

Posted at 10:34 AM

For A Good Cause: 300 celebs sign Chrysler 300C for Haiti disaster ...

[Autoblog] Nominees, presenters and performers arriving to "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will have an opportunity to help raise money for Haitian relief efforts with a simple signature. Positioned at the entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel is President and Chief Executive Officer for the Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, Olivier Francois' personal car, a Chrysler 300C.

Posted at 10:33 AM

January 21, 2010

1968 Dodge Dart GTS 440 | Sports Cars Database

[Sports Cars Database] Dodge Dart sent 383-spec (minus drivetrain), together with the factory 440 engine is a modified Hurst-Campbell, Inc., Michigan aftermarket business. Hurst-Campbell, conversion, repeat Dodge cars were inspected, and passed Grand Spaulding Auto Sales in Chicago, the performance Dodge dealer.

Posted at 10:08 AM

Source: Next Dodge Durango to be called Magnum ”” Autoblog

[Autoblog] The Dodge Magnum nameplate has been used on a variety of vehicles throughout history - not just on the late hatchback/wagon/hearse. The general public barely noticed the latest Magnum, and the car-erudite know it as many different cars.

Posted at 10:03 AM

January 20, 2010

Hybrid cars to join UAE ministry's fleet | Environment

[India Talkies] Environment friendly hybrid cars will be introduced in the vehicle fleet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ministry of presidential affairs, WAM news agency reported Tuesday.

Posted at 10:09 AM

Hybrid Cars: Rent a hybrid? Good luck

[Hybrid Cars] So, you're flying out of town and you'd prefer to rent a hybrid, since you already own a hybrid. Or, maybe you're interested in buying a hybrid, so you figured you'd rent a hybrid vehicle to try out the technology.

Posted at 10:07 AM

January 19, 2010

10 Green Racers from the Detroit Auto Show | Audi Car News ...

[automobiles.com] We’ll be honest with you, our favorite from the show has to be Audi’s latest take on the E-Tron. The company 10 Green Racers from the Detroit Auto Show.

Posted at 10:07 AM

The PistonHeads Performance Car Show: Reaching New Heights | RallyBuzz

[RallyBuzz] The PistonHeads Performance Car Show closed today, having attracted an astounding 85,000 car enthusiasts through its doors to see an exquisite selection of mouth-watering cars. From the Tiger Aviator to the Aspira F620, the V-Storm to the Lamborghini LP560-4 SV, fans of all types of performance cars were blown away with the variety of machinery on display.

Posted at 10:05 AM

January 16, 2010

Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Subaru Shows STI-Tuned Legacy Wagon, WRX ...

[AutoGuide.com News] While Subaru-fans in North America love the STI-tuned Impreza WRX, they are deprived of other STI cars offered in Suby’s home-market of Japan. One such model is the STI-tuned Legacy Wagon, sold as the Exiga 2.0 GT STI in Japan.

Posted at 10:42 AM

Subaru Announces Increased Funding for their 2010 Rally Support ...

[RallyBuzz] One of the key attractions of the SP class for Subaru drivers is the allowance of several key modifications to Subaru Impreza WRX and STI model rally cars to make them more affordable and competitive to prepare and run as compared to meeting compliance for the PGT class. This includes but is not limited to: allowing vehicles to be updated or backdated within a body style of the model, fitting of hydraulic handbrakes, and granting broader brake system modifications.

Posted at 10:40 AM

January 15, 2010

Interesting fuel economy/cost calculator - Fuel Economy ...

[EcoModder.com] Automobile Fuel Economy Efficiency Comparison Calculator - Gasoline Diesel Mileage Bunch of other kinds of calculators... AJ Design Software Subwoofer.

Posted at 10:37 AM

DOE Announces $187 Million to Improve Vehicle Fuel Efficiency ...

[New articles on eBoom] The remaining six projects--totaling more than $71 million--will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach.

Posted at 10:36 AM

January 14, 2010

Now DARPA Wants a VTOL Flying Car | Popular Science

[Popular Science - Technology] The proposal noticeably points out that helicopters are "limited in flight speed and availability." Combat helicopters don't move like combat jets, but it's hard to imagine a flying car that's going to move any faster. One could also point out that if availability of helicopters is an issue, perhaps we shouldn't be throwing money after vertically-launched flying cars.

Posted at 10:06 AM

Forget the Flying Car: Here ComesThe Flying Motorcycle | Popular ...

[Popular Science - Technology] The company chose a three-wheel design for the Switchblade to meet the criteria for a motorcycle rather than a car, thus side-stepping some automobile regulations, like the inclusion of bumpers, that add weight and reduce aerodynamics. The Switchblade still retains some car-like features -- occupants sit side-by-side in an enclosed climate-controlled cab, for instance -- but the long nose and canard is more rocket or drag bike than modern sedan.

Posted at 10:04 AM

January 13, 2010

Chrysler won't be just wholesaler: Marchionne

[FP Top Stories List] Part of the issue is that Chrysler's former owner, Cerberus Capital Management, failed to direct the level of funding needed for new vehicles, and directed them to vehicles, like the 300, instead of the compact and sub-compact segments, which have undergone significant growth in recent years. That will change under his leadership, he promised.

Posted at 10:05 AM

For Chrysler, a 2011 I.P.O.? - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com

[DealBook] i would say at least half of our town of 35,000 or more drive chrysler vehicles. So wouldn’t be smart to put jobs back in New castle an experienced work force.that’s a lot of new chrysler vehicles to be sold, and you would maintain keeping these buyers plus new buyers,it’s only good old common sense.

Posted at 10:04 AM

January 12, 2010

Auto show-Rattner: Both GM and Chrysler will survive | Analysis ...

[Shop Talk] Steve Rattner, a key figure in the restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler in bankruptcy last year as the head of the U.S. Treasury autos task force, said Monday he believes that both automakers can survive and repay at least some of the taxpayer money allotted to their bailouts.

Posted at 10:06 AM

PR from AP: Wire Service Lets GM, Chrysler Make Vague ...

[NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias] I thought to myself, what must these families be thinking, going through all the trauma and hassle of relocation, when the burearcrats at Government Motors are running their mouths about re-opening the very plant these folks were laid off from? Now what do they do?

Posted at 10:04 AM

January 09, 2010

Sulaiman Md Noh: Buying A Fuel-Efficient Car

[Sulaiman Md Noh] You can also check consumer guides, car magazines and Web sites, Web site forums or ask friends, relatives and co-workers which vehicles they recommend as fuel-efficient cars. Don't buy more car than you need, as larger vehicles generally have bigger engines that are less fuel-efficient.

Posted at 10:37 AM

Chrysler to Improve Fuel Economy by More than 25% in Five Years ...

[Cherokee SRT8 Forum] The five-year plan will see significant use of Fiat technology and engines, with smaller engines, six-speed dual clutch transmissions, as well as the use of turbocharging and direct injection technology. Chrysler will also continue to explore electric car technology, with a hybrid Ram expected this year, while a plug-in hybrid Ram 1500 will begin fleet testing.

Posted at 10:34 AM

January 08, 2010

Blast - 2009 auto sales reported - Boston's Online Magazine

[Blast: Boston's Online Magazine] Audi reports December U.S. sales of 9,030 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that ensured Audi will show the biggest 2009 U.S. market share gain of any imported luxury car brand. December 2009 ranked as the sixth-best month and the third-best December for the Audi brand in the U.S. The December 2009 sales represent a 17.1% increase from year-earlier December sales of 7,712 vehicles.

Posted at 10:34 AM

Detroit Auto Show: Design Preview - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com

[Wheels] That’s a persistent question to which the new cars in Detroit are likely to offer new answers. The challenge of how to make smaller cars attractive and, yes, sexy, will be highlighted by new CAFE regulations and an increasingly insistent demand for environmental responsibility.

Posted at 10:33 AM

January 07, 2010

Forza 3: Auto Week Car Show Pack coming soon

[QJ.NET] New cars are zooming your way from Turn 10's garage and onto yours in Forza 3. This would be thanks to a new update coming soon: Auto Week Car Show Pack.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Buick Regal GS Show Car: AWD, 255HP And Still A Four-Banger ...

[Auto News] BUICK UNVEILS REGAL GS SHOW CAR -21st-century successor to Buick’s Gran Sport heritage —Bold, sporty design with unique exterior details and an aggressive stance -High-output Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission -Adaptive all-wheel-drive system and electronic limited-slip rear differential -0-60 in less than 6.0 seconds -Buick’s class-exclusive Interactive Drive Control System DETROIT - With an estimated 255 turbocharged horsepower (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced, adaptive all-wheel-drive system, the Buick Regal GS show car is a high-tech, high-performance version of the brand’s newest sport sedan. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

Posted at 10:03 AM

January 06, 2010

Chris Chelios Arrested for Driving Under the Influence December ...

[ChicagoNow] Chicago Wolves defenseman and former Chicago Blackhawk Chris Chelios has been charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage for an incident on December 28th about 4:00 am. near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Ogden Avenue.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Prosecutor seeks dismissal of his drunk-driving charge - Projo 7 ...

[Projo 7 to 7 News Blog] Sullivan, 50, was one of eight people charged by the Warwick police over Thanksgiving weekend with refusing to submit to a chemical breath test for suspected drunken driving. He was the only one of those eight who was not also charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a misdemeanor.

Posted at 10:03 AM

January 05, 2010

Ford High-Tech Strategy is Bottom-Up Instead of Top-Down | BNET ...

[BNET Blogs] DETROIT - Ford Motor Co., aiming to keep ahead of rivals, will introduce new features for its Sync system that provides voice-activated links to mobile phones and digital music players, the automaker said on Wednesday. Sync, a surprise hit for Ford in 2007 that helped boost sales of its Focus compact car and appeal to younger buyers, will...

Posted at 10:04 AM

Ford completes transfer of retiree healthcare to VEBA, makes extra ...

[Autoblog] "The transfer of these health care liabilities to the VEBA Trust is the culmination of several years of work and will significantly improve our competitiveness in the U.S.," said Lewis Booth, Ford's chief financial officer. "We have removed a substantial health care liability from our balance sheet and have significantly reduced health care expenses.

Posted at 10:03 AM

January 02, 2010

Free PDF Manual: Porsche Cayenne.pdf » OnlineFreeEBooks.net « the ...

[OnlineFreeEBooks.net « the most imitated free ebook site] In the Cayenne GTS, the V8 engine develops 298 kW (405 hp) at 6,500 rpm plus 500 Nm of torque from 3,500 rpm. Maximum output ratings on the Cayenne Turbo are 368 kW (500 hp) at 6,000 rpm and as much as 700 Nm of torque between 2,250 and 4,500 rpm.

Posted at 10:35 AM

Porsche Weighs launch four-cylinder models « Popular Cars

[Popular Cars] Porsche, along with most other auto makers, has suffered greatly this year, sales fell by more than 17% by August 2008 have. In August, sales of Porsche has a whopping 45%, both figures are for the U.S. market only.

Posted at 10:33 AM

Funky Cars > January 30, 2010

Chicago Area Smart Car Enthusiasts - smart USA insider

Crash Test: 2008 Smart Car ForTwo - samawa-online.com ...

January 30, 2010

Chicago Area Smart Car Enthusiasts - smart USA insider

Crash Test: 2008 Smart Car ForTwo - samawa-online.com ...

January 29, 2010

FS: 2009 Smart For Two Brabus Blk/Blk w/ Naviation - Smart Car of ...

smart car nationals in KC - Smart Car of America Forums

January 28, 2010

101 Car Maintenance Tips at Buzz | buzznights | automobiles.com

Transcend: Automobiles

January 27, 2010

Driving Me Crazy: The BBC's Muslim Driving School » Muslimah Media ...

U.S. bans texting while driving trucks and buses | NetworkWorld ...

January 26, 2010

Carbon Day Automotive installs first 'Totally Green' electric ...

Automotive Careers - Careers in Automobile Industry

January 23, 2010

Steel wheels, studs - Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums

02 to 06 front end conversion - Subaru WRX Forum: WRX Forums

January 22, 2010

300 Celebrities at Golden Globes sign a Chrysler for Haiti Relief

For A Good Cause: 300 celebs sign Chrysler 300C for Haiti disaster ...

January 21, 2010

1968 Dodge Dart GTS 440 | Sports Cars Database

Source: Next Dodge Durango to be called Magnum ”” Autoblog

January 20, 2010

Hybrid cars to join UAE ministry's fleet | Environment

Hybrid Cars: Rent a hybrid? Good luck

January 19, 2010

10 Green Racers from the Detroit Auto Show | Audi Car News ...

The PistonHeads Performance Car Show: Reaching New Heights | RallyBuzz

January 16, 2010

Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Subaru Shows STI-Tuned Legacy Wagon, WRX ...

Subaru Announces Increased Funding for their 2010 Rally Support ...

January 15, 2010

Interesting fuel economy/cost calculator - Fuel Economy ...

DOE Announces $187 Million to Improve Vehicle Fuel Efficiency ...

January 14, 2010

Now DARPA Wants a VTOL Flying Car | Popular Science

Forget the Flying Car: Here ComesThe Flying Motorcycle | Popular ...

January 13, 2010

Chrysler won't be just wholesaler: Marchionne

For Chrysler, a 2011 I.P.O.? - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com

January 12, 2010

Auto show-Rattner: Both GM and Chrysler will survive | Analysis ...

PR from AP: Wire Service Lets GM, Chrysler Make Vague ...

January 09, 2010

Sulaiman Md Noh: Buying A Fuel-Efficient Car

Chrysler to Improve Fuel Economy by More than 25% in Five Years ...

January 08, 2010

Blast - 2009 auto sales reported - Boston's Online Magazine

Detroit Auto Show: Design Preview - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com

January 07, 2010

Forza 3: Auto Week Car Show Pack coming soon

Buick Regal GS Show Car: AWD, 255HP And Still A Four-Banger ...

January 06, 2010

Chris Chelios Arrested for Driving Under the Influence December ...

Prosecutor seeks dismissal of his drunk-driving charge - Projo 7 ...

January 05, 2010

Ford High-Tech Strategy is Bottom-Up Instead of Top-Down | BNET ...

Ford completes transfer of retiree healthcare to VEBA, makes extra ...

January 02, 2010

Free PDF Manual: Porsche Cayenne.pdf » OnlineFreeEBooks.net « the ...

Porsche Weighs launch four-cylinder models « Popular Cars

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