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Smart Car Shopping: Five High-Performance Family Cars - The Car ...

[The Car Connection] Does parenthood mean the end of loving what you drive? Don't responsible adults get something with four cylinders, an automatic transmission and a suspension built from marshmallows as soon as they put soccer practice on the calendar?Not necessarily.

Great Price on VW Single Seat Car! - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] When I saw this, I checked to see if it was April 1. We'll see how this gets thrashed out in this forum.

Posted at 10:04 AM

September 30, 2010

Smart Car Shopping: Five High-Performance Family Cars - The Car ...

Posted at 10:05 AM

Great Price on VW Single Seat Car! - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] When I saw this, I checked to see if it was April 1. We'll see how this gets thrashed out in this forum.

Posted at 10:04 AM

September 29, 2010

Demand For Increased Fuel Economy Drives Eaton to Develop New ...

[HybridCars.com] After spending an entire day at the Eaton proving grounds learning about, and, in some cases, trying out these new technologies, what is clear to me is that not only has Eaton recognized the scope of the changing landscape, they have grasped a fundamental aspect of it that appears to have shaped their overarching design philosophy. Namely, consumers and regulators want more efficient vehicles, but they don't want to give up any of the increased safety and convenience features we've all come to rely on.

Posted at 10:06 AM

VW Touareg hybrid: All about highway fuel economy? - Hybrid Cars ...

[Hybridcarblog] the Touareg hybrid is obviously a performance-orientated hybrid. Still, with the ability to stay in electric mode up to 30 mph, the Touareg should provide a nice improvement in city fuel economy.

Posted at 10:03 AM

September 28, 2010

Texting while driving is the biggest tech story, iPhone 4 is ...

[Geek.com] Sep. 27, 2010 -

Posted at 10:04 AM

Segway Company Owner Dies After Driving Segway Off Cliff

[Gizmodo] Just like the countless innovators, explorers and fine people killed in a Frankensteinian way by their own inventions, the current owner of Segway—not Dean Kamen—died yesterday after he rode off a cliff and into a river in England.

Posted at 10:03 AM

September 25, 2010

catty fire police car show

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Posted at 10:34 AM

The Tyler Shipman Memorial Fiero Car Show

[Jalopnik] An amazing group of car enthusiasts gave Fiero lover Tyler Shipman his last wish, and though Tyler passed on his spirit continues with a memorial car show. A local news report captures the magic.

Posted at 10:32 AM

September 24, 2010

Find out which cars get over 30 mpg in fuel economy

[Adam Goldfein] Here is a link to the Fuel Economy List of all vehicles that the EPA has tested and allows you to compare vehicles of a similar class. So if you're looking for a Minivan or Pick-Up - you can see how others rate to the one you're .

Posted at 10:37 AM

The Price Of Solar Power | Daily Fuel Economy Tip

[Daily Fuel Economy Tip] Do You want to generate your own electricity. Anytime a person is considering a project such as this, they should first see if it fits into their budget.

Posted at 10:32 AM

September 23, 2010

Chrysler Suspends Workers Caught Boozing on Tape | www.bullfax.com

[Bullfax.com - Market News & Analysis] Chrysler LLC is offering buyouts to all of its remaining U.S. hourly workers in its latest effort to cut costs and provide an exit for workers who are increasingly nervous about staying with the troubled automaker.

Posted at 10:06 AM

Analysts: Chrysler Worth More Than Fiat | The Truth About Cars

[The Truth About Cars] Fiat’s 20 percent stake in Chrysler, currently with a zero book value, is the biggest positive element seen by analysts for the new Fiat S.p.A., which will comprise the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Ferrari and Maserati car brands when it starts trading on Jan. Fiat’s truck and tractor units will be spun off on the same day into a new unit called Fiat Industrial S.p.

Posted at 10:05 AM

September 22, 2010

Electric Drive: Smart Car's 2 Seats EV - Available In Five Places ...

[The Cool Gadgets - Quest for The Coolest Gadgets] You could recharge the Electric Drive with a 110V or 220V power outlet, the battery bank is designed under the cargo space in the trunk, while the place for fuel tank is replaced with the car’s charging system. A full recharge will bring you about 83 miles away.

Posted at 10:08 AM

Environment Friendly | Green Luxury Vs Smart Brand Cars

[Secret of World Pollution] The next hybrid we’re featuring would be the 2010 Lexus RX450h, that’s a hybrid that features a V-6, 3.5 liter engine and gets 32/28 mpg (that’s only surpassed by Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid) which makes it one of the most fuel efficient luxury brand out there.

Posted at 10:06 AM

September 21, 2010

Dodge: Gas guzzling equals freedom - Hybrid Cars and Plug-in ...

[Hybridcarblog] Of course the US auto industry is a remarkably important piece of US history, yet it seems the US auto industry also epitomizes much that is wrong with America, such as waste and greedy materialism. Yet, the industry has taken so little responsibility for it’s role.

Posted at 10:04 AM

Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing: How to pitch your company at ...

[Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing] So, if you are in a demo area with hundreds of people walking by, don't waste time with someone who isn't really interested. The one person you really need to see might walk by because you are too busy with someone else who isn't interested.

Posted at 10:03 AM

September 18, 2010

Acer Liquid E Ferrari Smartphone Launched In India | PanAsianBiz

[PanAsianBiz] One of the biggest companies dealing in computing technology and electronics, Acer recently launched its Special Edition Liquid E Ferrari smartphone in India. The new smartphone has an impressive look and resembles the Ferrari F1 sports car that has the ”˜Scuderia Ferrari’ shield.

Posted at 10:36 AM

Ferrari Virtual Academy

[Road & Track Blog] Ferrari is the latest to offer such a thing, with their private-label driving simulator, Ferrari Virtual Academy. It features a Ferrari-specific F1 simulation experience that takes place at Fiorano, Ferrari's own test track.

Posted at 10:33 AM

September 17, 2010

Tab above Cabrio windshield? - Smart Car of America Forums

[Smart Car of America Forums] I remember reading about a new MB convertible with a pop up spoiler across the whole windshield that protects the whole compartment from wind turbulence to allow use of the convertible in the winter at speed without buffeting.

Posted at 10:35 AM

Yet Another Working Smart Car - Harleys, Cars, Girls & Guitars

[Harleys, Cars, Girls & Guitars] A couple of days ago, I blogged about working Smart Cars. Here's another one, this time carrying the ladders of a window cleaner on its roof.

Posted at 10:33 AM

September 16, 2010

CanadianDriver » General News » Porsche unveils new 911 Carrera GTS

[CanadianDriver] Unique within the Carrera family, the 911 Carrera GTS has the wider body of the all-wheel drive Carrera models but with rear-wheel drive. It is also includes a SportDesign front apron with black spoiler edge, special black side skirts, and a black finishing panel between the rear tailpipes, along with centre-locking 19-inch RS Spyder wheels.

Posted at 10:07 AM

Paris Preview: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS [UPDATED] ”” Autoblog

[Autoblog] Unique within the Carrera family, the 911 Carrera GTS combines the 44 millimeter wider Carrera 4 body of the AWD models, including a wider rear track and wheels, with rear-wheel drive. There are many more details which distinguish the appearance and technology of a GTS from other Carrera models, for instance, the GTS runs on 19-inch center-mount RS Spyder wheels, painted black, with high-gloss rim flanges and 305/30 R 19 tires on the rear axle.

Posted at 10:06 AM

September 15, 2010

Terrafugia Flying Car: The Estimated Cost Is Climbing - Driver's ...

[WSJ.com: Driver's Seat] Terrafugia expects to add fifty skilled manufacturing jobs at its new facility by 2013. Prospective customers have placed reservations for the aircraft that will be built in the first two to three years of production.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Flying Car | Auto

[Auto] See a real Flying Car taking off and land! ... See a real Flying Car taking off and land! No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Tags: Flying. Tue, September 14 2010 » Auto ...

Posted at 10:04 AM

September 14, 2010

Terrafugia flying car to hit the streets (and skies) in 2011 ...

[Thinking Tech Blog RSS | SmartPlanet] The Terrafugia Transition is capable of a 115mph cruising speed and about a 400-mile range, which means the vehicle falls squarely in the commuter category. You won’t be driving to the Atlantic and then flying to the UK, is what I’m saying.

Posted at 10:03 AM

Report: Terrafugia flying car to start production by end of year ...

[Autoblog] From a marketing perspective, the name "Terrafugia" has got to go. At a glance you can see "Terra" "Flying" which is related to "Terrifying".

Posted at 10:02 AM

September 11, 2010

Toyota Improves Camry V-6 Fuel Economy for 2011 - Car and Driver Blog

[Car and Driver Blog] Toyota Camry models equipped with a V-6 engine will be more fuel-efficient for the 2011 model year thanks to the addition of standard low-rolling-resistance tires. EPA ratings for V-6 models climb to 20 mpg city/29 highway for 2011, .

Posted at 10:35 AM

NRDC Launches Campaign for 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025 ...

[HybridCars.com] On May 21st, the President asked the agencies to develop 'stringent' standards for cars and light trucks and specifically stating, 'I believe that it’s possible, in the next 20 years, for vehicles to use half the fuel and produce half the pollution that they do today.' California, in its letter of commitment, outlined its expectation of a proposal that would deliver an annual rate of improvement ' in the 3 to 6 percent range.'”

Posted at 10:34 AM

September 10, 2010

Send Auto-Tuned Voice Mails With the New I Am T-Pain App Update

[Gizmodo] The update is free for people who already own the popular app (which itself is on sale for $1 this weekend), though you'll have to buy T-Pain credits to leave the 45 second clips (they can be acapella "freestyles" or ditties on top of some non-T-Pain beats). $1 gets you 3 credits normally, though this weekend they're kicking things off by giving away 5 credits for a dollar.

Posted at 10:37 AM

Classic Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Coming To Mac, Says Rockstar

[Kotaku] "Look for the long-awaited release of the classic Grand Theft Auto Trilogy (Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas) for Mac - most likely later this year," the studio said in its "Asked and Answered" feature. "We'll have much more info and a proper announcement soon."

Posted at 10:35 AM

September 09, 2010

Warning: Smart Car Does Not Improve Intelligence Level - There, I ...

[There, I Fixed It - Redneck Repairs] if this site is going to stay reputable, it needs to eliminate the grossly manipulated photos. So far they have been great, and while I have not doubt that someone out there is dumb enough to try this, it’s obviously a fake!

Posted at 10:07 AM

Are Smart Cars Safe?

[Suite101: Car Care/Ownership Articles] In 2000 the smart city coupe got 3 out of 5 stars in tests conducted by the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program-euroncap.com). Euro NCAP ‘provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe.’

Posted at 10:04 AM

September 08, 2010

Cruisin' to the Oldies Car Show coming Sept. 25 in Senoia - The ...

[The Times-Herald > Top Stories] Have you toured or plan to tour the Southern Living Idea House in Senoia before it closes in mid-December?

Posted at 10:05 AM

All British Car Show - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community

[LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community] If you are within driving distance to Jacksoville, FL there is an upcoming "all brit car show" the first weekend in Oct.

Posted at 10:04 AM

September 07, 2010

Car Show Benefits Crime Stoppers : News : ConnectAmarillo.com

[Connect Amarillo - News from KVII] Amarillo Crime Stoppers rewards anonymous tipsters that help put fugitives behind bars and to support that program a car show was held on Saturday.

Posted at 10:05 AM

Car Show Calendar - Charleston SC - The Post and Courier ...

[www.postandcourier.com stories] • Lowcountry Travelers Car Club of Mount Pleasant will hold its annual car show 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot at Wando Crossing Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant.

Posted at 10:05 AM

September 04, 2010

Dodge Unveils Redesigned 2011 Durango SUV (Slideshow - Driver's ...

[WSJ.com: Driver's Seat] The old Durango was, unapologetically, a truck. It’s body-on-frame construction echoed the way vehicles were made 50, 60 or 70 years earlier. Advertising touted its capabilities, beginning with how much it could tow and how well it performed in off-road driving.

Posted at 10:34 AM

Video: Sheik's custom six-wheeled Nissan SUV is a thing that makes ...

[Autoblog] Sheik, hydro and roll - Click above to watch video after the jump Well, this is certainly different. We've seen our fair share of wild vehicle.

Posted at 10:33 AM

September 03, 2010

Two in Jeep safe after collision with semi truck - Spokesman.com ...

[Spokesman.com: News stories] Emergency crews say the roll-bar on a Jeep likely saved the lives of a mother and daughter early this morning. The two were driving the Jeep south on Thor, up the Thor-Freya hill.

Posted at 10:34 AM

Fiat-Based Jeep Teased In Cheesy Web Video

[Jalopnik] This terrible web video shows off a compact Jeep probably on Fiat's C-Evo platform. Better change the tagline to "The things the Italians make, .

Posted at 10:34 AM

September 02, 2010

Distracted driving kills | Commentary | NewJerseyNewsroom.com ...

[Home] BY ED FERNANDEZ COMMENTARY Let's cut to the chase: driving while distracted kills. In fact, according to the US Department of Transportation, distracted driving took the lives of about 6, 000 Ameri.

Posted at 10:06 AM

Earl Path: Three Tips On Driving In A Hurricane - Driver's Seat - WSJ

[WSJ.com: Driver's Seat] Water can damage a vehicle’s engine, electrical system and interior, and flood currents can also carry your vehicle away. More than than half of hurricane deaths in the last 30 years resulted from inland flooding according to the National Hurricane Center. Of those deaths, one in four people drowned cars.

Posted at 10:04 AM

Funky Cars > September 30, 2010

Smart Car Shopping: Five High-Performance Family Cars - The Car ...

Great Price on VW Single Seat Car! - Smart Car of America Forums

September 30, 2010

Smart Car Shopping: Five High-Performance Family Cars - The Car ...

Great Price on VW Single Seat Car! - Smart Car of America Forums

September 29, 2010

Demand For Increased Fuel Economy Drives Eaton to Develop New ...

VW Touareg hybrid: All about highway fuel economy? - Hybrid Cars ...

September 28, 2010

Texting while driving is the biggest tech story, iPhone 4 is ...

Segway Company Owner Dies After Driving Segway Off Cliff

September 25, 2010

catty fire police car show

The Tyler Shipman Memorial Fiero Car Show

September 24, 2010

Find out which cars get over 30 mpg in fuel economy

The Price Of Solar Power | Daily Fuel Economy Tip

September 23, 2010

Chrysler Suspends Workers Caught Boozing on Tape | www.bullfax.com

Analysts: Chrysler Worth More Than Fiat | The Truth About Cars

September 22, 2010

Electric Drive: Smart Car's 2 Seats EV - Available In Five Places ...

Environment Friendly | Green Luxury Vs Smart Brand Cars

September 21, 2010

Dodge: Gas guzzling equals freedom - Hybrid Cars and Plug-in ...

Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing: How to pitch your company at ...

September 18, 2010

Acer Liquid E Ferrari Smartphone Launched In India | PanAsianBiz

Ferrari Virtual Academy

September 17, 2010

Tab above Cabrio windshield? - Smart Car of America Forums

Yet Another Working Smart Car - Harleys, Cars, Girls & Guitars

September 16, 2010

CanadianDriver » General News » Porsche unveils new 911 Carrera GTS

Paris Preview: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS [UPDATED] ”” Autoblog

September 15, 2010

Terrafugia Flying Car: The Estimated Cost Is Climbing - Driver's ...

Flying Car | Auto

September 14, 2010

Terrafugia flying car to hit the streets (and skies) in 2011 ...

Report: Terrafugia flying car to start production by end of year ...

September 11, 2010

Toyota Improves Camry V-6 Fuel Economy for 2011 - Car and Driver Blog

NRDC Launches Campaign for 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025 ...

September 10, 2010

Send Auto-Tuned Voice Mails With the New I Am T-Pain App Update

Classic Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Coming To Mac, Says Rockstar

September 09, 2010

Warning: Smart Car Does Not Improve Intelligence Level - There, I ...

Are Smart Cars Safe?

September 08, 2010

Cruisin' to the Oldies Car Show coming Sept. 25 in Senoia - The ...

All British Car Show - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community

September 07, 2010

Car Show Benefits Crime Stoppers : News : ConnectAmarillo.com

Car Show Calendar - Charleston SC - The Post and Courier ...

September 04, 2010

Dodge Unveils Redesigned 2011 Durango SUV (Slideshow - Driver's ...

Video: Sheik's custom six-wheeled Nissan SUV is a thing that makes ...

September 03, 2010

Two in Jeep safe after collision with semi truck - Spokesman.com ...

Fiat-Based Jeep Teased In Cheesy Web Video

September 02, 2010

Distracted driving kills | Commentary | NewJerseyNewsroom.com ...

Earl Path: Three Tips On Driving In A Hurricane - Driver's Seat - WSJ

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