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Officially Official: Jaguar C-XF Concept - pics galore - Autoblog (#)

„The concept sedan features single, slim-wedged headlamps which have evolved from the twin-lamp motif seen on past Jaguars. The lights are thin and angular, producing an aggressive look for the car's front profile. Running from the headlamps to the rear wheel haunch is an unbroken, main feature line that gives the car a sense of power and movement. Furthering the vehicles aggressive appearance are the muscular bonnet, side power vents, tapered tail and deeply recessed front grille.“

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Early look: Toyota Hybrid X concept (#)

„The hybrid is an iconic statement for Toyota," said Kim. "We will come up with a design that shows a vehicle's hybrid-ness, because a hybrid should have a distinctive look [¦] One of the things you may see are green or blue lights on the sides of the hybrid or maybe even on the hood that illuminate when the car is in hybrid mode," said Jin Won Kim, 29, a senior creative designer at Toyota's Calty Design Research Inc. in Newport Beach, Calif.“

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eBay Find of the Day: KITT up for sale - Autoblog (#)

„15. Personally, I never really liked Kitt's dash board or the front end in the early seasons of KR--the dash looks cheesy with those white lines on the displays, and those obvious filler panels below the headlights look like they'd come loose in a strong breeze (actually, if you watch really early episodes of the series, they DO come loose in the wind when the car goes fast enough; the front end flies apart during jumps in a few episodes, too).“

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Arresting Development - AutoWeek (#)

„In fact, all the shapes and lines on the Interceptor are stronger, sharper. That same chrome detailing helps to give more definition to the car’s beltline than is found on the 427; larger wheel flares cut higher into its tall flanks; a single character line running the length of the body side gives the car more surface interest, while both ends feature more detailing, in the bumpers, lights and inlets.“

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Spied: 2008-2009 Chrysler 300 facelift (#)

„Spy photographers have snapped some photos of a facelifted Chrysler 300 prototype. The car's headlights are unchanged — so far — but it appears to have a new set of taillights. From the five test cars that have been spotted to date, only the tail-ends have been covered in camouflage, suggesting the changes to the rear might be the focus of this update.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/27/spied-2008-2009-chrysler-300-facelift/ - Cached

Public Eye - Video Surveillance, Public Webcams, Public Safety (#)

„Answer: Many people don't realize that cities like Chicago, who have red-light cameras in place, have passed new ordinances to allow for issuing tickets. The ordinances allow for civil violations, not traffic/moving violations, for cars caught by cameras blowing red lights. The tickets are like parking tickets, the owner of the car is fined, yet it doesn't affect the driving record.“

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BMW Z4 Roadster - RSportsCars.com (#)

„Benefiting from new tail lights with integrated light conductors as well as more horizontal lines, the modifications at the rear give the car an even wider, lower, and more muscular appearance. Featuring even more sophisticated, top-quality materials and additional colors, the interior is truly exquisite in its looks without in any way foregoing its sporting, purist character.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/bmw_z4.asp - Cached

Chevrolet Cobalt and Mazda 3 Review & Road Test - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Not everything works so well, however. The single piece of carbon-look trim above the glove box looks lonely and a strip of red lights on the radio attempt to amuse the simpleminded by lighting up in sequence whenever you adjust the volume. This frivolity did not detract from the comfortable driving position, although more armrest padding would have been welcome ...“

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Spied: 2008 Porsche Boxster face-lift (#)

„The upcoming face-lift to the Porsche Boxster has been spied in winter testing. The new car features a redesigned front bumper with LED daylight driving lights. Also of note are the disguised headlights which are likely to receive a new shape in this revision. The test vehicle also displayed LED taillights.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/28/spied-2008-porsche-boxster-face-lift/ - Cached

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car - RSportsCars.com (#)

„A racing-ready suspension and large, 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels help keep it glued to the tarmac, so it requires no drivetrain modifications to satisfy its role in front of the racing pack. In its official capacity, however, the pace car is outfitted with a variety of safety equipment and highly visible strobe lights.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ corvette_pace_car.asp - Cached

Spied: 2008 Mercury Montego (#)

„The Montego's tail-end has received some attention as well. New taillights are predominantly white, with a red strip at the bottom, essentially swapping the color red and white color treatment found on the current car. The trunk lid has been changed, moving the license plate down onto the new Montego's redesigned rear bumper.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/25/spied-2008-mercury-montego/ - Cached

Green Days in Geneva - AutoWeek (#)

„While the car keeps Audi's signature large single-frame grille, the A5's front lights are smaller and more sculpted. The car also has more angular lines on the hood and doors. It is expected that the design will be a starting point for future Audis.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070227/free/70226009/.../ geneva - Cached

BMW unveils 2007 MINI - Autoblog (#)

„· The round, clear-glass headlights are now fixed to the body and have been turned slightly to the outside to maintain the geometry of the car from the front. The indicators, formerly isolated in the front valance, are now housed within the main headlight units.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/14/bmw-unveils-2007-mini/ - Cached

Crash Control - AutoWeek (#)

„Then a yellow, larger version popped up. As the distance closed further, the brake and backup lights of the stopped car began to flash automatically. At the same time, a red warning appeared inside the moving car to signal danger.“

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Lamborghini Miura Concept - RSportsCars.com (#)

„Even the touches of contemporary styling applied to the interior, the lights, and the wheels have been carefully measured to achieve a homogenous design that is both timeless and immediately recognizable. And so a true design icon is reborn.“

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Smelly Upholstery, Xenon Lights Conversion Kits, Mystery Engine Problems And More in Mike Allen's Auto Clinic - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Gee - wonder what "investigators" do in Canada (Sweden, etc.) where DRLs are the law? Since so many cars have this even in the US, I assume this guy wants to drive with his lights off at night?“

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Revealed: 2007/2008 Mercedes CL-Class (CL 500, CL 600) (#)

„I don't know why people pick on headlights and grill and single details… after all it is not a new invention… all cars have four black rubber tyres too…!“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/revealed-2007-mercedes-cl-class/ - Cached

2007-2008 Audi R8 unveiled (#)

„Hopefully, they should offer the LED headlights from the conecpt car as an option for this car.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/27/audi-r8-2007-2008/ - Cached

Daily Auto Insider - Car and Driver (#)

„Bright Lights, Big Problem? “

http://www.caranddriver.com/sitemap/dailyautoinsider/7/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:37 PM