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World's Smallest Car - Popular Mechanics (#)

„To prove that the cars were rolling rather than sliding, Kelly and Osgood took STM images every minute and watched the cars progress. Because nanocars' axles are slightly longer than the wheelbase the distance between axles they could determine the way the cars were oriented and whether they moved perpendicular to the axles.The car is a bit small to survive heavy traffic on the Gowanus Expressway, so why would anyone build such a tiny vehicle ...“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/ 1818921.html - Cached

Another tease: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu photo leak (#)

„The Civic too, no, I'm not saying that I am disgusted with the civic, but it certainly ain't nowhere near the best looking car and that too is a massive seller. It makes me sick to the fact that so many people would actually COMPLAIN about a car or company for that matter just because if there looks. I LOVE awsome looking cars, but I would by the cheapest most reliable car I can find. Basically to get me from point A to point B.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/18/.../ - Cached

2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8, R/T revealed (#)

„WHY DONT THEY TAKE A NOTE from Audi?in the 80's they where hated in the us but they engineered their cars to perfection now they can get 425bhp from a 4.2L V8, THE SAME AS THE 6.1L hemi! Now the domestics are getting too complacent playing the patriotic card to sell sub-standard, out dated cars, but sadly US car buyers can see though this pathetic facade.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/09/2008-dodge-magnum-srt8-rt-revealed/ - Cached

First Drive: 2007 Jeep Patriot - Car News - Car and Driver January 2007 (#)

„One year ago exactly, Chrysler introduced us to the first of three all-new compact crossovers intended to help DCX get back into the compact-car game. First was Dodge’s chunky Caliber, mildly impressing us with its unique styling and clever interior packaging, but losing us completely with its ho-hum road manners and stunningly awful interior materials. Next came the miserable Jeep Compass, which took the worst of the Caliber’s traits and wrapped them in styling to match.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12419/ 2007-jeep-patriot.html - Cached

5,000 Volkswagen R32's Heading to the US - RSportsCars.com (#)

„With a fully independent multi-link rear suspension that sits wider and lower than its GTI sibling, the R32 flaunts its authority both inside and out. Twin chrome exhausts, 18-inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, a uniquely shaped front grille and R32 badging distinguish this car from anything else on the road. A rear roof spoiler and deep front spoiler, coupled with body-colored bumpers, side bump strips, door handles and door mirrors, add to the streamlined, sporty look.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/ r32_us.asp - Cached

JATCO to Build CVTs in China (#)

„I don't see a good way to get groceries either (saddle bags would barely hold dinner for two). Then again I use my car for groceries and getting the kids and that leaves me driving the motorcycle only on the weekend for recreational use where I am burning gas and polluting simply for my enjoyment...I couldn't imagine a rush hour commute via motorcycle. I prefer to avoid splitting lanes or riding on the shoulder and would hate to do 15 miles of stop and go on a motorcycle.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/02/ jatco_to_build_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/02/28

Spied: 2008 Mazda 2, coming to the States? (#)

„Mazda needs a vehicle to now compete in the Honda Fit/Toyota Yaris/Nissan Versa category. If Americans are too stupid, or too busy eating cheese to understand the advantages of a small car, then they don't deserve to get them, and they can keep thier crappy Aveos. At least bring the mazda 2 to Canada where we appreciate the value, and versatility of small cars. (We get both the Smart and the Mercedes B here).“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/11/.../ - Cached

Armored Lincoln Town Car reviewed - Autoblog (#)

„If you just get sent this link thinking you're about to read a regular car news story prepare to be surprised. With an opening line like "When choosing an armored vehicle, it's important to keep in mind how badly someone wants you dead," we were hooked. Now we know all about the 2005 Lincoln Town Car BPS (Ballistic Protection Series) and the fact that it can withstand armor piercing ammo and roadside bombs.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2005/02/01/armored-lincoln-town-car-reviewed/ - Cached

DaimlerChrylser To Bring Next-Gen Smart Car to US in 1Q 2008 (#)

„If released, it'll sell like hotcakes in certain areas. Americans are obsessed with cars that look like toys (think Hummer) plus it's got oversized wheels for the men, and cuteness for the women (but not too feminine because of the hard angles). If it got great mileage and could legally park sideways there would be no other car for a childless couple in a dense urban area like Seattle or San Francisco ...“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/06/ daimlerchrylser.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/06/28

Leno's M-47 Patton Tank-Engine Car Gets an Upgrade - Jay Leno Garage - Popular Mechanics (#)

„One hot-rod magazine ran a photo of the car with a caption that read, "Diesel!" Believe me, it has a gasoline engine. Before we modified it, the car ran just fine on regular. Now, I fill it with premium, even though we're limiting the turbos to only 6 psi of boost. We're kicking around the idea of cranking up that boost to see if we can get another couple of hundred horsepower out of it.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/ 4206704.html - Cached

REMARKETING WEEKLY -- Racing Clocks; Manheim Growth Plans; More (#)

„U.S. 'STUCK IN REVERSE' ON FUEL EFFICIENCY: While Congress and the Bush administration debate how to improve fuel economy in automobiles, a new study says the United States is "stuck in reverse" when it comes to offering consumers a wide selection of fuel-efficient vehicles. The research from the Civil Society Institute, a not-for-profit think tank that focuses on energy and ecological issues, shows a growing "fuel-efficient car gap." “

http://www.automotivedigest.com/ remarketingmgmtweekly.html - Cached

Detroit Auto News - Auto Industry News from the GM FastLane Blog and Bob Lutz (#)

„(These are the people who are developing the all-new 2008 CTS that premiered at the Detroit show.) The Drivers' Log shows real images and stories of the incredible lengths they go to as they develop and test a car, from the Nurburgring to a quiet road down the block. If you're curious to see a bit of what real car testing consists of, you™ll want to give it a look.“

http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ Worried about quality, the Chrysler group is studying whether Chery Automobile Co. should build a Chrysler group car, not a Chery, for worldwide export, say industry sources. In December, Chrysler said it had struck a deal for Chery to assemble a small car. At first, Chrysler was considering a Chery model, sources say.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=asia - Cached

just-auto.com Hot Topics (#)

„Diesel Don™t say diesel in the US, say BlueTec- (20th March 2006) DaimlerChrysler boss Dieter Zetsche™s speech at the Detroit Motor Show a couple of months ago was made with absolute conviction. The US car market wants the diesel engine. And, in M-B Speak, that means BlueTec, writes Oliver Dixon. More related items >>“

http://www.just-auto.com/hottopiclist.aspx - Cached

Bertone: Bertone- SKF Filo "drive by wire" (#)

„PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STILE BERTONE is convinced that living and communicating are the two most important actions in daily use when driving a car: to live (in a functional and comfortable microcosm) and to communicate with the exterior world. The car becomes a living space very similar to that of a home ...“

http://www.autointell.com/supplier/engineering_supplier/bertone/.../ bertone-filo-01.htm - Cached

Motor Trend names redesigned Toyota Camry as 2007 Car of the Year - Motor Trend Media (#)

„MacKenzie added, "Toyota offers the Camry with a regular four cylinder engine, or a sporty V-6 that enables it to hit 60 mph in just six seconds - that's about as fast as a V-8 musclecar from the'60s and'70s. Buyers looking for ultimate fuel economy can choose the Camry Hybrid, which uses the same innovative hybrid powertrain technology as Toyota's Prius to save gas."“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/.../ 112_news061122_car_of_the_year_2007_toyota_camry - Cached

2008 BMW M5 Touring - Auto Shows - Car and Driver February 2007 (#)

„Here’s the bad news: As with every one of its M-powered Touring predecessors (the last of which was based on the E34 M5 from the early 1990s), the E60 M5 Touring will not be sold on U.S. shores due to lack of anticipated interest from anyone but us car freaks and the occasional wit who loves the deliciously sick joke of a 500-hp station wagon ...“

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/12517/ 2008-bmw-m5-touring.html - Cached

DETNEWS | Weblog | Pistons (#)

„Listen, I have sat in that arena when fans cheered wildly for Michael Jordan, an arch-rival. I sat there when they brought tears to Rick Carlisle's eyes with a thunderous ovation. There were more cheers than jeers when Grant Hill first came back. But you get Ben Wallace who won a championship here and you boo him harder than you booed Darko Milicic?“

http://info.detnews.com/pistonsblog/index.cfm - Cached

Funny Man Kay Would be Top Choice for Sat Nav Voice (#)

„Loans can berepaid over one to seven years. The Co-operative Bank's famous ethical policyalso gives customers the peace of mind of knowing exactly who the Bank doesand does not do business with, as well as reducing the environmental damagecaused by cars through the free Climate Care donation.“

http://www.just-auto.com/ia.aspx?id=2383 - Cached

Report: Toyota to Emphasize Production of Smaller Cars in US (#)

„In the future, I see a car that uses an electric generator engine designed from the ground up that runs initially on alcohol in a narrow rpm range; think about it; it could run leaner at a higher compression ratio and would be more efficient because it would not depend on a cat and the current 14.7 air to fuel ratio ...“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/09/ report_toyota_t.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/09/14

Autoblog (#)

„The Sport, with its grille-mounted 3-pointed star, snazzy 5-spokes and AMG fascia, is clearly the more aggressive of the two. We can't imagine MB would do anything too drastic (read: costly) to separate the US car from the Euro-model, so exporting the only sportier of the two seems like a pretty good possibility to us.“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/ - Cached

Report: Mitsubishi to Sell Electric Vehicle in US (#)

„I agree with Patrick, Larry, but would say it this way: among people willing to pay a premium for a BEV there is much greater awareness of'green power'. That self-selected group will be more likely to use low-carbon power. That said, the issue of pollution emitted during power generation is certainly also important.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/10/ report_mitsubis.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/09

Finalists For Car and Truck of the Year - Popular Mechanics (#)

„The North American Car and Truck of the Year are the most prestigious awards given to new vehicles. They’re the most important awards because they’re based on the unbiased votes of a group of 49 respected automotive journalists from across the United States and Canada, including me, PM’s auto editor.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 2071351.html - Cached

F-Secure : News from the Lab (#)

„We aren't knowledgeable on the exact changes in the law, but sounds as though the amendment would criminalize DDoS attacks, whether carried out with a Botnet, or by an activist crowd using their own resources.“

http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/ - Cached

2009 Dodge Challenger Is A Go! - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Yes Dodge build it. There are alot of us, waiting for this to come true.If you build it, we will come.Please, my mid-life crisis will be around 2008 and this will be the cure!!!!!Its one georgous car.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 1997167.html - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ZF Lenksysteme provides completely different steering systems to the M version of the BMW Z4 and regular Z4s. BMW uses the letter M on low-volume, high-powered versions of its production cars.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=cutaway - Cached

Articles - RSportsCars.com (#)

„ 10/30/2006 – Anteros uses the base engineering of the C6 platform as a foundation to create this 550 horsepower rolling sculpture in carbon fiber and luxury leather. “

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/ - Cached

Road and Track Magazine - ROADandTRACK.com (#)

„Our program is for the enthusiast who wants to take his car to the next level. You can listen live to SPEED Radio or check out a program from the archives on our podcast page.“

http://www.roadandtrack.com/ default.asp?section_id=1 - Cached

F-Secure : News from the Lab - May of 2005 (#)

„Couple of months ago there were rumours floating around that Bluetooth viruses could infect the on-board computers of some Lexus cars, or at least cause some visible effects on them.“

http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/ archive-052005.html - Cached

Ferrari officially announces 599 GTB Fiorano (#)

„Kyle, you simply don't understand anything about design. This is an Italian car, US car just sucks, this is the pure truth.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/09/.../ - Cached

The Australian Ford FPV MkII GT-P - Autoblog (#)

„We'd be damn lucky if the US car industry was as fortunate to find its stylistic roots as the British Market. Yes, I'm being grim rather than optimistic.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2005/07/09/the-australian-ford-fpv-mkii-gt-p/ - Cached

Car Video Clips from Road Tests & Auto Show Car Videos - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Will Ferrell, the outrageously funny star of this summer's NASCAR-tastic blockbuster, sits down to talk to us about racing, Wonder Bread, and AMCs.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia/video/ index2.html - Cached

New Car Photos & Automotive Photo Galleries - Automobile Magazine (#)

„It's not just the shape or the proportions of VW's latest show car that amaze us. There's also the stunning viper green metallic paint.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/ index2.html - Cached

Chevrolet Cars | New 2008 2007 Chevrolet Car Models at Motor Trend Buyer™s Guide (#)

„ Peterson Automotive Museum Honoree Ed Roth - Cult Cartoonist and Kustom Hot Rod Legend “

http://www.motortrend.com/new_cars/01/chevrolet/ index.html - Cached

Honda,& BMW Tops Most Requested at LeaseCompare.com - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„So the A4 is on #5 for used and #3 for new. Not bad, finally the stupid US car market understands Audi is something.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ To reach goal the US carmaker will have to pass current leader Ford and hold back Hyundai“

http://autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=1078 - Cached

2007 Toyota Camry - 2007 Car Of The Year Winner Road Test & Review - Motor Trend (#)

„ Motorsport: Toyota enters NASCAR - You think Bubba will like us? “

http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/car/ 112_0701_2007_coty_2007_toyota_camry - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ Car industry boom set to slow in central Europe “

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ frontpage?ws=uf - Cached

Car Pictures (#)

„MUSCLE CAR “

http://www.motorcities.com/ list-vehicle-types.html - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:47 PM