Archive for July, 2011
Jul
31
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July 31, 2011
img src=’http://images.thecarconnection.com/tmb/top-gear-stage-another-electric-car-stunt_100349586_t.gif’/ It’s the episode electric car enthusiasts have been itching to see- and now the guys at BBC motoring show Top Gear have tested two electric cars to see whether they make any sense for the car buying public. Now we already know that Top Gear hasn’t had the greatest history with electric cars. [...]
Jul
31
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 31, 2011
<The redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Passat is now available across the U.S., and the automaker continues to pump out more of the model from its newly christened assembly line in Tennessee. Cars.com editor Mike Hanley says the new Passat’s most impressive quality is its well-cushioned suspension. Continue reading about the Passat, and our other top searched [...]
Jul
30
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 30, 2011
<Toyota’s interactive windows concept lead to a healthy discussion in our comment section as to whether the device is a gimmick or something that would keep small kids entertained. The “Window to the World” concept allows rear passengers to tap on the passenger door windows to identify passing objects, places or animals. It also doubles [...]
Jul
30
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 30, 2011
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Jul
29
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 29, 2011
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Today, President Barack Obama, flanked by automotive executives in front of a backdrop of efficient cars, announced that a new corporate average fuel economy standard had been reached. By 2025, cars and light trucks would achieve a 54.5 mpg fleet average compared to the current 27.5 mpg.
CAFE figures use a complex calculation and also include [...]
Jul
29
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 29, 2011
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Looks like: The Fisker Karma has a legit competitor
Defining characteristics: Electric motor up front, turbocharged gas engine out back and a lithium-ion battery in the middle
Ridiculous features: Huge transparent doors
Chances of being mass-produced: BMW says the i8 will launch in 2014
BMW is giving the idea of a sports-car hybrid a shot with its plug-in [...]
Jul
29
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 29, 2011
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Looks like: BMW is proudly attaching its emblem to this little electric
Defining characteristics: It’s an full-blown electric car, gunning for the Nissan Leaf
Ridiculous features: Expensive carbon-fiber bodywork usually reserved for sports cars
Chances of being mass-produced: 100% confirmed
BMW has been hyping its electric-vehicle platform [...]
Jul
29
Posted by Paintless Removal on
July 29, 2011
Preparing to set off on its own trip down Electric Avenue, BMW has just unveiled concept versions of its nascent BMW i3, a dedicated EV urbo-runner which is due to launch in production form in 2013, and the BMW i8, a plug-in hybrid sports car that will follow in 2014.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kbb-car-news/~4/ncB6V1Ef2_Q" height="1" width="1"/
Jul
29
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July 29, 2011
Moving to pole position in the worldwide customer care competition, Ferrari is launching a new Guaranteed Maintenance Program that will provide owners with no-charge care for seven years on any 2012 Ferrari California, Ferrari 458 Italia or Ferrari FF purchased through an authorized dealer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kbb-car-news/~4/t_AM75X82BQ" height="1" width="1"/
Jul
29
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July 29, 2011
The results of the J.D.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kbb-car-news/~4/dpC53TQfbYw" height="1" width="1"/
