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BMW i8 Spyder Plug-in Concept

by Karthick on May 14, 2012

The BMW i8 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid concept which goes from 0 to 60mph in 5 seconds and and averages 94 mpg of fuel use.  This is an extreme combination of power and fuel effeciency.  And let’s not forget that it also boasts a cutting-edge design as well. It’s another great looking luxury plug-in with impressive specs built by Fisker a key player in the luxury car game. [click to continue…]

Insurers Not Quite Ready for Robo Cars

by Karthick on May 12, 2012

Google is testing driverless cars on California roads. And granted, they are not close to becoming mainstream yet.  But driverless cars are looming on the horizon, shaping the imagination of drivers but not the fancy of car insurers. How to insure these vehicles is a key hurdle for those that want to see more of them on the road. The cars run by computers and can sense when accidents are about to occur. [click to continue…]

Top 10 Cars Favored By Females

by Karthick on May 7, 2012

So what are the popular cars among the female segment of the population?  Whether you’re a man or woman, some of the cars on this list may just surprise you. One car with a 57.9 percent ownership is the Volvo S40. The female dollar is sought-after so it’s strange that Volvo axed the S40 model for 2012. [click to continue…]

The devastating earthquake in Japan may have done additional damage besides the nuclear reactor damage and the widespread devastation from the Tsunami. The disaster may have shifted the public opinion on electric cars, says Detroit news. Electric cars are cleaner but they rely on power stations to get the electricity they need to run. Nuclear energy can help generate electricity but the disaster is changing people’s views on this form of energy. [click to continue…]

New Customer Service Schedule by Car Care Council

May 5, 2012

In celebration of April National Car Care Month the non-profit Car Care Council is introducing a new online customizable service schedule. This will be free to all motorists in an effort to encourage car owners to keep up with vehicle maintenance.  It’s something we all know we need to do, but is easy to neglect.

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Volkswagen’s HAVEit: Temporary Auto Pilot for Your Car

April 6, 2012

Airplanes have autopilot … why not cars?  Popular automaker Volkswagen has debuted the HAVEit system (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport) that is a temporary auto pilot, also as TAP. The world renowned automaker created the semi-automatic system to work on motorways up to a speed of 130 km/h. It is not a fully automatic [...]

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Citroen Partners with Facebook for Interactive Campaign

April 6, 2012

Automaker Citroen, in partnership with Facebook, has opened a campaign they call “crowd-sourcing in action”.  Facebook users can lend a hand in shaping the all new C1 Connexion being released by Citroen later this year. It is a bold move by the company and could be either giant leap forward in connecting with the growing [...]

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Automotive News Roundup

April 6, 2012

Ignoring your “check engine” light could end up costing you between $73.00 for a transmission adjustment and a massive $4,098 on a new vehicle such as a hybrid. Your fuel economy suffers with the check engine light on. Putting off these small fixes can bring you problems down the road. Cars are getting more expensive [...]

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Calls for Cellphone Ban in Illinois Lack Data

April 6, 2012

The Illinois capital has a pending bill that would ban drivers from using cellphones in the state while driving. They say it’s a matter of safety. After over two decades of research there’s no real evidence of how driving with a cellphone impacts driver safety. There’s no consensus on hand-held or hands-free phones. They could [...]

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The 2012 Ford B-Max

April 5, 2012

The 2012 Geneva International Motor Show unveiled the Ford B-Max vehicle in March. The vehicle is difficult to classify since it has a compact wagon body style, sliding doors and a tall ride height. It’s called the “city friendly crossover.” and is a cross between a Mazda5 and a Honda Fit. You’ll get room for [...]

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