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2011 Hyundai Sonata Named “Top Safety Pick” by IIHS

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Today, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata joins an elite group of motor vehicles as a “Top Safety Pick” of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award is only given to those vehicles that do a superior job protecting people in front, side, rear and rollover crashes. A car’s ability to handle itself in these crashes is determined by how many “GOOD” ratings it receives in each of the IIHS tests. Additionally, the vehicle must have electronic stability control readily available as an option. [...]

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Volvo XC70 Comes With WiFi

Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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The 2010 Volvo XC70 will be shown at the Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2010 with the industry’s first Internet connected Rear Seat Entertainment System with Windows XP, WiFi and a 500G hard drive. This innovative product, while still only in the conceptual phase, will allow customers to surf the Internet, download applications to personalize their Volvo to their lifestyle while enjoying video and unlimited music download using a digital touch screen.   [...]

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Shelby GT350 Returns to Action

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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One of many things you can say about legendary car builder and race driver Carroll Shelby is that he doesn’t try to be politically correct.

So when he was asked about the creation of a model that still has legions of fans four decades later, he had this to say:

“In 1964, Ford Motor Co. asked Shelby American to turn their secretary’s car into a race winner to help them sell Mustangs. Our Shelby GT350 ruled its class at the track and was feared by GM and Chrysler owners on the street. Enthusiasts have anticipated the GT350’s return since it went out of production in 1970. Now my band of hot rodders has created a car worthy of the name.” [...]

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Honda to Debut Next-generation Odyssey Concept at Chicago Auto Show

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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American Honda Motor, will debut a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, the company announced today.

The next-generation Odyssey will further enhance its hallmark qualities of innovation, quality, safety and fun-to-drive character, while increasing its overall efficiency. The Odyssey, currently in its third generation, was the best-selling minivan in the United States in 2008 and 2009.

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Maserati Announces US Pricing For GranTurismo Convertible

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, a modern-day heir to the open-top Italian motoring tradition offers unmistakable style, craftsmanship in each detail and race-bred engineering. The 433 hp V8 and six-speed automatic transmission deliver thoroughbred performance, while best in class rear seat room allows a brilliant experience for four without sacrificing comfort or capability. The GranTurismo Convertible demonstrates Maserati’s expertise in the production of exclusive hand-built automobiles by providing an extraordinary level of personalization choices as standard equipment. [...]

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Toyota Unveils Compact Dedicated Hybrid Concept

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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Toyota today unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The FT-CH is a concept that would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wider variety of conventional hybrid choices to its customers, as it begins to introduce plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) in model year 2012, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015 in global markets. [...]

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Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup

Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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The Jeep brand is broadening its vehicle lineup with the introduction of three new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that deliver classic Jeep design and capability.

The new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade boasts a new premium, rugged appearance with standard class-leading capability features, while the Jeep Wrangler lineup is expanded with unique limited-edition models – Jeep Wrangler Islander and Jeep Wrangler Mountain – that deliver high-impact visual appeal with outdoor fun-and-freedom themes.

“While clearly appealing to our core customers, these three new Jeep models will attract new customers to the Jeep dealer showroom,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The new Liberty Renegade delivers renowned Jeep capability and an array of standard features in a stunning new rugged, premium design, while both Wrangler models expand the iconic anchor of the Jeep brand with unique, limited-edition versions that consumers have told us they want.” [...]

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Could You Pass a Driving Test?

Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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Could you pass a driving test?

Remember that little white book of rules you memorized before your 16th birthday, in hopes of passing your driving test? Well, our friends at Auto Insurance are giving you a chance to double check. They’ve put together a great quiz that emulates a real life driving test, and lets just say, we didn’t do so hot! Give it a try – kinda fitting its from the Auto Insurance guys – we’re guessing after you realize how much you don’t know about the rules you’ll be glad you’re covered.

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