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AutoBeat Group 2010-03-12 08:08:53
March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hyundai i40 Gets “Intelligent” Grille Hyundai Motor Co.’s i-flow, a large sedan concept showcased at the Geneva auto show, is a test bed for a variety of technologies that will gradually find their way into the upcoming D-segment i40 sedan, Autocar reports. The i-flow concept features an “intelligent” grille that dynamically controls engine cooling. The car also is fitted with solar panels on the roof and a thermoelectric generator that uses heat produced by the catalytic converter to power accessories. The i-flow is powered by Hyundai’s first diesel-hybrid powertrain, a turbocharged... [Read the full story]
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AutoBeat Group 2010-03-12 08:08:53
March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hyundai i40 Gets “Intelligent” Grille Hyundai Motor Co.’s i-flow, a large sedan concept showcased at the Geneva auto show, is a test bed for a variety of technologies that will gradually find their way into the upcoming D-segment i40 sedan, Autocar reports. The i-flow concept features an “intelligent” grille that dynamically controls engine cooling. The car also is fitted with solar panels on the roof and a thermoelectric generator that uses heat produced by the catalytic converter to power accessories. The i-flow is powered by Hyundai’s first diesel-hybrid powertrain, a turbocharged... [Read the full story]
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Well it is now official …
March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
via www.tourismhamilton.com I just lost my freelance writing gig for The Hamilton Spectator. I used to write a weekly NASCAR Column for them during the racing season. I thought they were just limited with their space due to their coverage of the Olympics but I was wrong, their freelance budget was significantly cut this year and I was one of the first to go. Oh well, to be honest with you after the market bottomed out last year I thought I was a goner, but they held on to me for the entire season except for a few missed weeks due to illness and the US Open so I consider... [Read the full story]
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Mitsubishi to Wind Down Ralliart Division
March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Monetary woes are forcing Mitsubishi to scale down operations of its motorsports wing, Ralliart. As of April 1, Ralliart will stop supporting motorsports customers and cease production of new Ralliart-branded products. The downturn won’t affect Ralliart-badged production vehicles, such as our long-term Lancer Ralliart, because the Ralliart name has been licensed and can still be used on current (and possibly future) Mitsubishi products. In fact, spokesperson Christine Jew said the announcement won’t have a huge impact on North American products: “It pretty much just shut down... [Read the full story]
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March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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Aston Martin DBS by Edo Competition
March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Edo Competition has unveiled their tuning program for the Aston Martin DBS. To beef up the sexy beast, Edo installed revised ECU software, a new exhaust system, special catalytic converters, and high flow air filters. Thanks to these changes, the DBS produces 550 PS (542 hp / 405 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 33 PS (32 hp / 25 kW) and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). This enables the car to rocket from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). Underneath, the company added a high performance brake system, 21-inch wheels, and... [Read the full story]
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AutoBeat Group 2010-03-12 08:08:53
Hyundai i40 Gets “Intelligent” Grille Hyundai Motor Co.’s i-flow, a large sedan concept showcased at the Geneva auto show, is a test bed for a variety of technologies that will gradually find their way into the upcoming D-segment i40 sedan, Autocar reports. The i-flow concept features an “intelligent” grille...
[Continue reading: AutoBeat Group 2010-03-12 08:08:53]Well it is now official …
via www.tourismhamilton.com I just lost my freelance writing gig for The Hamilton Spectator. I used to write a weekly NASCAR Column for them during the racing season. I thought they were just limited with their space due to their coverage of the Olympics but I was wrong, their freelance budget...
[Continue reading: Well it is now official …]BYD tops February sales yet again
Automotive sales were slightly down in February 2010 due to the long holidays and the slightly shorter month. The BYD F3 has come in top of the ranks yet again. The F3 does seem to have pulled quite a lead over the nearest competition, but this is probably due to BYD’s relative fame for making good quality cheap...
[Continue reading: BYD tops February sales yet again]Mitsubishi to Wind Down Ralliart Division
Monetary woes are forcing Mitsubishi to scale down operations of its motorsports wing, Ralliart. As of April 1, Ralliart will stop supporting motorsports customers and cease production of new Ralliart-branded products. The downturn won’t affect Ralliart-badged production vehicles, such as our long-term Lancer...
[Continue reading: Mitsubishi to Wind Down Ralliart Division]GM and Opel’s Strange Love – Feature
Or, how the General learned to stop worrying and love its German brand. Early last year, on the verge of bankruptcy, GM was so cash strapped that it was looking to dispose of its European subsidiary Opel, a brand it has owned for 80 years and which played an important engineering role. GM managed to save the brand,...
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