Demand in the compact luxury crossover segment isn’t dwindling, which is why Audi wants more of the action. Already the Q5 is a strong contender, but Audi is considering an even smaller A1-based crossover vehicle. [click to continue…]
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The winter months can wreak havoc on not only the appearance of your vehicle but also the way it performs on the roads. One of the most important things a person can learn when taking Driver’s Ed or being taught how to drive by a family member is who to drive in the snow. Now, not every person who gets their driver’s license will need to learn how to drive in the snow because of their geographic location. However, for those who live in the Central part of the country and the Northeast, learning how to drive in the snow is crucial to their survival. [click to continue…]
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When setting out to replace the 350Z, Nissan did the unthinkable – they downsized. While most new vehicle iterations seem to only get bigger than their predecessors, the latest Nissan Z is smaller, lighter, and of course it’s now faster.
The folks at WebRidesTV in particular wanted to experience just what these tighter dimensions and lighter weight delivered on the open road, and simply put they were quite impressed. [click to continue…]
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Does driving faster save lives? According to statistics, in 1995 when the speed limit was increase from 55 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour, fewer people actually died in automobile accidents in the state of California. Is another speed limit increase in the making? After all, that is a positive fact.
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Car enthusiasts knew ahead of time that they would have their hands full in Chicago dealing with the freezing temperatures, bitter wind, and snow flurries; but add to that a 4.3 earthquake this morning and you will see how truly dedicated these car aficionados are. The 2010 Chicago Auto Show has seriously started off with a bang… even a rumble!
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Okay, so things didn’t go too well when GM tried to sell Saturn. Or Opel. Or, so far, HUMMER. And Saab itself has gone through its share of unsuccessful suitors, too. But it looks like General Motors has finally gotten lucky, putting together a deal that sells its Saab division to Spyker Cars, N.V.
Here’s the lowdown: General Motors gets about $74 million from Spyker, along with some $326 million in preferred shares of the new company—Saab Spyker—with everyone quick to point out that this translates into only 1 percent of the voting rights in the new entity. On the other hand, the stock deal is essentially payback for GM agreeing to remain a “partner” with Saab through the end of 2016. It’s not clear exactly what this “partnership” will entail, but the net result is that the General will have some sort of voice in Saab’s new plans for a while yet. [click to continue…]
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Grand Theft Auto is a series of video games that became popular upon its release in October of 1997. It has grown into nine stand-alone games with two expansion packs for the original game and two expansion packs for the latest game, Grand Theft Auto IV. Due to popularity, Chinatown Wars has been released on the PlayStation Portable, the Nintendo DS, and even the iPhone OS. Chinatown Wars is the 13th game released in the series, whether stand-alone or in an expansion pack; it’s the first of the games to be released for the iPhone OS.
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Auto thefts have become a major problem in the area of Dallas, Texas. But, local law enforcement agencies will be getting major help, in the form of DNA testing. A federal grant of $500,000 has been given to Dallas County, which will be used by police officers, prosecutors, and the Dallas County crime lab for DNA testing. The program is called the Forensic Evidence Auto Recovery program (FEAR). Dallas officers will be able to swab areas of the vehicles where thieves may have touched. This is a crucial process in order to track down thieves and possible chop shops that sell salvaged parts.
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Auto insurance is one of the most important types of insurance a person can have these days. It’s right behind health insurance, life insurance, and home insurance. Today, automotive insurance is required by law by certain state minimums to legally drive a vehicle in the United States. If you are pulled over while driving, show either your proof of insurance or insurance policy. Otherwise, your vehicle will be impounded, the driver will be issued a ticket, and possibly even arrested. The owner of a new vehicle should purchase automotive insurance as soon as the vehicle leaves the sales lot.
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Last year was rough for General Motors. After emerging from bankruptcy and receiving bailout loans from the government, GM may not seem like it would considered the most innovative company by any measure. But as the Washington Auto Show gets underway, GM has announced that it will be the first major US automaker to manufacture electric motors.
GM is designing and building electric motors for upcoming hybrid and all-electric vehicles within their own facilities, which should make their debut in 2013 on new rear-wheel drive two-mode hybrids. [click to continue…]
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