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BMW Pushing For Smart Traffic Lights To Aid Fuel Efficiency

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:00 -0500

Creeping along from red light to red light on your way from a major sports event or concert, or stopped by every red light on the way home late at night, on empty roads, you've probably wondered why traffic lights in the U.S. aren't a little more adaptable. The short answer: they're not at all smart, and at least here in the U.S. they're ..

Renault's Sustainable-Mobility.Org Touts Zero-Emissions Tech

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:59:00 -0500

In America, we tend to think of Renault as that wacky French outfit responsible for the Le Car craze of the 1970s and 80s. But in fact, the company has been doing some very interesting work on the EV front, thanks largely to its partnership with Nissan. In that vein, Renault recently launched a website dedicated to "zero emission mobility" -- ..

WTF AdWatch: Chinese Print Ad For The Volkswagen GTI

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:12:00 -0500

We're not entirely sure that this Chinese print ad for the Volkswagen GTI is for real -- and if it is, we're even less sure what it might be saying. The copy along the bottom translates as "It will go fast". That could mean "It will go so fast that you'll spill all that hot, delicious coffee from McDonald's right in your lap". Or it could ..

GM Adding New Dealerships, Frustrating Old Ones

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:00 -0500

When Chrysler and GM underwent restructuring earlier this year, they took the opportunity to thin out their dealer networks. As you might recall, that resulted in substantial consternation among dealers, lobbying groups, and elected officials. But while threats of litigation and offers of mediation still hang in the air, there may be a glimmer ..

2011 Volkswagen Touareg To Launch in January at Detroit Auto Show

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500

Introduced as a 2004 model, the Touareg sport utility vehicle was Volkswagen's first foray into SUVs, and its most expensive vehicle at the time. Now VW will unveil a redesigned, second-generation 2011 Volkswagen Touareg at January's Detroit Auto Show. The Touareg shares a basic platform with the high performance Porsche Cayenne SUV, itself ..

2011 Buick Regal, HGM On Fox, Hybrids vs. Pedestrians: Today at High Gear Media

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Just a few weeks after canning the Saturn brand on a failed sale to Penske, GM is nabbing what would have been the next-gen Aura and turning it into the 2011 Buick Regal. Basically a restyled Opel Insignia, the car is being positioned as an attractive and sporty addition to the new Buick line. Check out the stories at TheCarConnection and ..

2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo / 535i / 550i / GT

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0500

2010 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "it's certainly not an SUV" Car and Driver: "this new model is no classic beauty" Edmunds "the full-on rear view is just not pleasing to the eye" Autoblog: "genuinely inspired door panels" So...what is it? The striking 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, ...
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Today In Tech: The Aha Mobile App For iPhone

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:59:00 -0500

First, the good news: technologically speaking, the Aha Mobile traffic app is at the front of the pack. It pairs the iPhone's built-in geolocation capabilities with data from INRIX, Yelp, SitOrSquat, and PhotoEnforced, making Aha your one-stop-shop for data on traffic, food, bathrooms, and speed cameras -- without having to deal with ..

Catch High Gear Media on The Fox Car Report Today!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Looking around for something to do this afternoon at 4 p.m. EST? Tune in to the Fox Car Report, where High Gear Media's editor Marty Padgett will be beaming in to talk about the 2011 Buick Regal and the LaCrosse, all the hot new 2010 vehicles, and anything automotive that crosses his mind in the 15-minute block. You can get to the Fox Car ..

Mazda's Tell All Weight-Loss Tips

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:37:00 -0500

In the tradition of the Hollywood weight loss diet, Mazda has revealed how it plans to chop as much as 220 pounds off its new cars. Considering the fact that cars in general have been getting heavier due to increased safety features and higher feature specs, only a few automakers have managed to reverse the trend in their own cars. Take the ..

Experian One-Ups Carfax With Free Vehicle Checks On eBay

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:50:00 -0500

Buying or selling a vehicle on eBay Motors? You no longer need to worry about paying separately for an outside vehicle history check. It's now automatic and free, covering all vehicles for sale on the site, for model years back through 1981, thanks to a new exclusive agreement between the auctioning company and AutoCheck. According to ..

2010 Toyota Yaris: Cheapest New Car With Stability Control

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

It's not surprising at all that the smallest, least expensive vehicles typically get short shrift on features. You won't find power windows or mirrors, central locking, air conditioning, or even sound systems on some of the most affordable versions of the cheapest models. But while most automakers also skimp on safety features for these most ..

Preview: 2011 Buick Regal

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:45:00 -0500

What is it?: The relaunch of the popular Regal nameplate, which will be Buick's new mid-size sedan The basics: Four-cylinder only for now; front-wheel drive, 180+ hp Price: $21,500 (estimated) On sale: late 2010/early 2011 Rumors of the Buick Regal's return to production have been circulating for months, and at a dealers' meeting this week, ..

2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0500

2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "the ultimate niche vehicle" Cars.com: "a more angular face that closely mimics the rest of Cadillac's lineup" Kelley Blue Book: "leather covers the seats, doors, steering wheel and center console" The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT brings a lot to the table-including the ...
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2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:00 -0500

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Cadillac Escalade EXT to write this hands-on road test. The 2010 Escalade EXT review is based on driving impressions culled from the past three model years. Editors have compared the EXT to other trucks and SUVs to help you narrow your shopping choices, and have edited a companion Full ...
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