Archive for July, 2011
Range Rover’s Evoque rolls off the production line
The new Range Rover Evoque passed an important milestone today when the first production vehicle was driven off the line at Land Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool. The “baby Range” is aimed at city dwellers and and woman drivers, people who wouldn’t have imagined themselves in a bigger, “conventional” Range Rover – and it seems > Read complete article inside…
Video: Polish authorities recreate Kubica crash
Polish authorities have recreated the kind of accident that earlier this year seriously injured formula one driver Robert Kubica. Renault’s Kubica suffered horror injuries during a minor Italian rally in February when arm-co barriers skewered his Skoda.
HRT F1 team: New owner eyes Spanish drivers and HQ
(Inautonews.com/GMM) Two Spanish drivers and a new headquarters could be among HRT’s plans after it emerged Thesan Capital has taken over the Spanish team. In its first two seasons, Hispania has been effectively based at Colin Kolles’ Greding headquarters in Germany, with no Spanish drivers on the roster. But it was announced on Monday that the buyout > Read complete article inside..
New Rolls Royce dealer in Chicago
Rolls-Royce and Joe Perillo recently announced the official opening of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Gold Coast in Chicago, IL. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Gold Coast will service the Chicago metro area and be located at 834 N. Rush Street.
2011 Saab 9-4X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The new Saab 9-4X crossover has earned ‘Top Safety Pick’, the highest rating for crashworthiness awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. In addition, the IIHS conducted a separate test involving seats and head restraints in the 9-4X, resulting a “Good” rating for rear-end crash protection. “To achieve two Top Safety > Read complete article inside..
2012 BMW 528i now with EfficientDynamics Technologies
Bmw announced today that like the company’s latest TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter turbo inline-6, the new 2.0-liter engine will combine high-pressure direct-injection and BMW’s VALVETRONIC intake control (hence the name: TwinPower) with a forced induction system consisting of a single twin-scroll turbocharger.
Three carpooling apps to cut commuting costs
Mobile apps are making it easier for commuters to access the carpool lane, cutting costs and drive times.
Ford and GM may slash Aussie units
Automotive News reports on how both GM and Ford may engage in cost-cutting of their Australian manufacturing.
Chrysler exec: Eminem spot is just the beginning (Q&A)
Automotive News reports on Chrysler’s celebrity advertising effort.
CNET Car Tech: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe
This is how a BMW M3 should be equipped.
