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Car Tech Live 221: A look into the Kia Optima Hybrid (podcast)
Car Tech Live 221: Is the honeymoon over for hybrids? Ford puts Sync apps in more cars. New Volvos may brake for animals.
2011 VW Touareg TDI Execline
Volkswagen, the “people’s car”, has had a long history of bringing affordable cars to the masses; of delivering a product to those who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
Ford, Nuance: Voice recognition will identify intent
The Sync system could ultimately interpret what drivers are looking to do by understanding the meaning of words and phrases they say and then coaching them to correctly complete tasks. Originally posted at Crave
Ford fine-tuning, expanding Sync
Ford announced plans to quadruple the size of the team responsible for developing the in-car connectivity system and tweak its voice-activated Sync system to make it more usable.
Flex, Lincoln cars to get inflatable seat belt option
Ford is making its rear inflatable seat belt an optional safety feature for the Flex and Lincoln vehicles next year.
Audi: Tally response re: #R8GT so far: #wee (@JuliaPaige), affordable! (@thebpdaughter), will play the lottery (@Bradthoc) #WantAnR8
Audi: Tally response re: #R8GT so far: #wee (@JuliaPaige), affordable! (@thebpdaughter), will play the lottery (@Bradthoc) #WantAnR8
Buck,’ Hard-Earned Wisdom From a Real Horse Whisperer
“Buck” is the true story of modern cowboy and horseman Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for the novel and 1998 smash film “The Horse Whisperer” starring Robert Redford.
New MINI Coupe: First Driving Footage
Here is the first video of the new MINI Coupe . The latest MINI model was unveiled earlier this week and will join the Oxford-based fleet in 2012. The MINI Coupe can be ordered with the most powerful petrol and diesel engines in the brand’s arsenal.
BMW Launches National Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Team USA
BMW, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced BMW Drive for Team USA, a national drive program that invites consumers to get behind the wheel and the Olympic Movement in support of U.S.
Astronaut Mark Kelly Retires to Take Care of Giffords
Captain Mark Kelly, commander of the space shuttle Endeavour and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced his retirement from the Navy and from NASA on
