Top Ten Stolen Vehicles of 2008
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Etc. Thanks to modern technologies like ignition keys with embedded chips and factory installed security immobilizers, it’s getting harder and harder to steal new cars.
Spy Shots: 2011 VW Jetta Sedan
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedan , Volkswagen 2011 Volkswagen Jetta – Click above for a high-res image gallery After spending time with the Jetta sedan last year, we came away mostly impressed by its performance and looks. V-Dub’s bread-and-butter model is handsome enough to keep buyers interested, but every design gets stale and after wearing the same duds since 2004 , VW is working on all-new sheetmetal for the 2011 model year. KPG caught the new Jetta Sedan undergoing hot-weather testing in Arizona, and while most of the shots show little more than swaths of black camo, the heat and wind worked away at the adhesive to reveal crisper lines, a swoopier roof, a more angled rear side window and some snazzy looking taillights.
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.31.09
Monday, August 31st, 2009First Drive: 2010 Audi R8 V10 answers our power prayers Audi addresses our singular gripe with the R8 by replacing the standard model’s stock powerplant with the V10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo. Porsche 911 Turbo, M-B SL63 and (whoops) LP560-4, it’s official: You’re on notice.
C/D drills down to find out what goes into EPA fuel economy ratings
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Etc.
REPORT: GP2 mechanic placed into coma after pitlane incident at Spa
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Motorsports , Europe , Safety Serious injuries to the head temporarily left a mechanic in the GP2 series in a medically-induced coma following a pit-lane incident at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit this past weekend during a support race for the Belgian Grand Prix. The GP2 series is the second rung on the ladder below Formula One, and shares its calendar with F1’s European races. According to reports, an air gun left out of place in pit lane was caught by the wheel of Trident Racing’s Ricardo Teixeira, tugging at the hose which toppled a metal beam onto the head of team mechanic Vasco Rossi.
"I’ll have the 10W-30 burger, please" – Examining the car dealers as eatery trend
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Etc.
REPORT: Private Chinese investors sought to fund $6 billion auto plant in Mississippi
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Concept Cars , Hybrid , China , Plants/Manufacturing , Technology , Alternative Fuel Hybrid Kinetic Automotive Corp. rendering – click above to enlarge The headline is attention-grabbing. A former Chinese auto executive is proposing a $6 billion plant in economically-distressed north Mississippi that will employ 25,000 people and produce one million cars a year
VIDEO: Don’t call it OCD: Dude builds 32-valve DOHC V8 out of Legos
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Etc. , Technology , Videos , Toys/Games 32-Valve, DOHC Lego V8 – click above image to watch the video For those about to rock, we salute you, of course
WreckedExotics taking bets on first Ferrari 458 Italia crash
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show , Coupe , Performance , Etc. , Europe , Ferrari 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia – click above image for high-res gallery Would you like to win $500?
Dunkel Industries creates ultimate off-road RV
Monday, August 31st, 2009Filed under: Truck , Etc. , Work , Ford , Specialty , Off-Road 2009 Dunkel Industries RV – Click above for high-res image gallery As they sat looking over the horizon, they realized they had achieved their dream. The guys from Dunkel Industries had driven themselves to a remote spot where they could just relax and enjoy nature at its tranquil best.