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The Next Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Will Have a V8

With the industry’s tendency to downsize their engines to meet stringent environmental restrictions, we sometimes have some bad surprises when a new version of a beloved car is announced. Take the new C-Class Mercedes-Benz, for example. It rolled out a few months ago, and with no mentions of the C63 …September 19, 2014

An Electric Supercar That Uses Salt Water As Fuel?

An article on Jalopnik is discussing the new Quant e-Sport Limousine which was on display at the Geneva Motor Show back in March. This supercar is powered by a flow battery which only needs to be replenished with salt water in order to function. Sounds too good to be true, …September 18, 2014

Meet Sparky, The Electric El Camino

When a mechanics' shop is looking for a truck to haul various parts short distances, they usually look for something that ties-in to their business. If they restore old cars, they will find a 50-60’s Chevy, for example. But what if said shop belongs to Nissan? Sure, they could just …September 18, 2014

New Numbers For The Challenger Hellcat

The orgy of staggering numbers associated with the Dodge Challenger Hellcat is not over yet: after having been stumped by the monster’s power, we now hear that it may theoretically be even more powerful… and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) just published its fuel economy ratings. First of all, an …September 18, 2014

Rolls-Royce Receives An Order For 30 Phantoms

Have you ever heard the name Stephen Hung? He is one of the most eccentric (and richest!) businessmen in Hong Kong, owning multiple hotels and casinos. He just wrote his name in the history books, after he placed an order for cars to ferry clients to and from his next …September 17, 2014

Small Changes For The 2015 Honda Civic

Since the Honda Civic received a makeover last year, we did not expect the 2015 models to change drastically. The press release just rolled in, and our suppositions have now been confirmed: the only change from the 2014 models is the addition of a new trim (SE) slotted between the …September 16, 2014

The First Modified Acura TLX

It was just a matter of time before a tuner finally got their hands on a brand-new Acura TLX sedan. Since the part manufacturers haven't yet had the time to design anything for this car, the modifications are somewhat limited so far. This car comes with an OEM aero package. September 16, 2014

Ferrari Celebrates 60 Years In America

Shortly after resigning from his position as CEO of Ferrari, Luca Di Montezemolo declared that the last milestone he would celebrate with the brand would be the 60th anniversary of its arrival in North America. For this occasion, 10 cars will be built. They will be heavily modified versions of …September 16, 2014

Facial Recognition, the Future of Theft Protection?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

With new technology appearing every day and hackers finding new ways to bypass security, how much time before automobile keyless systems can no longer offer the security we expect? Probably sooner than we think and a solution to this problem may be in our faces, quite literally. At the recent …September 16, 2014

Japan Will Get a Smart Fortwo EV Disney Edition

If you needed further proof that Japan was a country with a VERY different mindset, take a look at this new Smart Fortwo EV Disney Limited Edition. Only 40 units will be produced, and they will all feature the same paint scheme: red bodywork panels, yellow mirror covers and a …September 15, 2014

10 Seconds Flat: 21st Century Car Theft

by Éric Plamondon - FPAA, National Bank Insurance paid contributor You park your car, get out and lock the doors, turn on your anti-theft system, then go a few steps before realizing you forgot something in the backseat. You go back to the car: it’s gone. Forget hangers The thief …September 15, 2014

LumiLor And Its Phosphorescent Paint

There have been a slew of innovations in the last few years in the lighting department, to improve safety as well as to look good. After neon lightning and LEDs, it seems that the next step comes from the depths of the sea. Bioluminescent paint is based on jellyfish and …September 12, 2014

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