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Hyundai Developing a 3-Series Fighter?

Hyundai recently told Automotive News the brand is considering offering up a competitor to the legendary BMW 3-Series. Code-named the “RK”, the vehicle could resemble the HCD-14 concept car that we saw at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Any eventual production vehicle would have to be larger and …February 27, 2014

Visit the Lamborghini museum from the comfort of your chair !

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

A visit to one’s favorite manufacturer's museum is almost a religious experience. You can admire the models of the past, learn more about the thought process behind small details, and sometimes even see a pristine example of your particular car! It is sometimes very hard to go there in the …February 27, 2014

Ford Approaching a Million Vehicles Sold in China Annually

In 2013 the American manufacturer sold exactly 935,813 vehicles in China. That figures represents an increase of 49% compared to total sales in 2012. Already associated with local auto manufacturers Chongqing Changan Automobile and Jiangling Motors, Ford plans to open new assembly plants and steadily increase the number of vehicles …February 27, 2014

2014 Tesla S is Consumer Reports Top Overall Pick

The prestigious magazine Consumer Reports has named the 2014 Tesla Model S as its top pick this year. The Tesla S - a fully electric vehicle - is noted for its performance, technological innovation and its exceptional range of about 300 kilometers. The one caveat Consumer Reports cites was its …February 27, 2014

New Battery Factory for Tesla

Tesla Motors is currently in negotiations with Panasonic to build a new battery-production plant in the USA. Since the batteries represent a good chunk of the Model S price, the investment would certainly be profitable in the long run. The plant would produce lithium-ion batteries –from refining the raw material …February 26, 2014

End of the Road for the Insight

Do you remember the Insight? The hybrid Honda launched nearly a year before the Prius? It’s easily forgotten, ever since its launch in 1999, its death in 2006, or its resurrection in 2009. While Toyota has sold 3.19 million Prius globally since launch, only 280,629 Insight found homes, and more …February 26, 2014

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Configurator Online

In Geneva, Lamborghini will unveil the Huracan which will take the reins from the popular Gallardo. This AWD bomb is powered by a 5.2 litre V10 with 610 horsepower. It just became possible to place an order through the configurator placed on the website of the Italian supercar manufacturer, a …February 26, 2014

Ford Abandons Microsoft for BlackBerry

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

It's no secret that Ford knows the many shortcomings of its SYNC system, which is currently managed by the Windows operating system from Microsoft. It has caused the American manufacturer to look elsewhere to source software for the next release of the SYNC multimedia system. We have just learned that …February 26, 2014

Geigercars Unleash The Beast

Geigercars is a German tuning shop dedicated to American vehicles. They have just released information about a new kit for the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, dubbed The Beast. Starting with the already quick 6.2 liter V8 engine, Geigercars added a 2.9 liter Whipple supercharger, boosting the power to 525 HP …February 25, 2014

Venom GT: World's fastest production car

The current speed record for a production car, according to Guiness World Records, belongs to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. The car achieved 431.072 km/h on the Ehra-Lessien (a test track in Germany) 8.7 kilometer high-speed straight. This is not an easy record to beat, not only because the Veyron …February 25, 2014

The Porsche Macan Goes Into Production

Porsche has started production of its new Macan model at the revamped facility in Leipzig. Porsche says the renovations took roughly two years from start to finish. The facilities now include a body shop and an ultra-modern paint shop in addition to the final assembly to accommodate the production of …February 25, 2014

MTT-136, a Revolution in Offroad Transport, From Quebec

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

An inventor from Quebec, Yvon Martel, just released a video of his MTT-136, an electric-powered, track-propelled hauler. His invention is a simple, but brilliant concept: a set of electric motors, different layouts of batteries (giving anything between 45 and 210 km of range), an aluminum chassis and a 136cm track, …February 25, 2014

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