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NewsMitsubishi Mirage G4: Almost a World Premiere in Montréal
The Mitsubishi G4 Concept was first unveiled in March 2013 at the Auto Show in Bangkok. It’s more of a prototype than a conventional sedan to join the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. Thanks to the magic of the internet, it was a presentation that went around the world. In Montreal Last …
NewsNext Generation Toyota Prius for 2015 to Look, Perform Better
At a conference held at Automotive World Toyota came to talk about the fourth generation of the world's best-selling hybrid car. They signified that the next Prius will sport a more attractive shape and a more efficient hybrid technology. Hideki Lka, general manager for battery research, has confirmed that the …
NewsThe Movie RUSH Now on DVD
As of yesterday, the movie Rush is available to buy on DVD to watch in the comfort of your own home. Directed by Ron Howard, this motorsport film is based on the confrontation between Formula 1 drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt in the1970s. Britain's James Hunt was a player …
RecallsNHTSA Investigating 07-08 Camry Hybrid in the U.S. for Possible Recall
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints about the brake system used by the Toyota Camry hybrid, which could be faulty. The investigation covers about 30,000 vehicles from 2007 and 2008. The agency says 59 complaints related to a defect with assisted braking and adds that the …
New Models2015 Acura TLX Likely to Replace Outgoing TSX and TL Models
Acura used the Detroit Auto Show to present its TLX concept whose style gives us insight into what the production model will resemble. Like the Acura RL which became the RLX, the TL will now become the TLX. Furthermore, with the departure of the TSX from the lineup, there is …
NewsMary Barra Will Sit Next to Michelle Obama at the Sate of the Union
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his high-profile State of the Union address tonight. The event is one of the few times the president gets to speak to a live primetime audience (barring some history-making event, of course). Many high profile members of the government are entitled to invite guests to …
NewsAudi TT Allroad in the Works?
With the unveiling of the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, many journalists were already predicting the addition of an urban SUV similar in size to the Audi TT in 2015. This feeling has grown significantly in recent days following the excellent …
NewsChina to Get Cadillac ATS Long Wheelbase
After Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz all released long wheelbase version of their popular luxury sedans for the Chinese market, Cadillac now wants to do the same. In China, the Cadillac ATS-L will be the main rival to the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, also with a lengthened wheelbase. The …
NewsFirst Sketches of the Fiat 500X
Two months before the world premiere of the Fiat 500X in Geneva, the web site indianautosblog.com has published the first sketches of the model in development. The vehicle uses the platform of the new 500L. Based on these images, we discover an urban SUV whose signature style seems very close …
NewsVolkwagen Taps Carmen Electra For Super Bowl Ad
Volkwagen has had a few notable Super Bowl ad spots in recent years. There was the “Sunnyside” ad which featured Caucasian office workers speaking in Jamaican accents. Then there was “The Force” which features a child playing Darth Vader which went viral and was a huge hit all over the …
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