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December 14, 2009

What you missed at SEMA 2009: The 2010 Devon GTX

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 08:49 PM in Automotive

2010 Devon GTX Nestled in the HRE display at the 2009 SEMA Show was a car that got a great many looks but few people had any idea what it was, shy of being a sleek sports car.

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Electric Merc SLS - more details

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 08:28 PM in Automotive

Merc has started on road tests of the electric SLS supercar and is still on target for a 2013 launch AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg has told Autocar.

Mornhinweg also revealed that AMG engineers are still confident that the electric SLS will meet all of it's performance objectives: a 0-60mph time of 4.0 seconds with a battery range of around 110 miles.

"We are on target to meet all of our objectives but we obviously have lots of time to fine tune," he said.

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Queens Of Night Caught With Google Street

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 05:40 PM in

You think that you can do something illegal and no one will notice? Well you are making mistake because Google is watching over

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 04:01 PM in Video

I bet you thought you had seen and heard it all when we posted the Chevy Volt song here last week. Well it turns out you hadn’t. I guess it falls under marketing that is so weird, it's memorable. It's like watching Paula Abdul dancers from the 80's that are always out of step and too slow. Go ahead, watch it if you can, just don't do it on a full stomach.

Milford Cop Could Get Pink Slip Over Fatal Crash, Two Teens Killed.

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 03:07 PM in Video

Raw Video: Milford, Conn., police release footage of car carrying two teens turning directly into the path of a speeding police car.

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Kepler Motors to Make Global Debut at 2009 Dubai International Motor Show

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 03:05 PM in Automotive

Kepler Motors, founded by World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks, will unveil its groundbreaking MOTION supercar at this year's Dubai International Motor Show, December 16-20. Infusing state-of-the-art automotive engineering and applied science materials with the latest advanced technologies, the MOTION redefines the paradigms of the supercar with unprecedented performance, style, exclusivity, safety and efficiency.

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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Names New President and Chief Operating Officer

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 02:12 PM in

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (Nasdaq:STRT) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 9, 2009, elected Frank J. Krejci as its President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Krejci will report to Harold M. Stratton II, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, who has also acted as President since October, 2004. Mr. Krejci will continue on the STRATTEC Board of Directors. He has been a member of the Board for over 14 years.

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'Bike boulevard' stirs sharp divisions

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 12:37 PM in

These days Santa Rosas Humboldt Street would probably be more aptly named Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Street.For those who travel it, or live there, its become a street with a dual personality since the launch in August of a six-month test as the city's first official bike boulevard — a route shared equally by cyclists and motorists.

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Unreality: An Amazing Predator Motorcycle

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 11:57 AM in Motorcycles

I’ve never been a big bike guy myself, but that could definitely change if I was given access to this bad boy, a full-on Predator bike designed by Roderick “Slick Rick” McCullough based around a 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa.

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Gran Turismo 5 dev says Sony targeting a 'Summer 2010' North American release

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 10:11 AM in

Gran Turismo 5 is out in Japan next March. In the West? Sometime later, Sony yet to nail down even a firm release window, let alone a date. Recent comments from SCEA suggest, however, it won't be any time soon.

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Centre Lock Racing Toilet Paper Holder

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 10:10 AM in

Changing a toilet roll will never be boring for a racing enthusiast. All yours for only $49.95. LOL.

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Toyota to Sell Plug-In Hybrid in 2011

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 09:35 AM in Automotive

Toyota Motor said Monday that it planned a widespread release of its plug-in hybrid car in 2011 as the company scrambled to gain the upper hand in an increasingly crowded battle over next-generation “green” technology.

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U.S. limits pay for second tier of GM, GMAC execs

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 09:34 AM in Automotive

General Motors Co. and GMAC's second-highest tier of executives are limited to salaries of $500,000 and are prohibited from receiving bonuses unrelated to performance under Treasury Department guidelines announced today.

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Chinese car market overtakes that of United States

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 09:27 AM in Automotive

China has overtaken the U.S. as the world's biggest market for automobiles, the first time any other country has bought more vehicles than the nation that produced Henry Ford, the Cadillac and the minivan.

Now that the Chinese buy more cars and trucks than Americans, the shift could produce ripples for the environment, gas prices and even the kinds of cars automakers design.

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Former Volvo directors oppose Chinese sale

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/14/2009 09:25 AM in Automotive

Chinese automaker Geely is not a suitable owner of Volvo Cars, according to eight former Volvo directors. In a letter to Ford Motor Company’s chairman, Bill Ford Jr, former Volvo group directors, and former Volvo Cars managing directors, wrote that Geely lacks the necessary technical competence, according to the newspaper Dagens Industri.

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Firefighter Critical After Road Rage Shooting

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 08:29 AM in

An overnight shooting in Quincy was the result of apparent road rage. One man was shot and critically injured in a confrontation between two drivers early Sunday morning.

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 07:26 AM in

LONDON (Reuters) - Felipe Massa will drive a Ferrari Formula One car again this year as the Brazilian continues his recovery from life-threatening head injuries suffered in July, Ferrari said on Sunday.

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Geely Holding Says It's Still Preferred Bidder For Ford's Volvo

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 07:24 AM in Automotive

China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Monday said it was still Ford Motor Co.'s (F) preferred bidder for its Swedish Volvo car unit, as rival Chinese auto company Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. bought assets from General Motors Corp.'s (GM) Swedish Saab unit.

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Couple killed as car tries to beat a train in Taylor

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 07:20 AM in

A couple was killed early this morning when their car slammed into the freight train it was trying to outrun in Taylor.

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Vermeulen aiming to lift Kawasaki out of the doldrums

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/14/2009 07:17 AM in Motorcycles

Kawasaki will again be a genuine world superbike contender in 2010, according to new factory signing Chris Vermeulen.

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December 13, 2009

Chinese Company Strikes Deal to Produce Saab Models

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 08:05 PM in Automotive

Even as other potential buyers circle Saab, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding has struck a tentative agreement for the right to produce versions of the beleaguered Swedish manufacturer’s older models.

If completed, people close to the negotiations said Sunday, the deal would allow Beijing Automotive to produce the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 in China, but not prevent a separate buyout of the entire company, a unit of General Motors.

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Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE goes upmarket

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 07:07 PM in Motorcycles

The Griso already makes a strong case for itself as a luxury bike. It's got the looks, the pedigree, the comfort and the power. The Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE boosts this by adding classy paint colors, a stitched leather seat, a touch more torque and spoked wheels fitted with tubular tires. In fact, the combination of high-end suspension, understated looks and 90˚ v-twin makes this Guzzi, in our book, the most desirable cruiser on the market.

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J.D. Power ranks Mercedes-Benz first in customer retention

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 04:38 PM in Automotive

Resale value and vehicle quality have become increasingly important reasons for new-vehicle buyers to remain loyal to an automotive brand, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Customer Retention StudySM released today.

Now in its seventh year, the study measures the percentage of vehicle owners and lessees who replace a previously purchased new vehicle with another from the same brand. Retaining existing owners is critical to a brand's market success, particularly in the current challenging market conditions.

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Nissan Qazana shapes up - Spies caught Qazana on test

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/13/2009 02:44 PM in Automotive

The Qazana is inching closer to showrooms, as these spy shots prove. Nissan’s compact SUV stunner stole the limelight at March’s Geneva Motor Show – and this prototype reveals the distinctive looks will be carried over to the final version.

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Woman In Hospital For DWI Blood test Steal Ambulance. Would You Hit It?

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 02:32 PM in

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a woman looking for her ex-boyfriend stole an ambulance and led troopers on a 50-mile chase from Shawnee to Del City.

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 02:28 PM in

New technology can provide new solutions and new problems. In West Bend, the energy-saving traffic lights are giving public works crews something more to do in the cold. They're also giving drivers a new reason to be careful.

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Ohio Appeals Court: No Speeding Tickets for Fast Sounding Cars

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/13/2009 02:23 PM in

The Ohio Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that a motorist cannot be convicted of speeding based solely on how fast his car may have sounded. On October 18, 2007, Patrolman Ken Roth ticketed Daniel Freitag in the village of West Salem as Freitag was driving with his wife Jane on US Route 42. Roth claimed his radar unit clocked Freitag at 42 MPH in a 35 zone. Roth also claimed he could hear Freitag's 2006 Lincoln Navigator speeding.

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Fastlane: Suzuki goes upmarket, and Audi goes driverless

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/13/2009 01:49 PM in

Suzuki's first premium sedan will debut here by the second half of next year. The Kizashi, available as a 2.4-litre with continuously variable transmission, is expected to be priced around $100,000.

It will have a long list of luxury features, including xenon headlamps, cruise control, paddle shift, climate control, keyless access and ignition, and 18-inch wheels.

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VROOM AT THE TOP: Toasting Button's win

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/13/2009 01:46 PM in

I'm often asked if the F1 and Rally Champions receive trophies or medals recognising their achievements...and the answer is yes....but you're not invited!

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Beijing Auto to Buy Some Saab Assets

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/13/2009 01:35 PM in Automotive

Beijing Automotive Industry has reached a tentative deal to acquire certain assets of the GM unit, including intellectual property for two sedans and equipment to produce those cars, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.

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Lotus to confirm Trulli and Kovalainen, not Sato

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/13/2009 08:51 AM in

At noon Malaysian time on Monday, Lotus looks set to announce that Jarno Trulli has been signed for the 2010 season.

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BMW to unveil faster Z4 sDrive35is, almost an M

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/13/2009 08:49 AM in Automotive

When BMW launched the new Z4 early this year, they made it clear that, unlike the last Z4 and the Z3 before it, there were no plans to create an M version this time around. Of course, forgoing the M nomenclature doesn't mean that BMW won't create a faster Z4 than what's currently in showrooms.

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Scientists create formula for perfect parking

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/13/2009 08:43 AM in

For those who dread trying to squeeze their car into a tight space, help is at hand – scientists have created a mathematical formula to help motorists park perfectly. The equation is the result of a collaboration between Vauxhall Motors and maths professor Simon Blackburn.

Rage with the machine - Road Rage Motorcycles

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 05:50 PM in Motorcycles

Forget reality custom bike building shows - New Zealand has its very own custom kings, the boys from Road Rage motorcycles.

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Scoring goes live for 2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 04:43 PM in Motorcycles

The National Enduro Promotions Group (NEPG), in conjunction with Moto-Tally Scoring Systems, will offer live check-by-check scoring at all 10rounds of the 2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing.

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Biker died after hitting side of a car

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 04:34 PM in

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a tragic accident when he ploughed into the side of a car, an inquest heard yesterday.

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HMSI enters 110 cc bikes with Twister

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 04:19 PM in Motorcycles

New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday announced the launch of 110 cc CB Twister motorcycle, priced at about Rs42,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike will be in showrooms by end of February 2010.

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 04:15 PM in

A Philadelphia man indicted on federal racketeering charges along with 54 other members and associates of the Pagans Motorcycle Club has agreed to plead guilty.

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CAR Magazines Jaguar-designed Santa's sleigh

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/12/2009 09:14 AM in

An appetite whetter for over the weekend: CAR has resurrected our Christmas theme from last year, commissioning some top car designers to sketch out their vision for Santa's sleigh.

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/12/2009 09:11 AM in Automotive

If you think the premium for diesel cars is expensive now, wait until 2015 – when it will run into many thousands of pounds.

Emissions targets will drive up costs
That's the prediction of Dr Thomas Weber, head of Group Research and Mercedes-Benz cars development, who says diesel vehicles will need expensive adaptation to meet Euro VI emissions standards being introduced in 2015.

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Button crowned at FIA Gala

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/12/2009 08:41 AM in

Jenson Button was officially presented with his world championship trophy at the FIA Gala in Monaco on Friday night.

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German press say Schumacher agrees Mercedes deal

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/12/2009 08:39 AM in

With the exception of an actual signature on the dotted line, Michael Schumacher has reportedly agreed to return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010.

The news magazine Focus as well as the major German daily Bild revealed on Saturday that the 40-year-old, who retired as a Ferrari race driver in 2006, will be Nico Rosberg's teammate.

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2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon & 2010 Cadillac SRX - A tale of two Cadillacs, where bigger is better

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 08:31 AM in Automotive

Psst! Here's a little inside information that the SEC cannot come after you for. Even before this road test was written, the CTS Sport Wagon was added to the year-end list of best cars.

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At 211 mph, the Brabus GLK V12 can't outrun ugly

Posted by: DavidGP on: 12/12/2009 08:10 AM in Automotive

It ain't pretty, but it's fast. Actually, with a claimed 211 mph top speed, the Brabus Bi-Turbo V12 GLK is the fastest SUV in the world. Which is kinda like being the winner in a Twinkie-eating competition: It's an epic feat of embarrassing proportions.

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 08:05 AM in

UAE pilot Mohammad Majed Mohammad Salem Al Mehairi and his French partner Jean-Marc Sanchez were killed in a high speed crash on Friday during the World Powerboat Championships.

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King top choice for next UAW chief

Posted by: Jon Maor on: 12/12/2009 07:53 AM in Automotive

The script is set for Bob King to succeed Ron Gettelfinger and become the 10th president in the tumultuous history of the United Auto Workers, union sources told the Free Press on Friday.

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New York & Miami Boat Shows on the horizon

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/12/2009 07:39 AM in

Now that winter-like weather has taken hold maybe we should start thinking of other ways to pass the time.

The New York Boat Show is one, and this year they moved it back to Jan. 20-24. It still is at the Jacob K. Javits Center.

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Electric concept boat charges onto scene

Posted by: Timothy Tibbetts on: 12/12/2009 07:36 AM in

An environmentally friendly concept boat that a group of fishing buddies dreamed up five years ago will make its public debut tomorrow night during the 38th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.

If plans pan out, the holiday show will be the first of many appearances for a line of solar-electric boats fashioned by Electro-Mariner Corp. of Sorrento Valley. The vessels will cost about 20 percent more than their conventional counterparts, but they won’t emit all the air pollutants of combustion engines.

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi: Solid effort from an invisible brand

Posted by: BILLMCC66 on: 12/12/2009 06:40 AM in Automotive

Quick, name the last Suzuki you saw this week. Or this month. And it can't be a motorcycle or ATV.

What, you didn't know Suzuki made cars?

After two years of selling more than 100,000 cars in the US during 2006 and 2007 ? mostly rebadged Korean-built Daewoos ? Suzuki dropped to 85,000 in 2008. It'll be lucky if it finishes 2009 with half of that.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi: Solid effort from an invisible brand

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