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Apple granted patent for steering-wheel controls to curb distracted driving
Filed under: Aftermarket , Safety , Technology As with any uncomfirmed Apple news, take this one with a big ole grain of sodium chloride. PatentlyApple reports that Apple has been granted a patent for a steering-wheel-mounted remote control for various iDevices. The patent describes a device looking like the multi-touch controller from an original Apple iPod but mounted to a clamp that grabs your car's steering wheel
Continue reading...Porsche shows off 918 Spyder Prototype
15. May 2012
Filed under: Convertible , Hybrid , Performance , Europe , Porsche , Luxury Porsche has officially put the finishing touches on the first prototypes of the company's 918 Spyder , complete with a black-and-white livery scheme that pays homage to the 917 racers of old.
Continue reading...2013 Ferrari California w/video
14. May 2012
Filed under: Convertible , Performance , Ferrari , First Drives , Luxury A Rare Mid-life Updo Comes To The Starter Ferrari Every time I travel to Maranello for a test drive, the three hours or so prior to turning the red key are driven in a U.S. Interstate-style straight line along Italy's A1 autostrada in my 99-horsepower 2001 Opel Astra station wagon with five-speed manual. It's just about the perfect antithetical setup for the unleashing of the hounds that awaits just over the hills south of Ferrari HQ
Continue reading...Chevrolet Trax crossover headed to Paris, not bound for U.S.
14. May 2012
Filed under: Paris Motor Show , Crossover , Chevrolet , GM , Design/Style If you're wondering why the name Trax sounds familiar, it's because we've heard it before . That's right, General Motors' chunky little crossover concept has blossomed into the production CUV you see here, and might we say, it's quite a handsome little thing.
Continue reading...Opel dubs upcoming city-car "Adam"
10. May 2012
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Filed under: Budget , Europe , Paris Motor Show , Hatchback , Opel , Vauxhall , UK Tiny city cars are becoming a big business in overseas markets. Mercedes-Benz was a pioneer in the segment with the entire Smart brand, Toyota tackles it with the iQ , Volkswagen recently launched the Up! (along with the Skoda and Seat versions that came along with it), and soon Opel and Vauxhall will, as well.
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17. May 2012
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