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Skoda racing Up! to Worthersee with Citigo Rally concept
Filed under: Concept Cars , Hatchback , Skoda , Racing If you thought the Volkswagen Group was about to wind down the endless stream of concept cars based on the new Up! city car, think again. Because not only is the Volkswagen brand itself keeping the train a-moving, so are its sister brands. Skoda has its own version of the Up called the Citigo
Continue reading...Apple granted patent for steering-wheel controls to curb distracted driving
17. May 2012
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...Mansory channels Enzo styling in Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition
17. May 2012
Filed under: Aftermarket , Convertible , Performance , Ferrari Say what you want about the German-based tuner Mansory , but the company definitely has a style all its own. The same can be said for their latest creation, the Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition, which is channeling quite a bit of the Ferrari Enzo on its snout. Mansory says that the new body panels, all of which are constructed of lightweight carbon fiber, save a little over 130 pounds, and with power boosted to 590 horsepower the car is capable of hitting 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) in 3.2 seconds and reaching a top speed of 205 mph.
Continue reading...Ford C-Max pricing to undercut Toyota Prius V
17. May 2012
Filed under: Hybrid , Minivan/Van , Wagon , Europe , Hatchback , Ford , Toyota , Electric Ford dealers have started taking orders for the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid , the company announced today.
Continue reading...Volkswagen previews 220-hp Polo WRC Street special ahead of Wörthersee debut
17. May 2012
Filed under: Concept Cars , Performance , Hatchback , Volkswagen , Misc. Auto Shows The annual GTI festival at Lake W
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17. May 2012
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