We’ve written before about heat dangers to children in cars. The statistics are frightening:
From 1998 to 2006, 324 children have died in heat related accidents inside cars.
Regardless of the outside temperature, the interior temperature rises approximately 40 degrees an hour.
Eighty percent of the total heating occurs in the first half hour.
Children’s bodies do not regulate […]
Posted on July 31st, 2007 by Shorty
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It’s been rumored for some time that Toyota has been working on a plug-in version of the Prius, a fact the automaker confirmed last Wednesday. Unfortunately, however, the Toyota Plug-in HV isn’t headed for public consumption.
The vehicle uses low energy nickel-metal hydride batteries. (Most folks are betting on lithium-ion as the battery of choice for […]
Posted on July 28th, 2007 by Shorty
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Robert Boniface, Director of General Motors Advanced Design Studio, gives us a rundown of Chevy’s electric concept car, the Volt, scheduled to go on sale in 2010. Video courtesy of Car Buyer’s Notebook.
Car Buyer’s Notebook is run by Frank Giovinazzi, and offers car reviews, auto news, and profiles of auto-industry professionals, […]
Posted on July 25th, 2007 by QueenMab
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According to Engadget, Nissan and law enforcement in Japan are set to begin testing what amounts to a drunk proof car on August 1. The company has been working with the system for about a year, incorporating what amounts to a breathalyzer into the car rather than allowing drivers to rely on third-party solutions with […]
Posted on July 25th, 2007 by Shorty
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The Mazda2, a five-door hatchback, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, is headed for the United States in 2008 where it will take up its place as the smallest vehicle in Ford’s line-up. The sub-compact will have three engine options — two 1.3 liter units producing 75 and 84 horsepower respectively and a 1.5 […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2007 by Shorty
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Audi has just announced it will be rolling out a new generation of TDI engines globally in 2008 that the carmaker claims will the the “cleanest diesel[s] in the world.” The engines will start with a 3-liter V6 in the Q7 and A4 producing about 240 hp. By 2010 all Audis will be using engines […]
Posted on July 19th, 2007 by Shorty
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There isn’t a traditional automaker in Detroit that won’t grumble about the Asian competition. However, Hyundai jokes just don’t wash anymore and folks aren’t laughing at the Kias either. In a recent J.D. Power and Associate study, Kia was found to rank second only to Dodge in its ability to build consumer loyalty in the […]
Posted on July 17th, 2007 by Shorty
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Most of us have carried a backpack at one time or another, but getting one for your car? What’s up with that? The AutoRucksack is designed to attach to small hatchbacks to provide a flexible storage compartment.
The biggest downside is that the unit blocks the view out the back window, but there are some […]
Posted on July 11th, 2007 by Shorty
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Nanjing Auto of China is answering the dreams of classic car lovers from around the world. On May 29th Nanjing re-opened the MG plant at Longbridge, Birmingham to fire up production of three new TF sports cars.
The goal is a production of 25,000 units by 2008. Additional plans called for a chain of 50 UK […]
Posted on July 4th, 2007 by Shorty
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We’ve all done it - switched to radio stations we hate just because they have better traffic reporting, scanned Google maps for alternative routes to and from work, or even changed our hours to make commutes easier. Leaving half an hour later can make all the difference if your commute is an extremely congested one. […]
Posted on July 3rd, 2007 by QueenMab
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