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Aug
27th

AUTO123.COM – RSS 2013-08-27 00:00:00

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Beginning this fall, New Yorkers will be watching new taxicabs roll down their streets. These new taxicabs, developed by Nissan, are based on its NV200 vehicle. The manufacturer took into consideration the specific needs of some 600,000 daily Big Apple taxicab users when designing this unique vehicle. Modifications were performed to the NV200 assembly line in order to include several unique features specific to taxicab use.

These new yellow cabs, can accommodate 4 passengers, including luggage, and are equipped with sliding doors and a see-through roof, among others. Features include exterior lamps that shine brightly when the doors are opened in order to alert oncoming road traffic, as well as a toned-down horn which is accompanied by flashing exterior lights.

Nissan NV200 Taxi
Photo: Nissan


Aug
27th

Ford Studies Space Robots for Connected Vehicle Communications

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Ford, in collaboration with St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia, has launched a three-year project to study the way space robots communicate with Earth stations. The information gathered from the study will be used to improve safety and reduce traffic jams.

Ford hopes to improve cloud-based, vehicle to infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications, and find ways to transmit urgent messages when experiencing outages.

“We're analyzing the data to discover which networks are the most robust and trustworthy for certain types of messages, as well as serving as emergency communication options when systems crash in certain specific circumstances,'' explains Oleg Gusikhin, technical leader in systems analytics for Ford.

“In a crash, for example, a vehicle could have the option to communicate an emergency through a DSRC, LTE or a mesh network based on the type of signal, speed and robustness required to reach emergency responders as quickly as possible.”

Aug
27th

AUTO123.COM – RSS 2013-08-27 00:00:00

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It was on August 27th, 2002, that the Boisbriand GM plant produced its last Chevrolet Z28. Since 1987, the plant was used to assemble Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds, following its mid-80's conversion.

The original plant, which employed 939 workers, opened in 1965, producing both Chevrolet Biscaynes and Pontiac Strato Chiefs. Production switched over to building the Chevrolet Monza, Pontiac Sunbird, Oldsmobile Starfire and Buick Skyhawk. By 1978, more than 4,000 workers were employed at the Boisbriand plant, producing over 100,000 units annually.

By 1995, annual production numbers climbed to 186,000. By the year 2000, the number had dropped to 75,000 units. Tough North-American competition and the lack of profitability eventually caught-up to the Boisbriand plant. GM elected to close the plant and concentrate its activities in Windsor and Detroit.

While Boisbriand production ceased over 10 years ago, the Z28 continues as a 2014 model.

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 side view
Chevrolet Camaro Z28

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 side view
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Aug
27th

NDRA wraps up 2013 season at 2nd annual Canadian Funny Car Championship

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From NDRA

The Labour Day weekend drag racing action will be hot at Toronto Motorsports Park - Cayuga Dragway from August 31 to September 1 as they host the 2nd Annual Canadian Funny Car Championships.

The National Drag Racing Association Alcohol Funny Car Series presented by Ohsweken Speedway will wind up their 2013 schedule with fierce competition amongst this year's point leaders.

Larry Dobbs of Welland, ON, who leads the pack with his 2002 Pontiac Firebird, sponsored by Sportz Truck Tents by Napier Enterprises has lots to defend at this event. Dobbs is the 2012 champion and he holds the top spot on the 2013 numbers board. Larry has two NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series victories under his belt so far this year.

Dylan Hache out of London, ON won this race last year in his For Wheels Auto Care '02 Pontiac Firebird. He sits at No. 3 on the points tally for 2013. There's no doubt that he wants to duplicate his performance from the closing race of 2012 and tip the scale for Dobbs.

Then there is the Bankes-Cox Racing team with Ron Bankes in the cockpit of the Federated Insurance / Ron Bankes Marine Service backed Firebird to contend with. The St. Thomas, ON racer took the 2nd race of 2013 from Dobbs and is real tight on Larry's heels at #2 on the points list. Ron is determined to tie up the wins and steal the championship from the Kardiac Kids Racing driver.

Not limited to the three top spot guys, there are the rest of the NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series drivers, including three-time IHRA world champ, Rob Atchison who went to the finals against Dobbs at the last race in Grand Bend, who are perfectly capable of taking the stripe.

As well, Paul Noakes of London, ON has signed onto the roster with his 2002 Meritor Motorsports Euclid Harman HVS Ford Mustang.

All combined, the NDRA Alcohol Funny Car field is loaded with seasoned talent and amazing cars. It's anyone's guess who will come out on top at the end of the contest and as we all know ... Anything can happen in drag racing especially with those finicky alcohol-guzzling floppers!

Over in the NDRA Pro Doorslammer stable, there is another three-way battle that may just be more heated because this is the inaugural championship of the newly incorporated series.

At the top of the points' leader board, Dave Earhart has a steadfast focus on taking the trophy back to his Strathroy, ON shop. Earhart and his Earhart Heating & Cooling INC. / Performance Unlimited 2002 Chevrolet Camaro picked up the win in the 3rd NDRA Pro Doorslammer Series outing at the 4th Annual Canadian Nitro Nationals in July. If he grabs a second win this time around and all goes well in qualifying, Dave could clinch the championship.

Trevor Deeks of London, ON is so close to Earhart in the numbers and winners circle that this competition will be a nail-biter. Deeks is only three points behind Dave and he victoriously drove his Comprehensive Mechanical sponsored '05 Grand Am down the return road at the series opening at Grand Bend Motorplex's "Spring Blowout" presented by RPM Magazine and Lucas Oil back in May. Undoubtedly, Deeks and the entire CMS Racing crew will be tweaking and tuning with anticipation this weekend!

Bayfield, Ontario's Wayne Nielsen captured the second NDRA Pro Doorslammer Series race at Grand Bend Motorplex in June with his Stoney Brook Automotive backed Lumina and is a respectable third in the series point standings. Nielsen and his Nielsen Racing team are certainly capable to cross the beam for another victory and really jolt the NDRA Pro Doorslammer Series 2013 stats.

A betting man may set his sights on the top three, but the rest of the NDRA Pro Doorslammers cannot be denied their due attention. Every driver and crewmember has the ability and absolutely worthy equipment to take their turn in the winners' circle. You just never know for sure when you put a dynamic field of competitors together like the NDRA has.

With both the NDRA Alcohol Funny Car Series and the NDRA Pro Doorslammers Series winding up and the teams battling for all the marbles in some really hot competition, fans are in for some spectacular drag racing at the 2nd Annual Canadian Funny Car Championships at Toronto Motorsports Park - Cayuga Dragway this weekend!

Adding National Drag Racing Association entertainment package, the 2nd Annual Canadian Funny Car Championships at Toronto Motorsports Park - Cayuga Dragway features Lou Pereira and his 6,000 horsepower, 300 mph jet dragster "Terminator".

Further filling the event card are the NDRA Nitro Nostalgia Cars, Can-Am Stock / Super Stock Series, DSE Sportsman Racing Series and Joe's Transmission Service TNT Super Series.

The 2nd Annual Canadian Funny Car Championships at Toronto Motorsports Park - Cayuga Dragway promises to be a thrilling, action packed weekend for everyone who passes through the gates from August 31 to September 1.

For more information about the event, visit www.torontomotorsportspark.com.

Aug
27th

Infiniti Q30: First Official Image

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Infiniti has just released the first image of its Q30 compact SUV, which is scheduled for unveiling on September 10th at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show.

The Q30 design, which may be described as ‘'atypical'', is meant to convey "a cross between the dynamic design and sportiness of a coupe, the roominess of a sedan, and the advantageous ride height of a crossover". According to Infiniti officials, the attractive design, and use of innovative materials and hand-finished quality of the Q30 is designed to seduce the new generation of luxury-vehicle buyers.

The Q30 concept offers a glimpse of Infiniti's vision for the future, as it tries to find its place among the world's luxury vehicle brands.

Infiniti Q30
Photo: Infiniti


Aug
26th

Cross-country in a Corvette Stingray: Day Three: Follow Autoweek across the US in a 2014 Corvette

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Day two of our cross-country Corvette trek ended in North Platte, Neb., where we encountered a couple of C2 Sting Rays in the parking lot of our Holiday Inn.
Aug
26th

Cross-country in a Corvette Stingray: Day Three: Follow Autoweek across the US in a 2014 Corvette

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Day two of our cross-country Corvette trek ended in North Platte, Neb., where we encountered a couple of C2 Sting Rays in the parking lot of our Holiday Inn.
Aug
26th

Italian police force 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE: Squadra Mobile

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Each Ferrari that rolls out of the factory in Maranello has an original story that is unique to its chassis. Some go racing, others go to garages, and some go to police forces.
Aug
26th

Italian police force 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE: Squadra Mobile

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Each Ferrari that rolls out of the factory in Maranello has an original story that is unique to its chassis. Some go racing, others go to garages, and some go to police forces.
Aug
26th

2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i – A Fleeting First Month In Michigan

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2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - A Fleeting First Month In Michigan
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least.

Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least. Shortly after its arrival, it was sent on the road to serve as a support vehicle for a series of photographic shoots. After a week away from our offices, it returned, but it didn't stay all that long: by the end of the month, the X1 was shipped out to our staff in New York.


Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i – A Fleeting First Month In Michigan

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2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - A Fleeting First Month In Michigan
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least.

Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least. Shortly after its arrival, it was sent on the road to serve as a support vehicle for a series of photographic shoots. After a week away from our offices, it returned, but it didn't stay all that long: by the end of the month, the X1 was shipped out to our staff in New York.


Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

Chevy Impala most improved redesigned car, Consumer Reports says

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Consumer Reports magazine rates the 2014 Chevrolet Impala as the most improved redesigned or re-engineered vehicle it has recently tested.
Aug
26th

Chevrolet saddles up with U of Texas in Silverado marketing deal

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Chevrolet, aiming to give a boost to the launch of the redesigned 2014 Silverado, has signed a multi-year marketing partnership with the University of Texas' athletics programs. Financial terms of the pact were not released.
Aug
26th

Mich. governor to name former Mercedes VP to state auto post, report says

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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is expected next week to announce the appointment of Nigel Francis, a former vice president at Mercedes-Benz AG and defunct Bright Automotive, as an automotive adviser to the state.
Aug
26th

2013 Dodge Dart SXT – Examining the Interior

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2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Examining the Interior
2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
It's what's on the inside that counts.

After eight months with our 2013 Dodge Dart, there's one part of the car staffers have seen plenty of: the interior. All those hours spent commuting and road-tripping have given us ample time to discover just how many clever details are packed into the Dart's cabin.


Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2013 Dodge Dart SXT – Examining the Interior

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2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Examining the Interior
2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
It's what's on the inside that counts.

After eight months with our 2013 Dodge Dart, there's one part of the car staffers have seen plenty of: the interior. All those hours spent commuting and road-tripping have given us ample time to discover just how many clever details are packed into the Dart's cabin.


Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i – A Fleeting First Month In Michigan

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2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - A Fleeting First Month In Michigan
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least.

Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least. Shortly after its arrival, it was sent on the road to serve as a support vehicle for a series of photographic shoots. After a week away from our offices, it returned, but it didn't stay all that long: by the end of the month, the X1 was shipped out to our staff in New York.


Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i – A Fleeting First Month In Michigan

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2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - A Fleeting First Month In Michigan
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least.

Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least. Shortly after its arrival, it was sent on the road to serve as a support vehicle for a series of photographic shoots. After a week away from our offices, it returned, but it didn't stay all that long: by the end of the month, the X1 was shipped out to our staff in New York.


Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i – A Fleeting First Month In Michigan

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2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - A Fleeting First Month In Michigan
2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least.

Our first month with the Four Seasons 2013 BMW X1 was short, to say the least. Shortly after its arrival, it was sent on the road to serve as a support vehicle for a series of photographic shoots. After a week away from our offices, it returned, but it didn't stay all that long: by the end of the month, the X1 was shipped out to our staff in New York.


Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


Aug
26th

2013 Dodge Dart SXT – Examining the Interior

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2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Examining the Interior
2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine
It's what's on the inside that counts.

After eight months with our 2013 Dodge Dart, there's one part of the car staffers have seen plenty of: the interior. All those hours spent commuting and road-tripping have given us ample time to discover just how many clever details are packed into the Dart's cabin.


Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2013 Dodge Dart SXT - Four Seasons Update - August 2013 - Automobile Magazine


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