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Aug
11th

First Drive: 2010 Land Rover LR4

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First Drive: 2010 Land Rover LR4
2010 Land Rover LR4 - Land Rover SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
What's in a name, anyway?

Inside
Aside from the engine, the area of greatest improvement for the LR4 is the interior. Gone is the confusing and unintuitive infotainment system and in its place is an easy to use touch-screen unit. All of the materials used, from the dash to the door panels, are softer and more luxurious than the LR3's. There's a new steering wheel with better controls for everything from infotainment functions to the cruise control. Those very familiar with the ordering guide for the LR3 will notice two new interior colors. There are new seats for the first and second row passengers, but not for those forced to ride in the optional third row. LR4s with the optional Premium Leather pack also gain adjustable side bolsters in the front bucket seats. A new ambient lighting system uses white LEDs to highlight the metal door handles and the center console area when the headlights are on.


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Photo Gallery: 2010 Land Rover LR4 - Land Rover SUV Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
11th

F1: Sébastien Bourdais eyes Formula 1 return with new teams

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Frenchman Sébastien Bourdais, the former four-time Champ Car series' champion has admitted it will be difficult for him to find another race seat in formula one. Full story...
Aug
11th

The 2010 Toyota Avalon XLS features more standard equipment

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Its elegance and comfort is everything a flagship sedan should be to deliver driving enjoyment. Now, Toyota Canada makes things better for its top of the line passenger car with the 2010 Toyota Avalon XLS - with a long list of standard equipment that now includes a driver's seat with memory and corresponding memory linked powered exterior rear view mirrors, plus an enhanced premium package that now includes Toyota's DVD-based navigation system. Full story...
Aug
10th

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: ‘Stand-out’ styling for all-new Kia Sorento

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Kia claims 'modern, powerful styling with a clear dynamic look' for the all-new seven-seater Kia Sorento that makes its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Full story...
Aug
10th

Volvo’s 3-point seatbelt: 50 years of saving lives!

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On August 13, 2009, Volvo Cars will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its life-saving three-point standard seatbelt. The year was 1959 when the Swedish automaker delivered the first car equipped with a three-point seatbelt (a PV544 sedan) to a dealer in Kristianstad. This restraint device would go on to save thousands of lives around the world over the next fifty years. Full story...
Aug
9th

2009 Porsche Boxster S Review (video)

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From day one, the Porsche Boxster intended to bring owners a more fun-loving taste of the Porsche brand. Its standard convertible roof, snippy mid-engine handling and two-seat setup wave a bit of youthful carelessness in the face of the automaker's more serious, grown-up models. Full story...
Aug
8th

Ford’s Award-Winning Soy-Based Seats

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Say "soy foam" to some people and they might get a craving for a low-fat heart-healthy decaf cappuccino. If they make their morning "coffee run" in a 2008-or-later Ford Motor Company vehicle, there is an excellent chance they'll be sitting on a type of soy-based foam already. That's because Ford leads the industry in the use of this renewable bio-material, with the seat backs and cushions in eight of its vehicle platforms already containing soy foam. Full story...
Aug
7th

Smart’s top of the Three

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Parent firm Mercedes plans three-seater brother to ForTwo
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Aug
7th

Plans for 3-seat Smart revealed in patent drawings

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Mercedes-Benz is developing a three-seat sports car for Smart. Full story...
Aug
7th

Plans for three-seat Smart uncovered in patent drawings

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Mercedes-Benz is developing a three-seat sports car for Smart. Full story...
Aug
5th

US: Amerigon plunges to first half loss

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Amerigon, maker of heated and cooled seats for OEMs and, recently, the aftermarket, reported a first half 2009 net loss of US$1.8m compared with net income of $2.6m last year period. Full story...
Aug
5th

CANADA/INDIA: Magna unit forms seat JV

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Magna Seating, a unit of Aurora, Ontario-based Magna International, has formed a 50-50 joint venture (JV) with India's Krishna Group to produce complete seats and seat mechanisms for automakers in the Pune region. Full story...
Aug
4th

Mercedes, Renault discuss new model for Smart

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Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
4th

Mercedes, Renault in talks over new model for Smart

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Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
3rd

Mercedes, Renault in talks over new model for Smart

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Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
3rd

Mercedes courts Renault for new Smart model based on Twingo

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FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
3rd

Plans for Smartand#8217;s three-seat sports car uncovered in patent drawings:

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Mercedes-Benz is developing a three-seat sports car for Smart. Full story...
Aug
3rd

Nissan Unveils ”LEAF”

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2009 Honda Pilot Touring Review

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It has four-wheel drive and room for eight. It can tow two ATVs or carry a share of your Scout unit's bags on its way to summer camp. Its cabin is nevertheless decked out in leather and entertains back-seat passengers with an audio-video system. I give you the Honda Pilot Touring, a luxurious SUV designed to expand your horizons on a daily basis. Full story...
Jul
30th

Judge approves $500 million bankruptcy loan for Lear

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A U.S. bankruptcy judge today said seating and electronics supplier Lear Corp. could access $500 million in loans to keep the company operating during the bankruptcy process. Full story...
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