Posts Tagged ‘mileage’
The age of making tall claims by auto manufacturers on their product mileage may be soon over. Soon all the cars and bike with a certified fuel Indicator. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) that tests vehicles for conformity to norms under Central Motor Vehicle Rules, will certify t......
eBay Find of the Day: Michael Keaton’s Batmobile #5 of 5
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Click above for more images of the Batmobile, circa 1989Built atop a lowly Chevrolet Impala chassis (or two), we don't imagine that the next owner of the Batmobile in this auction will be pulling too many Batman-esque stunts. Still, to own one of the vehicles used by Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger ......
Spy Shots: Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide ‘Ring battle
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
To the 'Ring we go, and our companions today are -- in the apt words of World Car Fans -- "beauty and the beast." That would be the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera. We'll let you decide which one deserves which title. Follow the link and you'll find a large gallery of both cars in basic......
eBay Find of the Day: Frank’s “Million Mile” Chevy Silverado
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
You've got thirty grand and you want a pickup truck, do you A) buy new, or B) hit eBay for a million-mile Silverado. Frank, who had a mild brush with celebrity when the odometer on his truck hit seven-figures recently, would like you to buy his truck. The 1991 Chevy Silverado 1500 is still on its or......
Mahindra and Mahindra to lauch electric car
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Similar to Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled its plan to launch an electric vehicle. Mahindra and Mahindra is developing a 4 seater electric car bigger than the Reva’s electric car and would be out in 2010. It is important to recall Mahindra showcased an electric three wheleer called......
Mahindra and Mahindra to launch electric car
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Similar to Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled its plan to launch an electric vehicle. Mahindra and Mahindra is developing a 4 seater electric car bigger than the Reva’s electric car and would be out in 2010. It is important to recall Mahindra showcased an electric three wheleer called......
BMW recalls 200,000 vehicles over issue with front passenger air bag
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
BMW is recalling 200,000 units of its 3 Series, 5 Series and X3 SUVs to repair potentially faulty air bag sensors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website says the recall campaign covers 2004-2006 5 Series, 2004-2006 X3 and 2006 3 Series vehicles, though only those equipped with s......
Honda’s Prius-killing hybrid gets a date: April 2009
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of Honda Hybrid spy shotsHybrids are hot and Honda is anxious to get in on the action that Toyota's been unable to fully quench with its Prius hybrid sedan. We expect to see the production version of Honda's new hybrid, which will apparently not be called the Insight......
Industry sets fuel efficiency record in first half of ‘08
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
In light of the current pain at the pumps, fuel economy is on all of our minds these days no matter what kind of car you drive. That being the case, it might not be surprising to you that the car we're buying are getting more fuel efficient. Don't believe us? The National Highway Traffic Safety Admi......
9/11 Silverado featured in Olympics commercial
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
A tip of the cap is due to GM for the automaker's new Chevy Silverado TV spot, which premiered this Sunday during the Olympics. The spot features brief testimonials from drivers of high-mileage pickups wearing the bowtie badge, but one stands out more than the rest. Twenty seconds in, FDNY Firefight......