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During this week’s Paris Motor Show, Ford has unveiled its 2012 Focus. Glimpses of the new global car have been seen in their release of next-gen airbag technology and a prior preview. With new sheetmetal, more efficient engines, and a redone interior, Ford’s Civic-fighter might have a chance, given the sales of the just-released Fiesta.
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There’s a famous mountain in New Hampshire called Mt. Washington. You can see cars with bumper stickers on them proclaiming, “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” Then you have Travis Pastrana, a World Rally Championship (WRC) driver of the highest caliber, and his Subaru WRX. Who will win? Watch the video after the jump to find out!
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1998 and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems. So far, the NHTSA has been notified of 13 deaths as the result of 10 crashes, while Business Week is reporting a total of 55 deaths. The investigation is reportedly being asked for by the Center for Automotive Safety, a non-profit group founded by Ralph Nader. Chrysler is cooperating with the NHTSA fully, and although “The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect … Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed.”
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There are a lot of things to think about when buying a car, and most people focus on the different aspects of the “deal.” This includes the monthly payment, how much they want to finance, how much money they want or can afford to put down on it, or what the best finance rate they can get is. I’m here to talk about some of the other things to look for, such as driving dynamics and the myriad of options available on today’s technology-laden automobiles.
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MythBusters Host Jamie Hyneman
On last night’s MythBusters, hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman wrecked a bunch of cars. Why, you ask? All in the name of science. In a previous episode, Jamie said that two cars hitting each other at 50mph was the same as one car hitting an immovable object at 100mph. Viewers wrote letters to the pair of hosts, complaining that Jamie was incorrect. Read on for the videos and more synopsis.
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At last week’s Detroit auto show, Cadillac showed off their XTS Platinum Concept car, a replacement for the aging DTS/STS sedans. It eschews big displacement in favor of Cadillac’s high-content 3.6-liter V6 engine, in addition to an electric motor, providing plenty of hybrid power. The concept also features a Plug-In feature, letting owners plug the car in overnight to charge its on-board batteries. The exterior and interior design follow Cadillac’s “Art and Science” paradigm, mimicking the CTS Sedan, only bigger. The interior also features Cadillac’s standard touch screen navigation and other in-car technologies, currently shown in the SRX, as well as a new layered design, inspired by orchid flowers. Continue reading for pictures and an animation.
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