The MTA has found another $2 billion in capital program savings that it says won't harm riders. Unless the state steps up and funds transit, however, there won't be a way to close the remaining $9 billion capital deficit except at riders' expense. Image: MTA via WSJ
Jay Walder’s surprise resignation announcement last week overshadowed some [...]
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Caraviello: Brickyard turns on one spin at the wheel (NASCAR.com)
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Audi A6 Hybrid Confirmed For U.S.
Officially, Audi still refuses to confirm that the A6 hybrid will be offered in the U.S. The fact that the hybrid will be built exclusively as a sedan was a strong indicator of U.S.� availability, a hint underscored by an Audi marketing executive’s admission that “hybrid and station wagon markets are mutually exclusive.” Now, we [...]
Ken Block?s H.F.H.V. (Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle) Unveiled, Some Assembly Required [VIDEO]
Driver extraordinaire Ken Block and the Monster World Rally team had a conundrum on their hands: they wanted to compete in Stage Rally, Rallycross, and Gymkhana events, but didn?t want to field a separate car for each discipline. The team?s answer to said conundrum comes in the form of the Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle (H.F.H.V.), [...]
Video: Harley-Davidson shows how the Captain America movie motorcycle came to be
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Captain America, the summer blockbuster movie based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, has officially had the largest opening weekend of any comic-based flick in 2011. Incidentally, it also knocked the latest Harry Potter flick, which opened one week before, out of first place.
But we don't really care about all that. What we're more interested in are all the cool vehicles seen in the film, not the least of which is the motorcycle that the U.S. war hero himself rides. Befitting a man who is apparently the Captain of America, the film's superhero finds himself atop the most quintessential of American motorcycles: Harley-Davidson.
Meant to be a modern interpretation of H-D's classic WLA military motorcycles, Captain America's custom machine started life as a stock Harley-Davidson Cross Bones model. Fitting, as the Cross Bones, with its spring-mounted solo saddle and springer fork, is arguably the most period-correct platform in H-D's current line from which to begin.
Want to know more? Check out the video after the break, where Harley-Davidson breaks down the thought process that went into creating Captain America's motorcycle. You'll also see a few brief snippets with riding footage from the film.
One more thing: Click here for details on how to win your own customized Harley as part of a Captain America-themed promotional giveaway. Enjoy!
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BBC: Sky deal the best possible solution
The BBC insists that its share deal with Sky to broadcast Formula 1 in 2012 was the best possible solution that was available to viewers. Although the move, which will result in the BBC broadcasting half the races with the other 10 on Sky's subscription channel, has prompted fury from fans, the channel reckons there was no other option available. With the BBC under pressure to cut costs, Ben Gallop, the BBC's Head of F1, says that keeping half the races on free-to-air should be welcomed by fans - as it was impossible for the coverage to continue with the way it is currently being done.
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2012 Audi A6 Hybrid Full Specs Released; U.S. Availability Not Yet Determined
Audi?s new 2012 A6 debuted at this year?s Detroit auto show, and Audi stated at the time that a hybrid version was in the works; the company didn’t promise, however, that it would come to the U.S. Fast-forward to today, and full specs on the A6 hybrid have been fully revealed; we still don’t know [...]
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Stewart soaring at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tony Stewart seemed to be on a date with destiny in both of his wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where there was an overwhelming sense in 2005 and 2007 that nothing could get in his way in the race to Victory Lane.
Mercedes-Benz Pitches the Viano Vision Pearl as the ?S-class of Vans?
Mercedes-Benz is a big player in the tall, narrow commercial van segment in Europe, and some of its vans even do service as high-end transporters. None factory-built Benz vans, however, are as VIP-tastic as the new Viano Vision Pearl, a luxurious ?maritime-themed? land yacht for six passengers that the company is bringing to the Frankfurt [...]
Hungary Friday quotes: Pirelli
Paul Hembery: "It's been an interesting day of free practice, where as we expected, we've seen that there is about eight-tenths of a second of difference between the soft and the supersoft tyre: a combination that we also used in Monaco and Canada. Nonetheless, the supersoft clearly does have a small advantage, which will mean that those aiming for pole position are going to use it
Senna hopes he earned more outings
Bruno Senna is hopeful that he will have further opportunities to drive for Renault on grand prix weekends after making his 2011 debut in Friday morning practice at the Hungaroring. The 27-year-old Brazilian, who raced for HRT last season, completed 25 laps in Nick Heidfeld's race car during the 90-minute session, ending up 15th fastest
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Pirelli expects three stops in Hungary
Pirelli expects drivers to opt for a three-stop strategy in the Hungarian Grand Prix, but much will depend on how hot race day is at the Hungaroring. Initial running of the super soft and soft tyres indicates that there is an eight tenths of a second per lap difference between the two compounds, with degradation issues suggesting that the prime tyre will be the one used most in the race.
The Continental: A Maserati by Fendi, a Diesel A6 for the U.S., and More Diesel Hybrids
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Maserati is coming back strong. Company sources confirm that a lot of new product will hit [...]
Friday, July 29, 2011
Merhi takes double Spa pole
Roberto Merhi claimed a pair of pole positions during a difficult British Formula 3 Championship qualifying session at Spa Francorchamps. The track improved throughout a wet and foggy session and Merhi, who leads the FIA F3 International Trophy - of which the Spa event is a round - made the best of tough conditions to lead the way. Early crashes for Fortec's Harry Tincknell and T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar turned the 30-minute session into a truncated 16-minute fight for pole
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Virgin in no hurry over second driver
Virgin is in no hurry to complete its 2012 Formula 1 driver line-up, having announced a three-year contract extension for Timo Glock last weekend.
Followup: Uncovering more details on BMW's i3 and i8 [w/videos]
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Technology, Hatchback, BMW, Electric
We've just wrapped up a series of workshops in Germany about all things BMW i, but before we drop our "Behind i" feature on you next week, we wanted to give you a few tasty morsels to chew on while you're pursuing our massive gallery of the all-new i3 and i8 concepts.If you haven't read our breakdown on both models, check it out now, as it includes the basic specs, powertrain, suspension, chassis and a cursory look at all the techy tidbits behind the i3 and i8. But here's the latest...
The i3 will tip the scales at 2,755 pounds, while the i8 will come in under 3,300 pounds. While that might sound slightly chunky, consider that the average gasoline-powered car converted to EV duty normally tacks on around 500 pounds courtesy of the battery, motor and cooling system. When looked at in this way, both models could be considered rather svelte.
The carbon fiber "Life" structure that envelops the i3's passengers is so strong (yet very light) that BMW's engineers didn't have to include a B-pillar for structural rigidity. That means ingress and egress should be easy, aided by the fact that both models utilize ultra-thin carbon fiber and plastic bits for the interior elements. Click past the jump for a whole mess of videos featuring the new i3 and i8 concepts in more detail.
According to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President of BMW Design, those oh-so-low side windows probably won't make it to production, but the design team is intent on bringing as much light into the cabin as possible - particularly on the i8. However, the i3's glass roof will make way for a full carbon fiber piece when production begins next year.
In our previous story, we mentioned that the i3 could be outfitted with an optional range extending engine, and after much poking and prodding, we got an answer on what it is and how it'll work. The engine will be rear-mounted, right against the electric motor (not compromising luggage space), and it will be a two-cylinder gasoline mill with a displacement of around 600cc. Cooling will be provided by the liquid system keeping the battery pack in check, and the i3 will be a true range-extender - no engine torque will reach the wheels mechanically (unlike the Chevrolet Volt). How much of an extension? Double, or around 186 miles.
And as for the i8, this will be the first mid-engine BMW in nearly 30 years, likely to be fitted with a dual-clutch gearbox and some kind of torque vectoring system to put out a combined 402 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels when the turbo'd 1.5-liter three-cylinder and electric motor are working in unison.
Check out a whole slew of videos from BMW after the break.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsLucas Oil Raceway Proves Challenging To Levi Roberts
Nine Racing Levi Roberts Brownsburg, Indiana (July 29, 2011) Photo by John Mahoney Levi Roberts, of Broomfield, Colorado, arrived at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Thursday, July 28, for the USAC Mopar National Midget Series event with high expectations....
Travis Pastrana Doing Different Double, X Games, NASCAR
By Tripp Mickle Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (July 26, 2011) Early last week, Travis Pastrana popped into a Subway near his home in Maryland for lunch. While waiting to order, he noticed a man nudge a boy wearing an oversized, flat-billed hat standing in line behind him. “Hey, man,” the 9-year-old [...]
Raquel Nelson Sentenced to Year of Probation, Granted Option of New Trial
Raquel Nelson, the Georgia mother who was convicted of vehicular homicide after a motorist killed her 4-year-old son as she crossed the street with him, was given the option of seeking a new trial at her sentencing today, the Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting.
Nelson told the Today Show that the jurors who convicted her of [...]
Nelson told the Today Show that the jurors who convicted her of [...]
Castroneves to make Surfers return
Helio Castroneves has become the latest driver to sign up for the V8 Supercar round at Surfers Paradise in October. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner will share one of Stone Brothers Racing's Ford Falcons with Tim Slade at the Gold Coast 600 event, at which every team must run at least one 'international' driver
We Snag a Seat on Kurt Busch?s War Wagon During the Coke Zero 400 ? Feature
Spending the race in the pits with the Shell-Pennzoil NASCAR team at the Coke Zero 400. At select NASCAR Sprint Cup races, the Shell-Pennzoil team?s ?Best Seat in the House? program allows a reporter to sit atop the pit box?a.k.a. the war wagon?for the entire duration and monitor the radio conversations between driver Kyle Busch, [...]
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Season of Surprises
This year?s iRacing.com NVIDIA Grand Prix Series so far has been a season of surprises. Many of the heavyweights everyone expected to shine, have struggled. Many of the newcomers have out performed not only expectations, but previous personal results as well. Nor has perennial favorite and current World Champion Greger Huttu performed in the manner in which we are accustomed to seeing. It seems every race we are surprised by someone or something, which has created some of the most dramatic finishes in iRacing.com?s short history. Headed into Round 12 at Road Atlanta on Saturday, it is really anyone?s guess at this point who will win the title for 2011. The powers-that-be at iRacing.com prefer for people like me reporting on the series to stick to the facts. But for [...]
Report: Will Land Rover abandon the Defender?
Filed under: SUV, Europe, Land Rover, Off-Road
The Land Rover Defender may not be sold here in the United States, but its presence in the global automotive marketplace is huge. It's Britain's Wrangler. Much like the Jeep off-roader or even the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, the Defender's core styling and functionality hasn't changed much over the past few decades, and that's just fine with us. However, it looks like the Defender's candle has the potential to burn out soon, according to Auto Express.
Simply put, Land Rover does not have a concrete plan in place regarding what to do with the Defender. In speaking to Auto Express, the automaker's Colin Green said, "If we get it wrong we are messing up one of the industry's biggest icons, and in that sense it's a tremendous responsibility." We imagine this is why General Motors has taken its sweet time in bringing out the C7 Corvette.
Currently, the Defender is set up to meet Euro V emissions through 2016, but after that, it's unclear what will happen to the British stalwart. One option is to fit cleaner engines under the hood to extend the vehicle's life, and the option of a complete redesign is still being kicked around. Auto Express suggests that an all-new Defender could be built on the same platform as the LR4 and Range Rover Sport, but it would increase cost.
Thankfully, Land Rover says that abandoning the Defender program is its least-preferred option.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsInfiniti Building Luxury Boat Powered By 400-Horse QX56 V8
Luxury trucks can be quite lovely, if you have the means and the need. And premium speedboats, well, those are even better. But what about combining the two? Infiniti has just announced a one-off project that will answer that very question by the start of next year?s boating season. So far, the company has only [...]
For Raquel Nelson, Justice Still Elusive
Everyone was relieved to hear earlier this week that Raquel Nelson was spared jail time in the trial that sparked national outrage. But that doesn’t mean justice has been done for the mother who was convicted of vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run driver killed her 4-year-old son. All for simply attempting to navigate a busy, [...]
Spies was ?set for front row?
Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli is confident Ben Spies had the pace to earn a front row start for his home grand prix at Laguna Seca had he not crashed near the end of qualifying. Spies had briefly held provisional pole prior to the fall, in which he was not hurt, but fell to fourth in the end as he was unable to get back to the pits in time to rejoin on his spare bike. "We improved the bike a lot from yesterday in set-up and I think we could have got the first row," said Meregalli
Jeff Burton, 2011 NSCS Brickyard 400 Race Preview
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A Weekend to Forget
This past weekend saw the S.A. Shelby Can-Am championship head to the fastest track in South Africa, the East London Grand Prix circuit. After securing a hard-fought win at the last round at Zwartkops, debuting for new sponsor Hollard Insurance, reigning champion Darryn Lobb was aiming for nothing less than the top step of the podium. After struggling for pace at the previous round, the Kyalami based resident, elected to run the car of Sean Grieve who was unable to make the event. It was a car with which Lobb had previously won both events at Zwartkops in 2010. New body work, and a slightly modified design, meant that the Hollard-backed car was not only going to be fast, but also eye-catching. In summary though, East London proved that it’s [...]
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Stoner: Win a reminder of potential
Casey Stoner says his victory at Laguna Seca will serve to remind his rivals what he is capable of after a short win drought. The championship leader extended his points advantage back up to 20 points by overcoming title rival Jorge Lorenzo in today's United States Grand Prix, ending a run of three races without a victory since he triumphed at Silverstone. "We felt good, really good, at the end," said Stoner.
Hamilton wins intriguing German GP
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton took his first grand prix victory since China in April as he emerged on top in a race-long battle with Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber in the German Grand Prix at a dry Nurburgring. Polesitter Webber's third place behind Ferrari driver Alonso was Red Bull's best result of the day, as championship leader Sebastian Vettel had a muted home race and came home fourth after a lengthy dice with Felipe Massa in the second Ferrari
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Jimmy Kite Returns to Famous Indy Oval
Jimmy Kite Motorsport INDIANAPOLIS, IND., July 25, 2011 IndyCar Vet Excited for Lucas Oil Raceway USAC Silver Crown Homecoming Image by John Mahoney, USAC IndyCar veteran and 1997 United States Auto Club (USAC) Traxxas Silver Crown Championship Rookie of the...
Quaife confirmed as McLaren GT driver at Total 24 Hours of Spa
McLaren GT Phil Quaife 24 Hours of Spa McLaren GT has confirmed that Kent racer Phil Quaife will drive one of its all-new MP4-12C GT3 cars at this weekend's prestigious Total 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium, where the car...
Rumormill: Mini's upcoming Traveller model to be most practical yet
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Hatchback, Mini, Rumormill
If you thought Mini had strayed far from its raison d'être with the Countryman crossover, consider the following: while the original Mini was diminutive in size, it was all about maximizing interior volume against a compact exterior shape - a ratio, if you will, of cabin size to overall dimensions. The rumored upcoming Mini minivan, then, might seem like another step too far for the brand, but could very much fit the bill in its size-bending capacity.
Alternatively referred to as the Spacebox (likely an internal nickname) or the Traveller (as the above-pictured concept that previewed the Clubman was called), the idea is all about adaptability. Rear-hinged suicide doors would flank both sides, while the rear cargo area would be accessed via 60/40 split doors for added versatility. The shape would also likely push the cabin higher and more forward for something closer to a one-box shape that could share its underpinnings and more with BMW's upcoming 1 Series "activity vehicle."
Word has it that a concept car is being prepared for unveiling in the near future. Of course, all this could amount to just a rumor, but given Mini's relentless march of model variants, we'd hardly be surprised to see this one coming to fruition.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsRankings: Hamilton on comeback trail
Lewis Hamilton reclaimed fifth in the Castrol EDGE Rankings following a scintillating performance in the German Grand Prix. The Briton provided the perfect tonic to his and McLaren's recent struggles with astounding performances in qualifying and the race, taking his second win of the season in style with decisive moves on Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso. Victory not only reignited Hamilton's title ambitions, but put him level with Stirling Moss' tally of 16 grands prix victories and allowed him to move back into the Rankings top five - an honour he had held for more than 12 months before Dario Franchitti demoted him to sixth
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Review: 2012 Fiat 500C
Filed under: Convertible, Budget, New Car Reviews, Fiat
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Northern California is an odd place - and that's just the cars. For every Toyota Prius-driving eco-yuppie, you'll find a diehard Datsun 510 enthusiast. And you can't toss a bushel of puntarelle without hitting a grease-powered Mercedes-Benz in the East Bay. But here's a better case in point: A few weeks back, I was driving an arrest-me-red Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible and it barely turned a head. One week later, there was a Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec parked in my driveway and I couldn't stop fielding questions.
Like I said, odd.
So when I snagged the keys to a 2012 Fiat 500C, I wasn't sure how it would be received by the mismatched masses of the Bay Area. Less than 10 miles later, I lost count of the number of thumbs-up and double-takes I got while crossing the San Mateo Bridge. Surprising? Not really.
After all, this is the coast that seared the original Volkswagen Beetle into the national consciousness and took to budget compacts years before Detroit had a clue. But while we've driven the 500 in all its guises, one question remained: Could you really live with something this damned cute?
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsHorner says German GP a ?wake-up call?
Red Bull Racing says that the German Grand Prix has acted as a 'reminder' that it cannot afford to relax if it is going to deliver the world championship again this year. Having been so dominant in the races earlier in the campaign, neither Sebastian Vettel nor Mark Webber could do anything to stop Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso taking the top two positions in the race.
Heidfeld says Buemi crash unavoidable
Nick Heidfeld said his accident with Sebastien Buemi was unavoidable, when the pair made contact at the braking zone into the NGK chicane on lap 20 of the German Grand Prix.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series: More Power, Raging Looks
With more power and raging looks, the C-class coupe is the next to go to the Black side. The latest in a very short but highly distinguished?and completely nuts?line of Black Series Benzes is here. The C63 AMG Black Series is based on the C63 coupe, which we just drove for the first time a [...]
Rossi wants more improvements
Valentino Rossi was pleased to get back into the top 10 in United States Grand Prix qualifying at Laguna Seca, but said Ducati needs to find more pace before he can make any further progress in the race. After qualifying between 11th and 16th at each of the last four grands prix, Rossi took seventh place in America on Saturday, having finally begun to get on top of Ducati's new GP11.1 - a 2012 chassis fitted with the current 800cc engine. Rossi was keen to point out that while the Laguna result was progress, there was more to do.
Head2Head: Limits on what drivers can do on off weekends? (NASCAR.com)
Head2Head: Limits on what drivers can do on off weekends?
2011 Dodge Charger R/T Tested: The Classic American Rear-Drive Sedan is Alive and Kicking
Rear to Stay: Dodge keeps the classic American sedan alive. And kicking. The American road used to be lousy with full-size, front-engine, V-8?powered, rear-drive domestic sedans; now, with FoMoCo?s Crown Vic/Grand Marquis/Town Car gone, it feels like the big LX platform, which underpins the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, ought to be in a zoo. [...]
Monday, July 25, 2011
2013 Infiniti JX Crossover Preview Parade, Float Number Three
We’re now in week three of the seven-week, seven-picture preview parade Infiniti has undertaken for its JX crossover SUV. In this third detail shot, we can see the JX?s take on the kinked D-pillar that Infiniti promises will be a hallmark of its styling moving forward, as well as the rearmost glass panel of what [...]
Drivers? opinions vary on move to Brickyard
Next week the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers head to perhaps the most storied racing venue in America, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Disappointing race for the title defenders
PORSCHE American Le Mans Series Round 4 in Mosport/Canada Sun, Jul 24, 2011 The detour of the American Le Mans Series to Canada was not rewarded with success for the Porsche teams: After their second position in Lime Rock, the...
2012 Honda Pilot ? Official Image and Info
A new grille and (probably) transmission are on the menu for one of America?s favorite SUVs. Honda, like airline companies, likes its Pilots to be sober, and there?s nothing to raise a pulse in the 2012 Pilot, which the company has just revealed via a single photo. But for the vast number of Americans?and many [...]
Alonso?s car passes FIA fuel checks
Ferrari has confirmed that the FIA was able to extract the mandatory one litre of fuel required for post-race checks from Fernando Alonso's car after the race. Alonso was told to stop by the team on the slowing down lap because he was low on fuel - and if the minimum amount required could not be extracted then he could have risked disqualification from the event. However, after his Ferrari was returned to the pits, Ferrari said that it passed FIA checks - and there was no issue either from the governing body about him not being able to complete the slowing down lap.
Mees Takes Victory at I-96, Championship Battle Narrows to Three Points
AMA Pro Racing LAKE ODESSA, MI July 24, 2011 Despite fierce competition at Michigan's I-96 Speedway, the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Flat Track field could not stop an assault by Rogers Lake Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson's Jared Mees. Though Mees' race...
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Hegewald capitalises on Bortolotti off
Tobias Hegewald took advantage of an incident involving points leader Mirko Bortolotti to claim pole for the opening Formula 2 race at Brands Hatch.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Chandhok happy with practice progress
Karun Chandhok declared himself happy with his progress during practice for his first racing weekend since last year. The Lotus driver, replacing Jarno Trulli for this weekend's race at the Nurburgring, had two productive sessions, finishing as 20th quickest in the afternoon. Although he was one and a half seconds slower then team-mate Heikki Kovalainen, Chandhok said he was pleased with all that he had learned during the day
Dodge NASCAR Nationwide Series Nashville Superspeedway Post Race Notes & Quotes
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Jeep Developing a Compact Crossover to Challenge the Mini Countryman
Jeep’s upcoming B-segment crossover will be positioned squarely against the Mini Countryman, according to sources within Fiat and Chrysler. The baby Jeep, which is being referred to internally as the “SS”?that stands for super small or super sport, and we can guarantee it’s not going anywhere on a production vehicle?will be even smaller than the [...]
Report: Toyota safety tech can take steering control to avoid impact
Filed under: Etc., Japan, Safety, Technology, Toyota
According to The Detroit News, Toyota is working on a new pre-crash system that will actually take control and steer the vehicle to minimize impact in the event of an unavoidable collision. The system combines super-sensitive radar with a camera array in the front fascia to detect possible impacts. On-board computers then calculate the correct levels of braking and steering required to avoid the crash, and if the driver fails to act, the automatic system takes over.
Like most manufacturers, Toyota has the admirable goal of reducing injuries and fatalities in its products to zero, though The Detroit News reports that the automaker wouldn't comment on when we could expect to see the innovations on the road. The pre-crash steering is specifically designed to reduce the chance of a vehicle-pedestrian impact, and Toyota is also working on systems to accommodate drivers who have heart attacks while behind the wheel.
It's true that vehicle fatalities have seen a steady decline over the past few years thanks to improved safety technology, but as cars get safer, drivers become even more detached from the task at hand. Economists call it a Jevons Paradox; drivers have effectively consumed the safety benefits supplied by car companies to become lazier and less safe than they would be without the tech. Maybe Toyota should find a way to force drivers to put down their phones, shut off their infotainment screens and simply drive. Just a thought.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsMark Webber gains pole position for German GP (PA SportsTicker)
Mark Webber will start from the pole position at the German Grand Prix after narrowly beating McLarens Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel in qualifying on Saturday.
Abilene?s Randy Hill is driven to succeed, this time in NASCAR
Randy Hill Racing (RHR)He has a car. He has a driver. And most important, Randy Hill has a dream: NASCAR team owner. The Abilene businessman, 43, who has interests in agriculture, trucking and real estate, will realize his dream next month when his No. 08 Ford Mustang, with 18-year-old Casey Roderick behind the wheel, takes...more»
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Grosser Gravy: 10 Things You Didn?t Know About the Mercedes-Benz 600
In our August issue, we took a short look at the life of Karl Middelhauve, the Wisconsin man who makes his living restoring Mercedes-Benz?s 600 Grosser limousine. In addition to being a world-renowned authority on one of the most fascinating cars ever built, he?s a fantastic storyteller. When we put the print issue to bed, [...]
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Perez Sala joins HRT as advisor
Former Spanish Formula 1 driver Luis Perez Sala has been appointed an advisor to Thesan Capital, the Madrid-based investment company that acquired the HRT Formula 1 team earlier this month. Perez Sala attended this year's British Grand Prix in order to carry out a report on the team for Thesan Capital.
Volkswagen is Not Planning to Sell a Passat Wagon in the U.S.
Despite the unabashed public appearance of a camo-draped Volkswagen Passat wagon on American soil, the company is not planning to offer such a vehicle for sale here, we’ve learned from company sources. The car seen in testing is headed for the European market, and is just undergoing some development in the States, as is common [...]
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McLaren hopes to lead fight against RBR
McLaren is confident that F1's adoption of pre-Silverstone diffuser regulations will allow it to once again lead the fight against Red Bull on the weekend. Managing Director Jonathan Neale said the change of regulations at Silverstone had hit the Woking squad harder than either Red Bull or Ferrari, but promised his team would once again be in contention at the Nurburgring. "When you look at Silverstone, the impact of the engine regulations and rules cost us more than both Ferrari and Red Bull - and that is a matter of fact, not opinion," Neale declared during a Vodafone phone-in on Wednesday.
Evans on pole at Nurburgring
Mitch Evans took pole position for the first GP3 race of the weekend at the Nurburgring, in a session where the top four cars were covered by less than one tenth of a second. The former championship leader snatched top spot in the final two minutes of a session which came alive once the leading runners got their second sets of tyres up to temperature with just over five minutes remaining. In the frantic activity that followed, early provisional pole-sitter Tom Dillmann initially extended his gap over the field to a comfortable half a second.
Sprint Summer Showdown Gives Drivers a Shot at $3 Million Prize to Share with Fans and Charity
Sprint Promotion Gives Drivers a Shot at $3 Million Prize to Share with Fans and Charity Sprint Summer Showdown presented by HTC EVO? 3D to Fuel Competition on the Track HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ? July 17, 2011 ? Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the biggest promotion in its history as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint [...]
Inside Design: Examining the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
> We get a design scholar to parse the VW icon?s new look. How do you re-create an iconic car like the Beetle? VW is trying to answer this question for the second time. While the original Beetle left the U.S. market in 1979, its legacy continued in Mexico until July 2003. In 1994, VW [...]
Friday, July 22, 2011
?Midtown in Motion? to Come With Rad Driver-Distracting Apps
As it is, the NYC DOT ?Midtown in Motion” initiative is a bit of a head-scratcher. To learn that the city is devoting well over a million dollars in addition to staff resources to speed up car traffic in Midtown, which the mayor has declared the “lifeblood” of the CBD — is it 2006 again?
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Kenneth William Schrader Bradley Reed Sorenson Anthony Wayne Stewart
Chandhok happy with practice progress
Karun Chandhok declared himself happy with his progress during practice for his first racing weekend since last year. The Lotus driver, replacing Jarno Trulli for this weekend's race at the Nurburgring, had two productive sessions, finishing as 20th quickest in the afternoon. Although he was one and a half seconds slower then team-mate Heikki Kovalainen, Chandhok said he was pleased with all that he had learned during the day
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2012 Honda CR-V Spy Photos ? Future Cars
Honda continues its trend of gentle evolution with the next-gen CR-V. Update 7/18: Our spy photographers have finally caught up with next-gen CR-V, and they?ve captured it from many angles. While these new images show the crossover wearing more camouflage than our initial reader-submitted image, they still reveal a few new things about Honda?s next [...]
NASCAR launches car care campaign, sweepstakes (NASCAR.com)
NASCAR launches car care campaign, sweepstakes
Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie
Sprint Summer Showdown Gives Drivers a Shot at $3 Million Prize to Share with Fans and Charity
Sprint Promotion Gives Drivers a Shot at $3 Million Prize to Share with Fans and Charity Sprint Summer Showdown presented by HTC EVO? 3D to Fuel Competition on the Track HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ? July 17, 2011 ? Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the biggest promotion in its history as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint [...]
Keselowski knows time running out to make Chase
Brad Keselowski has provided fans about every way to contact him except his cell number.
Sons of Anarchy FX Network Chevrolet Ryan Newman Phoenix Construction Chevrolet
Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes Offers Fans A Chance For Big Martinsville Weekend
Martinsville (Va.) SpeedwayMARTINSVILLE, Va. (July 21,2011) ? Race fans in love with their sport have a chance to win a big weekend at Martinsville Speedway by entering the Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes. The Virginia is for Racing Lovers sweepstakes, sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, will give one grand prize winner a full,...more»
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Infiniti Gives Us a Second Glimpse of the 2013 JX Seven-Seat Crossover
Last week we Infiniti kicked off a seven-part, seven-week, peek-a-boo Facebook unveiling of its upcoming 2013 JX seven-seat crossover with an image of the JX?s front-left headlight and wheel, and today we bring you Infiniti?s second peek. This week?s image shows a portion of its right-rear taillight and haunches. You can find more of our [...]
Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes Offers Fans A Chance For Big Martinsville Weekend
Martinsville (Va.) SpeedwayMARTINSVILLE, Va. (July 21,2011) ? Race fans in love with their sport have a chance to win a big weekend at Martinsville Speedway by entering the Virginia is for Racing Lovers Sweepstakes. The Virginia is for Racing Lovers sweepstakes, sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, will give one grand prize winner a full,...more»
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Road Test: A Well-Mannered Heretic
For better and for worse, it?s the Porsche of hybrid SUVs. What Is It? The hybrid version of Porsche?s bestselling model. Under the hood is a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 making 333 hp, with a 47-hp electric motor wedged between the engine and transmission. Maximum total output is 380 hp. If that sounds familiar, it might [...]
Meet the Obscure Unelected Agencies Strangling Many U.S. Cities
Transit investment lagged in regions where MPO boards did not give equal representation to city populations, Detroit being an especially bad example. In more democratic metros, investment was much more balanced. Image: Nelson, 2003
Do you know the name of your local Metropolitan Planning Organization or Council of Government? Most Americans don’t. In fact, most people [...]
Do you know the name of your local Metropolitan Planning Organization or Council of Government? Most Americans don’t. In fact, most people [...]
Analysis: the success of F1?s new rules
Formula 1's delivery of thrilling grands prix in 2011 may owe much to the new rules introduced this year, but detailed mid-season analysis of exactly what has boosted overtaking has revealed that it is not DRS that has been the sole reason for more spectacular racing. The sport's leading figures took a bold step this year in introducing a raft of changes to spice up the action - with overtaking being a key area where improvements were sought. Alongside the return of Pirelli, which arrived with an aggressive intention to make races better via their tyre compound choice, F1 also embraced the return of KERS and the introduction of the radical adjustable rear wing.
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr
Chandhok replaces Trulli for German GP
Karun Chandhok will return to grand prix racing this weekend in Germany when he replaces Jarno Trulli at Team Lotus, it was announced on Thursday. Chandhok, the second Indian driver to race in Formula 1 after Narain Karthikeyan, had been Lotus's reserve this season, getting behind the wheel of the car in practice for the Australian, Turkish, European and British Grands Prix
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Road Test: A Well-Mannered Heretic
For better and for worse, it?s the Porsche of hybrid SUVs. What Is It? The hybrid version of Porsche?s bestselling model. Under the hood is a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 making 333 hp, with a 47-hp electric motor wedged between the engine and transmission. Maximum total output is 380 hp. If that sounds familiar, it might [...]
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
2011 Mazda 2 Touring Long-Term Update: We Need to Take More Road Trips
Update One: Nice guys finish last?at least on the sign-out sheet. On a balance scale, you?d need roughly 19 Miss America winners to level out our long-term Mazda 2. Put another way, we could tow five Mazda 2 hatches behind our long-term Dodge Ram 2500. Perhaps because Americans largely purchase cars by the pound, the [...]
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T Long-Term Intro: A 10Bester Shows Some Cracks In Its Armor
Hyundai?s mid-size breakthrough joins our 40,000-mile test fleet. Hyundai is a star on the rise. Merely qualifying as extras in the early years, the brand?s products moved on to supporting roles post-millennium, and the sixth-generation Sonata is the Korean firm?s big breakthrough. The mid-size sedan scored Hyundai its inaugural starring role with a comparison-test victory [...]
Toyota Confirms Electric RAV4 Will Be Sold to General Public, Scion iQ EV to Fleets in 2012
At last year?s Los Angeles auto show, Toyota showed off the electric RAV4 EV that it developed in collaboration with Tesla, and the company stated then that it planned to bring the electric crossover to market in 2012. Today Toyota confirmed that the RAV4 EV will definitely go on sale in 2012, and that it [...]
Porsche?s New 2012 911 Appears in Public?Somewhat
We’d love to have full, clear pictures of the new-for-2012 Porsche 911, but until its debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September, sightings like this one are all we’ll get. An Italian car blog posted this image and another of the rear of the new 911, and considering how little the car has changed [...]
Toyota Confirms Electric RAV4 Will Be Sold to General Public, Scion iQ EV to Fleets in 2012
At last year?s Los Angeles auto show, Toyota showed off the electric RAV4 EV that it developed in collaboration with Tesla, and the company stated then that it planned to bring the electric crossover to market in 2012. Today Toyota confirmed that the RAV4 EV will definitely go on sale in 2012, and that it [...]
Alguersuari was never worried over seat
Jaime Alguersuari says he was never worried about losing his place in Formula 1 to Daniel Ricciardo this year - as he was always confident he would deliver enough to keep his Scuderia Toro Rosso bosses happy. The Spaniard and his team-mate Sebastien Buemi started the campaign knowing that if they failed to deliver there was a high chance they could lose their place to new reserve Ricciardo. But with both men having delivered strongly - and Alguersuari putting in a brilliant performance in the race in Valencia after a poor qualifying showing ? in the end Ricciardo was slotted in at HRT
Chrysler Prices New SRT8 Models; 300 SRT8 From $47,995, Charger SRT8 Starts at $46,620
The raft of new Chrysler products that hit dealer lots this year?the Chrysler 200 and 300, Dodge Avenger and Charger, and Jeep Grand Cherokee?are, on balance, an impressive menagerie of metal. The improvements that the vehicles needed were mostly made, and we’re left with a collection of good products. But what’s missing? The maniacal power [...]
Schneiders Strikes Back at Lime Rock
After two weeks of sneaking into the top five in the NVIDIA Cup, Marco Schneiders showed the online racing competition at Lime Rock that he is not to be taken lightly in the championship hunt. Schneiders, who hails from Germany, took top honors in Week Three of 2011 Season 2c and moved himself within 14 points of the series lead with just one week left to go in the four round campaign. Schneiders garnered his 164 point total at the Connecticut track by taking the win in a 2623 sof race on Sunday. Schneiders started from the first position and led 18 of the 20 laps in the race and finished just a half second ahead of Brazil?s Henrique Mandziuc. David Jordan2, Grant Bray and Alexandre Ossadtchikh completed the top [...]
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Muller beats Huff in race one
Yvan Muller survived some late pressure to deny Rob Huff a home win in the first of today's World Touring Car Championship races at Donington Park. Muller started from pole and had enjoyed a relatively untroubled run for most of the race, but Huff was able to capitalise on some late traffic to close within range with a lap remaining. What had been a one-second gap briefly shrunk to almost nothing, but Muller was able to pull away again as the pair drove around the circuit for the final time.
Vervisch wins Zolder superfinal
Frederic Vervisch won a hard-earned ?100,000 in a thrilling Superleague Formula Nations Cup superfinal at Zolder in Belgium.
Motorsports This Week on ESPN
ESPNNASCAR Nationwide Series Live in Prime Time from Nashville on ESPN ESPN continues its season-long coverage of the NASCAR Nationwide Series with a live, prime time telecast of the event at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday night, July 23. NASCAR Countdown presented by OneMain Financial airs at 7 p.m. ET and the race?s green flag flies...more»
Look Ma, No Windshield!
My teenage son?s baseball game in Inwood on Wednesday gave me a fine excuse to ride the full length of the Hudson River Greenway and back. Watching my son?s Downtown team dispatch the Harlem club was a treat, but the real blast for me was my ride home.
The trek up was easy enough. I left [...]
The trek up was easy enough. I left [...]
Late Race Incident Relegates Blaney to 29th-place Finish at Loudon
No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet jumps back to 32nd in owner points 2011 NSCS No. 36 Golden Corral / Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet Impala SSMOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2011) ? Dave Blaney started 37th in the Lenox Industrial Tools 301. He drove the No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet up to the 17th position while the...more»
NASCAR Names Sean Downes Managing Director, Business Development
Industry Veteran Returns To NASCAR From Madison Square Garden NASCAR LogoNEW YORK (July 18, 2011) ? NASCAR announced today that Sean Downes has been named managing director, business development. Downes begins his duties with NASCAR today, and is based in the New York office, where he will report to Jim O?Connell, NASCAR chief sales officer....more»
Stewart-Haas turn 1-2 gem at New Hampshire
Tony Stewart called New Hampshire a perfect weekend for his organization. And with good reason.
Bobby Labonte Phoenix Construction Chevrolet Chevrolet Mikko Kozarowitzky
Muller completes Donington double
Yvan Muller completed a clean sweep of pole position and two wins in the Wold Touring Car Championship at Donington Park, although his race two victory remains provisional due to an incident that is among several being reviewed by the stewards. Muller started 10th and took advantage of the standard reversed-grid race chaos to make quick progress through the field. He claimed the lead from Gabriele Tarquini on lap five, but had gained a place along the way by tagging his Chevrolet team-mate Robb Huff into a half-spin at Goddard's.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Lorenzo predicts tight race
Jorge Lorenzo has predicted an ultra-tight battle for victory at the German Grand Prix on Sunday. The defending world champion qualified his Yamaha third on the grid after a storming final lap that brought him up from fifth and made him the top non-Honda rider in the session.
Newman edges Stewart to win at New Hampshire
Ryan Newman has held off his boss and teammate Tony Stewart to win his first race of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Late Race Melee Ends Mike Wallace?s New Hampshire Motor Speedway Race on a Bad Note
JD MotorsportsGAFFNEY, S.C. (July 18, 2011) ? Mike Wallace and the No. 01 G&K Services Chevrolet started their day off at New Hampshire Motor Speedway by qualifying 22nd for Saturday?s NASCAR Nationwide Series race. And, for the early going of the 200-lap event, he was maintaining a solid running position right where he qualified, too....more»
Lorenzo Secures Front Row for Sachsenring Grand Prix
Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Qualifying 2 Report Sachsenring 16/07/2011 Reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo fought hard today to secure himself third place in qualifying and a front row start for tomorrow's Grand Prix of Germany. The Yamaha Factory Racing rider...
2011 Race #19 Results: New Hampshire International Speedway
1 1 39 Ryan Newman U.S. Army Chevrolet 2 2 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 3 14 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Freight Toyota 4 16 20 Joey Logano Home Depot Toyota 5 28 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Chevrolet 6 10 4 Kasey Kahne Red Bull Toyota 7 23 47 Bobby Labonte Capital Window/CapWinFund.com [...]
Poulsen gets grid penalty
Kristian Poulsen has been given a five-place grid penalty for the next round of the World Touring Car Championship at Oschersleben after causing a collision with Norbert Michelisz in race two at Donington Park. Race stewards decided that the Engstler BMW driver was guilty of spinning around Michelisz's similar Zengo-Dension car at Goddard's before the pair then collided head-on. Poulsen was not the only driver punished at Donington; former world champion Gabriele Tarquini was reprimanded for making contact with Colin Turkington in both races while Yvan Muller was given a suspended grid penalty after hitting his Chevrolet team-mate Rob Huff in race two.
Kirby Earns Third Win Of Season
Notching his third victory in only seven starts, Justin Kirby has turned a lot of heads in his first season with the Red Sox Racing League.� Kirby started off the league?s 2011 Season Two schedule with a victory at the technically challenging layout of Spa, and then followed it up with another win at the Homestead B road course.� Fast at every other track on the schedule, Kirby lurked near the front of most races before finally earning his league leading third victory when he held off some of the fiercest competition of the season in the ?Glover Excavating 34? event. Located in Lexington, Ohio, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course offers fans a variety of racing action within the thirteen corner 2.25 mile layout.� RSR drivers are known for their [...]
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Newman leads Stewart-Haas one-two
Ryan Newman took a big step in his Chase hopes by claiming his first win of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season at Loudon from pole position after a fuel-saving run, as Stewart-Haas Racing claimed its maiden one-two finish. The Indiana-born racer defied the odds by stretching his fuel mileage long enough while remaining in control once he overtook Richard Childress Racing's Clint Bowyer for the lead following the penultimate restart
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Lorenzo predicts tight race
Jorge Lorenzo has predicted an ultra-tight battle for victory at the German Grand Prix on Sunday. The defending world champion qualified his Yamaha third on the grid after a storming final lap that brought him up from fifth and made him the top non-Honda rider in the session.
Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III
2011 NSCS LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Final Practice Session Speeds
Jimmie Johnson in car - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images It was the defending NSCS champion, Jimmie Johnson, with a lap speed of 129.591 mph, showing the fastest way around New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the final LENOX Industrial Tools 301 practice session. Juan Pablo Montoya was second fastest with a lap speed of 129.292...more»
Junior not letting summer swoon affect confidence
Dale Earnhardt Jr.s summer swoon hasnt dented his confidence.
Kubica determined to be on 2012 grid
Robert Kubica is adamant he will be on the Formula 1 grid at the start of next year as he continues with his recovery following his accident. The Renault driver was sidelined for the season following a dramatic crash during a rally in February
Saturday, July 16, 2011
2011 NSCS LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty ImagesTONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with media at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and discussed racing a New Hampshire, his season to-date, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other topics.� YOU JUMPED UP ON THE BOARD LATE IN PRACTICE, DID YOU FIND SOMETHING? ?We didn?t switch over...more»
McLaren duo back team to recover
McLaren duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have backed their team to recover from its mid-season slump in form, after a troubling British Grand Prix weekend. With the outfit having slipped back from being Red Bull Racing's main challengers at the start of the campaign, Hamilton and Button have endured difficult times in recent races that has seen them fall away from runaway points leader Sebastian Vettel. Team principal Martin Whitmarsh admitted at Silverstone that the team's title hopes were now looking slim, and that its target was simply to get itself back into a position to win races later this campaign.
Massa bullish about Ferrari?s form
Felipe Massa says Ferrari is heading into the second half of the season confident it now has a car that can take the fight to Red Bull Racing, after the positive signs that came out of Silverstone. Although the team is fired up by the fact that Fernando Alonso delivered its first victory of the season in the British Grand Prix, Massa thinks there were even more encouraging indications that came out of the weekend. In particular he believes the fact that the team was pretty quick in qualifying on hard tyres, a compound that had proved so difficult for Ferrari to use earlier in the campaign, shows how much of a step forward the team has made in bringing downforce to its car
Infiniti Gives Us a Second Glimpse of the 2013 JX Seven-Seat Crossover
Last week we Infiniti kicked off a seven-part, seven-week, peek-a-boo Facebook unveiling of its upcoming 2013 JX seven-seat crossover with an image of the JX?s front-left headlight and wheel, and today we bring you Infiniti?s second peek. This week?s image shows a portion of its right-rear taillight and haunches. You can find more of our [...]
Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Ford RacingDAVID GILLILAND, No. 34 Taco Bell Ford Fusion ?We just lost a little bit of time, but overall I am pretty happy with our speed. The track got a little hotter and lost a little grip from practice. I am happy that our teammate Jeff Green made the race and JJ Yeley made the...more»
Teased: Infiniti releases second JX teaser
Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossover, Infiniti, Misc. Auto Shows
Infiniti is getting ready to unveil its latest crossover at Pebble Beach in August, and has just released a second teaser shot to give us a glimpse of what to expect.
The JX will join the svelte EX and FX models in Infiniti's crossover range, but offer seven seats in a larger package. This second teaser of the taillight and part of the left flank follows the previous front-end crop and the profile rendering that preceded it, showing us that little bit more as Nissan's luxury division prepares to take a bigger chunk out of Lexus in the premium family hauler game.
Infiniti releases second JX teaser originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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