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Nearly as fast as bidders came out of the woodwork for Aston Martin's possible sale, CBS secured new sponsorship for its hit reality-show "Survivor" after General Motors canceled its advertising. States Chris Ender of CBS, "The upcoming edition of `Survivor' has a full roster of advertisers across a wide range of categories and GM's position has been filled."

CBS would not state who was the new sponsor or if it was even another automaker. Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., and all three American brands of DaimlerChrysler declined advertising on the show. Representatives from Honda Motor Co. stated the automaker does not comment on its advertising.

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[Source: Associated Press via Fox News]

Survivor secures new sponsor after GM break-up. Is it another automaker? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Talk about tough standards. When Forbes compiled vehicles for its annual "Best Cars for College Students" list, they found only four vehicles qualified to meet its criteria of being affordable, safe, and reliable. Interestingly, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, which they deemed the "standard" by which similar vehicles are measured, failed to make the list. According to Forbes, both did poorly on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, with the Accord receiving the lowest rating of "poor" for rear-crash protection and the Camry receiving a "marginal" rating in the same test.

So who are the fortunate foursome? They are:
  • Chevrolet Cobalt - $13,590
  • Ford Escape - $19,780
  • Honda Civic - $14,560
  • Hyundai Sonata - $17,195
How each vehicle scored in the IIHS safety test, Consumer Reports, and J.D. Power can be found on each slide. What do you think? A+ to Forbes on their choices? Or back to school for them? Seems like no one at Forbes even considered keg capacity, the degree to which a car's stereo can annoy neighbors, or maximum number of friends that can be squeezed in for a trip to Windsor.

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[Source: Forbes]

Forbes Top Four best vehicles for college students originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Subaru's "propeller grill" has been received by both the media and the public with, to put it lightly, mixed feelings. Well, the automaker's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, has decided to put the kibosh on it and ordered a redesign.

According to spokesman David Rowley of Subaru, the grill will not be applied to the upcoming Liberty and Outback, which will debut in Australia in September. The upcoming Impreza, due out in 2007, will also be sporting a new proboscis. States Rowley, "It's fair to say the design will not appear on future Subarus. We had always said the aerospace theme could be applied in a variety of ways, like the way it's been presented on the Impreza and Tribeca."

Rowley would not state what the new design will be for future Subies. However, it will be based on work from (now ex-) Subaru chief designer Andreas Zapatinas. Zapatinas, as you may remember, had previously designed cars for both Alfa Romeo and Fiat.

[Source: CARSguide]

Subaru to pull a Jackson and undergo another nose job originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korean automakers like Hyundai continue to make inroads in Japan against domestic manufactures like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Hyundai Motor Japan, which has been doing business in Tokyo since 2001, sells six models with its high-end Grandeur (Azera) costing a little over $29,000. However, states a salesperson, "It (Grandeur) does not pale in comparison with Japanese cars of the same class in terms of quality and equipment. But the price of the car is about 1 million yen ($8,547) less."

Quality products at low prices have also helped the automaker worldwide. According to Business Week, Hyundai Motors ranked third in global corporate brand value for 2006, just after Toyota and Honda but ahead of Nissan. South Korean auto exports to Nippon nearly quadrupled in the past ten years, as well. Hyundai alone hopes to double its sales in the country in 2006 and plans to increase its dealerships from 57 to 70 within three years.

[Source: Kyodo News via The Japan Times]

Deju vu: consumers buying low-priced, quality, Korean cars in Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Toyota Motor Co. and the Chinese FAW Group, issued a recall on all Toyota Crown sedans built between February 21st through September 20th last year. The problem is a weak adhesive used to hold the rubber strips that seal the windshield. According to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, the strips could break loose and strike other vehicles or pedestrians.

Over 20,000 sedans have been recalled. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries resulting from the issue.

[Source: MarketWatch]

Toyota's Crowns take a beating in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Billionaire Warren Buffet will be auctioning his 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series next month on eBay (a standard Town Car is pictured). The light-gold, full-sized sedan with a light-beige interior also comes with Buffet's custom "THRIFTY" license plate and an etched brass plaque with his signature. No surprise, there are only 14,000 miles on the odometer.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Girls Incorporated, a youth-service program for girls ages 6-18.

While we applaud Buffet's generosity, we wonder if his purchase of that 2006 Cadillac back in June had any influence in his decision.

[Source: Daily Auto Insider via Car and Driver]

Warren Buffet auctions Town car for charity originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, here's an issue where people may want to seriously keep their mouth shut. According to a study by Kia Motor UK, 53 percent of drivers think they're the better half-in driving, that is, compared to their significant other (SO). Worse, nearly 20 percent would consider dumping or serving divorce papers if they felt their SO was too critical of their driving skills.

Kia Motor's recommendation? Share the driving, chose the traveling music together and plan plenty of stops. The latter not only gives relief to bodily necessities, but any tempers as well.

[Source: Pocket-lint]

Kia study shows keeping quiet good for travel originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You want a fuel-efficient vehicle, but due to family obligations, job needs or simply outward appearances, you've disregarded a hybrid, compact or mid-sized sedan. So what's left?

Business Week has scoured a variety of large vehicles, looking for the best in terms of fuel-efficiency and cargo/passenger space, and finally selected its top ten to fit virtually any owner's want or need. After you've reviewed their picks, comments are open for your opinions.

The top ten vehicles include:
  1. Luxury Sedan-Overall Fuel Economy - Lexus GS300
  2. Luxury Sedan-Most Space - Lincoln Town Car
  3. SUV-Overall Fuel Economy - Chevrolet Trailblazer
  4. SUV-Most Space - Toyota Land Cruiser (pictured)
  5. Minivan-Overall Fuel Economy - Honda Odyssey
  6. Minivan-Most Space - Toyota Sienna
  7. Large Sedan-Overall Fuel Economy - Ford Five Hundred
  8. Large Sedan-Most Space - Ford Crown Victoria
  9. Pickup Truck-Overall Fuel Economy - Toyota Tundra
  10. Pickup Truck-Payload - Chevrolet Silverado
[Source: Business Week]

Top ten most fuel-efficient large vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Volkswagen AG has issued a second recall in Brazil. According to the German automaker's Brazilian branch, it has discovered cracks in the fuel injector system which would need to be replaced. Affected vehicles include the CrossFox (pictured), Fox, Golf, Kombi, Polo, and SpaceFox. In total, over 40,000 vehicles are involved in the recall.

The first recall involved updating various vehicles' software.

Related:
Volkswagen recalling 34,000 Passats

[Source: Bloomberg]

VW recalls Brazilian cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Detroit News obtained another shot of the upcoming Volkswagen mid-sized crossover, the Tiguan. Based on the Concept A, the vehicle's unique name is based on the words "tiger" and "leguan", the latter German for iguana. The Tiguan concept will debut at the second Los Angeles autoshow later this year with the production version to be displayed next year at the 2007 Frankfurt show.

Related:
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VW Tiguan begins to take shape
Volkswagen christens the Concept A with an, er, interesting name
POLL RESULTS: Name that Volkswagen

[Source: Detroit News]

Spying on upcoming VW Tiguan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Motoring News section of the U.K. publication, easier, has some tips for drivers during the upcoming "school run," when hundreds, if not thousands, of children return to the hallowed halls of education this fall. Traffic is reported to increase by as much as 20 percent during the before and after school rush hour, with residential roads seeing an increase in speed related offenses, as 70 percent of drivers blow past the prescribed speed limit.

Tips include:
  • Don't use the car. Consider biking, walking, or using public transportation.
  • Car pool. This will reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
  • Leave early for your destination. Many crashes are caused by drivers in a rush.
  • Stay within the speed limit. A driver moving at 35mph doubles their chances of killing a pedestrian versus driving at 30mph.
  • Don't block driveways or double park. Use the parking brake while children are entering or leaving the car.
  • When children are exiting the vehicle, make sure they exit onto the sidewalk, not the street.
Comments are open for additional safety tips as school begins in your area.

[Source: easier]

Driving safely when school is back in session originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If your boyfriend recently bought you an F-150, Fusion, or Mustang and you want to show your thanks to said boyfriend, head on down to the nearest Target. The retailer is selling T-shirts that proclaim in faded lettering: "My boyfriend bought me a Ford."

Personally, we find the words too generic. Shirts include the vehicle's name and trim such as "My boyfriend bought me a Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson" or "My boyfriend bought me a Ford GT." However, any boyfriend giving a shirt with the word "Freestar" on it should either be reevaluated as a possible marriage proposal or educated about SUVs.

Related:
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Ford GT designer Pardo seen fiddling with bikinis, wedding gowns
Esquire magazine picks its '10 Most Awesome Autos'
Mercury Milan: Not young mom friendly?
TCC's CarGirl on what 'Real Women' drive

[Source: Detroit News]

Ford's Targeted advertisement originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advertisementt-shirtTargetSun, 20 Aug 2006 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[MXT-MVA: HUMMER evolution squared?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/17/mxt-mva-hummer-evolution-squared/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/17/mxt-mva-hummer-evolution-squared/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/17/mxt-mva-hummer-evolution-squared/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Could this be a future HUMMER? That's what a friend of Mobile Magazine's Dave White is hoping. The International MXT-MVA (Military Vehicle - Armored) is a variant of the MXT 4X4 pickup. While heavily armored, the all-terrain vehicle is more than powerful enough to quickly move five "sumo-sized" occupants with its V-8 diesel engine which produces 300 horsepower and over 500 lb-ft of torque. The bed and body of the MXT-MVA can easily be configured to hold soldiers and their gear, heavy weaponry, communication and navigation systems.

The military plans to use the vehicle for a variety of duties that include, but certainly aren't limited to an ambulance detail, a field shelter, and convoy protection. Unfortunately for White's friend, there are currently no plans to build the MXT-MVA for civilian use.

Related:
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Don't try this at home: SUV with remote-operated shotguns
When a Hummer just won't cut it, think Force Protection

[Source: Mobile Magazine via Gizmag]

MXT-MVA: HUMMER evolution squared? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Borneo Bulletin reports that the German marque's new S-Class has received several awards of excellence. The honors include:
  • Newspaper Bild am Sonntag awarded the luxury sedan its "Golden Steering Wheel."
  • Top Gear awarded it the "Limousine of the Year" due to the S-Class relaxing effects on passengers, whose hearts averaged 5 beats per minute less than other brands in the comparison.
  • What Car? magazine deemed the S-Class "Best Luxury Car."
  • The Automotive Circle International (ACI) gave the S-Class its "EuroCarBody Award 2005" for its exterior design.
More details of each award can be found at the link. Are they deserved or make you go "hmmm?"

Related:
Wards names industry's top interiors, features
Austrian magazine votes Mercedes-Benz S-Class "Fleet Car of the Year"
New S-Class unveiled

[Source: Borneo Bulletin]

S-Class receives a variety of obscure awards originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) system uses a GPS and mapping system to determine where a vehicle is located and at what speed it's travelling. ISA, which was developed by the Motor Industry Research Association and backed with funds from the U.K. Department for Transport (DfT), was demonstrated last week using a motorcycle. When the driver exceeds the posted speed limit, he or she will receive a two beep warning. Once their speed is 5 mph over the limit, the vehicle seat vibrates as another warning. If the second warning is disregarded, ISA takes over and slows the vehicle until it's at or below the speed limit.

Critics point out the system does not take into account when drivers accelerate out of dangerous situations. Touché.

Related:
Cars obeying speed limit despite you

[Source: U.K. Times]

Intelligent Speed Adaptation slams the brakes on speeding originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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General Motors Co. seems to be reacting to news that sales of large SUVs, such as the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon, are plummeting. GM CEO Rick Wagoner stated in an interview that the automaker will begin to slow production of its full-size SUVs for the rest of the year. While he would not elaborate on what this 'slowdown' entailed, he mentioned that cutbacks would be made to "some" overtime at the company's plants while revamping their vehicle lineup to include other models.

According to Ward's, sales of large SUVs have dropped 22 percent from January through July of 2006.

Related:
By the Numbers: July 2006
U.S. Sales: SUVs and trucks drag down GM, Ford, Chrysler
Consumers think twice about SUVs

[Source: Wall Street Journal via Sun Sentinel]

GM to slow large SUV production originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Rick WagonerRickWagonerSun, 13 Aug 2006 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile phone to provides real-time traffic reports]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/13/mobile-phone-to-provides-real-time-traffic-reports/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/13/mobile-phone-to-provides-real-time-traffic-reports/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/13/mobile-phone-to-provides-real-time-traffic-reports/#commentsFiled under:

The ability to foresee the state of freeway traffic in real-time (as opposed to snapshots of traffic conditions) seems to be the up-and-coming technology for high end iron. Both Acura and, recently, Cadillac have bundled such systems with their navigation packages, which gather their data via streaming traffic reports from detectors and cameras.

IntelliOne Technologies is currently testing 'Need4Speed,' a real-time traffic monitoring system that can gather data by tracking the movements of mobile phone users within their cars. The company is creatively using the phone's constant communication with cell towers to provide up-to-the-second traffic conditions.

According to the company, Need4Speed is more accurate than current systems, refreshing every second and proving to be accurate within 3 miles. When asked about possible privacy issues, IntelliOne states that any personal ID's from the phones are removed from its system.

An innovative way to track traffic? Or a violation or privacy? Comments are open.

[Source: Fox News]

Mobile phone to provides real-time traffic reports originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you owned a Ferrari, wouldn't you be tempted to push the boundaries of legality, especially while playing with like-minded peers? Well, several Ferrari owners learned that yielding to temptation does not exempt them from the law. According to sibling blog Luxist, several participants of the "Ferrari Challenge Rally: The Rally of Northern Oregon" were cited by police for excessive speed. How excessive? While many drivers were gunning their luxomobiles between 80 and 98 miles per hour, one driver, Bruce L. Jamison of Houston, Texas, was cited going 123 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Ah, the perils of wealth.

[Source: KTVZ via Luxist]

Ferrari drivers cited for yielding to speed temptation originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, here's either a novel idea that may save money or put a crimp on one's social life.

British insurance More Th>n (yes, that's spelled correctly) is now offering an insurance policy called 'Time Drive'. Aimed at younger drivers, Time Drive provides less expensive coverage for those willing not to drive between 11 PM through 6 AM. A GPS device is installed in the driver's vehicle to verify they're complying with the policy.

More Th>n started the program based on data showing younger drivers have a greater chance of accidents in the evening. What do you think about the policy?

[Source: All Headlines News]

No night driving equals pounds in the wallet originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PriceGrabber.com, an automotive shopping site, released its 20 most popular vehicle searches by consumers. Ranking was determined by a variety of criteria, including the examination of vehicle specs, the number of page views and even if the consumer indicated that he or she was ready to purchase the vehicle.

The 20 vehicles most examined vehicles on PriceGrabber were:
  1. Honda Civic
  2. Toyota Camry
  3. Hummer H3
  4. BMW 3-Series
  5. Honda Accord
  6. Toyota Corolla
  7. Toyota Yaris (pictured)
  8. Toyota Rav4
  9. Honda Odyssey
  10. Toyota Tacoma
  11. Toyota Prius
  12. Toyota Sienna
  13. Acura TL
  14. Mini Cooper
  15. Mazda3
  16. Infiniti G35
  17. Ford Mustang
  18. Nissan Altima
  19. Subaru Impreza AWD
  20. Lexus ES 350
Related:
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Gaywheels.com announced Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles

[Source: PriceGrabber.com via Yahoo! Finance]

Shoppers' 20 Most Popular New Vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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