Autoblog

Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Review: 2010 Audi A5 is a personal luxury coupe for the modern age]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/14/2010-audi-a5-review-2.0t-coupe-road-test/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/14/2010-audi-a5-review-2.0t-coupe-road-test/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/14/2010-audi-a5-review-2.0t-coupe-road-test/#commentsFiled under: Coupe, Audi, New Car Reviews, Luxury

2010 Audi A5 - click above for high-res image gallery

With the introduction of the A5 for 2008, Audi launched itself into a vehicle segment it had never competed in - one which has waned significantly over the past two decades. Not so long ago, the personal luxury coupe was one of the top selling segments in the U.S., but for a wide variety of reasons, the overall sales picture left it behind.

Now you might ask yourself, "How is an A5 in any way similar to the likes of a 1970s-era Chevrolet Monte Carlo or Ford Thunderbird?" At first glance, the A5 is something completely different, but when you dig below the surface, there are more similarities than one might think - particularly when considering the 2.0T model. Except for a few NASCAR-inspired specials, PLCs of the 1970s weren't typically performance machines anyway - they focused more on style and creature comforts. And it's here where the A5 delivers.

Gallery: Review: 2010 Audi A5

Photos by Sam Abuelsamid / Max Abuelsamid / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Review: 2010 Audi A5 is a personal luxury coupe for the modern age

Review: 2010 Audi A5 is a personal luxury coupe for the modern age originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20102010 Audi2010 audi a52010 audi a5 2.0-liter2010 audi a5 2.0t2010Audi2010AudiA52010AudiA52.0-liter2010AudiA52.0tA5A5 2.0Ta5 reviewa5 road testA52.0tA5ReviewA5RoadTestaudiAudi A5audi a5 2.0 tfsiaudi a5 2.0taudi a5 coupeaudi a5 fsi quattroaudi a5 tfsi 2.0AudiA5AudiA52.0tAudiA52.0TfsiAudiA5CoupeAudiA5FsiQuattroAudiA5Tfsi2.0featurefeaturedFeatured StoriesFeaturedStoriesfeaturesquattroreviewreviewsTFSIWed, 14 Jul 2010 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19553127/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/14/2010-audi-a5-review-2.0t-coupe-road-test/19553127/article-detail.xml

19553127 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/lead1audia5review2010_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/lead1audia5review2010.jpg <![CDATA[Deep Dive: Curve Control on the 2011 Ford Explorer [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/deep-dive-curve-control-on-the-2011-ford-explorer-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/deep-dive-curve-control-on-the-2011-ford-explorer-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/deep-dive-curve-control-on-the-2011-ford-explorer-w-video/#commentsFiled under: SUV, Safety, Technology, Crossover, Ford, Deep Dive

Curve Control on the 2011 Ford Explorer - Click above for high-res image gallery

When the new 2011 Explorer goes on sale later this year, Ford plans to highlight the new unibody 'ute's safety and fuel efficiency. The Explorer will be exclusively powered by four- and six-cylinder EcoBoost engines, which are expected to increase efficiency by 20-25 percent, while delivering the power consumers crave. Expect more drivetrain details to be forthcoming, but before then, Ford invited us out to its Dearborn proving grounds to see what it has in store on the safety front.

Ford confirmed last fall that the Explorer would be the first vehicle to get its new inflatable rear seat-belts, but the latest - and arguably more interesting - feature on the Explorer is dubbed "Curve Control." The system is a software enhancement built on top of the existing roll stability control (RSC) and electronic stability control (ESC) systems, and we had a chance to experience it first hand. Make the jump to find out more.

Gallery: 2011 Ford Explorer curve control demonstration

[Source: Ford]

Continue reading Deep Dive: Curve Control on the 2011 Ford Explorer [w/video]

Deep Dive: Curve Control on the 2011 Ford Explorer [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 ford2011 ford explorer2011Ford2011FordExplorerdeep diveecoboostfeaturedfeaturesford curve controlFord Explorerford explorer 2011Ford Explorer Curve Controlford explorer cuvFordCurveControlFordExplorerFordExplorer2011FordExplorerCurveControlFordExplorerCuvMon, 28 Jun 2010 20:01:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19534277/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/28/deep-dive-curve-control-on-the-2011-ford-explorer-w-video/19534277/article-detail.xml

19534277 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/curvecontrol-lead_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/curvecontrol-lead.jpg <![CDATA[Deep Dive: Getting intimate with the 2010 Honda CR-Z's powertrain]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/deep-dive-getting-intimate-with-the-2010-honda-cr-zs-powertrai/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/deep-dive-getting-intimate-with-the-2010-honda-cr-zs-powertrai/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/deep-dive-getting-intimate-with-the-2010-honda-cr-zs-powertrai/#commentsFiled under: Coupe, Budget, Hybrid, Technology, Honda, Deep Dive

When the 2011 Honda CR-Z hits the streets this Fall, it will feature the latest iteration of the company's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) mild hybrid system. The basic concept of IMA hasn't changed since the original Insight debuted in 1999, but it has been refined to improve performance and efficiency while reducing overall cost.

There's a wide spectrum of hybrids in the market, ranging from low-end, belted-alternator-starter (BAS) mild hybrids to the full-blown power-split strong hybrids at the top. The latter category includes systems from Toyota, Ford and General Motors (two-mode), while Honda's IMA provides a healthy boost in overall efficiency compared to a conventional powertrain, but falls well short of the best power-splits. Read on to learn more about the IMA system and how it's implemented in the CR-Z.

Gallery: 2011 Honda CR-Z Powertrain

Continue reading Deep Dive: Getting intimate with the 2010 Honda CR-Z's powertrain

Deep Dive: Getting intimate with the 2010 Honda CR-Z's powertrain originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 Honda2011 honda cr-z2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid2011 honda crz2011Honda2011HondaCr-z2011HondaCr-zHybrid2011HondaCrzdeep divefeaturefeaturedFeatured StoriesFeaturedStoriesfeatureshondahonda cr-zhonda cr-z hybridhonda cr-z powertrainhonda crzhonda imahonda integrated motor assistHondaCr-zHondaCr-zHybridHondaCr-zPowertrainHondaCrzHondaImaHondaIntegratedMotorAssisthybrid powertrainHybridPowertrainIMApowertrainpowertrainsFri, 18 Jun 2010 03:01:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19519650/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/18/deep-dive-getting-intimate-with-the-2010-honda-cr-zs-powertrai/19519650/article-detail.xml

19519650 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/2011cr-z129illustrationopt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/2011cr-z129illustrationopt.jpg <![CDATA[Playing Gran Turismo 5 and talking shop with Kazunori Yamauchi [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/playing-gran-turismo-5-and-talking-shop-with-kaz-yamauchi-w-vid/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/playing-gran-turismo-5-and-talking-shop-with-kaz-yamauchi-w-vid/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/playing-gran-turismo-5-and-talking-shop-with-kaz-yamauchi-w-vid/#commentsFiled under: Toys/Games

Autoblog gets hands on with GT5 - Continue reading after the jump

The wait is nearly over. The game we all had nearly given up hope on is now less than five months away. Gran Turismo 5 is a reality, a playable reality, and Sony is making a big enough deal about its November 2 launch date to make us think that, for once, it might actually happen. The version at this year's E3 is by far the most polished version of this game we've yet seen -- and we've seen quite a few over the years.

That it still isn't finished (no full crash damage in the version we played) and that there are still a number of questions to be answered (details for online play, what sort of driver training will be included, etc.) leaves us a bit leery, but we certainly didn't pass up the opportunity to take it for a spin just the same. We were also given the opportunity to speak with series producer Kazunori Yamauchi to get his thoughts on the game -- and to chat about his recent real-world racing exploits. Keep on reading for our detailed impressions of the game, and some video of some good 'ol boys banging fenders around the Top Gear Test Track.

Gallery: Gran Turismo 5: Screen Shots

Continue reading Playing Gran Turismo 5 and talking shop with Kazunori Yamauchi [w/video]

Playing Gran Turismo 5 and talking shop with Kazunori Yamauchi [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeaturesgran turismogran turismo 5GranTurismoGranTurismo5gt5kazkaz yamauchiKazYamauchiplaystationpolyphony digitalPolyphonyDigitalsonysony playstationSonyPlaystationThu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19519834/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/17/playing-gran-turismo-5-and-talking-shop-with-kaz-yamauchi-w-vid/19519834/article-detail.xml

19519834 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/screen-shot-2010-06-17-at-4.19.52-pmopt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/screen-shot-2010-06-17-at-4.19.52-pmopt.jpg <![CDATA[First Drive: 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks set new HD standard]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive/#commentsFiled under: Truck, Work, Chevrolet, GMC, First Drives

2011 GM HD Trucks - Click above for high-res image gallery

Usually whenever we head out to a new vehicle press launch, we have to sit through exhaustive technical and marketing presentations before we get a chance to climb behind the wheel. However, General Motors put us straight into a dual-rear wheel GMC Sierra 3500 crew-cab diesel upon our arrival in Baltimore. On the docket? A 130-mile trek from Baltimore airport to Rocky Gap Lodge in the Allegheny mountains of western Maryland with Vehicle Line Executive Rick Spina sitting shotgun.

We actually appreciated this 'backwards' approach, because it gave us the opportunity to develop some 'gut' impressions of these new trucks even before we got the attendant sales pitch. For a two-hour, mostly highway jaunt, the duallie SLT proved to be a surprisingly amiable companion, but it was just the first of seven different trucks we would drive over the next couple of days. Read on past the jump find out what GM's new heavy duty trucks are like when sampled in a range of real-world conditions.

Gallery: First Drive: 2011 GM HD Trucks

Photos by Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Paukert / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading First Drive: 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks set new HD standard

First Drive: 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks set new HD standard originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 chevrolet2011 chevrolet silverado2011 chevrolet silverado hd2011 chevrolet silverado heavy duty2011 chevy silverado2011 GMC2011 gmc heavy duty2011 gmc sierra2011 gmc sierra denali hd2011 GMC Sierra HD2011Chevrolet2011ChevroletSilverado2011ChevroletSilveradoHd2011ChevroletSilveradoHeavyDuty2011ChevySilverado2011Gmc2011GmcHeavyDuty2011GmcSierra2011GmcSierraDenaliHd2011GmcSierraHdchevroletChevrolet SilveradoChevrolet Silverado 2500HDchevrolet silverado dieselchevrolet silverado hdChevrolet Silverado HD Tow RatingChevroletSilveradoChevroletSilverado2500hdChevroletSilveradoDieselChevroletSilveradoHdChevroletSilveradoHdTowRatingchevy silveradochevy silverado hdChevySilveradoChevySilveradoHdDrivingdriving impressionsDrivingImpressionsfeaturefeaturedFeatured StoriesFeaturedStoriesfeaturesfirst driveFirstDrivegeneral motorsGeneralMotorsgmGMCGMC Sierragmc sierra denali hd heavy dutygmc sierra hdgmc sierra hd denaliGMC Sierra HD Denali 2500gmc sierra heavy dutyGmcSierraGmcSierraDenaliHdHeavyDutyGmcSierraHdGmcSierraHdDenaliGmcSierraHdDenali2500GmcSierraHeavyDutysierra hdSierraHdsilverado hdSilveradoHdtowingtowing capacityTowingCapacityMon, 14 Jun 2010 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19514629/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/14/2011-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-heavy-duty-first-drive/19514629/article-detail.xml

19514629 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/03gmhdfd2011-1276500866opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/03gmhdfd2011-1276500866opt.jpg <![CDATA[First Drive: 2011 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty technical deep dive]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-gmc-sierra-and-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty-first-drive-tech/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-gmc-sierra-and-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty-first-drive-tech/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/14/2011-gmc-sierra-and-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty-first-drive-tech/#commentsFiled under: Truck, Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Work, Chevrolet, GM, Diesel

2011 GM HD Truck New Technology - Click above for high-res image gallery

At first glance, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickup trucks don't appear to have changed much compared to their 2010 counterparts. But don't let their familiar faces fool you, because virtually all of the greasy bits have been substantially upgraded or replaced entirely. Like the competitive heavy-duty trucks from Ford and Dodge, General Motors offers its trucks in a huge array of configurations with varying passenger, payload and towing capacities and an array of gasoline and diesel engines.

We drove seven different variants over two days in the Allegheny mountains of western Maryland along with the latest models from Dodge and Ford for comparison's sake. While the sales volume in the heavy-duty truck segment is smaller than it was at its peak a few years ago, it is still hugely profitable and comprises about 25 to 30 percent of all pickup sales. Follow the jump to learn more about what General Motors' truck engineering team has done to help ensure those dollars keep rolling in.

Gallery: 2011 GM HD Trucks New Technology

Live photos by Sam Abuelsamid / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading First Drive: 2011 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty technical deep dive

First Drive: 2011 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty technical deep dive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 chevrolet2011 chevrolet silverado2011 chevrolet silverado hd2011 chevy silverado2011 chevy silverado hd2011 gm hd pickups2011 gm heavy duty pickups2011 GMC2011 gmc heavy duty2011 gmc sierra2011 gmc sierra denali hd2011 GMC Sierra HD2011Chevrolet2011ChevroletSilverado2011ChevroletSilveradoHd2011ChevySilverado2011ChevySilveradoHd2011Gmc2011GmcHeavyDuty2011GmcSierra2011GmcSierraDenaliHd2011GmcSierraHd2011GmHdPickups2011GmHeavyDutyPickupsfeaturefeaturedfeaturesgm hd pickupsgm hd trucksgm heavy duty trucksGmHdPickupsGmHdTrucksGmHeavyDutyTrucksheavy duty dieselheavy duty pickupheavy duty trucksHeavyDutyDieselHeavyDutyPickupHeavyDutyTrucksMon, 14 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19514475/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/14/2011-gmc-sierra-and-chevrolet-silverado-heavy-duty-first-drive-tech/19514475/article-detail.xml

19514475 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/01gmhdfd2011techopt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/01gmhdfd2011techopt.jpg <![CDATA[Review: 2010 Acura ZDX is a space (challenged) oddity]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/29/2010-acura-zdx-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/29/2010-acura-zdx-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/29/2010-acura-zdx-review/#commentsFiled under: Crossover, Acura, New Car Reviews, Luxury

2010 Acura ZDX - Click above for high-res image gallery

Needless to say, the 2010 Acura ZDX is a peculiar beast. And after a week's worth of testing, we're still not sure what to make of it.

But just for some context, let's begin with the fact that despite a similar fastback, five-door body style, the ZDX is not related to the Honda Accord Crosstour. Honda's jacked-up hatch is substantially larger than the ZDX and far more useful. Instead, it's best to think of the ZDX as a rake-roofed version of the MDX - a high-riding four-door coupe (assuming you buy into the marketing spiel) akin to its closest competitor, the BMW X6. Both models share similar designs and purposes - although the ZDX maxes out in price and performance where the German starts off - and both possess some of the attributes of a two-door layout - compromises and all.

Gallery: Review: 2010 Acura ZDX

Photos by Sam Abuelsamid / Max Abuelsamid / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Review: 2010 Acura ZDX is a space (challenged) oddity

Review: 2010 Acura ZDX is a space (challenged) oddity originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 acura zdx2010AcuraZdxAcuraAcura ZDXAcuraZdxfeaturefeaturedfeaturesreviewreviewszdxThu, 29 Apr 2010 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19457998/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/29/2010-acura-zdx-review/19457998/article-detail.xml

19457998 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lead1acurazdxreview2010_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lead1acurazdxreview2010.jpg <![CDATA[Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, who is it for?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/08/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/08/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/08/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-review/#commentsFiled under: Hybrid, Sedan, Mercedes-Benz, New Car Reviews, Luxury

2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery

When pondering the idea of any near-$100,000 hybrid luxury sedan, one has to wonder, "What's the point?" The only hybrids that sell in any significant numbers are the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion, and for good reason. Both allow drivers - and particularly hyper-milers - to squeeze every last mile out of each gallon of fuel.

Obviously, anyone with the financial wherewithal to purchase a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is unlikely to be motivated by the technology's fuel savings. Similarly, if someone wants to make a social statement by driving a "green" vehicle, they will likely want their ride to be instantly recognizable as a hybrid.

So the cost-no-object camp is divided. They can either drop their coin on an all-electric Tesla Roadster or, in spite of their bank balance, go with a lowly Toyota. Which begs the question: Is there something in between? We tested Mercedes' newest hybrid to find out.

Gallery: Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Photos Copyright (C)2010 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, who is it for?

Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, who is it for? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20102010 mercedes benz s400 hybrid2010 mercedes-benz2010Mercedes-benz2010MercedesBenzS400Hybridfeaturefeaturedfeaturesgas-electrichybridhybrid carHybridCarMercedes Benzmercedes benz bmw mild hybridMercedes Benz S400 Blue Hybridmercedes benz s400 hybridmercedes-benzmercedes-benz s400Mercedes-benzS400MercedesBenzMercedesBenzBmwMildHybridMercedesBenzS400BlueHybridMercedesBenzS400Hybridmild hybridMildHybridreviews 400s klasses-classS-klasses400SKlasseThu, 08 Apr 2010 11:57:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19430769/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/08/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-review/19430769/article-detail.xml

19430769 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/08mbs400hybridreview2010opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/08mbs400hybridreview2010opt.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 6 [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-6-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-6-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-6-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Etc.

THE THAW

You had to know it couldn't last forever. Most recently our Subaru ice racer was in action way up north in the wilds of Quebec, getting sideways on a frozen circuit. As it turns out, if we wanted to keep on racing we should have stayed up there. This form of motorsport needs frozen lakes and some unfortunately turbulent weather in the northeast over the past month didn't do the local bodies of water any favors. But, we were able to make it to one final event before the season was put to rest. We have some highlights to share below, including footage of what it looks like to be inside a pirouetting WRX, plus some discussion about how to safely stow your winter racing gear for the summertime off-season.

Gallery: Ice Racing at Warner Lake

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 6 [w/video]

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 6 [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amecan introduction to ice racingAnIntroductionToIceRacingbridgestonebridgestone blizzakBridgestoneBlizzakfeaturefeaturedfeaturesice racingIceRacingintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingmotorsportsubarusubaru wrxSubaruWrxFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19395750/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/03/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-6-w-video/19395750/article-detail.xml

19395750 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/ice-racing-20100311-630-11_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/ice-racing-20100311-630-11.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 5 [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/19/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-5-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/19/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-5-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/19/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-5-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Etc.

A TRACK DAY WITH SNOWBANKS

This week we're taking a bit of a break from the on-ice action that we've been covering so far this season, trading wheel-to-wheel antics for something more controlled. Way up north in the wilds of Quebec there's a facility called Mecaglisse that runs driving schools all year round. In the winter it hosts snowbound track days, events where people (generally in Subarus) show up and strut their stuff on a perfectly groomed ice surface bordered by tall snowbanks. It's like a stage plucked out of WRC Sweden, coiled around such that its end and beginning meet, and then presented for you to just keep on rallying over and over until you run out of gas -- which we very nearly did.

A track day at Mecaglisse was an opportunity for low-grip practice that we couldn't pass up, and we'll take you along with video of a hot lap on this frigid circuit. You'll also find some discussion about shifting technique below, so if you've ever wondered how to cover all three pedals in a standard car with only two feet, you'll want to click on through.

Gallery: Winter Track Day at Mecaglisse

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 5 [w/video]

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 5 [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>an introduction to ice racingAnIntroductionToIceRacingfeaturefeaturedfeaturesice racingIceRacingintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingmecaglissesubaruFri, 19 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19365154/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/19/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-5-w-video/19365154/article-detail.xml

19365154 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ricardo-20100219-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ricardo-20100219-630.jpg <![CDATA[Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is a mouthful, not a handful]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/15/2010-acura-tl-sh-awd-6mt-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/15/2010-acura-tl-sh-awd-6mt-review/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/15/2010-acura-tl-sh-awd-6mt-review/#commentsFiled under: Sedan, Acura, New Car Reviews, Luxury

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT - Click above for high-res image gallery

When the redesigned Acura TL debuted in late 2008, it represented a substantial transformation over previous iterations. The third-generation model retained the transverse V6 of its two predecessors, but for the first time included an all-wheel-drive option. But while the torque-vectoring Super Handling-All Wheel Drive is an appreciated addition when you're putting out over 300 horsepower, performance oriented drivers were appropriately miffed that both the TL Type-S and a manual transmission were no longer available.

Thankfully, shortly after the 2009 TL went on sale, Acura announced plans to add a manual gearbox back to the lineup. Unfortunately, it would take an entire year before it hit the market. Now it's here, and we're ready to find out if the Acura TL SH-AWD six-speed can fill the Type-S-sized hole in our hearts.

Gallery: Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT

Photos Copyright (C)2010 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is a mouthful, not a handful

Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is a mouthful, not a handful originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20102010 Acura TL2010 Acura TL SH-AWD2010AcuraTl2010AcuraTl6mtSh-awd2010AcuraTlSh-awdacuraAcura TLacura tl 6-speed manualAcuraTlAcuraTl6-speedManualfeaturefeaturedfeaturesreviewreviewsroad testRoadTestSH-AWDsuper handling all-wheel driveSuperHandlingAll-wheelDrivetlMon, 15 Feb 2010 11:57:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19355001/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/15/2010-acura-tl-sh-awd-6mt-review/19355001/article-detail.xml

19355001 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/lead1acuratl6mtreview2010_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/lead1acuratl6mtreview2010.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 4 [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-4-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-4-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-4-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Etc., Videos

THE SEASON SLIDES ON

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 4 [w/video]

If you've been following along, you got your first ever taste of wheel-to-wheel action on ice last week - and in that first event things didn't go so well. We delivered a mediocre performance and, sadly, saw others deliver some damaged bodywork. Things would improve, though. In this, the fourth installment of An Introduction to Ice Racing, we'll cover rounds two and three of the AMEC 2010 season, show you how we fared at both, and again give you plenty of in-car (and on-car) footage to demonstrate just how much fun you can have on ice - without studs.

Gallery: Ice Racing at Lake Algonquin, NY

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 4 [w/video]

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 4 [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>an introduction to ice racingAnIntroductionToIceRacingfeaturefeaturedfeaturesice racingIceRacingintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingsubarusubaru wrxSubaruWrxFri, 12 Feb 2010 12:01:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19355354/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/12/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-4-w-video/19355354/article-detail.xml

19355354 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ice-race-hed-20100122-630-1265943183_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ice-race-hed-20100122-630-1265943183.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 3 [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-3-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-3-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-3-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Subaru

HITTING THE ICE

The time has come to do it for real. We've walked you through the various classes offered by the club we'll be racing with, and we've shown you what it's like to drive at speed on the ice, so there's nothing left but to do it in anger. In this installment of An Introduction to Ice Racing we'll hit the first event of the season, tell you how to get ready to race once you're on the ice, and dazzle you with plenty of in-car video from first event's three heats - including footage of a few unfortunate incidents that left fenders crumpled and tensions flared.

It's all below, so click on through and check out the action. We promise not to put a single dent in your monitor.

Gallery: Ice Racing at Caroga Lake, NY

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 3 [w/video]

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 3 [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurefeaturedfeaturesiceice racingIceRacingimprezaintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingsubarusubaru impreza wrxsubaru wrxSubaruImprezaWrxSubaruWrxwrxFri, 05 Feb 2010 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19345672/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/05/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-3-w-video/19345672/article-detail.xml

19345672 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ice-race-hed-20100122-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/ice-race-hed-20100122-630.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 2]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-2/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-2/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-2/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports

THE WHAT AND THE HOW

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 2

It's time to delve a little further into the crazy, sideways world of ice racing - where grip is at a premium but the grins come cheap. In last week's first article in the series we gave you a little bit of information about the sport in general, or rather sports, and talked about the class structure used by AMEC, the club we'll be running with. We'll be participating in the street legal class with a 2002 Subaru WRX, a very early model purchased right after it finally hit American shores in 2001. It's mostly stock, but the club does have some required changes we'll cover here, and there are some other things you'll want to know before you show up on the ice.

What sorts of things? Well, one important thing is how to drive, or rather how to go quickly around a track of ice without getting yourself high-sided on a snowbank or bumper-locked with a competitor. So, we'll give you an overview of driving technique too, including a little demonstration video that'll give you your first taste of driving at-speed on-ice in a car with no studs. Click on through and join the fun.

Gallery: Ice racing preparation

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 2

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blizzakbridgestonebridgestone blizzakBridgestoneBlizzakfeaturefeaturedfeaturesiceice racingIceRacingintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingmotorsportsubarusubaru wrxSubaruWrxFri, 29 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19336726/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/01/29/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-2/19336726/article-detail.xml

19336726 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ice-race-hed-20100122-630-1264723934_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ice-race-hed-20100122-630-1264723934.jpg <![CDATA[Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 1]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Etc., Subaru

"You race on what now?" This is the typical response given when the topic of ice racing comes up. People can't seem to get their head around the idea that you, a sane human being with as strong a survival instinct as the next guy/gal, would drive a car out onto a frozen lake at speeds upwards of 100mph - often sideways. Mention that the racing action is wheel-to-wheel against dozens of competitors at once and you're almost guaranteed to be labeled clinically insane.

Ice racers may be a little special but most are not insane, and if you live in parts of the world that get cold enough, you can join in their fun for a pittance. Ice racing is, dollars to seat time, one of the cheapest forms of motorsport out there. It's also one of the most thrilling and, for those of us who find ourselves driving in frequently inclement conditions, it's even a genuinely useful exercise. Sure, autocrossing is cheap, safe and educational, but where cone-dodging helps you find your car's limits, ice racing teaches you to drive far beyond them, to stay in control (or close to it) when by all rights you should be spinning wildly into a snowbank.

Just like we did last summer with karting, we're going to take you along for the ride and let you get a taste for ice racing. Naturally there will be some changes: instead of a racing suit we'll be investing in a set of thermals, and rather than sticky slicks we'll be budgeting for heavily siped snow tires. It's a whole different ball game, managing slip instead of grip, but the thrills are just as great. And, since you can compete with just about any car, it's open to almost anyone who has a need for speed -- and who doesn't mind spending the day hanging around on a frozen lake.

Gallery: Ice racing variety

Continue reading Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 1

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>competitionfeaturefeaturedfeaturesiceice racingIceRacingintro to ice racingintroduction to ice racingIntroductionToIceRacingIntroToIceRacingracingsubarusubaru wrxSubaruWrxwinter drivingWinterDrivingwrxFri, 22 Jan 2010 14:56:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19326848/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/19326848/article-detail.xml

19326848 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ice-race-hed-20100122-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ice-race-hed-20100122-630.jpg <![CDATA[Video: We take Kia and Microsoft's Uvo for a test drive at CES]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/video-we-take-kia-and-microsofts-uvo-for-a-test-drive-at-ces/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/video-we-take-kia-and-microsofts-uvo-for-a-test-drive-at-ces/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/video-we-take-kia-and-microsofts-uvo-for-a-test-drive-at-ces/#commentsFiled under: CES, Technology, Kia

We Take Kia and Microsoft's UVO for a Test Drive [w/video]

Kia's UVO system hands-on - Click above to watch video after the jump

Tucked in between Google's hot new smartphone and a variety of other computer peripheral equipment at this year's CES show is a crossover. Not the jacked-up, tricked-out, neon-dragging customized type that we typically see around the Consumer Electronics Show, but a bone-stock, 2011 Kia Sorento. Well, stock except for one option: UVO.

We recently got a chance to try out the newly-announced system in the plastic, and while impressive in its own right, just hours after sitting down with Ford to check out the latest Sync and MyFord Touch, it's somewhat less than stunning. But, ignoring that for now, Kia's offering looks good and still ahead of the rest of the curve. It's functionally comparable to early Sync, enabling easy access to media on 1GB of internal storage, on a USB-connected drive or even on a CD. You can rip from CD straight to internal memory or to a thumb drive, an interesting feature we're not sure is particularly useful. The touchscreen display is a nice improvement over Ford's two-line Sync readout, but remember that if you get this system, you'll have to opt out of in-dash GPS. Good thing you splurged and got that Droid, right? Check out some screens in the gallery below, and there's a quick video demo after the break.

Gallery: Kia and Microsoft's UVO

Continue reading Video: We take Kia and Microsoft's Uvo for a test drive at CES

Video: We take Kia and Microsoft's Uvo for a test drive at CES originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010Consumer Electronics ShowConsumerElectronicsShowembedded systemsEmbeddedSystemsfeaturefeaturedfeatureshands-onkiaKia UvoKiaUvomicrosoftmicrosoft embedded systemsMicrosoftEmbeddedSystemstelematicsuvoThu, 07 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19306899/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/01/07/video-we-take-kia-and-microsofts-uvo-for-a-test-drive-at-ces/19306899/article-detail.xml

19306899 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/kia-press-2010107-1024-08-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/kia-press-2010107-1024-08-630.jpg <![CDATA[MyFord Touch and SYNC App Ecosystem hands-on [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/myford-touch-and-sync-app-ecosystem-hands-on-and-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/myford-touch-and-sync-app-ecosystem-hands-on-and-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/myford-touch-and-sync-app-ecosystem-hands-on-and-video/#commentsFiled under: CES, Videos, Ford

Hands on with MyFord Touch and SYNC App Ecosystem - Click above for high-res image gallery

You've read the PR, seen the press shots and probably snickered a little at the quote from Ford's Derrick Kuzak indicating that his company's latest tech "will cause people to fall in love with their vehicles again." After getting a chance to play with a few entrants into the company's so-called SYNC App Ecosystem, and getting behind the wheel of a MyFord Touch-equipped mockup vehicle, we're not laughing - but we are smiling. It's impressive tech, so follow the jump to see some videos and check our impressions.

Gallery: Ford Sync App Ecosystem and MyFord

Continue reading MyFord Touch and SYNC App Ecosystem hands-on [w/video]

MyFord Touch and SYNC App Ecosystem hands-on [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010featurefeaturedfeaturesfordford syncFordSynchands-onmicrosoftmicrosoft autoMicrosoftAutomyfordmyford touchMyfordTouchsyncThu, 07 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19306491/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/01/07/myford-touch-and-sync-app-ecosystem-hands-on-and-video/19306491/article-detail.xml

19306491 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ford-2010107-1024-09_opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/ford-2010107-1024-09_opt.jpg <![CDATA[Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza a few refinements short of a great ride]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/28/road-trip-2009-toyota-venza-a-few-refinements-short-of-a-great/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/28/road-trip-2009-toyota-venza-a-few-refinements-short-of-a-great/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/28/road-trip-2009-toyota-venza-a-few-refinements-short-of-a-great/#commentsFiled under: Crossover, Toyota, New Car Reviews

2009 Toyota Venza - Click above for high-res image gallery

Earlier this spring, our own Alex Nunez reviewed Toyota's latest crossover type thingy, the Venza, and came away rather impressed. I do a fair bit of traveling for my day job, which usually entails schlepping a sizable amount of video equipment around. Typically we pack up our A/V gear and FedEx it to a location since airlines charge so much for extra baggage and won't guarantee arrival times. For one of our recent trips, however, we decided to hit the road and venture from our Ann Arbor offices down to western South Carolina. As it happened, a Venza was available for duty and appeared to be well-suited to the task at hand.

We loaded up cameras, tripods, microphones and other miscellanea before heading due south on US-23 for Ohio and parts beyond. Our Venza was finished in a unique Sunset Bronze Mica color with the same ivory leather interior that we sampled previously. Under the hood was also the same 3.5-liter V6 engine that we've enjoyed in numerous Lexus and Toyota vehicles with torque going to all four wheels via Toyota's all-wheel-drive system.

As Nunez described, the Venza doesn't really fit in the typical crossover category because it's taller than a typical wagon yet shorter than vehicles like the Ford Edge or Chevrolet Equinox. It's more like a tall Camry wagon than anything else - which, at least in theory - is just ducky by us. Find out how the Venza fared on our road trip odyssey after the jump.

Gallery: Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza

Photos by Sam Abuelsamid / Copyright (C)2009 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza a few refinements short of a great ride

Road Trip: 2009 Toyota Venza a few refinements short of a great ride originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurefeaturedfeaturesroad testingroad triproad trip reviewroad tripsRoadTestingRoadTripRoadTripReviewRoadTripstoyotatoyota venzatoyota venza 2010Toyota Venza CrossoverToyota Venza V6ToyotaVenzaToyotaVenza2010ToyotaVenzaCrossoverToyotaVenzaV6venzaMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19282314/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/12/28/road-trip-2009-toyota-venza-a-few-refinements-short-of-a-great/19282314/article-detail.xml

19282314 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/01_venzaroadtrip_opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/01_venzaroadtrip_opt.jpg <![CDATA[Review: Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation on Android 2.0]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/01/review-google-maps-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-android-2-0/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/01/review-google-maps-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-android-2-0/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/01/review-google-maps-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-android-2-0/#commentsFiled under: Technology, New Car Reviews

Google maps turn by turn navigation - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's no secret that we've been openly critical of the prices charged by automakers for built-in GPS navigation systems. Frankly, paying $2,000 or more for an in-dash system when you can buy stand-alone navigation units for as little as $100 is ridiculous. Even the newer, larger seven-inch screen units are now down to as little as $250, and even though they aren't tied in to a vehicles' wheel sensors, they tend to be plenty accurate. Now, however, there is a new option that is even cheaper - as in (sort of) free.

It's only "sort of" free because the Google maps turn-by-turn navigation app is built into the new Motorola Droid smartphone (see sister-site Engadget's full review of the Droid here) that recently became available from Verizon Wireless. In this case, you have to sign up for two years of mobile phone service, which includes a data plan. I've been a Verizon customer for a decade and just happened to be up for a biennial discounted phone upgrade. When the Droid appeared a few weeks ago, the plan to wait until the new year for a Palm Pre was discarded. We've now had the chance to play with the Droid and its new navigation software, so follow the jump to find out if it lives up to expectations.

Gallery: Motorola Droid Google Navigation

Continue reading Review: Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation on Android 2.0

Review: Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation on Android 2.0 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6android 2.0android navigationAndroid1.6Android2.0AndroidNavigationdroiddroid navigationDroidNavigationfeaturefeaturedfeaturesgooglegoogle mapsgoogle maps turn by turn navigationGoogleMapsGoogleMapsTurnByTurnNavigationMotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidnavigation systemnavigation systemsNavigationSystemNavigationSystemsNavigationUnitreviewturn by turnturn by turn directionsturn by turn navigationTurnByTurnTurnByTurnDirectionsTurnByTurnNavigationTue, 01 Dec 2009 11:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19256278/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/12/01/review-google-maps-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-android-2-0/19256278/article-detail.xml

19256278 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/3-copy_thumbnail.png http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/3-copy.png <![CDATA[Introduction to Karting - Part 7]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/13/introduction-to-karting-part-7/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/13/introduction-to-karting-part-7/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/13/introduction-to-karting-part-7/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Etc.

WRAPPING UP

The leaves have long-since changed and most have fallen off. There's a chill in the air and the odd snowflake, too. The summer motorsports season is at an end, and it's time to think about putting everything into stasis for the winter. With a kart, this requires a bit of work: freezing temperatures and race hardware don't tend to get along. But, even if you have a spacious, heated garage there's still some prep-work and general maintenance you should know how to do. In this final installment of An Introduction to Karting we'll walk you through tearing down and cleaning the kart, answer some questions received from readers, and mix in a little more race footage from the final event of the year.

Continue reading Introduction to Karting - Part 7

Introduction to Karting - Part 7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>an introduction to kartingAnIntroductionToKartingfeaturefeaturedfeaturesintroduction to kartingIntroductionToKartingkanye westKanyeWestkartkart racingkartingKartRacingFri, 13 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19235763/article-comments.xml

http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/11/13/introduction-to-karting-part-7/19235763/article-detail.xml

19235763 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/karting-logo-20091002-620-1-1258078274_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/karting-logo-20091002-620-1-1258078274.jpg -1 2