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Friday, October 23, 2009
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- Mini set to bring production-ready Crossover model at Detroit Auto Show
- Audi and Microsoft launch Forza Motorsport 3-branded TT
- Couple finds bear trapped in their own car
- Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Concept presents itself in new video, set for release in 2010
- Volvo working on cars that drive themselves, should arrive in 2015
- Toyota FT-86 Concept might be named Celica, see video presentation here
- Spada Cadatronca gets new promotional video revealing it isn’t the Batmobile
- New Honda walking assist device is every lazy man’s dream
- Future Skoda designs will be more daring and aggressive, says lead designer
- Watch the live presentation of the Citroen C3 at the Eiffel Tower, complete with marvelous light show
| Mini set to bring production-ready Crossover model at Detroit Auto Show Posted: 23 Oct 2009 01:51 AM PDT  It seems that Mini’s release schedule has been leaked and the guys at MotoringFile have gotten a copy, as they have just revealed that the UK brand, owned by BMW, will be presenting its eagerly anticipated Crossover model at the Detroit Auto Show at the beginning of 2010. The schedule also mentions the presentation of the Coupe and Roadster concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which have already been presented in Europe during the Frankfurt convention, which we reported on. Besides these models, other types of Mini versions will also see the light of day, codenamed R55/R56/R57, somewhere around the date of the Geneva Motor Show. While these things are still speculation, it would be great to see the new Crossover model at the beginning of next year. Are you looking forward to these new models in the Mini lineup? Share your view in a comment below. Source: MotoringFile via Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Audi and Microsoft launch Forza Motorsport 3-branded TT Posted: 23 Oct 2009 01:35 AM PDT  Forza Motorsport 3 is one of the biggest racing video games to appear this year, and in order to commemorate this occasion, its publisher, Microsoft, has teamed up with Audi to create a special customized edition of its TT performance coupe. Branded in many places with the Forza 3 logo, what’s really special is that customers will find in the trunk a little suprise, in the form of a top of the range Xbox 360 Elite console and, of course, a copy of the Forza Motorsport 3 video game.  Overall, this is quite an interesting marketing effort for Microsoft but I’m not really sure that many Forza fans will have the extra $35,000 lying around in order to purchase this car. For other fans, you can still look at the pictures of the car and drive it in the game, which it seems can even replace the real thing. Source: Gamekaze (in Polish) via Destructoid Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Couple finds bear trapped in their own car Posted: 23 Oct 2009 01:19 AM PDT  It’s not everyday that you hear your car alarm go off in the middle of the night and go off to investigate. But even though they expected something along the lines of a thief, a Colorado couple was shocked to find out that their car was being ravaged by a bear. That’s right, the Yogi variety of bear, only this time he didn’t want any picnic baskets. The couple, seeing as how the bear was trapped, presumably after hitting the door locking mechanism with his paw after opening the door from the outside, they called the police. Member’s of the local sheriff department were equally shocked and before releasing the young bear, snapped a few pictures, which we feature in this article. After opening the door, the brown bear immediately legged it to the woods and disappeared, leaving the car pretty ransacked and the couple and police with one hell of a story to tell.  Officials did take the chance to remember those who live around woods to not leave any food in the car, as before they enter hibernation, bears will sniff and consume almost every morsel of food they can find, going through any obstacle in order to obtain it. Source: DenverPost via Jalopnik Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Concept presents itself in new video, set for release in 2010 Posted: 23 Oct 2009 01:03 AM PDT The Tokyo Motor Show was host to many presentations of all sorts of models, but one extremely interesting vehicle was Honda’s second concept of the CR-Z hybrid coupe model, which previews the production-ready version set to appear at next year’s Detroit Motor Show.
The future Honda CR-Z will join the Insight and the Civic in the hybrid lineup of the Japanese carmaker, which recently revealed through its CEO that in the near future, his company will push for more hybrids, while still researching hydrogen-powered vehicles. The new model will appear in Japan and Europe at the beginning of 2010, while North Americans can expect it at the late stages of next year. Tune in at the beginning of next year when the production-ready model will be showcased in Detroit. Until then, you can enjoy the video presentation of the CR-Z, courtesy of WorldCarFans. After that, why don’t you share you thoughts on the new hybrid coupe by leaving a comment. Source: WorldCarFans Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Volvo working on cars that drive themselves, should arrive in 2015 Posted: 23 Oct 2009 12:42 AM PDT  The future is coming, whether we like it or not. We’ve seen cars that drive themselves in various science fiction movies, but it seems that Volvo, alongside a few other companies and the European Union is working on actually creating them, with testing to begin in 2011 and production-ready models in 2015. Now for the details of the matter: the Volvo Car Corporation, alongside Volvo Technology and SP Technical Research Institute (from Sweden), Ricardo UK Ltd (from the UK), Idiada and Robotiker-Tecnalia (Spain) and Institut fur Kraftfahrwesen - IKA (Germany), together with the EU, are working on a new type of technology which will not only drive the car itself, but also reduce car accidents, lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel averages. How is it done you might ask, well it seems that it is all based on an auto train, as a professional driver will lead a convoy, in a bus or any other vehicle, and other drivers with the same destination will be able to put it into the navigation system which will lead them to the closes auto train. He will then be able to enter said train and the system will take over all of the driving, while he can do whatever he pleases, like read a newspaper or watch TV. When he is approaching the destination, the car will warn him and he will take over, leaving the train and going into his desired direction. The cars behind him will close the gap and everything will happen without any intervention from the other drivers. Those who wish the join the convoy will just signal their intention and connect to the last vehicle. All of the systems necessary for such a strategy will be standard in every car, meaning that anyone will be able to join these convoys. You can view a higher resolution picture of the model here. Overall, it seems like a pretty interesting idea, but let’s just wait for the tests to start in the next few years before claiming that this is the car future we have been expecting. What do you think about this initiative? Share your view by leaving a comment. Source: Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Toyota FT-86 Concept might be named Celica, see video presentation here Posted: 23 Oct 2009 12:24 AM PDT According to some inside sources at Toyota, it seems that executives are in fact considering naming the newly revealed FT-86 rear-wheel drive coupe Celica, in honor of the famous model whose production was suddenly interrupted a few years ago. While nothing is for certain at the moment, as the company plans to release the car in 2012, the Celica name has quite a lot of chances to be the final one, due to the many Celica fans out there who have been hunting down every tidbit of information on the rear-wheel drive coupe the Japanese company has been developing in partnership with Subaru. In addition to this little rumor, a video of the FT-86’s presentation at the Tokyo Motor Show has also surfaced, courtesy of the guys from WorldCarFans. Enjoy! Sources: Autoblog and WorldCarFans Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Spada Cadatronca gets new promotional video revealing it isn’t the Batmobile Posted: 23 Oct 2009 12:11 AM PDT There are certainly quite a lot of things you can say about the rather peculiar Spada Cadatronca, an Italian supercar with a massive 7-liter engine which produces around 630 HP. Most of these things will probably focus on the odd design lines and the back which makes it look like a prop for any 1990s Batman films. But in order to settle the dispute once and for all, the company got a certain Mr Kobayashi to direct a presentation video of the new supercar. Part computer-generated images, part real life, the vide is all parts breath taking, showing that Spada spared no expense in making its car look beautiful … at least on film. Enjoy the video and take the jump for a photo gallery of the intriguing supercar.
Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| New Honda walking assist device is every lazy man’s dream Posted: 23 Oct 2009 12:01 AM PDT  Did you ever find yourself too tired or just plain lazy to take a few steps around the house, not to mention going outside and actually putting your feet into motion? Then Honda has the perfect thing for you with this new prototype Stride Management Assist device, as it features a motor that helps move the legs individually, and according to Honda’s press release, makes “it easier to cover longer distances at a greater speed.” As you can see in the picture, the device made out of a belt, which is worn around the hips and thigs, which will take the strain off of the leg muscles while walking. The Japanese company also boasts the fact that over 130 patents were used in the creation of the device, not to mention the previous knowledge it has earned with its famous ASIMO robot. As its name suggests, the device is still in testing, just like the unicycle personal mobility prototype we presented to your a few weeks ago. What do you think about this “intriguing” device? While it may certainly help those with leg problems or who suffered mild stages of paralysis, will it push normal people to become even more lazier and rely on devices to move themselves? Leave a comment below. Source: Jalopnik Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Future Skoda designs will be more daring and aggressive, says lead designer Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:49 PM PDT  One of the most correct brands in the automotive industry today has to be Skoda, as it offers the same great build quality you would expect from the Volkswagen group but its models have a cheaper price and, in most cases, offer more room for their inhabitants. One department it has been lacking though was style, as previous models tended to look practically the same. Things are changing though, and according to Karl Neuhold, the man behind the new Skoda Superb, pictured above, future styling choices will be more daring, in order to further carve out the identity of the Czech brand in the European market.
A big part in this new strategy will play the next Octavia generation, which will appear in the next few years. “The next Octavia will be a big step forwards,” revealed Neuhold. He then also touched on the possibility of Skoda developing a performance model, or even a convertible, after recently launching the Yeti SUV in countries across Europe, saying that the company must first master what it is doing right now, and then study new possibilities. Overall, Skodas are still suffering from their difficult past, but under the Volkswagen umbrella, things are looking very good. Hopefully we will see more new models and designs from the Czech manufacturer which will wash away all of the bad reputation. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:00 AM PDT As you may have found out yesterday through the teaser video we posted, Citroen is launching today the new generation of the C3, right in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. What’s more interesting is that the company has dedicated a special website to the occasion which allows visitors to choose one of ten viewing points and watch the live stream of the presentation show, which will include, besides the car of course, a spectacular light show hosted by the famous Tower itself. Here is the link, and the presentations will start at 9 PM Paris time (that’s GMT+1), meaning in just a few hours. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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