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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- RevvNation open beta officially unleashed
- Hummer will be shut down, GM says
- Daimler and Renault Nissan officially confirm partnership
- The 17th BMW Art Car by Jeff Koons will race in 24 hours of Le Mans
- Toyota fine might help those who are suing the carmaker
- Chrysler announces 2010 Dodge Viper Final Edition
- Ford restarts ‘Swap your ride’ campaign, offers $1,000 and 0% financing
- Chevrolet Camaro gets limited Indy 500 pace car edition
- US-spec Chevrolet Cruze gets upgraded before its debut
- Citroen C3 Picasso and C4 get eco airdream+ versions
| RevvNation open beta officially unleashed Posted: 07 Apr 2010 04:41 AM PDT  The family just got bigger! The rmpGO.com masterminds, Bobby Voicu and Vlad Balan, have created yet another offspring from their automotive passion: RevvNation.com. RevvNation is a car/race themed Massive Multiplayer Online Browser based Text Game. A mouthful, I know, but if you can say this without having to gasp for air, you're awesome! The game is backed by an enthusiastic and passionate team, who want to combine their passion for cars and games in the perfect entertaining game. Part time geeks, full time auto lovers and gamers, they've stuck their foreheads to their laptops in order to make the best racing social game ever! Because the next best thing to driving is playing a racing game. So, how does it work? Basically, you sign up, pick out a job, start a club, make money (virtual, that is), buy yourself a nice car and race it off. Oh, and you can also invite your friends and see who has the best skills. Let’s not forget that you can buy all sorts of parts and tune your ride in order to get the best performance out of it. You can either go wild with your spending habits or you can opt for the planned approach, and save up, to buy bigger and better upgrades. You can play RevvNation at work, during lunch or whenever you feel like it. No consoles, no fee, no nagging from your significant other (we’re open to guys, girls and anything in between, just no bots) You can also find RevvNation all over the Internet, thanks to its ever increasing fan base. They have a blog, where you'll find posts about the game (d'oh), about the coolest things in gaming so far, but also interesting stuff about the auto world. They have a Twitter account: @RevvNation and you can also find them on Facebook: RevvNation Facebook Fan Page And remember: gaming will save the world! Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Hummer will be shut down, GM says Posted: 07 Apr 2010 01:04 AM PDT  Despite last minute attempts to rally up support for the Hummer brand, representative Nick Richards revealed that GM will continue the wind down process and won’t take any more offers for the troubled SUV brand. This practically means that Hummer is soon to be extinct. As you can remember, GM tried to sale the bleeding brand to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong, but the negotiations hit a dead end, leaving Hummer without any potential buyer. The leadership chain is going to be retired, while the remaining stock of Hummer models will be subjected to big incentives. Also, a new campaign advertising that “this is your last change to buy a Hummer” will soon be aired, so that the stocks can be depleted as soon as possible. GM said it is aware of the upcoming ‘Save Hummer‘ summit in Chicago, but declined to say if it will send representatives. With this new statement though, the brand doesn’t stand a chance. Source: Automotive News Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Daimler and Renault Nissan officially confirm partnership Posted: 07 Apr 2010 12:50 AM PDT  What seemed like a rather awkward April Fools joke is now official: Daimler and Renault-Nissan will work together from now on, with the German company buying a 3.1% stake in the two companies, while the French-Japanese alliance will also acquire 3.1% in Daimler stock. As was revealed last week, the two groups are going to collaborate heavily in terms of small cars, including the development of electric versions for the Smart ForTwo, Renault Twingo or the Twizzy EV. Platform and engine sharing is also included in the new partnership, as key assemblies from the Mercedes-Benz A and B Class are going to end up on the Renault Twingo and Clio. Entry-level engines are going to be developed and swapped among the all of the various brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Smart or Nissan. The diesel know-how of MB is likely to be used by Nissan’s Infiniti division, to develop better engines targeted at European consumers. Also, a diesel engine and transmission from Renault Nissan is going to be used on the Mercedes-Benz Vito. Expect many other collaborations between the brands, as representatives confirmed this partnerships is going to result in “billions of euros in annual savings for both sides.” What do you think of this new partnership? Is it best for both companies? Share your thoughts below Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| The 17th BMW Art Car by Jeff Koons will race in 24 hours of Le Mans Posted: 07 Apr 2010 12:21 AM PDT  BMW is quite serious about its art endeavors and has just revealed that the 17th model, based on a BMW M3 GT2 track car, will race in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance competition. The car, which you can see in draft form above, has been decorated by artist Jeff Koons, using a novel collage of stretched racing cars and colors, in order to portray the soul (apparently a rainbow-flavored one) of the M3 GT2 race car. Following tradition, the car is going to be displayed at the Paris Centre Pompidou, on June 1, before it will head off to the race, held between June 12 and 13. The car is going to bear the number 79, commemorating the Andy Warhol BMW M1 art car, revealed in 1979 at the same Centre Pompidou. Source: BMW Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Toyota fine might help those who are suing the carmaker Posted: 07 Apr 2010 12:05 AM PDT  Toyota received a pretty big blow this past weekend, as the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association announced that they will issue a fine of $16.4 million to the Japanese carmaker. According to new reports, seeing as how it isn’t “that” big a fine, at least in comparison to the profits the company is seeing lately, it will be paid in full. There’s still a pretty big drawback, as Automotive News reports it might help the cause of the those who are engaged in lawsuits against Toyota. “It certainly bolsters our cases. It demonstrates Toyota has been less than forthright with the U.S. government and with consumers,” said Robert Nelson, a lawyer at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP in San Francisco. He currently represents over 20 Toyota customers who are engaged in legal battle with the Japanese company over the unintended acceleration scandal. On the other hand, other legal representatives are saying it might not help their cause at all, as it can be used by Toyota to show that government inquiries never found anything mechanically wrong with its vehicles. In case you don’t remember, Toyota has two weeks to pay the fine, or attack the decision, thus taking the case to court. Until then, the pending lawsuits should continue like before. Source: Automotive News Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Chrysler announces 2010 Dodge Viper Final Edition Posted: 06 Apr 2010 11:45 PM PDT  The Dodge Viper showcased that even American companies can attack the supercar segment and succeed. Sadly, the snake’s swan song is approaching rapidly, with the production of the Viper, as we know it, set to end this summer. Until then, Dodge has announced the supercar will go out with a bang, and detailed the 2010 Viper Final Edition models, based on the coupe, roadster and ACR. Only 50 cars will be made, all based on the top-of-the-line SRT10 spec, meaning 600 HP and 560 lb-ft of torque. The number will be divided as such: 20 Coupes, 18 Roadsters and 12 ACRs. The Final Edition cars will boast a Graphite Clear Coat, with a black center stripe, outlined by red strips. A black windshield surround will grace the hard top models. The Coupe and Roadster will sit on six-spoke wheels, as opposed to the ACR, which touches the ground with Sidewinder ones. As you can imagine, badges are going to be applied liberally on the inside. Besides that, red accent stitching on black surfaces, while red halo surrounds will decorate the gauge cluster. A numbered plaque will round off the interior, and remind you of your special Viper. No pricing details were given, but if you want to own a piece of American supercar history, you’d better act fast. Source: Chrysler Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Ford restarts ‘Swap your ride’ campaign, offers $1,000 and 0% financing Posted: 06 Apr 2010 11:27 PM PDT  If you’ve been admiring models from Ford while driving around in another brand’s vehicle, then you’ll definitely be glad to hear that the Blue Oval is bringing back its successful ‘Swap your ride’ campaign. For those that don’t remember, it allows you to head down to the local Ford dealerships and just trade in your model for a new, Blue Oval-badged one. Now, the offer is even more tempting, as besides the trade-in value, you also get an extra $1,000. Even more, the company is offering 0% financing for any purchase you make. There are a few strings attached, as you can’t opt for any of the hybrid lineup, nor for performance models like the Shelby GT500 or the F-150 SVT Raptor. Still, that leaves you with quite a few great choices among the lineup. Expect new ads starring Mike Rowe to appear on a TV set near you, as the offer is available up until the end of May. For more details, head on over to the official page of the campaign. Source: Ford Special Event via The Car Connection Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Chevrolet Camaro gets limited Indy 500 pace car edition Posted: 06 Apr 2010 11:11 PM PDT  When GM announced that a very special Chevrolet Camaro will act as a pace car for the famous Indianapolis (Indy) 500 race later this year, it was pretty obvious that a limited edition based on it isn’t too far away. It’s all official now, as GM announced that 200 or less 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car replicas will be made, in order to commemorate the racing event. They will all be based on the Camaro SS and will be outfitted with the RS appearance package. Power arrives from the 6.2-liter V8 engine, packing 400 HP and coupled to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Other features include a set of 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, a retro-looking grille which borrows from the old 1967 pace cars, as well as a plethora of Indy 500 badges and logos. Paint all this package in Inferno Orange, and you’ll be getting one very limited edition Camaro. The price you ask? $41,950, including the $850 destination charge. Source: GM Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| US-spec Chevrolet Cruze gets upgraded before its debut Posted: 06 Apr 2010 10:58 PM PDT  The Chevrolet Cruze is one of General Motors’ biggest bets when it comes to mid-size sedans this year. After enjoying a pretty successful start in life in other markets, the Cruze is now gearing up for its US debut. Part of that gearing up process will also include getting some new features and upgrades, at least according to one recent report. It seems that GM wants to make the US-spec Cruze quieter, and will fit additional sound proofing on the inside. Besides that, a laminated windshield might be added, while the airbag count will be increased to an even 10. This isn’t just good news for those who want a quiet and a safe ride, as GM is also rumored to drop the standard torsion bar rear suspension in favor of a more dynamic Z-link setup, giving the US-spec Cruze a better ride quality than the other versions. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Citroen C3 Picasso and C4 get eco airdream+ versions Posted: 06 Apr 2010 10:44 PM PDT  Citroen is seemingly fixated with a new “air” denomination, as after it revealed yesterday, in Brazil, the AirCross model, it has now presented two eco-friendly versions of the C3 Picasso MPV and the C4, dubbed airdream+. As you can imagine, the two new models are focused on increasing fuel averages, by using the new entry-level HDi diesel units, and decreasing CO2 emissions, by using tweaked transmissions. The C3 Picasso will use a five-speed manual, which will have a gearshift indicator to swap gears at the optimum time, while the C4 will get an automatic gearbox.  This translates in a CO2 emission rating of 99 g/km for the family-friendly C3 Picasso, while the C4, in the airdream+ version, will output just 119 g/km of CO2. Besides these changes, options like parking sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, power windows all around and mirrors, as well as automatic A/C, will also be included in the airdream+ versions. Source: Autoblog.it via Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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