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Mugen adds power, interest to Honda CR-Z

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

The Honda CR-Z found itself on the receiving end of much criticism from the automotive press and enthusiasts when it launched overseas last year. If this Mugen concept ever sees the light of day, that might all just change.

What’s the plural of Prius?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

For the last three generations of the Prius’ existence, Toyota has been curiously tight-lipped about the official plural form of the car’s name.

Pulse: Suzuki rally car built in stop motion

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Creating a stop motion video documenting the assembly of a Suzuki Swift over the course of months is downright insane.

Electric and hybrid cars at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show

Monday, January 24th, 2011

These days you can’t throw a stick at a car show without hitting an electric or electrified car. We’ve rounded up the best from the 2011 Detroit auto show.

Future fantasies at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Among the full-scale visions of the future at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show were some smaller, wackier concepts.

Tesla Model S Alpha first video

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Tesla is breaking the Model S’s pre-production testing into two phases, alpha and beta, and has released a video showing the Model S Alpha on the open road.

Hyundai HCD-12 Curb concept car

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

The Curb’s a deceptive concept car that’s both smaller and less rugged than it looks.

Pulse: Bringrr makes sure you’ve brought your phone

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

The Bringrr Classic and Charge models use Bluetooth to check that you haven’t forgotten to bring your phone every time you start your car.

Pulse: Pioneer receivers read your Twitter, Facebook feeds

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

By pairing with an iPhone running the Aha Radio app, the new generation of Pioneer car receivers can stream a user’s social network feeds.

Pulse: Parrot debuts Android-powered car stereo

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

The Parrot Asteroid car audio receiver features GPS, Bluetooth and an Android operating system.

VW locks down its stereos

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

OEM car stereos and in-dash navigation systems typically deter would-be thieves as they usually only work in the vehicle in which they ship. Not so VW’s RNS range…

Crowdsourced Map Share corrections now on TomTom for iPhone

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

The latest version (1.6) of TomTom’s navigation app for the iPhone gains the crowdsourced map correction tool that’s been available on TomTom’s line of standalone GPS devices for some time now.

Hyundai Equus manual only on iPad

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

When Hyundai announced its range-topping Equus luxury sedan for the US, the automaker also made the grand claim that it would be ditching the paper owner’s manuals in favour of a 16GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad and an app.

Can’t afford a classic car? Go half-size

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

So maybe you can’t actually buy the pint-sized Volkswagen Mini-Gol concept we featured, but what would you say to a half-size Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Porsche Speedster or Jaguar E-Type?

Next Google Maps has 3D vector maps, offline caching

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

One month after Aussies and Kiwis were finally given the option of free turn-by-turn navigation on Google Maps for Android, the company has previewed the next generation of the software.

Nissan GT-R update first look

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Nissan’s given Godzilla a massage. The slightly updated model boasts more power, but better fuel economy in official testing.

Nissan Murano convertible first look

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Car makers are trying to fill every conceivable niche and Nissan is no different. Witness its latest creation, a convertible four-wheel drive.

Honey! I shrunk the Volkswagen

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

VW’s Brazilian arm has come up with a car that’s suitable for the little people of this world.

Nissan Ellure concept car

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Nissan’s Tiida and Maxima sedans aren’t exactly the most exciting looking vehicles, so hopefully something like the Ellure will find its way down under.

New Hyundai Elantra/i35 spotted in San Francisco

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

The latest generation of Hyundai’s Corolla fighter looks set to carry on the theme set by swoopy i45 and ix35.