According to Kicking Tires, "The lag between the cost of oil dropping and gas prices doing likewise seems to be shortening." The national unleaded average fell to $4.05 today, down slightly from yesterday and even more from a month ago. The highest average price so far is $4.11, recorded last Thursday, July 17. The Los Angeles Times attributes the recent drop to lower demand, but says prices could still fluctuate …
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Not to be outdone by the Swiss and German MirrorPilot that’s set to debut next March, DSUS Technology of China has also developed a GPS-integrated rear-view mirror that will begin retail sales in the United States August 1. While the MirrorPilot comes with a 2.2-inch display, the DSUS SmartMirror has a four-inch screen for GPS maps, plus additional capabilities. According to Jalopnik, the DS-400GB is a good way to consolidate …
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Before you head to the dealer, you may want to check online first. A new vehicle pricing Web site "taps the power of social networks to help new car buyers get to the bottom of the dealers’ bottom line," says Technoride. OpenCarPrice.com "tracks unique transaction data for new cars that previously only car dealers have access to." It claims that it’s different from sites such as Kelley Blue Book because …
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Technoride reports that BMW has announced a U.S. version of its 335d sedan, which runs on diesel fuel and achieves 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, according to Edmunds Inside Line. As a BMW, the fuel-friendly car won’t suffer in the performance department. Automobile.com reports that the inline-6 engine "features twin turbochargers and common-rail injection to develop 265 horsepower, and will also feature a urea injection system to ensure …
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Among the more interesting announcements at the big Camaro unveil yesterday afternoon is the muscle car’s production launch, which comes sooner than expected. Edmunds Inside Line reports that it begins Feb. 16, 2009 and adds: "Deliveries to dealers should be sometime in the middle of March. The Camaro Convertible should arrive about a year after that as a 2011 model." Though images and information about the Camaro leaked weeks ago, …
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Several Web sites have leaked more images and information about the new Chevrolet Camaro, which is scheduled to go on sale early next year. However, as of 4 p.m. Eastern time today, spy shots won’t be necessary - because that’s when GM will officially unveil the car. Be sure to watch the press conference today and check back tomorrow for more details. In the meantime, here’s the information we do …
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So much attention has been given to the iPhone 3G — its sexy styling, fancy applications, less-than-savory navigation skills (whoops, that one slipped), that you may be thinking it’s the only Smartphone device that currently offers GPS capabilities.Not true. Windows Mobile phones accept several GPS navigation software platforms, and to some purists, are a better value than the 3G. Information Week’s blogger explains said purists’ point of view:"While the iPhone …
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The 2008 British Auto Show begins in London on Tuesday, July 22. Edmunds Inside Line says it’s "gearing up for some notable world premieres." These include the V6-powered Lotus Project Eagle, a 2+2 sports car that is the automaker’s first introduction since the Lotus Elise. Motor Trend says Lotus will produce "2000 Project Eagles per year with deliveries beginning in Spring 2009." There’s also the Honda OSM, a low-emissions two-seat …
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Mercedes-Benz recently announced plans to turbocharge its entire line-up by 2010. Automotive News, the publication that broke the story, explains the automaker’s reasoning: "Demand for turbochargers is growing because they offer a proven and relatively inexpensive way to reduce fuel consumption. With the addition of a turbocharger, Daimler will be able to install smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient engines without sacrificing performance." The plan is spurred on by the approaching …
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It’s 8 inches wider than a typical semi truck, weighs almost as much as a Hummer H2, and accelerates from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in five seconds. Oh, yeah, and it can jump 30 feet.The film The Dark Knight’s newest Batmobile, known as "The Tumbler" is without a doubt the most capable car on the road. And yes, it’s real. Somewhat.How Stuff Works tells us the film’s …
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