Marc Carter
Ford to use Google Prediction API to Optimize Fuel Efficiency
Ford has announced plans to use the power of cloud computing, analytics and Google to identify technologies that could make tomorrow's vehicles smart enough to independently change how they perform to deliver optimal driveability and fuel efficiency. Ford is currently applying Google's Prediction API to its own predictive driver behavior research. The Google API can convert historical driving data into...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gets the Medical Treatment
Mercedes-Benz has enlisted the SLS AMG as an emergency vehicle for the RETTmobil emergency vehicle expo. No this doesn't mean that you will soon see the SLS AMG on emergency calls. This is a design study for the expo and is meant to highlight Mercedes' medical vehicle offerings and safety of their vehicles. Related Stories: Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Loses...
Spy Shots: Ford Testing 2012 Focus ST in Europe and North America
Ford 's Team RS and SVT engineering teams are currently testing 60 pre-production Focus prototypes in Europe and North America. "The new Focus ST is eagerly awaited around the world, which is appropriate as this is our first global performance model," said Jost Capito, Ford's director of Global Performance Vehicles. "It must live up to Ford's reputation for...
Toyota Regains Title as Most Valuable Automotive Brand
Toyota has regained its title as the world's most valuable automotive brand, despite all of the recalls Toyota had in 2010. Toyota's brand value has jumped 11 percent to $24.2 billion in the BrandZ Top 100 annual ranking of the world's most valuable brands. Toyota has taken the top spot from BMW ($22.4 billion), which held the spot last...
Aston Martin CEO to Auction off his Rapide to Provide Aid to Japan Earthquake Victims
Aston Martin's CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez has announced that he will auction off his Aston Martin Rapide sedan at this year's annual Bonhams auction at Newport Pagnell and all proceeds will go to charities providing aid to victims of the recent earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan. Dr Ulrich Bez said: "Nobody could have failed to be moved by the recent...
Subaru Tribeca and Mazda6 Could Soon be Dead
Nikkan Kogyo is reporting that two U.S.-built Japanese vehicles may soon be cut from their respective lineups. The Subaru Tribeca and Mazda6 will soon be cut according to the Japanese newspaper. According to Nikkan Kogyo, Subaru has decided to stop work on the next-generation Tribeca SUV and production will end after the current model's run is over. Subaru has only...
Chrysler Announces New Custom Grilles and Wheels for the 2011 Chrysler 300
Chrysler has announced the release of eight new custom grilles and six new wheel designs for the 2011 Chrysler 300. "Mopar is offering a full menu of grilles and wheels for those looking to customize and personalize their all-new Chrysler 300," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC. "By itself, the Chrysler 300 makes a statement....
VIDEO: Oprah Gives the 2012 VW Beetle to a Lucky Fan
Last fall Oprah revealed the silhouette of the all-new 2012 VW Beetle on her show. The silhouette of the 2012 Beetle was unveiled as one of Oprah's "Favorite Things" and every audience member received the new Beetle. Now that the new Beetle has been officially unveiled Oprah had the car on her show again, in which it was given...
Ford Mustang Facebook Fans Choose "Mayhem" Name for New Performance Package
Ford offers a performance package on the Mustang V6 that according to Ford, "delivers on "fun, fast and affordable" and now it has an official name, thanks to the Mustang's Facebook fans. Ford reached out to almost 1.4 million fans on the Mustang Facebook page and the fans chose the "Mustang Mayhem Package" as the official name for the...
VW Golf GTI 35 Celebrates 35 Years of the GTI
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Golf GTI, VW has unveiled the Golf GTI 35. Under the hood the special edition GTI gets a boost in power with final output now at 232 horsepower from the turbocharged 2.0L engine. On the outside the GTI 35 gets new headlights with LED daytime running lights, special edition wheels and "35"...
