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The Smart car is getting a lot of attention for its small size and style, and now it's earning impressive crash test ratings.
Gooding & Company, the official auction house for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, has announced early entries for its annual Pebble Beach auctions, Aug. 16-17, 2008.
The Tesla Roadster, the long-awaited electric sports car powered by a lithium-ion battery and possessing a more than $100,000 price tag, is now available for the first time in a Westwood, Calif., dealership.
The yearlong
celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ford Model T began in March
and the iconic vehicle will be honored throughout 2008 in a series of
national events.
In celebration of its 40-year heritage, Hot Wheels is in the midst of a yearlong, varied celebration of the brand's unique position in the marketplace.
First, Tata Motors announced The Nano, the world’s least expensive car. Then, the India-based automaker announced it had purchased Jaguar and Land Rover. And now there’s another surprise from the innovative company.
The popularity of hybrid vehicles in the United States continues to rise. According
to a report by the Green Car Congress in Washington, D.C., sales of
hybrids in the U.S. rose 10 percent in March 2008 compared to 2007
sales in the same month.
Consumer Reports is well-known for its lists. And in the automotive world that includes the standard yearly best and worst lists and more niche areas like best used cars, best sport utility vehicles and best family cars.
Deusenberg,
Ferrari and Buggati are all fine automobiles, and all might logically
hold the label as the World’s Most Expensive Car. However, the
most expensive car in the world might not be the classic that readily
comes to mind.
Volvo, the Swedish manufacturer known its durable and safety-oriented vehicles, has received an international award for its commitment to preventing accidents.
