Lorinser Gives Revamped Mercedes-Benz S-Class More Power, Style

Lorinser Gives Revamped Mercedes-Benz S-Class More Power, Style Lorinser, one of Germany's most prominent tuning houses, announced some new custom accessories for the refreshed 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Although Lorinser considers the parts to be "new," they're essentially the same as before. Bumpers fore and aft are swapped with a more aggressive replacements designed to increase cooling capacity and reducing drag. Matched with side skirts and unique front fenders, the look is pleasingly different than the styling packs offered from the likes of AMG. Engineers have massaged the S600's twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-12 with a remapped ECU,...

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Mercedes-Benz Electric Vito Endures Cold Weather Testing

Mercedes-Benz Electric Vito Endures Cold Weather Testing Batteries typically don't perform very well in colder climates, but Mercedes-Benz says its electric Vito van functions as well in the cold as it does in warm weather. The EV Vito, which will ultimately be offered on the European market by the end of the year, is currently undergoing a barrage of tests to ready it for the real world. First on the list was cold weather testing. The van was whisked to Sweden, where it encountered consistent negative 22-degree Fahrenheit temperatures. According to Daimler, the van succeeded in its trials. Surprisingly, the 81-mile range offered by the lithium-ion...

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Lamborghini

For other uses, see Lamborghini (disambiguation) .Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,[Notes 1] commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lambor'gini]  ( listen)), is an Italian automaker based in the small township of Sant'Agata Bolognese. The company was founded in 1963 by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini. It has changed ownership numerous times since, most recently becoming a subsidiary of German car manufacturer AUDI AG (itself a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group) in 1998.[1][2]  Lamborghini has achieved widespread recognition for its sleek, exotic designs, and its cars have become symbols of performance and wealth. Ferruccio...

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Most reliable cars

Most reliable cars A high price doesn't mean it's reliablePaying more for a new car doesn't guarantee better reliability. As a group, inexpensive small cars and midsized family sedans are the most reliable. That's one of the findings of our 2009 Annual Auto Survey, based on our subscribers' experiences with 1.4 million vehicles. Small cars stand out. Twenty of 37 small cars have above-average predicted-reliability scores. Family cars fare nearly as well, with 21 out of 41 scoring above average. Other interesting findings from the survey include the following: A...

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Indigen Armor Introduces the NSTT Battle Ready Pickup Truck

Indigen Armor Introduces the NSTT Battle Ready Pickup TruckLooking like a militarized TORC off-road racer, Indigen Armor's Non-Standard Tactical Truck is the crew cab pickup truck you've been looking for if you're a member of a special ops team hunting bad guys halfway around the world or fighting zombies in L.A. after the apocalypse.According to a press release, the four-door NSTT is "designed to afford soldiers greater mobility in urban, desert, woodland, jungle, mountainous, and arctic terrain. The chassis, suspension, power train and armored occupant safety cell were engineered specifically to carry large payloads across rough landscapes...

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Big Luxury: GMC Sierra Denali HD 3500 Dually Coming for 2011

Big Luxury: GMC Sierra Denali HD 3500 Dually Coming for 2011Remember  the high-end GMC Sierra Denali HD 3500 dually that our sources said was coming for 2011? Now it's official, according to a press release from General Motors. The biggest Denali model in GMC's lineup will join the previously announced 2011 Sierra Denali HD 2500 four-wheel-drive crew-cab single rear wheel model that debuted at the 2010 NTEA Work Truck Show. But that's not all. Upscale Denali trim will also be available for the two-wheel-drive Sierra 2500 crew cab as well as for the Sierra 3500 single rear wheel configuration, with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The Sierra...

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Hyundai Rumored to be Considering Full-Size Pickup Truck

Hyundai Rumored to be Considering Full-Size Pickup Truck Hyundai is considering jumping into the full-size pickup segment, sources say.The Korean automaker, which has made major inroads recently into the American car and crossover markets with critically acclaimed new products, recently held research clinics with truck buyers in California and Texas using a Ram 1500 customized with a Hyundai-style grille and interior tweaks. The response from the focus groups was positive enough to keep the project moving forward, according to our sources. Hyundai Motors Company of Korea, like other foreign auto manufacturers operating in the U.S., manages...

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Ford Fiesta

2011 FIESTA FIESTA SpecificationsExterior Exterior Protection Package A scuff-resistant vinyl applique is mounted to the top of your vehicle's rear bumper to help protect the upper surface from paint damage that can occur during the loading and unloading of cargo. Molded front and rear splash guards help keep street debris in its place. Available only on five-door hatch models.Locking Lug Nut KitFor added protection against wheel theft, replace one lug nut on each wheel with one of these chrome-plated locks. Kit includes 4 locks and a key. Wiper De-Icer and Debris Cleaner by Wiper Shaker®Help maintain wiper blade performance and enhance...

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