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The 7 Day Stretch Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:35PMThe 7 Day Stretch
Lincoln MKT Three-Row Premium Utility Offers Effortless and Efficient Power, Craftsmanship and Exceptional Value Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:00PM-
Citroën Survolt hands on at Goodwood Festival of Speed Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:40AMPocket-lint races the electric concept car
The toys are back! Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:47PMThere are filmmakers whose work is characterised by thrift, efficiency and devotion to the subtleties of cinematic expression. And then there is Michael Bay, whose films are symphonies of excess and redundancy, taking place in a universe full of fire and metal and purged of nuance.
KTM X-Bow vs. Ariel Atom 2: First Drive [Video] Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:07AM# exclusive The KTM X-Bow is one of those lightweight, track-day cars long denied to red-white-and-blue car nuts. But looking on in envy is so last year. QuattroWorld 's Josh Decker and eGarage.com 's Ben Abrams were among the first to score a drive of the KTM X-Bow on U.S. soil. — Ed. More »
They’re at It Again, and Chicago Takes the Hit Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:34PMThere are filmmakers whose work is characterized by thrift, efficiency and devotion to the subtleties of cinematic expression. And then there is Michael Bay , whose films are symphonies of excess and redundancy, taking place in a universe full of fire and metal and purged of nuance.
Movie Review | ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon': One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Autobots Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:52AM“Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is among Michael Bay’s best movies and by far the best 3-D sequel ever made about gigantic toys from outer space.
Auto-centric Disney sequel never puts the petal to the metal Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:57PMLarry the Cable Guy, the brazenly redneck comedian who does the yokely-dokily voice of folksy, rust-red tow truck Mater, is the first-billed star of “Cars 2,” and that may be its biggest problem.
Happy Birthday, Bruce Campbell! Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:21AMToday marks the 53rd anniversary of the birth of the geek icon that is Bruce Campbell. Pretty much all (if not all) of us at GeekDad are huge fans of Campbell, who is best known for his appearances in movies such as Bubba Ho-Tep, My Name Is Bruce, and everything Sam Raimi has ever directed, [...]
Ghosts in the machine: The neural basis of visual illusions in fruit flies Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:03AM(Medical Xpress) -- We experience an interesting phenomenon when the contrast of an image flickers as it moves across our visual field – namely, an illusory reversal in the direction of motion. Moreover, this reverse-phi illusion occurs in a surprisingly wide range of species, indicating that this is a common evolutionary adaptation. Recently, researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's ...
BLOG: I was on Vacation Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:20PMBy: Andy Wheeler So here’s the problem with vacations. Right when you get close to them you lose a certain amount of focus. For me…my thoughts and the ability to write go the way of [...]
Drivers get the totty but the cars are the stars Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 6:38PMThe pilots in Formula One may be glamourous playboys but in reality the races simply come down to manufacturing excellence
'Cars 2': New models roll off Pixar assembly line Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:43AMDespite the bulk of the story taking place on quaint and isolated Route 66, the first " Cars " had a lot of motor vehicles in it. But the first movie looks like a 7-Eleven parking lot compared with the new film, which...
Buñuel continues to delight, confound, and shock Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:41PMLuis' world Openly, contentedly delighted with how our own dreams can appall us, and how close movies are to that appalling dreaminess, Luis Buñuel — the subject of an extensive survey at the HFA this month — may have been the greatest filmmaker of the medium's first century. THE MUD! Buñuel demonstrates his hands-on directing style during the making of In Belle de Jour, with Catherine Deneuve ...
Exclusive excerpt: 'Punching Tom Hanks' Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:10AM"Step toward the eye patch out of his sightline, while jabbing that side of his head."
Ford Explorer gets a curvy makeover Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:51PMWhat a difference a year makes. Just take a look at a 2010 Ford Explorer parked next to a totally redesigned 2011 model. The 2010 model is dingy, broken-down, a half-rusted tailpipe sticking out. Body panels don't align, and the sad faux-wood plastic on the dash is peeling off. This example is a rental, but still. Tragic.
2011 Dodge Challenger Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 3:45PMThe Basics: Over the few years in which Chrysler has struggled, been bailed out, and quickly worked to rehab its product line, one model that's managed to bolster morale and the automaker's image all the way through is the Dodge Challenger. The 2011 Challenger coupe evokes the designs of muscle cars of the late 1960s and early '70s, appealing to...
No more Lotus Elise or Exige for America, China car sales suck, and the Saab story continues [The Morning Shift] Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:22AM# themorningshift This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? More »
New Cadillacs won't be standard of the world, Caterham hits the track, and Porsche possibly goes diesel [The Morning ... Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:22AM# themorningshift This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? More »
2011 Ford Mustang GT Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 2:23PMAn excellent modern take on a muscle car, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT can be equipped with an excellent set of cabin tech. Poor fuel economy encourages hypermiling, which takes all the fun out of this car.
Cadillac's $70,000 Monster Wagon Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 12:00PMThere's something about the desert that always makes you feel like you're crawling along, even in a 556-horsepower monster like the CTS-V Wagon. Even with the accelerator sunk to the floor, Joshua trees swing slowly by, supplicating arms outstretched to the gray, turbulent sky.
Cadillac’s $70,000 Monster Wagon Leaves Mad Max in Dust: Jason H. Harper Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 11:27PMThere’s something about the desert that always makes you feel like you’re crawling along, even in a 556-horsepower monster like the CTS-V Wagon. Even with the accelerator sunk to the floor, Joshua trees swing slowly by, supplicating arms outstretched to the gray, turbulent sky.
Familiar narrative of Tiger's downfall is dramatization Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:23PMThe story everybody wants to tell about Tiger Woods should include a disclaimer -- inspired by true events. The script is about as close to reality as today's Tiger is to last decade's dominant figure, Ray Ratto says.
Mini Cooper Countryman is Fun in Traffic, Seriously Cool: Jason H. Harper Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 11:27PMThe 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman is a big Mini. Big, of course, is relative in this case, but this new four-door’s size rankles purists, who point to the name of the brand itself. You can’t have a super-size Mini.
Things I Learned From Movie X: Torque Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 8:56PMIt's easy to be cynical sometimes, on account of how the world is a dark and terrible place which will never get any better no matter how hard we try. And I know that I too often fall into that trap with these columns.
Fast Five Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 10:16AMAre they holding hands? Salt-and-pepper teamwork! Photo by Jaimie Trueblood. From where I'm sitting, it looks like you both could use the pay day," an underworld thug says to Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.
Brotherhood of the Traveling Cars Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 8:46AMRuntime: 130 min. “From where I’m sitting, it looks like you both could use the pay day,” an underworld thug says to Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Sharp viewers will chuckle at them reprising their The Fast and the Furious roles in the sequel, titled Fast Five . Devoted audiences (which number in the millions) will get the in-joke.
2011 Ford Edge Sport all-wheel drive Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:07AMThe 2011 Ford Edge has quite a following in my neighborhood. Bridget, across the cul-de-sac, drives one for her sales job and brought it home a few months ago. Everyone noticed and I ran over there right away to check it out.
Movie Review: Fast Five Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 8:34PMBuckle up and hang on to your butts, this season’s off to a grand start.
Northland man's big car adventure sparks feud with Disney and Pixar Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 3:12PMA Northland man involved in a lawsuit against two of the movie industry's biggest players finds out this week if American courts will stop a multi-million-dollar blockbuster reaching the big screen.A British scriptwriter, Jake...
Minivan As A 'Manvan'? Yeah, Right Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 11:27AMVolkswagen announced this week that it has redesigned the 2012 Beetle to make it more appealing to men.
Chrysler Brand Expands 300 Lineup With New 2012 Models Designed For Different Lifestyles Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 8:17PMThe success of the modern Chrysler 300 launched in 2005 can be attributed to its broad appeal. People of all ages, incomes, and lifestyles were attracted to the sedan's dramatic styling, power and performance.
The S60: The First Fun Volvo Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 9:57AMVolvo's S60 T6 sport sedan is a 300-horsepower, turbocharged, BMW-challenging sports car that can rocket from 0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds
iPad 2 Stand Review: iRest for iPad and iPad 2 Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 9:35AMiPad 2 Stand Review: iRest for iPad and iPad 2Reviewed by Tong ZhangEditor's Ratings (1-5): 5What's Hot: Well designed, nicely built, good features.What's Not: None.If you watch movies, draw pictures or just reading on your iPad, ...
NEW YORK AUTO SHOW PREVIEW: Did Nissan Just Create A COOL Leaf? Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 10:45PMI believe it was Vince Vaughn who recently stated, in a movie trailer, that "electric cars are gay. " That might not be applicable anymore, Vince.
2011 Nissan Juke Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 10:43AMExtreme Juke carves its niche
Source' not sci-fi, director says Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:05AM"I am very pessimistic," Duncan Jones concedes, "about the idea of time travel."
The S60: The First Fun Volvo Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 11:49AMUntil I drove the S60 sport sedan, the only fun I've ever had in a Volvo was behind the wheel of a careening double-decker bus. More than a decade ago I drove Volvo's entire line at its Gothenburg, Sweden, headquarters.
What to expect in Volkswagen's NEW Passat Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:41AMWith a host of goodies on offer, the new Passat aims to please.
2011 Dodge Charger Reviews Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 4:17PMAt a press event in San Francisco I was able to drive the 2011 Dodge Chargers on the highway and even at the California Infineon racetrack. The quality built into the Dodge 2011 Charger was evident at first look.
New "Cars 2" Vintage Posters and Turnaround Videos: Max Schnell & Miguel Camino Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 3:28PMWalt Disney Studios and Pixar have released the following new turnaround videos for characters in Cars 2 , coming to theaters on June 24, 2011. (Movie native size: 1920 x 1080) - click "full-screen" icon in lower-right to enlarge (Movie native... [read more]
Happenings for the weekend of April 8 Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 11:03PMArt
Land Rover luxury in the LR4 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 5:17PMNancy Dunham Examiner Correspondent Yes, the 2011 Land Rover LR4 is a big box. In a world of Priuses, Mini Coopers and Smart cars it looks a bit like an Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 movie "Kindergarten Cop" -- ridiculously oversized. Add to that fuel economy that is 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway and you really feel like a bit of an oddball on the road. But it's fairly common knowledge ...
Go Inside Fast Five With Chrysler, Paul Walker and Vin Diesel Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 11:59AMCAGUAS, Puerto Rico — Chrysler has posted several videos on its media Web site that take viewers inside the filming of Fast Five and the stunt Dodge Chargers that were used in the movie.
Volvo grows stronger hold in premium SUV market With New XC60 D3 launch XC90 trend remains strong in the market Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 5:43AMÇÑ¹·Õè 24 ÁÕ¹Ò¤Á 2554 17:35 ¹. Experiencing strong trend in the SUV segment which posted 33% growth in 2010, Volvo further advances its position in the segment with the launch of New XC60 D3 with the world’s first innovative Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake technology.
New "Cars 2" BTS Art, Character Poster, and "Agents on a Mission" Tour Details Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 3:21PMWalt Disney Feature Animation has released several new images in conjunction with the upcoming release of Cars 2 on June 24, 2011. A press release also announced an "Agents on a Mission" tour in conjunction with State Farm, which will bring... [read more]
Happenings Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 11:13PMArt
Ford Explorer's Sleek, High-Tech Makeover Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 4:52PMWhat a difference a year makes. Just take a look at a 2010 Ford Explorer parked next to a totally redesigned 2011 model. The one to the left is dingy, broken-down, a half-rusted tailpipe sticking out. Body panels don't align and the sad faux- wood plastic on the dash is peeling off.
Ford Explorer’s Redesign Brings Curvy Looks to Old Clunk: Jason H. Harper Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 11:21PMWhat a difference a year makes. Just take a look at a 2010 Ford Explorer parked next to a totally redesigned 2011 model.
Embracing your mid-life crisis Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 5:28PMWhy you should splurge for your dream car