Recently published photos on Supercarteam.blogspot, taken from the Italian magazine Quattroroute, show what seem to be an all-new Lamborghini SUV. The styling looks like a cross between Lamborghini?s own Aventador, the Maserati Kubang, and Audi?s Q5. It is reported that if put into production, we could see the vehicle arrive in 2015, and that Lamborghini will be bringing this surprising concept to the Beijing Auto Show.
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Renault has unveiled the 2012 model year Megane hatchback, making it althogether more appealing.
The updated range is better looking, more pleasant to be in, more powerful (in one particular case) and more economical.
The better looking part is thanks to a fairly standard set of cosmetic changes, most notably at the front. There's a set of daytime LEDs now (a common update these days), some gloss black trim and a mild bumper re-shaping. Two new colours are available, too, basically shades of blue and white.
In the cabin, new materials and trim options make the Megane a more welcoming place to sit; GT-Line versions now get contrasting stitching for the leather interior and the steering wheel, and Renault Sport badges for the sill guards.
The flagship Renaultsport version is now called the RS 265, which denotes a power hike over the old RS 250, following the special Trophy edition unveiled recently. The extra 15bhp comes partly from a more free flowing, louder exhaust system, while a slight torque increase makes acceleration stronger and "crisper", according to Renault.
At the more pedestrian end of the range, however, the Megane becomes especially alluring, thanks to a new trio of engines featuring start-stop. The most economical of them, a dCi 110 1.5-litre diesel, returns a staggering 80.7mpg with 90g/km CO2. That means its tax disc is free.
The higher powered dCi 130 doesn't fare too badly either, returning 70.6mpg and 104g/km.
The third of them is a TCe 115 petrol engine, a 1.2-litre unit that Renault claims is the most powerful 1.2 ever made. It manages a diesel rivalling 53.3mpg and has a 620-mile tank range, in theory.
The new Megane range is available from April.
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The Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2009 would preserve highways and prevent 18-wheeler accidents by extending current size and weight restrictions for trucks on all highways. Not too surprisingly, industry lobbying groups, including those representing trucking companies and produce-shippers, are opposing any such legislation.
The bill would keep triple trailers exceeding 80,000 pounds and 53 ft off both, interstate highways and national highways. The goal is to prevent serious accidents involving these large trucks, and reduce the number of serious injuries and fatalities that result from those accidents. Restricting the movements of such large vehicles would also reduce the need for frequent highway repairs.
The trucking industry, which would greatly benefit from having larger and bulkier trucks on the road, is opposing any such bill. They are supporting another piece of legislation which would go the other way and actually increase weight limits on trucks to 97,000 pounds. The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 was introduced on March 30th by Representatives Michel Michaud (D-Maine) and Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio). The bill is being touted by the American Trucking Association who claims the bill will lead to “safer highways, cleaner air” and - the, seemingly, most important factor – cheaper costs of freight transportation. Larger, bulkier trucks would allow trucking companies to ship larger loads on fewer trips, thus saving money. The trucking industry is also pointing to the need for allowing heavier trucks in order to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and, in turn, boost the economy.
Backing the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act is the produce industry. The Coalition for Transportation Productivity includes potato industry representatives from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon; three states which allow large commercial trucks above 80,000 pounds on their highways. The organization has been vocal in its support for the bill. Both industries are lobbying furiously to have the bill passed.
Truck accident lawyers firmly believe that we do not need heavier or larger 18-wheelers on the road, only safer trucks and more stringent procedures by trucking companies. We see far too many incidents involving ill maintained trucks, stressed, overworked, and fatigued drivers. These are the issues we should be focusing on.
As for concerns of loss of economic productivity during a recession, fewer 18-wheeler accidents and injuries mean reduced strain on our healthcare system, and consequently, our economy.
If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of a trucker or a trucking company, a truck accident attorney can help you recover physically, emotionally, and financially. If you have questions regarding your case, contact a truck accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP for help.
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Truck accident lawyers are very familiar with reckless 18-wheeler drivers who cause serious accidents and injuries as a result of careless driving, but according to the FBI, reckless driving may not be the only way truck drivers are claiming victims.
The FBI calls it an emerging trend: highway serial killers who double as truck drivers. The agency has been aware of the connection between long haul truck drivers and crimes, like murder and rape committed near highways, for years now. 
FBI agents stumbled on the connection about five years ago during a case involving a series of murders on highways in several states. Those murders were ultimately traced to an 18-wheeler driver. Soon after, the agency established the "Highway Serial Killing Initiative’’ to monitor suspected truck drivers. The FBI currently has a database of dozens of truckers who have been either charged with or suspected of murder or rape. More than 500 victims, mostly female prostitutes, have been murdered near highways.
There is no information on whether truck driving is a preferred occupation of known serial killers, but the nature of the job and the kind of cover it offers could make trucking the perfect front for a killer. Investigators say there are several reasons a serial killer would choose trucking as his occupation:
The agency has collected enough evidence linking truckers to serial killings to make this frightening announcement. Bodies of victims have been found dumped by the roadside, along highways, and behind truck stops. The Highway Serial Killing Initiative has come in especially useful for cases involving murders outside local jurisdiction. Several murders, thought to have been committed by truckers, involved bodies being dumped in a location other than where the murder took place.
You have to wonder how it is so easy for a serial killer to gain employment in a trucking company. None of this, however, is to say that all truckers are suspect, but if there was any incentive for trucking companies to begin screening their drivers more stringently, this would be it. Trucking companies could help save innocent victims by screening potential employees and monitoring current employees more closely.
If you have been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, contact an 18-wheeler accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free evaluation of your case.
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The LA motorshow is by far the most glamorous show on the petrolhead’s calendar – an opportunity for car makers to show their extravagant concept cars and future models. Jonny heads to LA to bring us the best the show has to offer, including a test drive of a Land Rover concept car which won’t go on sale until 2015.
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 | More Than 200 Heavy Truck and Equipment Units Available |
What: Coca-Cola Heavy Truck and Equipment Super Sale
When: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. ET
Where: 60 + Locations Nationwide
Who: Registered Dealers Only – To register, please call 1-866-MANHEIM (626-4346)
For heavy truck and equipment business owners looking for a super deal on pre-owned inventory, the Coca-Cola Super Sale hosted by Manheim Georgia is a must-attend event. In partnership with Manheim Specialty Auctions and Total Resource Auctions, Coca-Cola will offer more than 200 heavy truck and equipment units during live and post-card sales tomorrow – Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
There’s something for everyone with units spanning from beverage trailers and cargo delivery vans to fork lifts and pallet jacks. A preview of inventory is available here to help customers prepare for sale day.
For more information, contact Amanda Kent, national heavy truck and equipment manager of Manheim Specialty, at (404) 272-7853 or amanda.kent@manheim.com.
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As Editor-In-Chief Miersma mentioned in the first impressions of our long-term 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe, winter rubber will be a must-have for our loaner. Having arrived with a set of Continental ContiProContacts, we certainly weren?t prepared to tackle even the mild winter we?ve had so far, so the quest began to find a suitable set of snow shoes.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/long-term-car-our-mini-gets-its-snow-shoes/
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New spy shots courtesy of Carscoop show that a new 911 Turbo will be arriving hot on the heels of Porsche's unveiling of the new 991 series. The new Turbo will feature a 3.8-liter flat-six pushing north of 500 horsepower through the car's all-wheel-drive system, and drivers will likely be able to choose between the dual clutch seven-speed PDK gearbox, or Porsche's new seven-speed manual transmission.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/news/rumors-spy-shots-the-new-porsche-911-turbo/
The Chevrolet Volt has undergone some changes to its battery pack to avert a possible fire risk.
The risk was caused by a coolant leak, triggered by an impact, which would cause an electrical fire days or weeks after the event.
Chevrolet Volt battery pack fix avoids fires.
The Chevrolet Volt came under fire late last year after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that after a crash coolant would leak onto the battery and could cause a fire a few days or weeks later.
Naturally, this is a problem and Chevrolet set out to fix it. That said, the company did comment that since launch Volt owners have driven nearly 20 million miles and haven’t had a single instance of the issue. The company also pointed out that the Volt achieved a full five EuroNCAP rating in the EU.
After much research and testing, Chevrolet has found a solution to the problem:
Since implementing the changes the American company has not been able to replicate the firey fault.
Mary Barra, GM senior vice president of Global Product Development, commented: “These enhancements and modifications will address the concerns raised by the severe crash tests…There are no changes to the Volt battery pack or cell chemistry as a result of these actions.”
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Hyundai is readying the all-new i30 hatchback for sale in the UK, and has announced prices and specifications.
Surprisingly, the i30 range begins higher than the benchmark Ford Focus, although true to form it still majors on value.
Starting at £14,495, it's £500 more to get on to the first rung of the i30 ownership ladder than into a Ford Focus, but the i30 is very well equipped for that price.
Standard kit on a Classic model includes voice activated Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, electric heated door mirrors and hill start assist.
Further up the ladder is Active trim, which gets alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and Hyundai's new adaptive steering system. Top spec is Style, which adds dual-zone climate control, front parking sensors, active cornering headlamps and rain sensing windscreen wipers. If you want satellite navigation, Style Nav specification adds it.
The range tops out at just under £21,000 for a 1.6-litre CRDi diesel version with 108bhp and an automatic gearbox, though the most powerful version uses the same engine tuned to 128bhp, costing £20,295 in Style Nav spec.
The engine lineup starts with two 1.4-litre units, a diesel and a petrol, with the former putting out 89bhp and the latter 99bhp. The two 1.6-litre CRDi diesels are both available with Blue Drive technology, including start-stop, meaning the lowest emitting version spits out just 97g/km CO2.
Hyundai says that the new i30, which hits showrooms in early March, is better in every way than the outgoing car (it's unlikely to say otherwise, though) while remaining cheap to run. The 97g/km version costs nothing in annual VED, while owners across the board will enjoy low insurance costs and a five-year warranty.
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New location, Same Great Manheim Customer Care …
Have you heard the news? Manheim Specialty will now host a heavy truck and equipment sale at Manheim Central Florida.
Manheim is moving its Manheim Imperial Florida heavy truck and equipment sale to Manheim Central Florida in an effort to consistently offer a true market value by bringing more buyers and sellers together.
The monthly sale will be held on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. EST. Only an hour away from the previous location, the heavy truck and equipment sale at Manheim Central Florida will offer customers two lanes with the same lane and run times that were held at the previous location.
The first sale at the new location will be this Thursday, Nov. 3. With more than 250 units expected, dealers and business owners alike are sure to find just the heavy truck or equipment unit they need.
“We’ve been evaluating many ways to better serve our customers,” said Karen Braddy, general manager of Manheim Specialty. “This new location enables Manheim to adapt to changing economic and industry conditions, while maximizing our market presence to meet customer’s needs.”
Whether you’re in the lanes or joining the action via our online channels, we look forward to serving you at Manheim Central Florida!
Amanda Kent is Manheim's National Heavy Truck & Equipment Manager. A 15-year auction veteran, Amanda has been with Manheim Heavy Truck & Equipment Auctions for two years.
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Days after a deadly 18-wheeler accident; in which a commercial truck failed to stop at a Los Angeles-area intersection, ultimately killing two people; California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans), announces a temporary ban on tractor trailers using the highway.
On April 1st, the driver of an 18-wheeler, Marcos Costa, lost control of his truck as he came down the Angeles Crest Highway near the busy, La Canada Flintridge intersection. His brakes failed and the truck plowed into several vehicles in his path; the 18-wheeler ended up in a nearby bookstore. By the time the truck came to a stop, a 12-year-old girl and her father were dead. Since then, Costa has been arrested and questioned; he, apparently, missed a posted sign, warning against the entry of large trucks.
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The deadly accident shocked not only local residents, but also city authorities. La Canada Mayor, Laura Olhasso, accused Caltrans of ignoring requests for a runaway trucks escape lane. This is not the first time an accident like this has taken place in this area. Last year, a tractor trailer went out of control near a parking lot, damaging and overturning several parked vehicles, and injuring at least one person. The intersection at La Canada Flintridge has always been very busy, but has never been this dangerous. There used to be a truck escape lane near the intersection, but Caltrans decided to close the lane as they thought the area was safe. Since then, city officials have made several requests to Caltrans to get a new truck escape lane built. However, Caltrans and city authorities failed to reach an agreement regarding the location of the escape lane and the plans were put on hold. On Friday, the agency announced a temporary ban of commercial trucks on the Angeles Crest Highway. Responding to criticism over its failure to enhance safety on the highway, Caltrans announced that it will examine ways to make the road safer. Hopefully, Caltrans will build a new truck escape lane and the ban on large trucks in the area will become permanent.
A runaway truck escape lane could have allowed Costa to steer his vehicle away from the busy traffic, thereby avoiding this tragedy. Accidents involving 18-wheelers can be linked to the failure of city and state officials to make highways safe for large trucks to share. An 18-wheeler accident lawyer can help determine liability after an accident so victims can get the compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact an 18-wheeler accident attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free evaluation of your options for compensation.
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Volkswagen wasn?t only about strangely named concept cars at this year?s Detroit show, the German company also showed its 2013 Jetta Hybrid?a compact sedan that is firmly rooted in reality.
Source: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/news/first-look-2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid/
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With as much horsepower as eight Fiat 500s and roughly two Ford Mustang GTs, the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake is one beast of a vehicle. Fortunately, it enjoys being photographed, as evidenced here.
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The BMW M5 is a petrolhead’s hero – it has the performance of a supercar, yet room for four people as well as a big boot. The brand new version is more powerful than ever before, and for the first time ever has a turbocharged engine. Vicki heads to France to test out this new machine on both stunning mountain roads and a race track.
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Rally star Mark Higgins helps Tiff find out if hot hatches have become so good that they’re actually more fun and faster than traditional sports car. The brand new RenaultSport Megane Trophy is the finest hot hatch on sale, so Tiff and Mark to put up against one of our favourite sports cars, the Nissan 370Z to find out which is best.
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