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Audi Teams with other Car Makers to Change US Headlight Law
Tags: Audi, BMW, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi A8, Technology
By Jon Derrickson on March 29, 2013
Audi is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and GM to lobby US law makers to update a 1968 regulation requiring vehicles to have switch to change their headlights from high beams to low beams. The headlight technology has advanced tremendously over the years from sealed beam headlights introduced in the 1940's to halogen in the 60's and 70's, xenon lights in the 90's to the most recent light-emitting diode (or LED) headlights.
Read MoreJaguar to Debut new 542 HP XJR at the New York Auto Show
Tags: Jaguar, Auto Shows, Breaking News, New York Auto Show, Specs
By Jon Derrickson on March 22, 2013
Jaguar announced that it is expanding its XJR lineup with a new 2014 Jaguar XJR Sedan. The new XJR will debut at the international auto show in New York this year. We don't have all the details yet on this new model, but it has been reported to have a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 542 HP.
Read MoreKoenigsegg Explains the Agera R's Gearbox: Video
Tags: Koenigsegg, Specs, Technology, Videos
By Jon Derrickson on March 15, 2013
In the ninth Youtube episode of Inside Koenigsegg, Christian Von Koenigsegg explains the Agera R's transmission and deferential and how they power the 1140 horsepower supercar.
Read MoreSpania GTA Shows Off a Limited Edition GTA Spano at Geneva
Tags: Auto Shows, Breaking News, Geneva Motor Show, Specs
By Jon Derrickson on March 13, 2013
Spanish supercar maker Spania GTA unveiled a limited edition GTA Spano this year at the Geneva Motor Show. GTA plans to make 99 more of this limited edition. The original GTA Spano concept was first shown in 2011 and then went into production in 2012.
Read MoreSports Car Maker Gumpert Says New Models to be Announced
Tags: Auto Shows, Breaking News, Specs
By Jon Derrickson on March 12, 2013
The German sports car maker Gumpert recently announced that they would be expanding their distribution and dealer networks and that they would soon be announcing new models to be added to their line up in addition to the Apollo.
Read MoreMichael Mauer Explains the New Porsche 911 GT3 Design: Video
Tags: Porsche 911, Porsche, Auto Shows, Geneva Motor Show, Videos
By Jon Derrickson on March 11, 2013
In this video recently posted on Porsche's Youtube channel, Michael Mauer explains the design philosophy and inspiration behind the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3.
Read MoreIron Man 3 to Feature the All Electric Audi R8 e-Tron
Tags: Audi R8, Audi, Auto Shows, Detroit Auto Show, Electric Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show
By Jon Derrickson on March 8, 2013
The all electric Audi R8 e-Tron will be driven by fictional character Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man) in the upcoming third installment of Marvel's super hero character Iron Man titled "Iron Man 3."
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