http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:15:59 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:32:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d22-BMW-diesel-is-coming-to-America?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner BMW diesels are coming to America—finally! The automaker has confirmed that you can expect to see 4-cylinder diesels on these shores in the 3 and 5 Series, and possibly in both the X3 and X5. Although you’ve heard the rumors in the ... BMW BMW X5 BMW 3 Series BMW 5 Series BMW diesels BMW North America Tom Baloga BMW 4-cylinder diesels Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:32:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d22-BMW-diesel-is-coming-to-America?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Elderly-man-drives-9-hours-to-get-a-newspaper?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Odd but oh so true! Yass, Australia resident Eric Steward, 81, took a few wrong turns and wound up driving nearly 400 miles to the town of Geelong, and all because he needed to get his daily morning newspaper fix. Steward drove a total of nine hou... Australia Yass Eric Steward Geelong Victoria P.D. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:10:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Elderly-man-drives-9-hours-to-get-a-newspaper?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d19-CarMax-reports-on-consumers-top-ten-most-sought-after-car-features?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner CarMax, the nation’s leading online auto superstore gives us the low down, on the top ten most sought after car features, that consumers are looking for when searching on their website. Apparently, practically gone are the days when fol... CarMax Top Ten Vehicle Features Searched Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d19-CarMax-reports-on-consumers-top-ten-most-sought-after-car-features?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Hit-all-those-green-lights-when-driving-well-maybe?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Isn’t it every driver’s dream to hit all the green lights in a kind of perfect sequence? How many of you have, time and time again played the game? You know the one, when you try to time your speed just so in anticipation of making tha... Audi Travolution Germany traffic lights Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Hit-all-those-green-lights-when-driving-well-maybe?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Need-a-car--Want-a-bargain--Black-Friday-is-the-best-time-to-get-one?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Ahhh...day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, we're off from work (hopefully), satiated, food-wise and so looking forward to the holiday cheer that is upon us (at least most of us are...).   Why do 'they' call it Black Friday?... Dealerships Truecar.com Black Friday car bargains Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:32:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Need-a-car--Want-a-bargain--Black-Friday-is-the-best-time-to-get-one?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Worlds-most-expensive-SUV-comes-with-leather-whale-penis-seats-and--three-exclusive-bottles-of-vodk?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Photo:  Barcroft USAJust think…an SUV that costs $1.65 million, is bullet-proof, has gold-plated windows, pure tungsten exhausts, diamond and ruby encrusted speed gauges, mobile phone with 'alert' button, three bottles of the world&rsquo... Trotsky Dartz Prombron PETA WWF Pamela Anderson Leon Trotsky Bolshevik Greenpeace Jackie Kennedy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Worlds-most-expensive-SUV-comes-with-leather-whale-penis-seats-and--three-exclusive-bottles-of-vodk?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Review--2010-Hyundai-Genesis-Coupe?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Photo courtesy of HyundaiI have to say, Hyundai has been stirring up quite a commotion over the last year with their offerings. Industry folks have given nods of approval to quite a few of their products. As far as I’m concerned, Hyundai gets... Hyundai Infinity 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rhys Millen drifting Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:52:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Review--2010-Hyundai-Genesis-Coupe?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Select-GM-dealers-who-got-the-boot-can-now-apply-for-new-retail-stores?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner As countless GM dealerships closed their doors left and right due to bankruptcy not too long ago, many of these rejectees are now being invited to reapply and reestablish themselves. GM is “in the process of reestablishing select points in c... GM Ohio Pennsylvania Colorado Massachusetts Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Select-GM-dealers-who-got-the-boot-can-now-apply-for-new-retail-stores?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Road-Trains-the-future-is-here-driving-while-sleeping-emailing-or-putting-on-makeup?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner The European Union (EU) is working diligently to bring the future of road travel with ease to the public now. Road trains are a kind of carpooling system whereas drivers would get behind a lead vehicle and be linked up via wireless sensors, a navi... European Union EU Road Train Sartre Framework 7 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:07:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Road-Trains-the-future-is-here-driving-while-sleeping-emailing-or-putting-on-makeup?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Paypermile-car-insurance-is-it-finally-here?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner What a great reward for drivers, if you drive less, you pay less insurance—magnifique! Now why didn’t someone think of this brilliant economic incentive sooner—pay-per-mile policies that only charge insurance for the amount of mi... California MileMeter pay-as-you-drive insurance Texas Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:54:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Paypermile-car-insurance-is-it-finally-here?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Football-great-Lawrence-Taylor-arrested-for-crashing-his-vehicle-then-fleeing-scene?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Former NFL superstar Lawrence Taylor, 50, was arrested yesterday for crashing his vehicle then fleeing from the scene of the crime. According to police records, the Ex-New York Giants player and ABC-TV show Dancing with the Stars season eight cont... Lawrence Taylor NY Giants Dancing With the Stars Miami Dade County Superbowl New York Giants Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:43:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Football-great-Lawrence-Taylor-arrested-for-crashing-his-vehicle-then-fleeing-scene?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Woman-takes-drivers-written-exam-and-passes-after-950-tries?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Cha Sa-Soon, 68, of South Korea has developed quite a knack for test-taking. She has been taking, and unfortunately failing, driver’s written exams in her native land since 2005. Even after spending over $4,000 in test fees, Sa-Soon was gung... Cha Sa-Soon South Korea Driver's Written Exam Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:53:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Woman-takes-drivers-written-exam-and-passes-after-950-tries?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Seven-new-Porsche-models-down-the-pikeOh-My?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Who woulda thunk that in this economy, with tanking vehicle sales all around, that a car manufacturer would dare introduce not one, not two, but seven new models. Luxe brand Porsche producer of the 911, Boxster, Panamera, Cayenne and Cayman was on... Volkswagen Porsche Cayenne Audi Porsche Porsche Boxster Panamera VW Porsche Rockster Audi Q5 Porsche 928 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Seven-new-Porsche-models-down-the-pikeOh-My?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Drunk-driver-calls-911-to-report-on-herself?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner I guess nothing beats a guilt-free conscience! Although Granton, Wisconsin resident Mary Strey, 49, had a few too many, she still made the decision to get behind the wheel of her vehicle. After driving about three miles down a road, Strey decided ... Granton Wisconsin 911 Mary Strey Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Drunk-driver-calls-911-to-report-on-herself?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Hyundai-sales-are-up-by-489-percentWOW?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Hyundai Motor Co. is kickin’ mucho butt sales-wise these days. Today, they reported a 48.9 percent increase in U.S. sales to 31,005 vehicles from 20,820 exactly a year ago. The hottest sellers for the car manufacturer is the fuel-sippi... Hyundai Genesis sedan Elantra Accent Hyundai Motor Co. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Hyundai-sales-are-up-by-489-percentWOW?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Want-to-drive-with-Oprah-or-Jon-Stewart-in-the-back-seat-of-your-vehicle?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner If you buy a Chrysler vehicle starting in December, the manufacturer will guarantee that Oprah, Jon Stewart, Bill O'Reilly or any number of other popular cable TV personalities could be passengers in the back seat of your vehicle...via TV that... Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FLO TV Oprah Bill O'Reilly Jon Stewart Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Want-to-drive-with-Oprah-or-Jon-Stewart-in-the-back-seat-of-your-vehicle?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Drivers-dont-forget-to-adjust-your-vehicles-clock-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner November 1 is a time when far too many of us might actually forget to set our vehicle’s clocks back an hour, keep this in mind—Daylight savings ends, when we fall back. A good idea would be, after you’re done driving today, take ... Cars; Trucks/SUVs Daylight savings Fall Back November 1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:45:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Drivers-dont-forget-to-adjust-your-vehicles-clock-tomorrow?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Review--2010-Ford-Taurus-SHO?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner A few years back I did a review on the Ford Taurus. At the time, I made a public plea to the Detroit motor giant—“Ford, PLEEEZZZEEE bring back the Taurus SHO!”  I think someone took note and actually got the ball rolling pro... BMW Ford Audi Dodge Charger Audi A6 2010 Taurus SHO Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:55:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Review--2010-Ford-Taurus-SHO?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Hertz-adds-sizzle-to-their-European-Line--Lotus-Exige-Fiat-oh-my?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner Hertz is certainly a mover and shaker in the rental car market these days. They have recently announced the addition of three hot sport cars to their ‘Fun Collection’ offerings—a BMW Z4 sDrive 23i, a Lotus Elise and an Exige. Wan... BMW Fiat Exige Lotus Elise BMW Z4 sDrive 23i Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:06:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Hertz-adds-sizzle-to-their-European-Line--Lotus-Exige-Fiat-oh-my?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-your-car-haunted-making-spooky-sounds?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner All Hallows Eve or Halloween is practically here and it can be a fun or pretty creepy time. If you have a vehicle that is making weird noises, it just might be possessed!  Nah…only Kidding! Strange noises could oftentimes signal ... Cars; Trucks/SUVs autos Auto care car maintenance Halloween Car Noises Spooky Car Sounds Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:47:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-696-Auto-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-your-car-haunted-making-spooky-sounds?cid=exrss-Auto-Examiner