Lamborghini Indomable Study Merges Gallardo and F-22 Fighter Into One

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/lamborghini-indomable-study-merges.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521965473473905810" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TKH2V2xiRJI/AAAAAAADWbs/jgIDS0kVLJI/s800/Lamborghini-Indomable-93.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">At the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan, design students Daniel Chinchilla Ochoa and Alberto Fernandez Albilares prepared this <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Lamborghini%20Concepts">Lamborghini design study</a>, called the Indomable.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Under the supervision of Filipo Perini, head of Lamborghini Centro Stile and designer Alessandro Salvagnin, Ochoa and Albilares were tasked with creating a design study based on the existing Lamborghini Gallardo's wheelbase.<br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The Indomable is the result. Said to be inspired by the latest generation fighter planes such as the F-22 Raptor, it incorporates features like a Y-shaped glass engine bay cover and a taillight assembly that also acts as the rear wing.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ochoa has had an interesting career. Having worked on everything from aftermarket aerokits for Volkswagens and Fords to designing busses for his homeland of Mexico, he then worked an internship at Lamborghini Centro Stile for 6 months after finishing his Masters at Scoula Politecnica di Design.<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Tristan Hankins</span></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Designers: Daniel Chinchilla Ochoa & Alberto Fernandez Albilares</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Source: <a href="http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2010/09/lamborghini-indomable-concept/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Carbodydesign</a></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZW9Zs0pwidQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZW9Zs0pwidQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><p></p><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center; 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Dutch Superbus Limousine Hits the Track in New Video

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/dutch-superbus-limousine-hits-track-in.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521672258318946498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TKDrqfM60MI/AAAAAAADWQ4/rC35XofjH48/s800/SuperBus.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Remember the 15-meter long <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/03/luxury-carpooling-at-its-smuggest.html">Superbus</a> from Holland's Delft University of Technology? Sure you do; it's the big, electric, beetle-icious bus that's going to be the efficient transportation for the future's well-off city dwellers.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Way back in March we brought you some photos of the first prototype being built, and now it looks as if the Superbus is starting to take shape. For some new video of a more show-ready bus making its way around the track, scroll on down.<br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here's a brief refresher: the Superbus should be able to carry 23 passengers in personal or group cabins, will feature obstacle detection systems, and hopes to make a go at 155 mph. For some more information, check out our <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/03/luxury-carpooling-at-its-smuggest.html">previous post here</a>.<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >By Phil Alex</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K7wEaG2u-BY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K7wEaG2u-BY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></span></p>

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VIDEO: BMW Clip Shows 6-Series Coupe Concept Inside and Out

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-bmw-clip-shows-6-series-coupe.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520157569527834482" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJuKD_vj53I/AAAAAAADVF0/Bd_0b6Hoj7E/s800/BMW-Vid-6er-.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">While not the action-packed video we were hoping for, nevertheless, here are the first official clips of <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/bmw-previews-new-6-series-coupe-with.html">BMW's Concept 6-Series Coupé</a> that will take center stage at the firm's <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Auto%20Show">Paris Motor Show</a> stand next week.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The two new promotional videos walk us around the exterior as well as the interior of the Bavarian GT. <span style="color:black;">Despite being billed as a concept, the production version of the 6-Series Coupe, which is expected to arrive in showrooms next year, will only get some minor styling changes such as more subtle tail pipe and exterior mirror designs. Scroll down to watch both videos.<br /></span></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:black;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wod7-9GABs4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wod7-9GABs4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:black;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nm0A94ycMvI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nm0A94ycMvI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></span></span></p>

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VIDEO: Maserati Quattroporte Hearse on Transport

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/video-maserati-quattroporte-hearse-on.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519839773257128402" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJppB0YQWdI/AAAAAAADU9I/Hc4b8Yamyyg/s800/Quattroporte-2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Someone has turned Maserati's lovely <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Maserati%20Quattroporte">Quattroporte sedan</a> into a tall, bulky hearse, and there's video of it on a trailer below. Regardless of how it looks, it sure puts the Cadillacs used in America to shame. Unlike Ferrari, who has issues with anyone doing anything heinous to their cars (like making <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2008/03/ferrari-threatens-to-take-legal-actions.html">a 360 limousine</a>), Maserati apparently doesn't mind too much.<br /></span><p></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Spotted near Modena by youtube's lambofanX, who usually doesn't film Quattroportes (but we're sure glad he did), it appears as if there's at least one Italian mortuary out there with mad style. This at least seems a little more appropriate for a funeral compared to those funky car coffins <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-what-he-would-of-wanted-cruisin.html">we recently showed</a> you. Who knows, maybe Maserati's just prepping a hearse for the Vatican.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If anyone knows what this is for (other than hauling the deceased, that is) and where it's going, feel free to drop us a line.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span></span></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /></span></p><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FcARwkk3jO8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FcARwkk3jO8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object>

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<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/citroens-survolt-ev-takes-on-agni-z2.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519790738739840514" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJo8bokURgI/AAAAAAADU6M/9fZUtsHPBRg/s800/Citroen-Survolt-01+copy.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Following its appearance at the Prince of Wales' Start Eco Car Spectacular, Citroen's <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/07/photo-gallery-citroen-survolt-concept.html">conceptual Survolt electric racer</a> has gone head-to-head (battery-to-battery?) with the Agni Z2 electric motorcycle at a friendly race held at Thruxton Race Circuit recently.<br /></span><p></p> <a name="more"></a> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">In the red corner, and behind the wheel of the Citroen Survolt is Le Mans / Touring Car racer Vanina Ickx, daughter of six times Le Mans winner and F1 driver Jacky Ickx.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The carbon fibre bodied Survolt features a tubular chasis and twin electric motors. With 220 kw (30o-horsepower) from 0 to 5,000 rpm, the Lotus Elise-sized Survolt can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds. It has a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph) and an estimated range of 200 km (124 miles) from its twin 31kw lithium ion batteries.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">In the blue corner, and piloting the Agni Z2 is the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) course and championship leader in the 2010 TTXGP clean emissions motorcycle race, Jenny Tinmouth.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The Agni Z2 comes with eighty small battery packs and a 50 kw (65-horsepower) electric motor offering a 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) sprint time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Below are pictures and video of the friendly race, as the two racy women took their electric vehicles around the Thruxton Circuit as part of a joint publicity showing.<br /></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >By Tristan Hankins</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jTejRCc_uMY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jTejRCc_uMY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgoXticUgvU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgoXticUgvU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJo73pDOb6I/AAAAAAADU5c/W_PgVLR3CD8/s1600/Citroen-Survolt-6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519790120394190754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJo73pDOb6I/AAAAAAADU5c/W_PgVLR3CD8/s200/Citroen-Survolt-6.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a>

Citroen’s Survolt EV Takes on Agni Z2 Electric Motorcycle in Friendly Race [with Video]

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Aston Martin Drops More Video of its One-77, Confirms Engine Specs

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/aston-martin-drops-more-video-of-its.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519761400029993954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJohv5WzW-I/AAAAAAADU4c/HaRI1wQ1uCQ/s800/Aston-One-77-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Aston Martin has released a new video (part four of a series, apparently) detailing its <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Aston%20Martin%20One-77">One-77</a> mega-super-hyper car flagship as well as showing it out on the track. Specifications? Sure thing. The 7.3-liter V12 has been officially certified at 750 horsepower and 750 Nm (553.2 lbs-ft) of torque making it -according to the company- the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Throughout the video you'll see some beautiful details of the million-dollar (actually £1.25 million) Aston flagship, including the side mirror mounts molded into the door shells and close-ups of the wraparound jewel-like tail light.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, says, "The One-77 is approaching a production reality and of course, there is considerable excitement in the project. Now the next steps are all about details and refinement to complete the composition. I know the final car will demonstrate what the Aston Martin team is capable of."<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Come 2011, sheiks, rulers, and Daniel Craig should expect to receive their own customized version from the 77 one-offs Aston intends to build. Hopefully at Paris we'll get a chance to see it in a new color.<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >By Phil Alex</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mfk09-SphAk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mfk09-SphAk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object>

Aston Martin Drops More Video of its One-77, Confirms Engine Specs

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Opel Unveils Vivaro e-Concept Hybrid Van at IAA Hannover Show [with Video]

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/opel-unveils-vivaro-e-concept-hybrid.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519722258869186706" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJn-JlK28JI/AAAAAAADU0U/hxlA7JtK484/s800/Opel+Unveils+Vivaro+e-Concept+0.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Opel has taken the wraps off its Vivaro e-Concept plug-in electric van at the 2010 IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover, Germany. The one-off concept was built to demonstrate the benefits of electrification to commercial vehicle operators.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Opel%20Vivaro">Vivaro's</a> 111 kw (149 hp) electric motor delivers 370 Nm of torque and a pure electric range of 100 km (62 miles). An unspecified range extender (possibly one of Opel's common rail turbodiesels) gives the van an additional 300 km (186 mile) range.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">By storing the lithium ion batteries under the floor, Opel can offer 5 cubic metres (177 cubic feet) of storage space and the ability to haul 750 kg (1650 lbs) of payload. As with most plug-in vehicles, the batteries can be charged through a standard 230 volt socket.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:black;">Chris Lacey, Executive Director of International Operations at Opel / Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles</span> explains the benefits of the e-Concept:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">"Electric mobility will allow [commercial vehicle operators] to travel in city areas which are now off-limits to petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and the range-extender technology makes it possible to use an electric van for normal routine business."<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">By Tristan Hankins</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></p><p><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/66fFt-ElCf8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/66fFt-ElCf8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">___________________________________________________________________</span><br /></span></p><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJn9oSa8CBI/AAAAAAADU0M/O2j_I6tCe-4/s1600/Opel+Unveils+Vivaro+e-Concept+7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519721686900672530" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJn9oSa8CBI/AAAAAAADU0M/O2j_I6tCe-4/s200/Opel+Unveils+Vivaro+e-Concept+7.jpg" style="float: left; 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Opel Unveils Vivaro e-Concept Hybrid Van at IAA Hannover Show [with Video]

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New 911 Speedster: Porsche's Blast from the Past, Now on Film

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-911-speedster-porsche-blast-from.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519544981026250786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJlc6pvcICI/AAAAAAADUzE/nCLNINozDJc/s800/Untitled-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Earlier today, we told you about the all-new 408-horsepower <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/paris-preshow-new-porsche-911-speedster.html">Porsche 911 Speedster</a> that will have its world premiere in <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Auto%20Show">Paris on September 30</a> and hit the streets this December. Now we bring you the first video of the limited edition drop-top 911 with the chopped down windshield and double-bubble hard top, both directly inspired by the original 356 Speedster. Scroll down to watch the official promo.<br /></span><p></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">On a side note, if anyone knows where the video was filmed, leave us a message in the comments section below.</span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">______________________________________________________________________</span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lhl8jO5ftcc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lhl8jO5ftcc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></span></p>

New 911 Speedster: Porsche's Blast from the Past, Now on Film

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Nissan Juke Ad: Crossovering to Cross-dressers?

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/nissan-juke-ad-crossovering-to-cross.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518371398345210562" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJUxjJkKusI/AAAAAAADTqM/EBydssyAIsM/s800/Nissanj-Juke-11.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I've watched this bizarre <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Nissan%20Juke">Nissan Juke</a> ad about four times (that I'll admit to), and I still can't for the life of me get the point. For all intents and purposes, it's about dreaming, energy, and possibly angled at people who are emo/hip or worse; all this while the Juke is on your mind. Then your hair gets frizzy and washing machines blow their loads.<br /></span><span xmlns=""><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">As some of you may remember, way back when I first started here my little bio picture appeared to be a gay pirate. That being said, one would think I was far enough outside the box - at least back then - to get this artsy ad, but...nope. I even tried to put myself in the mindset, but still nothing.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There's a nice, calming soundtrack by someone that sounds like Regina Spektor and a few different cross-dressers by my count, but what's the point? Is it just being weird to be weird?<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Hand to God, I will deposit $5 US into the PayPal account of the first person to explain this ad in the comments to the point where it makes sense. Otherwise, I'll die thinking that the Juke is a crossover for cross-dressers or something back-alley poetic like that.<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >By Phil Alex</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Via: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/thetruthaboutcars" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Thetruthaboutcars</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PSOgGhZL9t4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PSOgGhZL9t4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></span></p></span>

Nissan Juke Ad: Crossovering to Cross-dressers?

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Paris Show Debut for Redesigned 2011 Volkswagen Passat Confirmed

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/paris-show-debut-for-redesigned-2011.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518298053307385618" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJTu16AdxxI/AAAAAAADTpU/ON2_BwgHu1g/s800/Untitled-2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br />The <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Auto%20Show">Paris Motor Show</a> organizers have confirmed the world premiere of the facelifted <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/VW%20Passat">Volkswagen Passat</a> in both sedan and Estate body styles. Expect the first photos and intel on the revamped Passat to go up just before the grand opening of the show on September 30.<br /></span><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">From what we've seen in the spy photos and videos, VW's offering in the mid-size segment will receive significant styling changes to the front and rear ends, including a new hood and grille, plus redesigned bumpers and head lamps / tail lights, for a crisper and more dynamic look.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A plusher cockpit with higher quality materials and a refreshed design is also in the cards. Other changes inside will include new audio and navigation systems as well as the introduction of new extras.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It is believed that for the most part, the current lineup of engines, including the four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline and diesel units, will be carried over to the facelifted model.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VbWzsukfbaY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VbWzsukfbaY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >(Video via: Youtube/AMS)</span></p>

Paris Show Debut for Redesigned 2011 Volkswagen Passat Confirmed

The Paris Motor Show organizers have confirmed the world premiere of the facelifted Volkswagen Passat in both sedan and Estate body styles...

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How do You Say Boring in German? New Teaser Video of Mystery BMW

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-do-you-say-boring-in-german-new.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518009585142155186" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJPoe2WZR7I/AAAAAAADTnI/25CklbEqr3Y/s800/Untitled-BMW.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">One more teaser like this and we will probably follow BMW's advice and never blog about this <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/dontblogaboutthis-new-video-and-photos.html">electric-thingamajig</a> again... Now, let's see the Bavarians adding this quote on their "dontblogaboutthis" website... Those that don't mind wasting 34 seconds of their time to watch a black prototype with skinny wheels being loaded on a truck in slow motion may follow the jump for the video.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hbqsXfXduxs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hbqsXfXduxs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object>

How do You Say Boring in German? New Teaser Video of Mystery BMW

One more teaser like this and we will probably follow BMW's advice and never blog about this electric-thingamajig again... Now, let...

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VIDEOS: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, Captiva Facelift, Orlando MPV and Cruze Hatchback

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/videos-2011-chevrolet-aveo-captiva.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517966869347639202" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJPBodnXH6I/AAAAAAADTmc/x6Hua5SdwEs/s800/Chevy-Orl-2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">As promised, here are the respective promotional videos of Chevrolet's Paris Motor Show-bound <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-chevrolet-aveo-revealed-in.html">Aveo</a> sub-compact, <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-chevrolet-captiva-gets-fresh-face.html">Captiva</a> 7-seater SUV, <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-chevrolet-orlando-7-seater-minivan.html">Orlando</a> 7-seater MPV and the <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/paris-preshow-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback.html">Cruze</a> five-door hatchback. From these four cars, only the Aveo has been confirmed for the U.S market with sales of both the five-door variant and the yet-to-be-revealed sedan model to start sometime in 2011.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u44pBz-64yc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u44pBz-64yc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="505" width="640"></embed></object></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t6rPbyYvLtk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t6rPbyYvLtk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="505" width="640"></embed></object></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/59is9gXr7w0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/59is9gXr7w0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="505" width="640"></embed></object></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLeAFpFSYbI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KLeAFpFSYbI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="505" width="640"></embed></object><br /> </span> </p><p></p><p></p>

VIDEOS: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, Captiva Facelift, Orlando MPV and Cruze Hatchback

As promised, here are the respective promotional videos of Chevrolet's Paris Motor Show-bound Aveo sub-compact, Captiva 7-seater SUV, ...

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FAIL: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Puddle [Accident Content]

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/fail-toyota-land-cruiser-vs-puddle.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948402308477586" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOw1iiH8pI/AAAAAAADTmU/7ekDJDGpTeo/s800/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-01.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Nothing brings you back to driving-reality quite as effectively as good a ol' cold shower, or in this case, a puddle bath. The sinkhole incident involving this new <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser">Toyota Land Cruiser</a> Prado reportedly happened during a test-drive event organized by a Prado fan club (we're assuming it occurred somewhere in Russia). Photos and a video of the accident after the break.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Spasiba to Alex V. for the tip!<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Via: <a href="http://carlifeblog.ru/2010/09/17/prado-prevratilsya-v-titanik/" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Carlifeblog</a> , Source: <a href="http://prado-club.su/" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Prado-club</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lSMl4LKfpLs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lSMl4LKfpLs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">___________________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwoDoT3PI/AAAAAAADTmM/NSnolCzdWb0/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948170674625778" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwoDoT3PI/AAAAAAADTmM/NSnolCzdWb0/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-6.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwmd1AgJI/AAAAAAADTmE/ugcejqeLiVk/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948143347466386" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwmd1AgJI/AAAAAAADTmE/ugcejqeLiVk/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-5.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwlsbsMtI/AAAAAAADTl8/A1nvohbsUMM/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948130087940818" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwlsbsMtI/AAAAAAADTl8/A1nvohbsUMM/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-4.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwj-2pgCI/AAAAAAADTl0/yhOEBDY0WWI/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948100673110050" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwj-2pgCI/AAAAAAADTl0/yhOEBDY0WWI/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-3.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwihUNbWI/AAAAAAADTls/6pukmuMlsaU/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948075564166498" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwihUNbWI/AAAAAAADTls/6pukmuMlsaU/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-2.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwgyRl95I/AAAAAAADTlk/uVnYEN_lnI0/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948045756856210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwgyRl95I/AAAAAAADTlk/uVnYEN_lnI0/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-1.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwgfvf0ZI/AAAAAAADTlc/Uge_ZBT1VuU/s1600/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517948040782008722" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOwgfvf0ZI/AAAAAAADTlc/Uge_ZBT1VuU/s200/Land-Cruiser-Puddle-Bath-0.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a>

FAIL: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Puddle [Accident Content]

Nothing brings you back to driving-reality quite as effectively as good a ol' cold shower, or in this case, a puddle bath. The sinkhole ...

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