Category Archives: aol autos

Video: Translogic takes DeLorean DMC-EV for a spin

Posted on by
Reply

Filed under: Classics , Technology , Electric This electric DeLorean is just a prototype, but our sister publication, Translogic got to take it for a spin and found that a 260-horsepower electric motor finally makes the DMC-12 the sports car everyone has always wanted it to be. While we get to see plenty of footage of the car lapping Houston Motorsports Park , this episode also includes an interview with DeLorean Motor Company CEO Stephen Wynne. While we don’t want to give too much away, Wynne discusses future plans for the Texas-based DeLorean restorer and remanufacturer, which include bringing the electric DeLorean to market . Wynne tells Translogic that the car is expected to sell for between $95,000-$100,000

More:
Video: Translogic takes DeLorean DMC-EV for a spin

Opinion: Can rivalry between Caddy and Lincoln heat up again?

Posted on by
Reply

Filed under: Cadillac , Lincoln Cadillac is getting ready to launch the much anticipated rear-drive ATS and new flagship XTS this year. The Lincoln MKZ concept shown at this month’s Detroit Auto Show was very well received, and will be followed by six more new and refreshed vehicles by 2014. Earlier this year, General Motors CEO Dan Akerson told reporters he thought “holy water” should be sprinkled on the Lincoln brand.

Follow this link:
Opinion: Can rivalry between Caddy and Lincoln heat up again?

CES: AOL Autos announces new Technology of the Year award

Posted on by
Reply

Filed under: CES With in-car technology coming fast and furious at this week’s North American International Auto Show and the Consumer Electronics Show , it seems like the perfect week for AOL Autos , Autoblog , Translogic and Engadget to announce a new “Technology of the Year” Award program that will reward the best purveyors of new tech, and serve as a useful hub of info for our readers. At CES today, AOL Autos Editor-in-Chief David Kiley is announcing the new award, which will be rolled out throughout 2012, with a winner presented with the laurels at next year’s CES. A panel of judges will be evaluating new or improved tech in the categories of telematics, connectivity and active safety. The judging panel includes Kiley, Autoblog editor-in-chief John Neff, Engadget editor-in-chief Tim Stevens, Autoblog senior editor Damon Lavrinc, AOL Autos Tech Editor Jeff Sabatini, and HuffingtonPost auto industry senior editor Sharon Silke Carty.

Visit link:
CES: AOL Autos announces new Technology of the Year award

Long Term: 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate: December 2011

Posted on by
Reply

Filed under: Sedan , Hyundai , Luxury , Long-Term Garage As the newest member of the Autoblog crew, I got to take my first turn in the long-term Equus just before the holidays. But rather than the early Christmas present I expected it to be, two weeks behind the wheel felt more like hazing the new guy. Now, I’m a big fan of the Hyundai Genesis sedan , and I had ridden in an Equus before and found its backseat extremely comfortable, so I was excited to pick up this limousine-like Hyundai from the AOL Autos office in suburban Detroit.

Continue reading here:
Long Term: 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate: December 2011

Official: Autoweek awards Audi A7 and Land Rover Evoque ‘Best of the Best’ titles

Posted on by
Reply

Filed under: SUV , Hatchback , Audi , Land Rover , Luxury The editors from Autoweek have lined up their notes and named their 2011 Best of the Best. The 2012 Audi A7 and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque took the top honors, with editor Wes Raynal saying that the Audi is a vehicle with “few peers” thanks its integration of sedan styling and hatchback functionality. The Evoque, meanwhile, won over the hearts and minds of those at Autoweek thanks to its Land Rover roots and excellent ride refinement.

Link:
Official: Autoweek awards Audi A7 and Land Rover Evoque ‘Best of the Best’ titles