Everett auto repair shop helping buyers for about fifty many years

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Continue reading Translogic takes a look back at the Chevy small-block V8

Translogic takes a look back at the Chevy small-block V8

Filed under: Classics, Convertible, Performance, Etc., Technology, Chevrolet

No matter what side of the great domestic manufacturer debate you find yourself on, there's no denying the simple beauty of the Chevrolet small block engine. Whether it be the early 256 cubic-inch forefather or the ubiquitous 350-cubic-inch that we all know and love, the 90-degree General Motors V8 has established itself as an integral part of the fabric of America. GM is set to build its 100 millionth small block this year, and Translogic decided to mark the occasion by spending some time with the vehicle that helped make the engine famous to begin with - the Chevrolet Corvette.

The episode also takes some time to chat with Jamie Meyer, the product integration manager with GM performance parts, to learn a thing or two about what has made the GM small block such a success over the years. Hit the jump to check out the episode for yourself and click over next week for a look at the face-melting Corvette ZR1. What a difference half a century makes.

Translogic takes a look back at the Chevy small-block V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition

Filed under: Podcasts, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Buick, Honda, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Tokyo Auto Salon

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It's Episode #150 of the Autoblog Podcast, and we raided the crypt to give you your buck-and-a-half's worth. Former podcast staples John Neff and Chris Paukert have been unearthed and join Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid, and Dan Roth for this milestone occasion.

A review of the Tokyo Motor Show starts things off, and then we drill down to talk more specifically about both ends of Toyota's sports spectrum: the Lexus LFA and the Toyota FT-86 concepts. Other Tokyo standouts like the Honda CR-Z and Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept weave into the conversation before we turn to the next-generation Honda Civic, rumored to be lighter and smaller. From there, things devolve entirely before this week's big crew wraps it up.

We'll hit your questions again next time around, keep them rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog dot com. We appreciate you filling our survey with data, and remember, if you get lonely, there's always Joystiq and Engadget. Thanks for listening! You can also leave us a message at our new Google Voice number 734-288-8POD (734-288-8763). Who knows... we might even play it on the podcast!

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Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Kia Optima turbo gets a thumbs up from the man on the street

When you drive a different car every couple of days, as we do around here, it?s always interesting to see what, if any, reaction the ?ride du jour? draws from people on the street. In my experience, the overwhelming majority...

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Action! 2012 Porsche 911 stars in its first official moving picture

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Porsche

The 2012 Porsche 911 has made it's virtual world debut by way of spec sheets, pricing information and still photography, and now, there's video. Porsche has pulled back the wraps on its latest two-door icon, and this video will most likely be the first of many showing off the iconic coupe. There's not much to say about this first official video, however, as it's light on any details other than ones designed to attack your senses.

Visual and aural delights are waiting just after the jump.

The clip will have to do until we can get up close and personal with the car when it hits the stage at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Until then, check out the video and the image gallery.

Action! 2012 Porsche 911 stars in its first official moving picture originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Torture-tested Ford EcoBoost V6 engine torn down at Detroit Auto Show

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Truck, Ford

Exactly as promised, Ford sent a couple of technicians to the show floor at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in front of a live audience to disassemble the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that was torture-tested for the equivalent of a few hundred thousand miles of rigorous duty on the dyno and in the engine bay of various F-Series trucks.

How'd it fair? Rather well, we'd say, and it managed to churn out 364 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque on the dyno after all the abuse it took. That matches up rather well with the factory ratings of 365 horses and 420 lb-ft.

As you might expect, there was a good amount of carbon build-up on the piston crowns and the valves - think of how much dust was surely ingested over the course of 1,062 miles of the Baja 1000 race, which this engine took part in, finishing first overall in its class - along with a 13-percent loss on one cylinder during the leak-down test. All other initial measurements were well within factory tolerances, and Ford will continue testing each individual piece from this engine to ensure its durability.

No doubt about it, this is an impressive showing for the EcoBoost engine. See plenty more pictures and a first-hand recounting of the tear-down process at PickupTrucks.com.

[Source: PickupTrucks.com]

Torture-tested Ford EcoBoost V6 engine torn down at Detroit Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Irene's advancing?get out of her way and stay safe

Hurricane Irene is barreling toward North Carolina, where a hurricane warning is in effect, and hurricane watches have been posted for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New England. Unlike their neighbors to the south, Northeasterners may not...

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Monday, August 29, 2011

G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon Facelift?

German aftermarket company G-Power reveals their latest update to their BMW X5 model. The new G-Power X5 Typhoon ...

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Report: Audi A6 Hybrid not coming until 2015?

Filed under: Car Buying, Detroit Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Audi, Luxury

201? Audi A6 Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery

At last week's Detroit Auto Show, Audi unveiled the 2012 A6, and trotted out a hybrid variant capable of achieving 38 miles per gallon and running up to 62 miles per hour on electricity alone. So when can we buy one? Audi isn't sure.

According to Autoweek, Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen says the timetable for the A6 hybrid is still to be determined. In fact, we may not see the gas- and electron-powered luxury sedan until 2015. In the meantime, we'll be quite happy to spend some seat time with the 300 horsepower supercharged version.

Gallery: Audi A6 Hybrid: Detroit 2011

Live photos copyright (C)2011 Chris Paukert / AOL

[Source: Autoweek]

Report: Audi A6 Hybrid not coming until 2015? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 continues the tradition, still not coming Stateside

Filed under: Performance, Japan, Hatchback, Subaru, Tokyo Auto Salon

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Following in a line of successfully hotter Impreza variants, Subaru has announced the all-new "R205" version of its latest hatch, and in keeping with tradition, it won't be coming to the States.

As it's done in the past with other "Road Sport" Imprezas, Subaru has raided the Spec C parts bin and fitted all the good kit to the Impreza STI R205, including six-pot (front) and four-pot (rear) upgraded brakes with slotted rotors and cast 18-inch aluminum wheels shod in specially designed Potenza RE070 (245/40R18) tires. Inverted strut and coil springs soak up the bumps in front, with similarly STI-tuned dampers and coils out back, while a front strut tower bar and lower arm stiffening brace help keep the front wheels planted and the steering speaking to the driver.

Naturally, engine mods are part of the package, and with a retuned ECU, new exhaust and turbo, the R205 cranks out 316 horsepower and 319 pound-feet of torque.

A few plaques, a bespoke black front grille, new front and rear diffusers and a black spoiler set the R205 apart from run of the mill JDM Imprezas, and if you're fortunate enough to live in the Land of the Rising Sun, it can all be had for 4,510,000 yen (just under $49k). But act quick, Subaru only plans to produce 400 examples when the S205 goes on sale today. Hit the jump for the press release.

Gallery: Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 continues the tradition, still not coming Stateside originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Kia reveals RWD sport sedan concept for Frankfurt

Kia reveals RWD sport sedan concept for Frankfurt

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Sedan, Kia

Recently, Kia officials let it slip that the Korean automaker would be debuting some sort of "coupe-like" rear-wheel-drive concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, and just a few days later, we now have our first glimpse at that very car. The unnamed concept stands true to everything we were told earlier: it has rear-wheel drive, is a swoopy four-door "coupe," and looks like it will slot in between the Hyundai Genesis and Equus in terms of size.

"I believe the car is a strong statement from Kia: We are ready to fast forward to an all-new chapter," says the automaker's design chief, Peter Schreyer.

Could this be a conceptual version of Kia's upcoming K9 flagship sedan? Sounds right to us, and with such a bold styling direction, it's clear that the Koreans are looking to take on the swoopy sedan segment that contains players like the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. We'll have more details in just a few weeks, but for now, click through our gallery to see a handful of high-res teasers of Kia's new concept.

Kia reveals RWD sport sedan concept for Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/19/kia-reveals-rwd-sport-sedan-concept-for-frankfurt/

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Updated Hyundai Genesis Coupe to debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Hyundai

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Spy Shots: Next-generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

Hyundai has put the Genesis Coupe on an extreme weight-lifting regime. The result? A new look and more power. The current 3.8-liter V6 Genesis Coupe produces 306-horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Expect the next-generation car to carry the same 333-horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque-producing mill as found in the 2012 Genesis Sedan. No word yet on improved power figures for the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot, which currently produces 210-horsepower and 223 pound-feet of torque.

We're sure more details on both updated powerplants will be emerging soon enough; we'll get to see both versions of the updated Genesis Coupes when Hyundai pulls off the wraps at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

Updated Hyundai Genesis Coupe to debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/09/updated-hyundai-genesis-coupe-to-debut-at-2012-detroit-auto-show/

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Report: Esprit only new Lotus under development

Filed under: Coupe, Paris Motor Show, Lotus

Lotus Esprit Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

We were a bit surprised when Lotus rolled out a total of five new concepts at this year's Paris Motor Show. Lotus unloaded its lightweight guns in an effort to showcase the automaker's future direction, but the question on our minds concerns which of these concepts will actually see the light of day. According to Autocar, only one of the five concepts is actually undergoing engineering work: the Esprit.

Autocar quotes Lotus insiders who say that the future range-topping Esprit is the only vehicle being fully developed at the moment. The Esprit would be the first of the next-generation Lotuses to grace our presence, sometime around 2013. The Esprit will reportedly adhere to the Lotus mantra of lightness and simplicity, with a curb weight of around 3,300 pounds motivated by a 550-horsepower supercharged V8. No, 3,300 pounds isn't exactly lightweight by any means, but with 550 supercharged horses on deck, the power-to-weight ratio will still be what we've come to expect from Lotus.

The Esprit is part of Lotus's plan to increase sales from less than 3,000 units per year to about 7,000 vehicles. That's a substantial jump for a company the size of Lotus, and one that becomes more difficult when you consider that the next round of sports cars will be a bit more expensive, too. The UK-based automaker plans to feature pricing in the £80,000 ($128,000 USD) to £120,000 ($192,000) range, up from about £40,000 ($64,000) on average.

Gallery: Paris 2010: Lotus Esprit Concept

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[Source: Autocar]

Report: Esprit only new Lotus under development originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bruno Senna to take Heidfeld's place at Renault for Spa

Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Lotus, Renault

Most drivers who fail in F1 fail downwards - that is, they drop down to another form of motorsport and change focus. But if your name is Senna, you fail up.

Having tested for Honda before it closed up shop and quit F1, Bruno Senna took the only chance he had to get onto the grid when he debuted with the Hispania Racing Team. That didn't work out so well - mostly, truth be told, because the team wasn't up to speed - but after retiring from as many races as he finished and failing to score a single championship point, he was released by HRT.

The nephew of the late, great Ayrton Senna was then picked up as a test driver for the Renault team, which has now announced that it will be giving Bruno a chance to race again this weekend. He'll be taking the place of Nick Heidfeld, who himself was brought in to fill in for an injured Robert Kubica.

That Heidfeld was actually doing better than his teammate Vitaly Petrov in the standings so far this season didn't seem to deter the Renault strategists in their desire to shake up its driver lineup over the summer break. Whether Senna is kept on or replaced in turn will likely depend on his performance, so we'll be watching this weekend and waiting until the team makes a more detailed announcement.

Bruno Senna to take Heidfeld's place at Renault for Spa originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/25/bruno-senna-to-take-heidfelds-place-at-renault-for-spa/

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Irene's advancing?get out of her way and stay safe

Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/home/2011/08/how-to-get-ready-for-hurrican-irene.html

Continue reading Teen writes letter to Mercedes F1, scores world's most advanced bionic hand [w/video]

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Teen writes letter to Mercedes F1, scores world's most advanced bionic hand [w/video]

Filed under: Etc., Technology, Mercedes-Benz

Matthew James Touch Bionics i-LIMP Pulse

Matthew James, a 14-year-old boy in the UK, was born with a rare condition - his left arm stops at the wrist and he has no left hand. He had been fitted with a simple electric clamp of sorts that allowed him the freedom to pick up small objects but little else.

Young Matthew is also a big fan of motorsports, and he went to the same school as Mercedes GP head Ross Brawn. That connection was enough to pique Brawn's interest when Matthew wrote the team a letter asking them to consider gifting him a new i-LIMB Pulse bionic hand from Touch Bionics.

Brawn took a personal interest in the young boy, and he contacted Touch Bionics to work out a deal. In exchange for access to technology services provided by Mercedes GP, Touch Bionics agreed to give Matthew the new hand he so desperately wanted.

Oh, and the F1 team also got to put its logo on Matthew's new bionic hand. Not bad for a £35,000 investment... Check out video of the i-LIMB hand in action after the break.

Teen writes letter to Mercedes F1, scores world's most advanced bionic hand [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/15/teen-writes-letter-to-mercedes-f1-scores-worlds-most-advanced/

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Mini Goodwood gets a $52,000 price tag

Filed under: Hatchback, Mini, Luxury

It used to be that luxury cars were big. The more luxurious, the bigger. But with premium hatchbacks, buyers have shown that luxury needn't equal size. In fact, many (particularly in Europe) have demonstrated that they're willing to pay a considerable premium to have the luxuries they'd expect from the larger cars they're giving up with the smaller ones they're adopting. The question is, just how much are they willing to pay?

The Toyota iQ, for example, sells for between £9k and £12k in the UK, but the gussied-up Aston Martin Cygnet sells for roughly triple that. The Mini hatchback, meanwhile, ranges from £11,810 (for the bare-bones, 75-horsepower Mini First) to £22,330 for the top-of-the-line JCW in the UK. That's an impressively broad range in its own right, but then you consider that the Goodwood edition goes for a whopping £41,000 - nearly four times as much as the base model.

So what does that amount to in the American market? Well, not quite the $68,000 the straight conversion would come to, but a still princely $52,000, according to reports. Compare that to the $19,400 MSRP for the Cooper hatch that's the base model here (overseas buyers have more spartan models beneath) or the $29,100 which the JCW sells for here, and you're suddenly looking at a whole lot of green for some Rolls-Royce leather and trim.

Mini Goodwood gets a $52,000 price tag originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kia Optima turbo gets a thumbs up from the man on the street

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Irene's advancing?get out of her way and stay safe

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Video: New BMW M5. Green Hell Fly & Drive

Here is the entire footage of the “BMW M5 Green Hell Fly & Drive.” BMW has teased yesterday ...

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Report: Porsche confirms work on four-cylinder

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Europe, Porsche, Rumormill

Autocar reports that Porsche is hard at work on whipping up a new four-cylinder to power everything from the oft-rumored small Porsche as well as the Boxster, Cayman and potentially even the 911. While speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, Wolfgang Durheimer, the head of research and development for the automaker, said that Porsche was already slaving over the four-pot and that it could potentially be applied to models outside of the upcoming sub-Boxster model.

There was some indication that the smaller Porsche would borrow bits from a sister car built by Volkswagen and Audi, and while that route would certainly cut down on development costs for all three cars, Porsche seems to be bent on powering its version with a beating heart designed and developed in house.

If you're still reeling from the thought of a four-cylinder 911, breathe easy. Durheimer said that for the time being, Porsche plans to keep to the flat-six for its bread-and-butter sports machine, though there's no telling what the far-off future could bring.

[Source: Autocar]

Report: Porsche confirms work on four-cylinder originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/18/report-porsche-confirms-work-on-four-cylinder/

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High-speed camera slows Jaime Alguersuari's Toro Rosso way down

Filed under: Motorsports, Technology, Videos

The word "slow" doesn't often factor into F1 racing, where everything moves fast. The cars move fast, the pit crews have to move fast, even the cameras have to move fast to keep up with the action. But lately things have been slowing down. Not because of restrictions on performance, which at best manage to hold back the tides temporarily as technology outpaces legislation, but with the use of new camera technology.

With high-speed, high-frame-rate video technology, cameras are able to slow the action way down to let us see all the details we'd normally miss because they're just happening too darn fast. One camera crew went down to the Misano World Circuit with such a setup to film Jaime Alguersuari doing his thing with a Scuderia Toro Rosso grand prix car. Follow the jump to watch the stunning frame-by-frame results at the very limit of traction.

Continue reading High-speed camera slows Jaime Alguersuari's Toro Rosso way down

High-speed camera slows Jaime Alguersuari's Toro Rosso way down originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/19/high-speed-camera-slows-jaime-alguersuaris-toro-rosso-way-down/

Continue reading Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line

Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line

Filed under: Sedan, China, Rolls-Royce, Design/Style, Luxury

Rolls-Royce Year of the Dragon Collection

The world's automakers have been steadily realizing the enormous potential of the Chinese market. Luxury automakers in particular, and no automaker offers more luxurious motor coaches than Rolls-Royce.

This year, the Chinese people celebrate the Year of the Dragon, so to celebrate along with them, Rolls-Royce is offering a special design edition of the Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase models.

The special touches are crafted by the company's expanding Bespoke division, and include such features as a gold-colored exterior coachline and an interior with dragons embroidered in four colors into the headrests, special inlay panels and throw cushions, bridged by LED illuminated door sills identifying the special edition. Have a closer look in the high-resolution image gallery and the press release after the jump.

Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

New free BMW and MINI tire warranty in Europe

By offering the new free BMW and MINI tyre warranty, the BMW Group is again affirming the confidence ...

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Ultimate Photo Gallery: 2012 BMW 650i Coupe

BMWBLOG takes the new 2012 BMW 650i Coupe through sunny coasts of California. We started off in Carmel ...

Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/08/20/ultimate-photo-gallery-2012-bmw-650i-coupe-2/

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Nissan, Infiniti returning to Detroit Auto Show in 2012

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti, Nissan

After a two-year hiatus, Nissan and its premium arm, Infiniti, will return to the Detroit Auto Show in January 2012, according to the show's organizers. "We're thankful that NAIAS is, once again, an important part of Nissan's international auto show strategy," said North American International Auto Show chairman Bill Perkins.

Nissan and Infiniti opted to pull out of the show a few years ago to focus its larger Stateside debuts on the Los Angeles, Chicago and New York shows.

In other NAIAS news, the show's organizers have announced that for 2012, it will once again return to a two-day press conference schedule. For 2011, all of the major automaker press conferences were crammed into the first day of exhibition, and we don't doubt that the main reason for the rescheduling was the number of complaints filed by both the automakers and the members of the media. Automakers such as Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have stated that they will have major product reveals on both days of the press preview.

As much as we love working a 16-hour day in order to obsessively cover the Detroit show, we're exhaling a big sigh of relief that a more relaxed press conference schedule has been confirmed. Follow the jump for NAIAS' official statement.

Continue reading Nissan, Infiniti returning to Detroit Auto Show in 2012

Nissan, Infiniti returning to Detroit Auto Show in 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/17/nissan-infiniti-returning-to-detroit-auto-show-in-2012/

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Hackers prove they can break into Subaru Outback via texting

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Technology, Subaru

Texting and driving is a dangerous practice, we can all agree on that. But would you be surprised to learn that texting might cause you trouble even when your vehicle is locked up tight? As more and more daily items tap into the Matrix, we're exposing more products to those crafty enough to have taken the red pill that is a complete understanding of computer science.

The Black Hat organization gathers industry professionals for events that focus on technical security, and hosts meetings around the world. A recent event in Las Vegas brought out a few folks from iSec Partners, who demonstrated that they could unlock and start a Subaru Outback using their Android phone. By setting up their own GSM network, the pair from iSec grabbed authentication passwords by way of text messages. This gained them entry to the vehicle, and also allowed them to fire up the engine.

This security issue isn't a flaw related solely to the Outback either, as the duo from iSec explained how they could gain control over any device that is accessible via similar networks. Excuse us while we go wrap everything we own in tinfoil, including our heads.

Hackers prove they can break into Subaru Outback via texting originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.