Report: Chevy Onix hatchback spotted ahead of S. American reveal

Filed under: Hatchback, Chevrolet, South America

General Motors Brazil is getting ready to introduce the all-new Chevrolet Onix later this month at the 27th São Paulo International Automobile Trade Show, and while GM released a few teaser images of the new hatchback, AutosSegredos managed to dig up some full images of the car. As pixilated and blurry as these pictures are, we do get a good look at what looks to be an attractive small hatchback that will almost certainly never be sold in the North America.

According to the article, the Onix rides on GM's Gamma II Global Small Vehicle platform (shared with Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Sonic), so we aren't really brokenhearted that we won't be seeing this car here. We can't help but note that the Onix also rides on a platform related to the one underneath the 2013 Chevrolet Trax, a cute ute we would rather see in America instead of its costlier counterpart, the Buick Encore. In terms of styling, we would put the Onix somewhere in between the goofy-looking Spark and the aggressive Sonic with a handsome design that is punctuated by diamond-shaped headlights and sharp lines starting with the hood and continuing along the sides of the body. The front view of the Onix is unmistakably Chevrolet, but the rear strikes us as a bit... Mazda2.

The Onix will help introduce Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system and it will also be one of the few cars in its class to offer a six-speed automatic transmission.

To see more pictures of the new Chevrolet Onix, be sure to head over to AutosSegredos or check out GM Brazil's official teaser images in our gallery. Scroll down to read the press release (loosely translated by Google Translate), or if you're in São Paulo, the Onix will be on display at the auto show that runs from October 21 through Nov 4.

Continue reading Chevy Onix hatchback spotted ahead of S. American reveal

Chevy Onix hatchback spotted ahead of S. American reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/chevy-onix-hatchback-spotted-ahead-of-s-american-reveal/

Stanley Ford Robert La Caze Josh Howard Giovanni Lavaggi

Fab Melo Passes First Test

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/10/2/3446896/fab-melo-passes-first-test

Cleveland Cavaliers Elliott Sadler Masami Kuwashima Luis Scola Kurt Busch Jason Kidd

Basketball great Bill Walton has a book deal (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Basketball great Bill Walton is ready to recap his amazing career and even more amazing recovery.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12m03n76u/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/basketball-great-bill-walton-book-110300867--spt.html

Jan Lammers Jason Terry Braun Racing Toyota Brian Lee Vickers Franck Lagorce Miller Lite Dodge

Dwight Howard participates in Lakers' 1st practice (Yahoo! Sports)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Dwight Howard participated in his first practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, going through a lengthy workout with no apparent concerns about his surgically repaired back.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12q5fmnkg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/dwight-howard-participates-lakers-1st-235517942--nba.html

Bass Pro Shops Tracker Chevrolet Dave Blaney Kurt Kuhnke Nate Robinson Sacramento Kings Indiana Pacers

Report: ICON will debut '65 Dodge pickup project at SEMA

Filed under: SEMA Show, Classics, Truck, Dodge, Military, Specialty, Design/Style, Off-Road

SEMA is right around the corner, folks, and that means a whole slew of custom auto builders are working furiously to finish project cars in time for their Vegas introductions. One of the coolest is bound to come from ICON. Based on a 1965 Dodge D200 crew cab that previously saw use by the U.S. military, we fully expect ICON's latest to be in the running for best-of-show.

Underneath the customized vintage bodywork will sit a chassis borrowed from a much more recent Ram 3500 fitted with a 4.5-inch suspension lift kit. A Banks-modified Cummins turbodiesel with six inline cylinders displacing 5.9 liters will reportedly pump out 975 pound-feet of torque. That's the kind of get-up-and-go we can get behind.

Only one of these machines is currently being built, painted in white with black accents and wheels. The interior is sewn up from free-range bison leather and is outfitted with a high-end stereo system, according to Fox News. This one is headed to an anonymous client, and we're jealous. Very jealous.

ICON will debut '65 Dodge pickup project at SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/icon-will-debut-65-dodge-pickup-project-at-sema/

Memphis Grizzlies Lamar Odom Dwayne Wade Cleveland Cavaliers Elliott Sadler Masami Kuwashima

Video: Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Classics, Sedan, Videos, Chevrolet, Racing

There are few things we love more than seeing well-sorted classic cars being put to task. It seems we're in good company on that front. Dick Eytchison shares our belief that, "you just don't appreciate them unless you get out there and drive them."

Over the years, Dick has whipped his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan into an autocross terror. With a breathed-on 383 crate V8 spitting out around 400 horsepower, the Chevelle has no deficit of grunt. Of course, getting a mid-sixties muscle bruiser to sprint in a straight line has never been an issue; it's getting the machine to go right and left that's the challenge.

The 68-year-old weekend racer ditched the factory rear end for a stout Ford nine-inch with a Truetrac limited slip, and a set of Baer brakes on all four corners bring the machine down from speed. Up front, 13-inch rotors get pressed by four-piston calipers, while the back axle makes due with a couple of 12-inch discs.

A full suite of Hotchkis goodies, including A-arms, sway bars and spindles, help keep the machine planted, as do Bilstein shocks on all four corners. The finished product looks right at home dodging cones. We dig it. Check it out in the video below.

Continue reading Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser

Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/meet-dick-eytchison-and-his-autocross-65-chevelle/

Utah Jazz Claudio Langes Christopher Beltram New Orleans Hornets GEICO Toyota Red Bull Toyota

2012 Jaguar XJ_e plug-in Hybrid Concept Reduce CO2 Emissions without Compromising Performance

Press Release: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will display the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The XJ_e demonstrates how an advanced parallel plug-in hybrid design can deliver reductions in CO2 emissions of over 70 percent, without compromising vehicle performance. Capable of 0-100km/h (62mph) in under 6.5 seconds and with a limited top speed of 250km/h (150mph), the XJ_e achieves CO2 emissions of less than 75g/km and a zero-emission range of 40km (25 miles) on electric power. The innovative XJ_e project was created by JLR as part ...

Source: http://www.distrocars.com/2012-jaguar-xj_e-plug-in-hybrid-concept

Chris Lawrence Extenze Toyota Mikko Kozarowitzky Anthony Wayne Stewart Kevin Harvick Andrew Bynum

Official: Lamborghini Aventador updated for 2013 with fuel-saving tech

Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Technology, Lamborghini

Lamborghini has announced that its Aventador supercar will now feature cylinder deactivation and stop/start technology, confirming previous reports of the Italian automaker's intent to improve the fuel efficiency of its products.

The centerpiece of its fuel-saving efforts is a combination of cylinder deactivation and stop/start technology - the latter Lamborghini claims is faster than other forms of the technology. For its stop/start system, the Aventador uses high-powered capacitors, which it calls supercaps, and provides the energy to restart the 700-horsepower V12 in a "barely detectable" 180 milliseconds. According to Lamborghini, this system saves three kilograms (6.6 pounds), though it is not said what that savings is compared to. A conventional battery is used for the vehicle's electronic systems and is claimed to last "virtually the entire vehicle life."

The second piece is Lambo's Cylinder Deactivation System. This system shuts down one bank of the V12, alowing the Aventador to run as a straight-six when cruising at speeds under 84 miles per hour. When the driver applies the accelerator, the system re-engages all cylinders.

Lamborghini claims a 20-percent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions when driving at 80 mph. Overall average fuel economy is said to drop by as much as seven percent. How these figures translate into improvements in the EPA cycle, which currently estimates the Aventador at 11 miles per gallon city, 18 highway, has yet to be seen.

Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador updated for 2013 with fuel-saving tech

Lamborghini Aventador updated for 2013 with fuel-saving tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/lamborghini-aventador-updated-for-2013-with-fuel-saving-tech/

Richard Lee Rudd Hernandez Yeley Chris Bosh Kevin Conway Minnesota Timberwolves Chauncey Billups

Report: Land Rover Defender will return to U.S. in next generation

Filed under: SUV, Land Rover, UK, Off-Road

Good news, Defender fans: word has it Land Rover will bring the rugged SUV to the U.S. market once the next-generation bows. According to TheCarConnection.com, Jaguar Land Rover North America CEO Andy Goss confirmed the next Defender will be a global product, and that it will be specifically engineered to meet U.S. crash safety and emissions standards. The news came during the 2012 Paris Motor Show, where JLR officials also made it clear the brand intends to bolster its Land Rover offerings in the North American market. As of right now, the vast majority of Land Rover Sales in the States can be attributed to the high-end Range Rover line.

That mix may change somewhat as Land Rover refreshes some models and replaces others. Expect to see both the LR4 and the Defender receive serious overhauls in the near future.

Even so, it will be some time before he next-generation Defender bows, and whether or not it looks anything like the DC100 concept above remains to be seen. From what we've heard, the new bruiser won't bow until 2017 at the earliest. In the interim, U.S. buyers will just have to continue to look wistfully across the pond.

Land Rover Defender will return to U.S. in next generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/land-rover-defender-will-return-to-u-s-in-next-generation/

Ben Gordon NAPA Brakes Toyota Charter Air Transport Ford Phoenix Construction Chevrolet Chevrolet Jeff Burton Houston Rockets

Official: 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year short list released

Filed under: Etc.

It's that time of the automotive year again, where the changing of the seasons yields a fresh crop of cars and trucks at dealers and a new bounty of awards. North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year jurors(*) have been flogging all manner of new sheetmetal, and they've culled their long list down to a shorter, more manageable roster, which has just been released.

The list of eleven cars and nine truck/utility vehicles arguably offers few surprises. On the car side, domestic brands have five nominees, as do the Japanese, leaving one slot for a European. On the Truck/Utility side - the award has been renamed to reflect the inclusion of crossover and sport-utility vehicles in addition to traditional body-on-frame trucks - there are three domestic models, four Japanese offerings, a pair of Germans and a Korean.

If there's any conspicuous absence on the list, it's likely the Tesla Model S, which has drawn widespread praise for its electric driving experience, expressive design and impressive performance. As it ramps up production, Tesla has been particularly parsimonious with test vehicles, however, and despite multiple attempts by NACTOY to confirm seat time, few jurors have been able to drive and assess the car.

The jurors will now focus their attention on assessing the vehicles below before another round of voting culls each category down to three finalists. Another round of evaluation and voting will follow, and the winners will be announced at a press conference at the start of Detroit Auto Show media days in January.

The self-funded, completely independent and non-profit NACTOY jury made up of 50 U.S. and Canadian journalists chose the Hyundai Elantra and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as the winners last year.

Look over the short lists below, then leave your best guess about the winners (or who you think should win) in Comments.

*Full Disclosure: Author is a NACTOY jury member.

2013 North American Car of the Year Short List:

• BMW 3 Series
• Cadillac ATS
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Dodge Dart
• Ford Fusion
• Honda Accord
• Lincoln MKZ
• Nissan Altima
• Scion FR-S
• Subaru BRZ
• Toyota Avalon

Truck/Utility of the Year Short List:

• Acura RDX
• Audi Allroad
• BMW X1
• Ford C-Max
• Ford Escape
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Infiniti JX35
• Mazda CX-5
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Ram 1500

2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year short list released originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/2013-north-american-car-and-truck-utility-of-the-year-short-list/

Hermann Lang Los Angeles Clippers Rasheed Wallace Jan Lammers Jason Terry Braun Racing Toyota

Mavericks waive Holloway and Mbenga (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks have waived Tu Holloway and DJ Mbenga.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12k8g3n56/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-waive-holloway-mbenga-163703526--nba.html

UPS Ford Dirk Nowitzki Michael Curtis Waltrip Richard Lee Rudd Hernandez Yeley Chris Bosh

With TV deal, A-10 ascendance continues

A year ago, the Atlantic 10 announced that it would be moving its conference tournament to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. At the time, this didn't feel like a major development. Sure, it was positive -- the A-10 wanted to boost its profile in New York City, and postseason event at the house Jay-Z and/or Bruce Ratner built is as good a means as any by which to do it -- but it still felt like the same old Atlantic 10: a good, but hardly must-see, top-to-bottom basketball league.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/64714/with-tv-deal-a-10-ascendance-continues

Derek Fisher Mohawk Northeast Chevrolet Shannon Brown Caterpillar Chevrolet Kenneth Lee Wallace Chris Lawrence

Official: 2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year short list released

Filed under: Etc.

It's that time of the automotive year again, where the changing of the seasons yields a fresh crop of cars and trucks at dealers and a new bounty of awards. North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year jurors(*) have been flogging all manner of new sheetmetal, and they've culled their long list down to a shorter, more manageable roster, which has just been released.

The list of eleven cars and nine truck/utility vehicles arguably offers few surprises. On the car side, domestic brands have five nominees, as do the Japanese, leaving one slot for a European. On the Truck/Utility side - the award has been renamed to reflect the inclusion of crossover and sport-utility vehicles in addition to traditional body-on-frame trucks - there are three domestic models, four Japanese offerings, a pair of Germans and a Korean.

If there's any conspicuous absence on the list, it's likely the Tesla Model S, which has drawn widespread praise for its electric driving experience, expressive design and impressive performance. As it ramps up production, Tesla has been particularly parsimonious with test vehicles, however, and despite multiple attempts by NACTOY to confirm seat time, few jurors have been able to drive and assess the car.

The jurors will now focus their attention on assessing the vehicles below before another round of voting culls each category down to three finalists. Another round of evaluation and voting will follow, and the winners will be announced at a press conference at the start of Detroit Auto Show media days in January.

The self-funded, completely independent and non-profit NACTOY jury made up of 50 U.S. and Canadian journalists chose the Hyundai Elantra and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as the winners last year.

Look over the short lists below, then leave your best guess about the winners (or who you think should win) in Comments.

*Full Disclosure: Author is a NACTOY jury member.

2013 North American Car of the Year Short List:

• BMW 3 Series
• Cadillac ATS
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Dodge Dart
• Ford Fusion
• Honda Accord
• Lincoln MKZ
• Nissan Altima
• Scion FR-S
• Subaru BRZ
• Toyota Avalon

Truck/Utility of the Year Short List:

• Acura RDX
• Audi Allroad
• BMW X1
• Ford C-Max
• Ford Escape
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Infiniti JX35
• Mazda CX-5
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Ram 1500

2013 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year short list released originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/2013-north-american-car-and-truck-utility-of-the-year-short-list/

Kevin Conway Minnesota Timberwolves Chauncey Billups Chico Landi Casey Mears Jeff Green

The Boston Celtics play this Friday! Preseason kicks off in Turkey

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/10/2/3442532/the-boston-celtics-play-this-friday-preseason-kicks-off-in-turkey

Bobby Labonte Ryan Newman Atlanta Hawks UPS Ford Dirk Nowitzki Michael Curtis Waltrip

76ers C Bynum out 3 weeks with knee condition (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Andrew Bynum's anticipated Philadelphia 76ers' debut is on hold.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12amfj97k/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-c-bynum-3-weeks-165407492--nba.html

Andrew Bynum Baron Davis Golden State Warriors Jacques Laffite Jason Leffler Dallas Mavericks

Video: First GRID 2 gameplay trailers released

Filed under: Videos, Toys/Games

The racing-fueled programmers at Codemasters have been pretty busy of late, it seems. The crew recently pinned a bow on their latest racing game, F1 2012, and has just shown off another highly anticipated sequel, GRID 2, at the Eurogamer Expo.

GRID 2 seems to incorporate a lot of what we like about F1 2012, including, we're guessing, the physics modeling behind a new TrueFeel Handling System. We've got a bit of a wait before we can test this out for ourselves - the new game is due out in the summer of 2013 - but there will be many a promo trailer to watch between now and then, including this first set of two.

In the first video, a new Ford Mustang Boss 302 and a vintage Mach 1 dice for position on a redwood-lined California coastal road. In the second, the streets of Chicago are the venue, and a Chevrolet Camaro SS, Corvette Z06 and a Mustang are included amongst the motive combatants. Scroll down to check them out.

Continue reading First GRID 2 gameplay trailers released

First GRID 2 gameplay trailers released originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/02/first-grid-2-gameplay-trailers-released/

Philadelphia 76ers Kevin Garnett Ben Gordon NAPA Brakes Toyota Charter Air Transport Ford Phoenix Construction Chevrolet Chevrolet

Report: Ford, GM co-developing 9- and 10-speed gearboxes

Filed under: Technology, Ford, GM

The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid and Ford with partner with General Motors on new transmission technology. Has anyone dusted off that old Mayan calendar lately? We're not sure that a Ford/GM tech share speaks to the end of days, but we're not ruling it out, either.

Seriously though, Detroit's two heavyweights, companies that have battled each other since the dawn of the automobile (or close, anyway) are in discussions about working jointly on some very aggressive new transmission projects in the name lessening development costs for each. It's not the first time the two automakers have teamed up on transmissions, hyperbole to the contrary, either.

If all goes to plan, Automotive News says GM will be taking the lead on a nine-speed cogswapper that will be used in front-wheel-drive applications. Ford, meanwhile, will be working on a 10-speed transmission that will find a home in rear-drive products, namely trucks and performance vehicles.

The goal of the new transmission technologies ­- both automatics, by the way - is twofold: greater fuel economy and a more refined driving experience. The "refinement" here has to do with less noise and vibration, most likely, as the many-ratio transmissions have to rev less than they would with fewer forward gears.

The new technology is seen as must-have for the domestic automakers, both of which are hoping to catch up with a competitive set that is now offering seven-, eight- and nine-speed transmissions. Crosstown rival Chrysler, for instance, has worked with German transmission specialist ZF to put an eight-speed auto in its 300 sedan, and has plans to introduce a nine-speed affair sometime in the near future.

Ford, GM co-developing 9- and 10-speed gearboxes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/01/ford-gm-co-developing-9-and-10-speed-gearboxes/

Stanley Ford Robert La Caze Josh Howard Giovanni Lavaggi Michel Leclere Kobe Braynt

2012 Citroen C5 & C8 Get Modern Styling & New Technologies

Press Release: THE CITROËN C5 AND C8 GAIN STYLING UPGRADES AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES CITROËN is upgrading the C5 and C8 with new styling features consistent with the Brand’s current cues and models future ambitions. Both models get extra modernity and elegance, strengthening their personalities while maintaining the assets behind their success. C5: CITROËN C5: MODERN STYLING AND TECHNOLOGIES Since launch in early 2008, the saloon and Tourer versions of the CITROËN C5 have together sold in over 400,000 units. CITROËN has given its successful model a style and technology upgrade to lend it even ...

Source: http://www.distrocars.com/2012-citroen-c5-c8

Cleveland Cavaliers Elliott Sadler Masami Kuwashima Luis Scola Kurt Busch Jason Kidd

The Boston Celtics play this Friday! Preseason kicks off in Turkey

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/10/2/3442532/the-boston-celtics-play-this-friday-preseason-kicks-off-in-turkey

Charlotte Bobcats Barnes Sadler A and W Ford Jordan Farmar Kyle Busch Kenneth William Schrader

Lawson asserts Nuggets top team in West (Yahoo! Sports)

DENVER (AP) -- Ty Lawson received a stream of text messages from his Denver Nuggets coach all summer asking the same thing: Are you leading right now?

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12kmpvsb4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/lawson-asserts-nuggets-top-team-221138051--nba.html

Kenneth William Schrader US ARMY Chevrolet Elliott William Ron Artest Sam Hornish Jr Roger Laurent

Deep Dive: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Porsche, Deep Dive

The Supercar Out To Trigger A Paradigm Shift



The Porsche 918 Spyder has top-mounted exhaust pipes in similar fashion to the flare launchers on the original 1966 Batmobile. How bitchin' is that?

Not nearly as fascinating as what lies beneath the coupe's carbon fiber skin.

The all-new supercar, arriving late next year, is the most complex vehicle Porsche has ever designed. The hybrid gasoline-electric exotic features a race-bred 4.6-liter V8 supplemented by two electric motors drawing power from a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack. It boots up like a computer, glides combustion-free like something out of a science-fiction movie and then ignites its fuel-fed engine to blast in excess of 200 mph.

The 918 Spyder's existence is as significant as the Le Mans Porsche 917 and as technologically groundbreaking as the 1986 Porsche 959 - it suggests that hybrid supercars will not only prevail, they will dominate.

Continue reading 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/01/2014-porsche-918-spyder-deep-dive-review/

Joe Nemechek Washington Scott Alan Wimmer Hermann Lang Los Angeles Clippers Rasheed Wallace Jan Lammers

Cavs guard Irving ready to go after breaking hand (Yahoo! Sports)

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Posing with his arms folded across his chest, Kyrie Irving waited for instructions from another photographer.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12l3sud53/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cavs-guard-irving-ready-breaking-184631512--nba.html

Tracy McGrady Scott Speed Yao Ming Robert Kubica Landon Cassill Boston Celtics

5 Questions: Memphis' Adonis Thomas

Memphis forward Adonis Thomas (8.8 ppg) entered last season amid high expectations. The 6-foot-6, five-star talent was ranked ninth among Recruiting Nation’s Top 100 prospects for 2011. And the rapid start to his freshman year backed those projections. He recorded double figures in six of his first 16 games with the Tigers. Then he suffered an ankle injury in January that required surgery. Thomas returned in time for March Madness but played limited minutes.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/64617/5-questions-memphis-adonis-thomas

UPS Ford Dirk Nowitzki Michael Curtis Waltrip Richard Lee Rudd Hernandez Yeley Chris Bosh

Authorities: Hornets exec faces gun charge in NJ (Yahoo! Sports)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities say an executive with the NBA's New Orleans Hornets has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon after a handgun was found in his checked baggage at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12n2csauo/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/authorities-hornets-exec-faces-gun-231032397--nba.html

J.R Smith David Ragan Martin Lee Truex Jr Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets Pau Gasol

Exclusive: Up close and personal with David Higgins' 2012 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car [w/video]

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Performance, Videos, Hatchback, Subaru, Racing

Riding Shotgun With The Five-Time Rally America Champ



There's nothing quite like the sound of a high-strung boxer engine in full rage. Each dip of the throttle sends the opposed four-pot barking and popping like some sort of caffeinated prehistoric beast as David Higgins shoots his very unique 2012 Subaru WRX STI through a tight section of chicanes on the back side of the DirtFish Rally School's 315-acre playground. He's traveling at the approximate speed of a Japanese bullet train, if bullet trains spent the majority of their time sideways and on ball bearings.

An hour ago, this car was cleaner than a sundress on Sunday.

The cacophony can likely be heard all the way from Snoqualmie Valley to the hipster bars in downtown Seattle, but situated as I am in the passenger side of the car, all I hear is the rush of gravel pelting the machine's underbelly and my own laughter. Higgins has just sent his hyperactive triceratops pirouetting around a teardrop-shaped hairpin, pivoting the nose on a group of photographers at the apex. He took time to give the group a friendly thumbs-up before grabbing another gear and leaving them all in a cloud of Washington State silt.

An hour ago, this car was cleaner than a sundress on Sunday, meticulously prepared by the guys at Vermont SportsCar. We caught up with the team who built the machine that Higgins drove to his fifth Rally America Championship win last month for a look at what makes this car so damn fast.

Continue reading Up close and personal with David Higgins' 2012 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car [w/video]

Up close and personal with David Higgins' 2012 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/01/up-close-and-personal-with-david-higgins-2012-subaru-wrx-sti-ra/

Scott Alan Wimmer Hermann Lang Los Angeles Clippers Rasheed Wallace Jan Lammers Jason Terry

Report: Clarkson, Hammond and May sign new 3-year BBC deal to host Top Gear

Filed under: Earnings/Financials, UK, Celebrities

And now...the news! Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, a.k.a. the Top Gear blokes, have signed a new three-year deal to continue hosting the globally popular BBC2 program. The new deal specifies that Hammond and May will receive a share of Top Gear commercial revenue in exchange for promoting the show internationally.

According to the Guardian, the significance of this deal stems from the fact that while The Hamster and Captain Slow previously only received pay for their involvement in the hit show, Clarkson and his mate Andy Wilman were profiting greatly from the international marketing of the show. That's because Bedder 6, a joint venture set up five years ago between Clarkson, Wilman and the BBC owns the show's hugely lucrative commercial rights. The outfit derives its earnings from live Top Gear shows, DVD sales and worldwide marketing of the brand. Clarkson owns 30 percent of Bedder 6 while the BBC owns 50 percent and Wilman owns the remaining 20 percent.

In July, it was revealed that Clarkson's income jumped £900,000 (about $1.45M USD) following word that dividends from Bedder 6 increased from £6 million ($9.7M) last year to £9 million ($14.5M) this year. This, combined with his salary and his £350,000 ($566k) Bedder 6 fee, makes Clarkson the highest paid BBS personality, earning more than £3 million ($4.85M).

It should be noted that this news comes as many other BBC talent have received reduced pay amidst public scrutiny of the government-owned television operator. The BBC is quick to point out that the deal with the Top Gear hosts and Wilman was penned "without using a penny of license fee money." This new deal allows for Hammond and May to have a piece of the pie, without dipping into the BBC's budget. Even so, there has been some debate among British critics whether television personalities are worth these sorts of seven-figure deals - this, despite such salaries being commonplace in Hollywood.

Clarkson, Hammond and May sign new 3-year BBC deal to host Top Gear originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/01/clarkson-hammond-and-may-sign-new-3-year-bbc-deal-to-host-top-g/

Red Bull Toyota Music Center Toyota Post 9 11 GI Bill Chevrolet San Antonio Spurs Mobil 1 Dodge Red Bull Toyota

Williams feels 'blessed' to be on the mend

North Carolina coach Roy Williams told the Tar Heel Sports Network that he went through a scary time period last month as he prepared to have a tumor removed from his right kidney. But, the Hall of Fame coach said, he felt like "a blessed human being" after learning last week that the tumor was benign. Williams will have a biopsy on a tumor on his left kidney this week. "You hear all these stories where people say it just hits you between the eyes, and I've always heard that,'' Williams said Saturday during halftime of the Tar Heels' football game.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/64638/williams-feels-blessed-to-be-on-the-mend

Travis Kvapil Old Spice Office Depot Chevrolet Nicola Larini Jamie McMurray J.R Smith David Ragan

Boston Celtics Daily Links - 10/1

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/10/1/3438114/boston-celtics-daily-links-10-1

Mohawk Northeast Chevrolet Shannon Brown Caterpillar Chevrolet Kenneth Lee Wallace Chris Lawrence Extenze Toyota

Official: 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 range coming to U.S.

Filed under: Motorcycle

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi has announced a new line of V7 bikes, which will be available to Euro-leaning shoppers in the U.S.

Moto Guzzi calls the 2013 iteration of the V7 a "completely new bike," with a more powerful version of the company's 90-degree V-twin engine and revamped aesthetics for each model. The traditional double-cradle frame and drive shaft remain, however.

To start, the Italian company will offer the V7 in three distinct flavors: the V7 Stone, V7 Racer and V7 Special. The Stone has the lowest price point at $8,390 to start, and is made to appeal to a younger buyers with its clean design and ample customization options. The V7 Racer clearly has been aimed at the retro-loving rider, as it makes use of old school number plates on the cowl and rear fenders, while rocking a vintage chrome tank and suede seat. The Racer is also the most dear, at $9,990 to start. Finally the V7 Special fills the need for a classically inspired touring bike with a large, 5.8-gallon tank (offering an average range of 310 miles) and available add-ons like luggage bags and a proper windshield. MSRP for the Special is $8,990.

The V7 Racer will be the first of the new range to show up at your local motorcycle emporium, with delivery slated for early October. The Stone will arrive a little later in the month, and the V7 Special should be available in the first quarter of 2013.

Continue reading 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 range coming to U.S.

2013 Moto Guzzi V7 range coming to U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/30/2013-moto-guzzi-v7-range-coming-to-u-s/

Indiana Pacers Utah Jazz Claudio Langes Christopher Beltram New Orleans Hornets GEICO Toyota

NBA Previews: Atlantic Division Links

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/9/29/3430794/nba-previews-atlantic-division-links

David Gilliland Furniture Row Chevrolet Regan Smith Oklahoma City Thunder Travis Kvapil Old Spice Office Depot Chevrolet

Jazz give Bell a roster spot (Yahoo! Sports)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The Utah Jazz will open training camp Tuesday with 19 players on their roster, including disgruntled guard Raja Bell, though the team and his agent have mutually agreed the 35-year-old should not attend.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12anacemu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/jazz-bell-roster-spot-210152520--nba.html

Martin Truex Jr Bass Pro Shops Tracker Chevrolet Dave Blaney Kurt Kuhnke Nate Robinson Sacramento Kings

Video: Red Bull releases re-edit of F1 car in Lincoln Tunnel with only engine sounds

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Racing

Just like any vacation, Red Bull Racing had plenty of fun last month when it did a little sightseeing in New York City and New Jersey. First, the team stopped and got a photo op with the New York skyline while playing The Star-Spangled Banner and then it took to the streets of New Jersey driving along the proposed route of the 2014 Grand Prix of America (you know, if it actually happens). Every good trip must come to an end though, so the team heads to the Lincoln Tunnel for the final video of Red Bull's trip, which is just as fun to watch as it is to listen to.

Red Bull Racing teased us with this video last month, but now we finally get to see its RB7 Formula One racer tearing through the tunnel connecting New Jersey and Manhattan. The 1.5-mile long tubes usually see daily traffic of well over 100,000 vehicles, and we're sure there's never been such a powerful car (or so little traffic) commuting underneath the Hudson River. The best part is that the car's engine provides the only soundtrack.

Check out the video below to see and hear what it's like to let a Formula One car loose in the Lincoln Tunnel.

Continue reading Red Bull releases re-edit of F1 car in Lincoln Tunnel with only engine sounds

Red Bull releases re-edit of F1 car in Lincoln Tunnel with only engine sounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/29/red-bull-releases-re-edit-of-f1-car-in-lincoln-tunnel-with-only/

Minnesota Timberwolves Chauncey Billups Chico Landi Casey Mears Jeff Green Glen Davis

Duke's comeback chances last Feb? 0.62%

With 2 minutes, 38 seconds remaining and North Carolina leading by 10 points last Feb. 8, Duke had only a 0.62 chance of coming back to beat the Tar Heels, according to Ken Pomeroy’s win probability algorithm. But in only five possessions – including freshman Austin Rivers’ game-winning 3-pointer – the Blue Devils beat the odds to prevail 85-84. And that game ranks only eighth on Pomeroy’s list of craziest comebacks in 2011-12.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/64546/dukes-comeback-chances-last-feb-0-62

Dwayne Wade Cleveland Cavaliers Elliott Sadler Masami Kuwashima Luis Scola Kurt Busch

Lee says he turned down more money to join Celtics (Yahoo! Sports)

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Courtney Lee says he turned down more money to join the Boston Celtics.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nba/SIG=12ehrg4fu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/lee-says-turned-down-more-192608479--nba.html

Jan Lammers Jason Terry Braun Racing Toyota Brian Lee Vickers Franck Lagorce Miller Lite Dodge

Paris: 2013 Kia Pro_cee'd three-door proceeds to impress [w/video]

Filed under: Budget, Europe, Videos, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Kia

Sexy as MPVs are, the new Carens wasn't the only world premiere happening on the Kia stand at today's Paris Motor Show. Here, we see the new three-door Pro_cee'd hatchback - a sharp-looking car that shares many of its underpinnings with the Hyundai i30 three-door that also took the stage at the Paris expo.

Aside from the three-door body style, the Pro_cee'd doesn't differ too much from the five-door Cee'd that bowed in Geneva earlier this year. That means buyers will be treated to a host of powertrain options, in both gasoline and diesel variants, ranging from 89 to 133 horsepower, mated to six-speed manual, automatic and even one dual-clutch transmission.

But Kia is hoping the Pro_cee'd will win over buyers who want something stylish above all. Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer, stated that "You know from a single glance that this is a car you want to drive, not just own." If you're of like mind, have a glance below for the full details and a quick video.

Continue reading 2013 Kia Pro_cee'd three-door proceeds to impress [w/video]

2013 Kia Pro_cee'd three-door proceeds to impress [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/28/2013-kia-pro_ceed-video-paris-2012/

San Antonio Spurs Mobil 1 Dodge Red Bull Toyota Jeff Gordon Rudolf Krause Joe Nemechek Washington

Courtney Lee: Other Teams Were Offering More Money, But My Goal Is To Win

Source: http://www.celticsblog.com/2012/9/30/3434754/courtney-lee-other-teams-were-offering-more-money-but-my-goal-is-to

J.R Smith David Ragan Martin Lee Truex Jr Kenyon Martin New Jersey Nets Pau Gasol

Report: European car dealers buying own inventory to boost sales figures

Filed under: Car Buying, Europe, Ford, Earnings/Financials

Think car sales in Europe are in the toilet? Well, turns out they're even worse than anyone thought.

A Ford executive tells Bloomberg that dealers for brands across the EU are buying their own cars, boosting new-car sales figures by as much as 30 percent. The dealers then sell the brand-new cars as used vehicles for steep discounts.

"It is a very aggressive environment and until either demand picks up or capacity is adjusted to the situation, it's unlikely going to change," Roelant de Waard, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service at Ford of Europe, told Bloomberg at the Paris Motor Show last week.

Ford has been having a rough time in Europe, posting the biggest sales declines in the industry for August, according to Automotive News. The company, which has successfully turned around its operations in North America, is facing $1 billion in losses in Europe this year.

European car dealers buying own inventory to boost sales figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/30/european-car-dealers-buying-own-inventory-to-boost-sales-figures/

Rajon Rondo Greg Biffle David Gilliland Furniture Row Chevrolet Regan Smith Oklahoma City Thunder

2012 Citroen C5 & C8 Get Modern Styling & New Technologies

Press Release: THE CITROËN C5 AND C8 GAIN STYLING UPGRADES AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES CITROËN is upgrading the C5 and C8 with new styling features consistent with the Brand’s current cues and models future ambitions. Both models get extra modernity and elegance, strengthening their personalities while maintaining the assets behind their success. C5: CITROËN C5: MODERN STYLING AND TECHNOLOGIES Since launch in early 2008, the saloon and Tourer versions of the CITROËN C5 have together sold in over 400,000 units. CITROËN has given its successful model a style and technology upgrade to lend it even ...

Source: http://www.distrocars.com/2012-citroen-c5-c8

Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers 3M Ford Philadelphia 76ers Kevin Garnett Ben Gordon