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Toyota Creates World’s 1st Rear-Center Airbag, Volvo Seen Yawning

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:42:35 GMT

Perhaps in response to the concerns raised in regards to rear-seat safety by the super compact Toyota iQ, Toyota unveiled today the world’s first rear-seat center airbag. Obviously designed to reduce the iQ from “screaming metal” to...(read more)

2011 Range Rover To Be Based On Land Rover LRX Concept

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:31:26 GMT

According to sources, Land Rover has confirmed that the Land Rover LRX Concept that debuted at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January has been approved for production as the 2011MY Range Rover. Built on the same platform as the Freelander, the Range Rover...(read more)

Jay Leno To Perform Pro Bono For Laid Off Detroit Workers

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:08:19 GMT

In a gesture of goodwill towards an area with the highest unemployment rate in the country, comedian and late night talk show host Jay Leno will be performing a stand-up show completely free of charge for unemployed workers in Detroit. Scheduled to take...(read more)

GM Cancels Development Of Duramax 4.5L V8 Diesel Engine

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:36:56 GMT

Obviously circling the wagons in anticipation of yet another attack by marauding bands of debtors, GM announced today that an “indefinite hold” would be placed on further development of their 4.5L V8 Duramax Diesel engine. Originally intended...(read more)

Audi Celebrates 100th Birthday With Public Display Of Auto Affection

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:10:33 GMT

Founded by August Horch on July 16, 1909, Audi will celebrate its 100 birthday this year with a special exhibit at the Audi automobile museum in Germany. Aptly titled “From Horch to Audi – The history of perfection has a new name,” the exclusive...(read more)

smart ForTwo + 2 Picks Up Where Failed smart ForFour Left Off

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:24:05 GMT

Great news for smart owners: now when you’re mocked mercilessly by fellow motorists, you will have up to three additional passengers with whom to share your shame. Judging the market ripe for a comeback, Mercedes-Benz has announced they will once...(read more)

Aston Martin Lagonda Concept SUV To Reach Production By 2012

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:29:15 GMT

Unveiled to a stunned, somewhat horrified audience at the Geneva Motor Show last week, the Aston Martin Lagonda Concept now appears slated to transform from an ugly pipedream into an ugly reality. According to Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez, the new Lagonda...(read more)

Chrysler Threatens Repossession Of Obama Hippie’s Rolling Artwork

Ride Lust - Motion + Mobility — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:05:47 GMT

Chrysler’s financing department is apparently not a fan of the abstract arts. In St. Petersburg, Florida, recently laid off “artist” Jennifer Stone-Anderson has found herself in danger of losing her precious, hand-painted Obama wagon...(read more)