Aries Automotive 35-3007 Aries Bull Bar Fits 06-16 Expedition F-150 Mark Lt on 2040-parts.com

Volt, Leaf win top safety rating in crash test

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf electric cars won the highest safety ratings in crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, putting them in the top 57 percent of models tested so far this year. About 80 of 140 vehicles tested among 2011-2012 models have received the Institute's "top safety pick," the group's award for state-of-the-art crash protection that exceeds federal safety rules, Institute spokesman Russ Rader said. The Volt and Leaf received a "good" rating -- the highest of four rankings -- on each of four crash tests, said the Institute, which is funded by auto insurers including State Farm, All-State and Geico.

Las Vegas debut for Audi Sport Quattro laserlight concept

It sounds like the stuff of Tomorrow’s World, but Audi is making laser headlights viable technology today with this, the Sport Quattro laserlight concept. The new prototype with its special headlights will make its world debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, America on 6 January 2014, “leaving all previous headlight systems in the dark,” according to Audi board member for technical development, Prof. Dr.

LA Design Challenge 2011: studios compete to design Hollywood car

This year's LA Design Challenge will see competitors from around the world battle to design Hollywood's next movie car. Participating design studios from General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz Germany (Smart), Mercedes-Benz Japan (Maybach) and Mercedes-Benz US will all be showcasing their creative talents in an effort to secure top honors. Automobiles in Hollywood films produced throughout the years have become some of the most iconic symbols of the films – perhaps as important as the movies themselves.