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Kumho Tire launches free multicar racing app

Kumho Tire USA is launching “Kumho Tire Drive”--a free multicar racing game application for car enthusiasts who use Apple products. “Kumho Tire Drive” lets the gamer race a supercar equipped with Kumho tires on curvy city streets, a famous proving ground in Germany and other tracks around the world. The garage feature allows racers to use their accumulated points to upgrade from an entry-level import tuner to a classic muscle car or an exotic dream car.

AAA unveils battery-charging trucks for stranded EVs

The American Automobile Association has unveiled an example of its new roadside-assistance truck, which is capable of recharging batteries for stranded drivers of electric vehicles. AAA first announced the plan in June, and the first truck was shown on Monday at the Plug-In 2011 electric-vehicle conference in Raleigh, N.C. It uses Green Charge Networks technology and has a removable lithium-ion battery pack that allows for mobile charging.

Audi A3 e-tron stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

We’ve seen the Audi A3 e-tron before, but here at Frankfurt 2013 it yet again makes up an important part of the VW Group’s electrified product line-up – and makes it another step closer to production. Offering premium levels of comfort, refinement and equipment, the Audi A3 also gives running costs and efficiency – all these factors combined could well attract a new set of hybrid vehicle buyers.