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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

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This edition of Drive it! takes us to the automotive past, present and future. There’s the new Audi A4, and a review of BMW’s electric concept cars. We also pay a nostalgic visit to the original VW Bug and its revamped successor, the New Beetle. Plus a report on a car that can influence the outcome of Formula 1 races despite not competing.Present it! Audi A4Now in its 8th generation, the A4 has become Audi’s best-selling model.In almost 40 years, Audi has sold almost 10 million units of the A4 and its predecessor the Audi 80. Now the carmaker presents a massively revamped A4 series. The design is even bolder. The horizontal lines at the front are more pronounced, and the bulge in the hood is more prominent. The revamped engines are said to consume up to 11% less fuel. Together, the sedan and Avant wagon models offer a choice of six TDI and four diesel versions. Drive it! tests the new A4 sedan powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine.Compare it! The Seat Alhambra and Ford GalaxyThe two MPVs share a common history.The first generation of the people-carrier in 1995 was ultimately a joint production from Ford, Seat and Volkswagen. Although the collaboration ended three years later, with Ford developing the second generation of the Galaxy on its own, the basic structure of the carmakers' models remained virtually identical until 2006. The second generation of the Seat Alhambra has been on the market since 2010. Drive it! takes a closer look at the most powerful diesel versions of the two models. The Alhambra delivers 125 kW of power, the Galaxy delivers 147 kW. So what other differences are there between the close cousins? Picture it! The BMW i3 and i8The two concepts are intended to give us a glimpse of the automotive future.The i3 concept is set to be BMW’s first mass-produced fully electric car, and has been designed with tomorrow’s urban traffic already in mind. The BMW i8 concept is a plug-in hybrid that embodies the vision of a modern, sustainable sports car. The i8 combines the modified electric engine from the i3 (front axle) with a 164 kW/300 Nm three-cylinder high-performance gasoline engine (rear axle). The dynamic duo are due out in late 2012 or early 2013. Test it! The VW BeetleThe New Beetle constitutes a difficult challenge for Volkswagen.The new generation aims to capture some of the magic of the Bug-original. That didn’t really work out in the 1998 incarnation of the New Beetle, which was never accepted by Bug fans as a worthy successor. The latest attempt from VW is a modern car determined to convey that genuine Bug feel. Constantin Beims asked Bug connoisseurs what they make of the New Beetle.Admire it! The Mercedes SLS AMG Coupe Formula 1 Safety CarA non-competing vehicle that can determine the outcome of a race.Huge leads can be whittled down and entire race strategies destroyed. But safety has to have top priority. Safety Cars in Formula 1 debuted at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix, and since 1996 have been provided by Mercedes’ works tuner AMG. The cars’ mission: to take the danger out of hazardous situations. The SLS AMG will again be heading the field occasionally this season. Drive it! meets Bernd Mayländer, who’s been at the wheel of the safety car for 12 years. He shows us the special features that make the SLS AMG Safety Car so unique.

Present it! Audi A4

Added 02/08/12
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Added 02/08/12
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

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This edition of Drive it! takes us to the automotive past, present and future. There’s the new Audi A4, and a review of BMW’s electric concept cars. We also pay a nostalgic visit to the original VW Bug and its revamped successor, the New Beetle. Plus a report on a car that can influence the outcome of Formula 1 races despite not competing. Present it! Audi A4Now in its 8th generation, the A4 has become Audi’s best-selling model.In almost 40 years, Audi has sold almost 10 million units of the A4 and its predecessor the Audi 80. Now the carmaker presents a massively revamped A4 series. The design is even bolder. The horizontal lines at the front are more pronounced, and the bulge in the hood is more prominent. The revamped engines are said to consume up to 11% less fuel. Together, the sedan and Avant wagon models offer a choice of six TDI and four diesel versions. Drive it! tests the new A4 sedan powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine.Compare it! The Seat Alhambra and Ford GalaxyThe two MPVs share a common history.The first generation of the people-carrier in 1995 was ultimately a joint production from Ford, Seat and Volkswagen. Although the collaboration ended three years later, with Ford developing the second generation of the Galaxy on its own, the basic structure of the carmakers' models remained virtually identical until 2006. The second generation of the Seat Alhambra has been on the market since 2010. Drive it! takes a closer look at the most powerful diesel versions of the two models. The Alhambra delivers 125 kW of power, the Galaxy delivers 147 kW. So what other differences are there between the close cousins? Picture it! The BMW i3 and i8The two concepts are intended to give us a glimpse of the automotive future.The i3 concept is set to be BMW’s first mass-produced fully electric car, and has been designed with tomorrow’s urban traffic already in mind. The BMW i8 concept is a plug-in hybrid that embodies the vision of a modern, sustainable sports car. The i8 combines the modified electric engine from the i3 (front axle) with a 164 kW/300 Nm three-cylinder high-performance gasoline engine (rear axle). The dynamic duo are due out in late 2012 or early 2013. Test it! The VW BeetleThe New Beetle constitutes a difficult challenge for Volkswagen.The new generation aims to capture some of the magic of the Bug-original. That didn’t really work out in the 1998 incarnation of the New Beetle, which was never accepted by Bug fans as a worthy successor. The latest attempt from VW is a modern car determined to convey that genuine Bug feel. Constantin Beims asked Bug connoisseurs what they make of the New Beetle.Admire it! The Mercedes SLS AMG Coupe Formula 1 Safety CarA non-competing vehicle that can determine the outcome of a race.Huge leads can be whittled down and entire race strategies destroyed. But safety has to have top priority. Safety Cars in Formula 1 debuted at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix, and since 1996 have been provided by Mercedes’ works tuner AMG. The cars’ mission: to take the danger out of hazardous situations. The SLS AMG will again be heading the field occasionally this season. Drive it! meets Bernd Mayländer, who’s been at the wheel of the safety car for 12 years. He shows us the special features that make the SLS AMG Safety Car so unique.

Protesters Mark 10th Anniversary of Gitmo

Added 01/12/12
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Protesters Mark 10th Anniversary of Gitmo

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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Added 11/16/11
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

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From racing models to electric mobility, drive it! presents new sports cars with a long tradition and workhorses for tomorrow's everyday driving.present it! The BMW M5Normally, business class sedans are kept on a short leash. They diligently fulfil their duties, bringing their drivers and passengers from point A to B. But some models just don't fit in. Like the BMW M5.Since 1984 it's been one of the leading high performance sedans in the premium class. Now the Bavarians have unveiled the fifth generation of this super-sports car. The high-revving 4.4 liter V8 engine with M TwinPower turbo technology puts out a staggering 412 kilowatts of power. drive it! unleashed this animal on the race track. picture it! MIA - The Electric Citymobile for AllMIA is a SHE. That's according to her creator, the former VW chief designer Murat Günak. She's more than an electric car. She's a whole new brand and, if Günak gets his way, a revolution in mobility. Several versions go into mass production in 2012.They include a three-seater, a four-seater and a kind of van for cargo transport. The basic model with the smallest battery costs 23,500 euros - and will last for 80 kilometers between chargings. Some 10 thousand units are to be built next year in France. test it! The VW SharanIn Volkswagen's European model spectrum, the 5-, 6- or 7-seater Sharan is the bridge between the Touran minivan and the big Multivan. Its second generation has been on the market for a year now.It's 22 cm longer yet 30 kg lighter than its predecessor. The new Sharan sports sliding doors on both sides built to improve access to the second and third seating rows. After all, it's the variable seating that has made this model so attractive to families. drive it! put the new Sharan through its paces. How much space is there really for passengers and luggage? examine it! Headlight HeadacheOne look under the hood and that's enough to frighten off many motorists. The headlights on modern cars are well hidden among the car's inner workings so getting to them often demands blood, sweat and tears.That means changing headlight bulbs is a staple job for many mechanics, and now more so than ever. Today's generation of cars are designed in a way that drastically reduces the lifespan of headlight bulbs. vintage: The Farmyard Do-it-yourselfer87-year old Willi Hoffmann always dreamed of working on airplanes. That boyhood dream never worked out, but the farmer's fascination with mechanical contraptions is still as strong as ever. He's transformed his barns into shrines to cars, tractors and farmyard equipment from bygone times, and everything in them works like new.The centerpiece of Willi's collection is an old Opel Olympia from 1938, which runs on firewood!

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Added 11/11/11
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Amateur Cooks Compete In Hood New England Dairy Cook-Off

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Nokia Kinect, An Electric Supercar and Ford Combats Sleepy Dri...

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Nokia Kinect, An Electric Supercar and Ford Combats Sleepy Drivers - Gadget Friday 13

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The Nokia Kinect Bends Reality If you bend the screen towards yourself, it acts as a selection function, or zooms in on any pictures you're viewing. In music mode, you can navigate, play and pause with the tactile interface. It's still a way off from arriving on phones, though Nokia is aiming to whet developers' appetites with this prototype. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuqAzdmsBWE http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokias-kinetic-future-flexible-screens-and-a-twisted-interface/ Varley's evR450 all-electric supercar set to hit Australian roads next year "As Autoblog Green points out, Australia's Varley Electric Vehicles is known more for bulky industrial vehicles than high-end sports cars, but the company's now looking to change that perception with its new all-electric evR450 supercar. While it'll no doubt turn a few heads simply standing still, it also looks to measure up reasonably well under the hood, boasting a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour (or 124 MPH) and a zero to 100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds. The company's also promising a range of 150 kilometers (or 93 miles) that can be doubled with an optional range-extension pack, although its not letting anyone actually drive the car just yet (or even look under the hood, for that matter). As for a price, Varley's saying that the base package will come in ""below"" $200,000 Australian dollars (or about $213,000 US), and it says it could roll out ""as early as January 2012."" " http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/varleys-evr450-all-electric-supercar-set-to-hit-australian-road/ Ford Combats Collisions With Lane Keeping Tech, In-Car Coffee Suggestion The driver will feel the adjustments as a gentle tug on the steering wheel as the torque is applied (similar to how you can "feel" the gas pedal adjust in many cars, when in cruise control). The driver can override the system at any time by hard braking, rapid acceleration, a turn indicator, or counter-steering. http://www.dailytech.com/Ford+Combats+Collisions+With+Lane+Keeping+Tech+InCar+Coffee+Suggestion/article23142.htm Spy on your Kids with Lorex and Skype The Lorex Live Connect (LW2031) is the first in its series that features an easy-to-use portable home monitor with remote viewing over the Internet using Skype. Live Connect is the first of its kind to carry the Plugged Into Skype designation. http://www.connectedhomeworld.com/content/lorex-releases-skype-enabled-home-video-monitoring-system

Archbishop of Caterbury calls for 'Robin Hood' tax

Added 11/02/11
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David Little's Short Laughs (Halloween Edition 2011) Episode 3...

Added 10/29/11
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David Little's Short Laughs (Halloween Edition 2011) Episode 3 Season 9

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STANDUP COMEDY What is Halloween? Is it legalized door to door panhandling? What is Halloween? Is it when millions of kids become chocolate vampires consuming mass quantities of chocolate terrorizing their teachers all day and their parents all night. What is Halloween? Is it an opportunity for former fat kids like me to get exercise while hiking to hard to reach houses with the best candy? What is Halloween? Is it an opportunity for some people to get rid of apples they don't want. What is Halloween? Is it a barter candy trade organization that enrich dentist? What is Halloween? Is it a funny practical joke when a trick is given instead of candy? Is Halloween wanting to be a super hero with "contradictions"? STREET COMEDY 1) Dracula wannabe butt biter. 2) What did on lesbian vampire say to the other lesbian vampire? 3) Zombie persuader. 4) Taxi driver casual dress attire. 5) Lawmaker/lawbreaker 6) Mrs. Greenman saves Greenman from Gorgeous Girls 7) Wolf pack with a baby. 8) Rock star, referee and guy who has to pee. 9) The cereal killer. 10) Ladies with tats. 11) Singer/Piano player. 12) Killerface with his date. 13) Blue crayon. 14) Her first Halloween in America from Japan. 15) Attack of the street Zombies. 16) Toolbox. 17) Construction chick/ Biker chick/ 80's chick. 18) Killer clowns from outer space & friends. 19) Dirty cowboy with "Hooker for the Night". 20) Bank robber. 21) Zombie vanity. 22) Captain America, astronaut, Madd Hatter, Blackman, Black vampire. 23) Little Red Riding Hood, Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter. 24) The Devil and friends. 25) Dr. Love & Cat Woman. 26) Peacock, Christmas, Sheriff Portland, Nurse. 27) Ladybug, Jailer, Police woman, recyclables(superpint, half pint & waste management girl) 28) Darth Konobee. 29) Snookie, Burger King, The Situation. 30) Little Red Ridinghood & Marti Gras Chick. 31) Wrestler dude for Team Oregon. DANCE ( with me or kick back and watch)