It took a war between the Ottomans and the Holy Roman Empire to bring schnitzel to Austria back in 1683. Today, a 1999 Chevy commercial truck delivers them to Midtown Manhattan office workers. Has society moved forward in these past 328 years? We stopped by Schnitzel & Things to find out. More » See the rest here: Schnitzels and Things: First Eat [Street Meat Week] Go here to see the original: Schnitzels and Things: First Eat [Street Meat Week]

Drivers and front passengers in crossover vehicles made by General Motors could soon get another layer of protection during collisions. Today, GM announced it will offer a new centrally-mounted air bag that is said to better protect occupants in side-impact crashes. The air bag is mounted in the space between the driver’s and front passenger’s seats and deploys during side collisions. GM says the in-board air bag—an industry first, says the company—provides cushioning between drivers and front passengers. And although such an air bag is not required by federal safety standards, GM says it is adding the safety device as standard equipment to its 2013 model year versions of the Buick Enclave , and Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia crossover vehicles equipped with power seats. The GM line of crossover vehicles all received “good” ratings for side-impact protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Check out: See original here: GM introduces a front center air bag for crossover vehicles

Drivers and front passengers in crossover vehicles made by General Motors could soon get another layer of protection during collisions. Today, GM announced it will offer a new centrally-mounted air bag that is said to better protect occupants in side-impact crashes. The air bag is mounted in the space between the driver’s and front passenger’s seats and deploys during side collisions. GM says the in-board air bag—an industry first, says the company—provides cushioning between drivers and front passengers. And although such an air bag is not required by federal safety standards, GM says it is adding the safety device as standard equipment to its 2013 model year versions of the Buick Enclave , and Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia crossover vehicles equipped with power seats. The GM line of crossover vehicles all received “good” ratings for side-impact protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Check out: Read the rest here:  GM introduces a front center air bag for crossover vehicles

When it comes to bugs on your grille, it’s hard to top a European Peacock butterfly ( Inachis io ) hit by a 1927 Bugatti. Photographed in Budapest by our ex-intern Máté Petrány , it is a study in roadkill perfection, the insect’s wings spread as if mounted by a meticulous entomologist, mostly intact but displaying just the right amount of damage. More » Go here to read the rest:  The wonders of lepidopteran roadkill [Car Porn] More here:  The wonders of lepidopteran roadkill [Car Porn]

There have been many important advancements in automotive safety over the past few years. Thanks to technology and a relentless engineering focus, new automobiles are much safer today than they were five and ten years ago. The efforts are paying off in saving lives; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports traffic fatalities on American roads are lower than ever. That is something to applaud, but as long as people are dying there is more work to be done. Today General Motors is releasing an industry-first center front airbag system. It was developed in partnership with GM supplier Takata. The system deploys between the driver and front passenger, and provides an effective cushion between the driver and front passenger during driver- and passenger-side collisions. The aim is to limit the impact of the two colliding. When the driver is alone it serves to limit travel of the neck and body over into the passenger seat, something likely to reduce neck injuries. The center airbag adds to the plethora of airbag systems already available to maximize passenger protection. The system will be available on GM’s updated 2013 model Lambda crossovers, which include the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia. It will be standard on Acadia and Traverse models with power seats, and on all Enclave models. The Lambda crossovers are quite popular, and it makes sense to debut on these models given most are used as family haulers. Ford recently made airbag advances of its own with the seat-belt airbag on the new Explorer. We’re glad to see this kind of industry-leading effort from GM, and this new system looks to be a strong selling point for GM’s crossovers. GM has released footage below showing side impacts without the system and with it. It’s an interesting watch and gives us a look at some of the benefits it will provide. Related posts: Buick Envision Concepts Previews Future Crossovers BMW Debuts Standard Incorrect Fuelling Protection System For Diesel Models 2013 Chevy Malibu Debuts at Shanghai Automoblog.net – A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts Originally posted here:  Industry First: GM Debuts Center Front Airbag on 2013 Lambda Crossovers

There have been many important advancements in automotive safety over the past few years. Thanks to technology and a relentless engineering focus, new automobiles are much safer today than they were five and ten years ago. The efforts are paying off in saving lives; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports traffic fatalities on American roads are lower than ever. That is something to applaud, but as long as people are dying there is more work to be done. Today General Motors is releasing an industry-first center front airbag system. It was developed in partnership with GM supplier Takata. The system deploys between the driver and front passenger, and provides an effective cushion between the driver and front passenger during driver- and passenger-side collisions. The aim is to limit the impact of the two colliding. When the driver is alone it serves to limit travel of the neck and body over into the passenger seat, something likely to reduce neck injuries. The center airbag adds to the plethora of airbag systems already available to maximize passenger protection. The system will be available on GM’s updated 2013 model Lambda crossovers, which include the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia. It will be standard on Acadia and Traverse models with power seats, and on all Enclave models. The Lambda crossovers are quite popular, and it makes sense to debut on these models given most are used as family haulers. Ford recently made airbag advances of its own with the seat-belt airbag on the new Explorer. We’re glad to see this kind of industry-leading effort from GM, and this new system looks to be a strong selling point for GM’s crossovers. GM has released footage below showing side impacts without the system and with it. It’s an interesting watch and gives us a look at some of the benefits it will provide. Related posts: Buick Envision Concepts Previews Future Crossovers BMW Debuts Standard Incorrect Fuelling Protection System For Diesel Models 2013 Chevy Malibu Debuts at Shanghai Automoblog.net – A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts Original post:  Industry First: GM Debuts Center Front Airbag on 2013 Lambda Crossovers

Men, be ready, a new perfume will be out in the market, and of course, since it’s tied to the luxury car brand, expect a luxurious fragrance as well. The Mercedes-Benz perfume, made by the well-known perfumer Olive Cresp of Firmenich, it was launched at the Tax Free World Association World Exhibition  in Cannes. The perfume combined floral freshness and woody musk, with a touch of lemon essence and Italian mandarin. You will also get to catch the spice of nutmeg, bourbon pepper and galbanum resin, and for the finale, patchouli, vertiver grass and American cedarwood. The perfume’s aim is to part of the exclusive high-quality products that Mercedes-Benz produce, like the sunglasses and wristwatches available in the market. “Mercedes-Benz Perfume. The First Fragrance for Men” will be sold in the first quarter of 2012 and will be available in the forms of eau de toilette, deodorant, shower gel and aftershave. Source: Daimler Read the rest here: Smell Mercedes-Benz in the 2012

Men, be ready, a new perfume will be out in the market, and of course, since it’s tied to the luxury car brand, expect a luxurious fragrance as well. The Mercedes-Benz perfume, made by the well-known perfumer Olive Cresp of Firmenich, it was launched at the Tax Free World Association World Exhibition  in Cannes. The perfume combined floral freshness and woody musk, with a touch of lemon essence and Italian mandarin. You will also get to catch the spice of nutmeg, bourbon pepper and galbanum resin, and for the finale, patchouli, vertiver grass and American cedarwood. The perfume’s aim is to part of the exclusive high-quality products that Mercedes-Benz produce, like the sunglasses and wristwatches available in the market. “Mercedes-Benz Perfume. The First Fragrance for Men” will be sold in the first quarter of 2012 and will be available in the forms of eau de toilette, deodorant, shower gel and aftershave. Source: Daimler Read more from the original source:  Smell Mercedes-Benz in the 2012

How do you build the world’s most expensive car hauler? You do what Paris police did this week: Take a regular car hauler and fill it with 11 of the world’s rarest supercars seized from the son of a notorious African dictator. More » Here is the original:  Eleven supercars owned by African dictator’s son seized in Paris [Video] Read the original post:  Eleven supercars owned by African dictator’s son seized in Paris [Video]

The most blasphemous objects or experiences in our society are often the most arousing. Will the 2014 BMW M3 really get a bi-/tri-turbo V 6? This video from Bimmerpost points in that direction. And we feel dirty watching, but we’re not stopping ourselves. More » View original post here:  Listen to the 2014 BMW M3’s turbo V6 purr [Video] Originally posted here:  Listen to the 2014 BMW M3’s turbo V6 purr [Video]

While radar-based collision detection systems aren’t new, General Motors is the first automaker to debut a simpler, more economical camera-based system. The camera will also provide drivers with a lane departure warning system, and it’s now an affordable option on the 2012 GMC Terrain crossover. The collision alert system, which… Read more from the original source:  2012 GMC Terrain Debuts Camera-Based Collision Alert

While radar-based collision detection systems aren’t new, General Motors is the first automaker to debut a simpler, more economical camera-based system. The camera will also provide drivers with a lane departure warning system, and it’s now an affordable option on the 2012 GMC Terrain crossover. The collision alert system, which… Read the original: 2012 GMC Terrain Debuts Camera-Based Collision Alert

General Motors has announced that it will introduce a front center airbag in the 2013 Buick Enclave , GMC Acadia , and Chevrolet Traverse crossover models. The airbag deploys between the two front seats in the event of a side impact to prevent the driver and front passenger from colliding laterally and better protects occupants on the non-impacted side of a vehicle. GM’s front center bag is mounted in the right bolster of the driver’s seat, and basically looks like a side airbag when inflated. The new safety feature will be standard kit on Acadia and Traverse models with power front seats, and all Enclaves will have it. According to GM, the bag not only acts as a cushion between the driver and the passenger in the event of a side collision, but also works to decelerate the passenger’s body and keep it properly restrained. With Ford debuting an inflatable seatbelt on the 2012 Explorer, it seems like the two companies are ready to extend their historic rivalry to an airbag race. Left: Side impact with no front center airbag and two passengers; Right: Impact with a front center airbag Left: Side impact with no front center airbag and a driver only; Right: Impact with a front center airbag Original post: GM Introduces Front Center Airbag for 2013 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Chevrolet Traverse Go here to read the rest:  GM Introduces Front Center Airbag for 2013 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Chevrolet Traverse

Perhaps foreseeing a blurring of automotive categories, Subaru was an early adapter of truck-like attributes to their cars. Remembering the old Subaru commercials of Australian actor Paul Hogan fleeing across off-road trails in the first-generation Outback and Forester give the perspective of a capable new image for the Japanese auto brand in the 1990s. Taller profile and all-wheel drive systems introduced on the Subaru could be credited to breeding products now known as crossover vehicles. As the crossover segment has evolved into several vehicle categories, major automakers now have multiple models to compete for the sizable global market. For the European market where small, fuel-efficient crossover vehicles are in fashion, the Subaru XV was presented at this past month’s 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. A dignified yet sporty product, the Subaru XV compact crossover vehicle preserves the more car-based demeanour. Said to harness the creative direction Subaru designers ventured in the Protren concept, the Subaru XV crossover presents their “Confidence in Motion” stance. With exception of riding on a noticeably high ground clearance, the XV crossover reveals the fun to drive look of the Subaru Impreza. A careful use of body cladding highlights the wheel openings as well as the lower rocker panels to deepen the car connection with the Subaru XV crossover vehicle. With passenger room for five, careful planning inside the Subaru XV insures space used most effectively. Starting with sizable door openings for passengers as well as cargo, entering and exiting the Subaru XV is accomplished with minimal discomfort. Subaru instrument and control design inside the compact crossover vehicle is also created with a focus on conveying roominess. The Subaru XV cabin features an optional 4.3 inch, full-colour Multi-Function Display with information on ‘eco-driving’ and other important details. Protecting the occupants, the crossover is equipped with a multitude of standard airbags including a driver’s knee device.     The European version Subaru XV is powered by their latest batch of Boxer engine propulsion using gasoline or diesel fuel. Smaller than the engines North American customers are used to at the showroom, the gasoline-burning powerplants...

General Motors will launch an industry-first center air bag in 2013 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse midsize crossovers. The airbag will be standard on the Buick Enclave, and on all Acadia and Traverse models equipped with power seats. The front center airbag is designed to protect drivers in an opposite-side crash, and will serve as… Read the original post:  GM Pioneers The Front Center Air Bag