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Car-News Weekly 20.08.2010

on August 24, 2010

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Video News Off-road truck crash kills 8 in California 200 race

An off-road truck has ploughed into spectators at a night rally in southern California, killing eight people. Twelve others were injured - with some airlifted to hospital. The driver had to flee the crash site when the crowd turned against him. It's thought he lost control of the vehicle after mistiming a jump at the start of the race. The annual California 200 event attracts thousands to watch dune buggy-style cars leap different obstacles.

The 2010 Toyota Prius – Still On Top!

The bar has been set with the new Toyota Prius. People buy the Prius for its amazing fuel economy.The Prius gets a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, which is up from the past 1.5L.Optimization in the torque increases gas mileage and fuel economy due to lower gearing at highway speeds.The 2010 Prius gets a nice bump in power over the last model. 50 MPG is a magic number.Simple gas saving habits can help the Prius to get over 75 MPG!A lighter body translates to better fuel economy. A more rigid body keeps engine noise down.

Cadillac CTS Video Review

The 2010 Cadillac CTS is General Motors' entry-level luxury sedan in the U.S. market. Redesigned in 2008, the CTS lineup gets a new Sport Wagon model for 2010 (and a CTS Coupe is coming in 2011). With a base price of about $37,000, the CTS lineup can run up to $54,000 for the premium all-wheel-drive wagon-and the related CTS-V supersedan costs far more (it's reviewed separately).

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