http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general http://content.worldcarfans.co/templates/0/5/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040756225/daydreaming-more-dangerous-than-phone-use-according-to U.S. police data shows more fatal car crashes are caused by "lost in thought" drivers compared to those using a mobile phone.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040756225/daydreaming-more-dangerous-than-phone-use-according-to http://www.worldcarfans.com/113010252184/nhtsa-delays-rear-visibility-rules The NHTSA did not meet its December 31 deadline to establish new rear visibility rules that could possibly lead to rearview cameras.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113010252184/nhtsa-delays-rear-visibility-rules http://www.worldcarfans.com/112122652005/eu-insurers-cant-use-gender-anymore-to-calculate-premiums EU's Gender Directive is now in full effect, following last year's EU Court of Justice ruling.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112122652005/eu-insurers-cant-use-gender-anymore-to-calculate-premiums http://www.worldcarfans.com/112111550568/paris-mayor-wants-to-ban-cars-over-17-years-old---report Recent report indicates that Paris mayor wants to ban cars over 17-years old in a move to reduce pollution.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112111550568/paris-mayor-wants-to-ban-cars-over-17-years-old---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112111450526/number-of-vehicles-will-double-to-17-billion-by-2035-- The International Energy Agency estimates that by the year 2035 there will be 1.7 billion cars on the road.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112111450526/number-of-vehicles-will-double-to-17-billion-by-2035-- http://www.worldcarfans.com/112082947668/singapore-sky-garage-apartments-a-luxurious-parking Sky Garage Apartments in Singapore allow owners to park their cars next to the living room.]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:16:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112082947668/singapore-sky-garage-apartments-a-luxurious-parking http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081447247/iihs-tries-new-crash-test-on-several-upscale-cars-video The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently conducted a test that mimics small overlap head-on collisions.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081447247/iihs-tries-new-crash-test-on-several-upscale-cars-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112080146844/porsche-macan-spied-in-action-video We will be seeing the Porsche Macan on our roads in 2013 for the 2014 model year and it will be available with an array of petrol and diesel engines for the engine bay.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112080146844/porsche-macan-spied-in-action-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071846399/mercedes-s-class-spied-hot-weather-testing The 2013 Mercedes S-Class has come out to play once again and the prying eyes (and lenses) of our spies were there to catch the moment. The model is entering its final stages of development as it gears up for an unveiling later in 2012.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071846399/mercedes-s-class-spied-hot-weather-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071346255/porsche-preparing-race-track-package-for-918-spyder---report A report has surfaced that customers purchasing the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder will have the opportunity to upgrade their model for an even more track focused version. ]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071346255/porsche-preparing-race-track-package-for-918-spyder---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112051444306/bmw-m135i-officially-unleashed-with-320ps-video BMW has unleashed the first official details and images of the M-induced 1-Series hatch that has been labeled as the M135i. The model was initially previewed in concept form earlier this year and has now progressed to full production form.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112051444306/bmw-m135i-officially-unleashed-with-320ps-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112030541988/italdesign-giugiaro-brivido-concept-revealed-in-geneva Designed to be an ultra-luxury GT sports car with a focus on passenger comfort, the Brivido concept is a functional hybrid four-seat prototype developed with Volkswagen Group underpinnings.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112030541988/italdesign-giugiaro-brivido-concept-revealed-in-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062734512/porsche-wins-the-2011-nrburgring-24-hour-race---results Porsche 911 GT3 RSR drives a record distance of 156 laps or 3,958 kilometers]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062734512/porsche-wins-the-2011-nrburgring-24-hour-race---results http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032131136/teenage-girl-loves-monster-trucks-our-10000th-facebook A 17-year-old girl growing up with five brothers and a bunch of male cousins; is it the setting for a new American sitcom, or our 10,000th Facebook fan? Get the story inside.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032131136/teenage-girl-loves-monster-trucks-our-10000th-facebook http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231140/classic-1965-shelby-cobra-427-vs-ferrari-458-italia-video Gentleman's bet of $400,000 is made over which car will win in a quarter-mile drag race. Video previews the race the results of which will be released later on. ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231140/classic-1965-shelby-cobra-427-vs-ferrari-458-italia-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/110113029818/a-630-horsepower-v8skateboard-video V8-powered skateboard will debut at the V8 Supercars event in Sydney, Australia. ]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110113029818/a-630-horsepower-v8skateboard-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/109012916623/maybach-landaulet-on-ebay-for-a-cool-22-million Currently on eBay a black Maybach 62S Landaulet is up for sale for US$2.2 million. The 612hp limo only has 95 miles on the clock.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109012916623/maybach-landaulet-on-ebay-for-a-cool-22-million http://www.worldcarfans.com/109011416220/gm-chapter-11-may-still-be-necessary---analyst Deutsche Bank automotive analyst says GM may still need bankruptcy to survive. Rod Lache said in a speech to the Society of Automotive Analysts that GM holds too much debt and won't get enough concessions from bondholder to survive without bankruptcy.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:32:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109011416220/gm-chapter-11-may-still-be-necessary---analyst http://www.worldcarfans.com/108121315563/race-of-champions-2008-live ]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108121315563/race-of-champions-2008-live http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111214778/roush-announces-second-p-51-mustang-tribute-car Roush continues its line of aviation-themed modified Mustangs with the 2009 P-51B, a 510-horse Mustang that's on sale now.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:42:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111214778/roush-announces-second-p-51-mustang-tribute-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111114733/video-carbon-e7-showcased-at-san-diego-police-convention Carbon Motors showcases its very own cop car, called the E7, at the San Diego Police Convention.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:26:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108111114733/video-carbon-e7-showcased-at-san-diego-police-convention http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110714659/honda-unveils-experimental-walking-assist-device-with-bodyweight-support-system Honda has developed a walking and lifting-assist device that supports the user's body weight, reducing load on the knees and feet, and put it into limited use in its Saitama factory.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:54:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110714659/honda-unveils-experimental-walking-assist-device-with-bodyweight-support-system http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110514586/kumho-reveals-first-low-profile-15-series-tire-at-sema Look out for those pot holes! Kumho has revealed at the SEMA show 2008 the world's first ultra low profile 15 Series tire.]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:53:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108110514586/kumho-reveals-first-low-profile-15-series-tire-at-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102414361/video-lamborghini-fantasy-garage-packing-a-surprise This Lamborghini collector has created a unique way to store and showcase his cars.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:52:09 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102414361/video-lamborghini-fantasy-garage-packing-a-surprise http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314364/sporty-ford-focus-zetec-s-added-for-uk Ford offers two optional styling kits. The £500 Sport package adds 18-inch wheels and tinted privacy windows, and the £200 WRC package consists of “chequered flag” World Rally Championship decals and WRC-badged scuff plates.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:08:07 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314364/sporty-ford-focus-zetec-s-added-for-uk http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314365/noble--green-to-attempt-1000-mph-world-land-speed-record Andy Green and Richard Noble are going for a 1,000mph world land speed record, with Green driving the BLOODHOUND SSC. Attempt is to be staggered over two years, culminating in 2010.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:15:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102314365/noble--green-to-attempt-1000-mph-world-land-speed-record http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102214321/national-geographic-channel-features-nissan-gt-r-special-documentary The National Geographic channel has produced a 47 minute feature documentary that covers the iconic Nissan R35 GT-R supercar from it's Skyline roots up through to its world debut at the Tokyo International Motor Show.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:13:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102214321/national-geographic-channel-features-nissan-gt-r-special-documentary http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102114314/action-mobil-globecruiser-2008 Don't expect a seasons greetings card from Al Gore this year if you're cruising around in one of these. However, if you're a survivalist planning your next family picnic, then the Action Mobil Globecruiser 2008 model is for you!]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:29:58 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108102114314/action-mobil-globecruiser-2008 http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011975/carbon-motors-unveils-worlds-first-purpose-built-law-enforcement-vehicle The overall concept of the E7 is to move away from retrofitting a standard passenger production vehicle to law enforcement specs, and instead provide a vehicle designed and engineered from the ground up specifically for law enforcement purposes.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:37:33 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011975/carbon-motors-unveils-worlds-first-purpose-built-law-enforcement-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011967/citroen-nemo-gets-caravan-conversion-by-romahome Miniaturised motorhome specialist Romahome will unveil next week at the International Caravan and Motorhome at the NEC its R10 Solo conversion based on the Citroen Nemo.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:45:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/108101011967/citroen-nemo-gets-caravan-conversion-by-romahome