Hyundai still considering Genesis sub-brand
Automotive News reports Hyundai is still mulling the possibility of a luxury sub-brand. Vehicles like the Equus, Genesis Sedan and Genesis Coupe would all sail under a new Genesis brand sold through Hyundai dealerships. The models would also receive a new alphanumeric naming system to avoid redundancy. Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales for Hyundai Motor America, told Automotive News the automaker is currently discussing whether or not selling premium vehicles with a Hyundai badge on the hood is restricting the company from moving more units.
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Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM lens hands-on (video)
You don’t see many lenses pop up ’round these parts, but Sony’s new 500mm f/4 G SSM optic is impressive enough to warrant some hands-on attention. We spotted the new A-mount telephoto mounted on an Alpha A77 at Sony’s booth at CP+ 2012, and queued up for a chance to take some shots. The lens focused surprisingly quickly,
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CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show wrap-up
It’s never easy to leave Japan — the friendly people, incredible food, cutting-edge tech, clean streets and efficient public transit network mean we never hesitate when given an opportunity to visit this incredible country. But sadly, our latest adventure has come to an end. This year’s CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show brought thousands of
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Ghost Recon Online closed beta starts March 5, check out the classes now
You might think that Ghost Recon Online’s three classes are Ghost, Recon, and Online, but you’d be wrong! They’re actually the more commonly named Assault, Specialist, and Recon
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Blizzard taking Valve to court over ‘DOTA’ trademark
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Distro goes ‘Beyond the Revolution’ to explore tech in post-Mubarak Egypt
Nearly one year ago, dictator Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down after 18 consecutive days of protest by Egyptian citizens. Those demonstrations were organized largely through the use of social networking, cell phones and banned TV channels, a greater trend that permeated the revolutionary period now known as the Arab Spring.
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Sony promises eight more NEX E-mount lenses by the end of 2013, doesn’t elaborate
Have you been holding out on that NEX purchase because of the currently limited E-mount lens selection? Well, Sony’s got some good news for you — there will soon be eight additional lenses to choose from (for a total of 15), with all models making it into circulation by the end of 2013. That’s still no match for the hundreds of optics available for Canon or Nikon DSLRs, but you’ll at least be able to build a collection that covers (almost) all of your bases.
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Olympus black E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera and internals eyes-on
By now we’re quite familiar with the Olympus E-M5’s attractive external appearance, but what does it look like on the inside? The company carefully disassembled its new flagship model, and displayed the components in ten layers for us to examine at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. The image sensor module is perhaps the most impressive component,
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Mitsubishi ceases production in Western Europe
The problems for Mitsubishi and its Dutch factory, NedCar, began with that common bogeyman, the Smart ForFour. At the end of ForFour production, there was no vehicle in the pipeline for Mitsubishi or then-partner DaimlerChrysler that could be built in the Dutch factory and put its 180,000 cars-per-year capacity to use. Now that the European economy is teetering on the edge of implosion, Mitsubishi is pulling its Colt and Outlander models from Born and putting the plant up for sale. The latest production figures report that
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House panel blocks sale of E15
The Science Committee in the House of Representatives has a approved a bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from allowing the use of gasoline with a higher ethanol content without additional study.
According to The Detroit News, the bill was sponsored by Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin and passed 19-7 along party lines after numerous groups spoke out against E15. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the American Petroleum Institute, the Friends of the Earth, the Milk Producers Council, the American Bakers Association and the National Turkey Federation all pushed for further E15 study.
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