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Volvo Releases Teaser Video for the 2011 S60
A Volvo drifting in the desert! Really? Volvo has released an exciting new teaser video showing off the all-new 2011 S60 a month ahead of its public unveiling. The advertisement shows the new Swedish car blasting down the highway and drifting in the desert with dramatic music blaring in the background. Much of the new […]
Read More »Don't Let a Prius Follow Too Closely Behind You
Toyota ordered by Japan to address Prius brake complaints Toyota Motor Corp., already grappling with recalls totaling 8.1 million vehicles on five continents, has been ordered by Japan’s Ministry of Transportation to investigate a rash of consumer complaints about braking problems in its popular third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle. Specifically the 2010 model as the Japaneses […]
Read More »TechArt singlehandedly creates Porsche Panamera aftermarket.
TechArt adds panache to the Porsche Panamera. If the rather unique look of the Porsche Panamera is not enough for you, maybe you should look into the range of aftermarket goodies TechArt is offering. The Leonberg, Germany based company claims their body kits are of OE quality and we would have to agree. The new […]
Read More »North America Finally Gets the Goods With 2012 Ford Focus
The Euro-spec Focus comes stateside early 2011 For many years lucky Europeans got the ‘good’ version of the Ford Focus, but starting in 2011, American car buyers will finally get to buy the real thing. The 2012 Ford Focus unveiled at this year’s North American International Auto Show is nothing like the dull econo-box we […]
Read More »Toyota Halts Sale of 8 Models
Updated Jan. 28 Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is telling dealers to suspend sales of eight models, and halting production of those models, after a recall to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick. The Japanese automaker said the sales suspension includes the following models: 2005-2010 Avalon 2007-2010 Camry 2007-2010 Tundra […]
Read More »MINI Unveils Countryman Crossover
BMW announced last week that a forth car is going to be added to MINI’s line up in early 2011. The new model is named the Countryman and it will be a crossover with optional all wheel drive.
Read More »Yokohama introduces first eco-friendly race tire.
Nano-Power rubber uses orange peels to go fast Normally racing and the environment are not mutually exclusive terms, but Yokohama wishes to change that with a line of eco-friendly line of tires for the SCORE, SNORE and the American Le Mans Series. Much like the Yokohama dB Super E-spec tires that we covered in the […]
Read More »2011 Chevy Aveo: Woo Hoo? or Daewoo?
Continuing my focus on the American automakers’ efforts at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), I want to look at one of Daewoo’s descendents, the 5-door, 5-passenger, Chevy Aveo.
Read More »The Americans are coming! The Americans are coming! Chevy goes mini with "Spark"
As I wrote in my Camaro Synergy Green Special Edition article, the Americans are trying to put their best feet forward at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
Read More »Honda CR-Z Video
The Honda CR-Z is a sporty and fun-to-drive hybrid coupe with a focus on sleek design and efficient environmental technology. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the 2011 Honda CR-Z. In this video the CR-Z’s chief chassis dynamics engineer, Terukazu Torikai, talks about how Honda developed the car’s handling and performance. The CR-Z […]
Read More »Domino's Pizza, Nissan, and Shrek: Camaro finally gets its props
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) had much to offer this year, but what I was most impressed with was how hard the American car underdogs are trying to win back individual drivers. Instead of choosing to remain in sad, little rental car fleets, they are going for “Most Improved Player,” while also staying […]
Read More »AutoWeek Car Show Pack Adds Exciting New Cars to Forza Motorsport 3
AutoWeek Magazine handpicks 10 new cars for virtual racers. For those of you that are hopelessly addicted to Forza Motorsport 3, Microsoft is offering an add-on pack with a selection of cars chosen by the staff of AutoWeek magazine. The car pack will feature 10 amazing cars for the price of 400 Microsoft points which […]
Read More »Geek Squad Shows off Mitsubishi i-MiEV at 2010 Consumer Electronics Show
The Geeks go Electric Geek Squad, a company known for its rather iconic fleet of VW Beetles ditched the bugs and brought four fully electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s to the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The tech repair company said last week they are currently leasing the cars and plan on using them at retail locations. […]
Read More »Fisker Karma S – Is it a crime to produce a $90k eco-vehicle?
The 2010 North American International Auto Show began in Detroit today, and the fanfare is high, but how journalists, consumers, and the market
Read More »Tommy Kaira tunes 2010 Toyota Prius
JDM tuner gives the plain Prius an aggressive look. Prius owners looking to hotrod their hybrids should grab their credit card and English to Japanese dictionary. Tommy Kaira, the famous Japanese tuner best known by Americans from Gran Turismo, is now offering a range of performance parts and body kits for the car. The body […]
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