If you’ve ever met a Mini driver or seen any Mini commercials, you’ll notice both usually have a very unique style. Continuing with that theme, Mini just released a new promotional video for the upcoming Mini Countryman called “Getaway.” It’s probably something good to watch if you need to snap out of it this morning [...]
General Motors will add a third shift to its plant in Lordstown, Ohio, when it kicks off production of the new Chevrolet Cruze, two sources familiar with the plan said. The Cruze is ready to go on sale in the third quarter of 2010. Adding a third shift to the Lordstown plant would make it [...]
We now take a break from all the Toyota recall news to bring you some insight as to what’s going on behind closed doors where engineers and designers are working on future Toyota models. The folks over at AutoCar recently had the chance to catch up with Jaromir Cech, senior designer of the Toyota FT-86 [...]
The Nissan Leaf is one of the most anticipated cars (or electric-cars) in 2010. Nissan recently said that it will start the reservation process in April with firm orders to begin August. Deliveries of the Leaf are scheduled to start in Dec. 2010. Exciting huh? Not if you’re Jerry Flint, a Forbes journalist who thinks [...]
Akio Toyoda, who will appear before the House Committee tomorrow, has written a piece for the Wall Street Journal outlining steps the company is taking to set a new benchmark in automotive safety. “The first step is taking care of vehicles on the road today, Toyoda said. “But it also means making even safer vehicles [...]
According to Dave Gilbert, a professor of Southern Illinois University’s auto technology department, a flaw in the design of the company’s acceleration system prevents the vehicle’s onboard computer from detecting and stopping certain short circuits that can trigger sudden speed surges. Gilbert told ABC News, that the Toyota computer does not record an error code, [...]
Mini announced today that it will use the 2010 Geneva Motor Show to launch its Mini Connected system, a new in-car entertainment system. The newly developed USB interface has unique functionality that allows integration of the Apple iPhone into the in-car audio and infotainment system. Mini says that all the functions integrated in the Mini, courtesy [...]
Akio Toyoda is known for his intercultural awkwardness, and in preparation for next Wednesday”s congressional appearance, will be undergoing a series of intense preparation sessions, including a mock questioning in English to assess his comprehension. This is Toyota”s chance to augment what many perceive to be a major public relations flop in the wake of [...]
Nearly everyone is guilty of texting-while-driving, in at least some capacity. In order to combat this dangerous practice – 6,000 people died in 2008 due to distracted or inattentive drivers while more than 500,000 were injured – the NHTSA has prepared sample legislation for states to adopt what would authorize law enforcement officials to stop [...]
Maserati announced today that it will debut a special edition version of the Quattroporte Sport GT S at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month. Known as the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition,” the special-edition version celebrates six years of the Quattroporte’s existence. Based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the special-edition model gets [...]
