Back in January, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz will offer the next-generation S-Class with a plug-in hybrid variant. At the time, insiders said that with the help of weight reduction and aerodynamic improvements, the S-Class plug-in hybrid sedan will be able to return an estimated 67 mpg. In an interview with CARandDRIVER, passenger-car development boss [...]
Mazda announced today that it will install brake override systems in new models amid news of recalls of more than 8 million vehicles of Toyota vehicles. According to Mazda spokesman Kotaro Minagawa, the new features will be give brakes priority if the accelerator and the brake pedals are pressed together. Mazda said that all future [...]
The runaway Toyota Prius incident that took place yesterday seems to be getting a lot of press. After the incident took place, Toyota said that it has “dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the report and offer assistance.” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said two investigators from the National Highway Traffic [...]
Audi has released a video of the new 2011 Audi RS5 showing off the beautiful sound its 4.2L V8 makes. The video also includes some footage of the RS5 hitting up the track with its inspiration, the Ur Quattro. Hit the jump for the video. Refresher: Power for the 2011 Audi RS5 comes from a [...]
While it is still one of General Motors’ core brands, Cadillac will distance itself from the Detroit automaker to avoid the stigma of the parent company’s $50 billion U.S.-backed bankruptcy last year. According to Nick Twork, a Cadillac spokesman, the brand will erase the GM name from its marketing and dealerships, will change its e-mail [...]
AMG today unveiled another chapter in its “AMG Performance 2015″ with the newly produced 5.5L V8 biturbo engine that will enter the lineup in summer 2010. The new engine will make its debut in the upcoming S 63 AMG. AMG says that the new 5.5L V8 biturbo engine makes between 544-hp to 571-hp with a [...]
General Motors confirmed last week that Vice Chairman Bob Lutz will retire effective May 1, 2010. What is Lutz going to do after that? According to AutoObserver Lutz will: Write a book – something on corporate culture. Entertain the idea of writing for an automotive media outlet. Talk – will sign on with a bureau [...]
Toyota dealers are speaking out and are outraged claiming the the use of taxpayer dollars on General Motors incentives are “reckless, unfair and detrimental to the entire auto industry and to the country.” The Toyota National Dealer Council, which represents approximately 1,250 Toyota dealerships throughout the U.S., said that GM last week launched a nationwide predatory [...]
We’ve heard it before and today we hear it again. BMW is planning to introduce a new front-wheel-drive entry-level model that will be positioned under the existing 1-Series. BMW’s chairman Norbert Reithofer told UK’s AutoCar that the new model is being developed as a move to increase parts sharing between the BMW and Mini brands. [...]
Toyota’s president said he believes that North American sales could recover in March after a sharp decline last month when the automaker suspended sales of eight recalled models. “I think it’s possible for sales to recover,” Akio Toyoda said. ”We are taking steps simultaneously for repairs and a sales recovery. The local staff are working hard [...]
