Toyota is perhaps unfairly catching an undue amount of criticism in the wake of their recent unintended acceleration problems, as an NPR investigation suggests that other automakers have also been the targets of high rates of complaints with regard to unintended acceleration. In their analysis of 15,000 complaints filed as far back as 1990, NPR [...]
Early last month, General Motors released a video of its engineers from Dept. 180 putting the Chevrolet Equinox through a test to ensure a quiet ride by filling a pressurized 2010 Chevrolet Equinox with smoke to look for leaks. Dept. 180 is back again and this time they are showing us how they put a [...]
Besides the new Porsche 918 Spyder Concept, the Citroen SURVOLT Concept is our favorite vehicle on display at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The concept is based on the Citroen REVOLTe concept, but adds things like performance, cutting-edge technology, luxury and a sporty design into the mix. “Clearly ahead of its time, SURVOLT also captivates [...]
We here at egmCarTech have a huge spot in our hearts for Morgans. Speaking to AutoCar at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Charles Morgan said that his company will launch a new 2+2 concept at the Pebble Beach Concours show in the United States in August. Morgan said that the concept will preview an all-new [...]
It’s a war between uber-luxury high-performance sedans – yes, we’re talking about the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera. The guys at AutoCar were lucky enough to have both models in their garages for a couple of days and decided to have a little face-off. Which is better? Find out in the video posted after [...]
The crash of a California state trooper and three family members that helped spark Toyota’s wide-ranging unintended acceleration recall has gained a lot of media attention. The relatives of the family are now suing Toyota for defects they say caused the vehicle to speed out of control, killing all four passengers in the car. The [...]
About 2 months ago, we reported that BMW will launch a new lease program for its ActiveE electric-car, similar to what it has done with the Mini E electric-Cooper. We now have more details on the lease program thanks to the company”s board member for sales and marketing Ian Robertson. Robertson says that a total [...]
Driving over to work today I passed a brand new 2010 Buick LaCrosse, a car we recently reviewed and loved. It got me wondering why anyone would pick a Lexus ES over the new revolutionized LaCrosse since it’s better looking, better priced and better packaged. Well, I figure I’d ask you guys. Which would you [...]
Speaking at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin’s CEO Ulrich Bez said that he will stay on as the company’s CEO until 2016. Bez had been scheduled to step down as CEO in 2012, but shareholders have convinced him to stay on. Aston Martin said it will commemorate Bez”s 10th year as Chief Executive [...]
Our buddy Chris Harris had the chance to interview Porsche’s Executives Vice President of R&D, Wolfgang Durheimer. Basically, the new Porsche 918 Spyder Concept is his baby so it’s only right to hear from him what he has to say about the new Porsche supercar. Click here for our original post on the Porsche 918 [...]
