Lexus is doing all it can to expand its new ‘F’ lineup, which competes with the likes of BMW’s M and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG. Currently, Lexus only offers the IS F but the GS F has been long waiting in the product lineup. Recent reports suggest that development on the Lexus GS F is well underway. [...]
The Toyota Camry is still facing some recall issues. Toyota has told its dealers that it will pay for a secondary repair related to a massive safety recall involving the Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid and the Avalon for sticking gas pedals. According to Toyota, while dealers were performing the fix on the Camry, Camry Hybrid [...]
The Ferrari 458 Challenge made its public debut at the 2010 Bologna Motor Show. The model will join the F430 Challenge in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season, becoming the fifth model used by the Italian automaker in its one-make championship. Joining the Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge at the Bologna display is [...]
Last month we heard reports that Ford is working on a Focus Coupe, of which a concept version would debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show… well it’s a lie. UK publications AutoExpress said its “sources” confirmed to them that Ford is planning a Focus Coupe as a modern interpretation to the Capri. Click here [...]
While the 2011 Geneva Motor Show isn’t until March, the folks at Rinspeed are already showing a concept that they will debut at the show on March 3. Known as the “BamBoo,” the Rinspeed concept was designed by Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht. The Rinspeed BamBoo concept has interior components made from bamboo fibers. [...]
Honda has announced upgrades and prices for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, which is currently arriving at dealerships nationwide. Upgrades for the 2011 model year include new climate control buttons, which are now positioned on the left side of the control stack, closer to the driver for ease-of-use. The less-frequently used buttons are now positioned [...]
At the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2011 Nissan GT-R made its North American debut – however, at the time, Nissan didn’t release any 0-62 mph or 0-60 mph figures. The Japanese automaker announced yesterday that the acceleration time was measured during a media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November [...]
Sales of the world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano, plunged 85 percent in November 2009 to 509 units. That is lowest figure since the Nano made its debut last year. The drop in sales comes as customers face difficulty in accessing loans to purchase vehicles. In an e-mail response to Bloomberg, Tata Motors said that [...]
Yes, EVO’s Chris Harris is an awesome auto journalists and we have all the respect for him. However, when Chris drops us an email with a link to the latest supercar he drove, we become a bit envious. Either way, here’s Chris testing out the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Hit the jump for [...]
On Nov. 30, 2010, General Motors announced that it will auction off the first production unit of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt with the proceeds going to benefit math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools. The bidding for unit No. 1 of the Volt started at $50,000 and has so far reached $180,000. We’ve [...]
