In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci’s 90th anniversary, Gucci and Fiat teamed up to produced a special-edition Fiat 500 customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. Known as the Fiat 500 by Gucci, the special-edition model is available in a black and white exterior color with Gucci scheme [...]
Lexus has dropped all the details and images of its Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package, which will debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package has been designed for a more track-focused performance through additional aerodynamic elements, lowered suspension and engine revisions. Do those engine revisions result in more power? [...]
Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on the 2012 Infiniti M 35h Hybrid, which will go on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide on March 16. Prices for the 2012 Infiniti M 35h Hybrid will start at $53,700 and when compared to its closest rival in our eyes, the $58,050 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid, that’s not [...]
FoMoCo said yesterday that it will recall 144,000 Ford F-150 pickups over concerns raised by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that air bags could deploy without warning. The recall consists of 144,000 Ford F-150 models from the 2005-2006 model year ‘for a relatively low risk of inadvertent air bag deployments.’ Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood. [...]
The much talked about 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (Convertible) will finally be dropping its top at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and it will be dropping it with a new electro-hydraulic drive that opens the Golf’s top in just 9.5 seconds. Design wise the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet reminds us of the stateside’s Eos, but [...]
Car accidents happen when you least expect it, and after a car accident you may not be able to think clearly. From reporting the car accident to dealing with insurance companies, knowing the proper steps to take can help get you back on the road quickly and smoothly. Follow the jump to see our 8 [...]
On March 9th, Toyota president Akio Toyoda will announce the company’s management’s vision for the company that bears his family name (sort of) over the next decade, as it puts its worst ever safety crisis behind it. Officials could not provide any insight as to the nature of the plan, and probably won’t until the [...]
In PR campaign akin to the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, Planter’s peanuts has outfitted its beloved mascot with his very own ‘Nutmobile’. The Nutmobile will make appearances around the country to draw support for The Corps Network, a conservation agency that offers to over 30,000 youngsters the chance to mobilize communities in projects that restore and [...]
Ford is charging full steam ahead, and has now overtaken Chevrolet in number of dealerships, for the first time in a long time. “That’s really new,” says John Frith, vice president of Urban Science, an automotive consultancy. “It’s the first time I can remember that happening.” At the end of 2010, Ford stood tight with [...]
The 2011 Geneva Motor Show is turning out to be a pretty huge deal. At the show, Jaguar will show the new Jaguar XKR-S with a higher output supercharged V8 engine, a revised suspension and a new aerodynamically-driven design. “The XKR-S is a bold and exciting new model for Jaguar,” said Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s new Global [...]
