Archive | March, 2011
2012 Acura TL price starts at $35,605

2012 Acura TL price starts at $35,605

Acura has announced the pricing details on the 2012 Acura TL, which will hit dealerships on March 18. Pricing will start at $35,605 for the entry level 2012 TL and will top out at $45,085 for the 2012 Acura TL TL SH-AWD with the Advance Package. 2012 Acura TL (MSRP) Prices: 2012 Acura TL: $35,605. [...]

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Tweeting gone wrong: @ChryslerAutos Twitter account drops f-bomb

Tweeting gone wrong: @ChryslerAutos Twitter account drops f-bomb

If you’re one of the 7,967 followers of @ChryslerAutos on Twitter, you may have been surprised this morning by a Tweet sent out saying: “I find it ironic that Detroit’s known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to fucking drive.” A bit harsh don’t you think? Especially considering Chrysler is all [...]

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PETA’s solution to Mazda6 spider recall? Donate it

PETA’s solution to Mazda6 spider recall? Donate it

It was announced last week that Mazda is recalling 52,000 Mazda6 models because yellow sac spiders are building their nests in part of the fuel system. To fix the issue, Mazda dealers will inspect and repair the fuel system of necessary. However, PETA has another solution. Here’s what PETA thinks: If you’re suffering from arachnophobia, [...]

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Aston Martin boss confirms Lagonda’s rebirth

Aston Martin boss confirms Lagonda’s rebirth

Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez has confirmed that the company will indeed bring back the Lagonda brand, saying it was ‘go’ and that it ‘will not stand on one leg.’ Aston Martin is currently seeking financial backing for the Lagonda project and is also looking for a partner to provide platfrom and drivetrain technologies. [...]

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Video: Nokian beats Bentley’s ice speed record with an Audi RS6

Video: Nokian beats Bentley’s ice speed record with an Audi RS6

It seems like Bentley’s world record of speed on ice was really short-lived. Earlier last month, Juha Kankkunen, the four-time rally champion, drove a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, to a eye-watering top speed of 205.48 mph.   Now a company called Nokian [...]

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Toyota FT-86 redesign is a result of driver feedback from early test drives

Toyota FT-86 redesign is a result of driver feedback from early test drives

The redesigned Toyota FT-86 Concept that made its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show was a result of driver feedback from early development tests. Akihiro Nagaya, the manager of Toyota’s design division, told Autocar in an interview that the changes had been made after test drivers’ reaction to early prototypes of the car. Click [...]

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GM working on high-performing Chevy Cruze, hatchback being considered for U.S.

Ever since the Chevrolet Cruze made its debut, there has been a desire amongst Chevy enthusiasts for a high-performance version of the compact sedan. According to General Motors’ vice president of global design, his team is thinking of developing a performance Cruze sedan inspired by the WTCC racing version. “A black exterior, butterscotch interior, a [...]

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 configurator comes online

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 configurator comes online

Looking for something to do during your lunch break? Take some time out and dream about $40,995 car that you can probably put in your driveway. Ford has just launched the online configurator for the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 so go check it out here. Click here for more news on the Ford [...]

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Toyota to add 10 hybrids by 2015, will also develop plug-in hybrids, EVs and fuel-cell vehicles

Toyota to add 10 hybrids by 2015, will also develop plug-in hybrids, EVs and fuel-cell vehicles

As a part of its global vision corporate outline today, Toyota announced that it will expand the line of hybrid models, launching about 10 more by 2015, and will continue to develop a full range of plug-in hybrid vehicles, pure electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Toyota also said that it will pursue “further gains [...]

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Retiring the legend: Saleen to stop building vehicles by end of 2011

Retiring the legend: Saleen to stop building vehicles by end of 2011

Revstone Industries, the parent company of Saleen Performance Vehicles, said today that it will no longer produce vehicles under the Saleen name. Revstone said that it wants to shift its focus to become a ‘second stage manufacturer and a distributor of aftermarket performance parts.’ “The move will allow the company – which currently produces Saleen [...]

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