Porsches are meant to be driven like they were stolen. Whether it’s bombing the Autobahn or your favorite race circuit, Porsche equipped some of its cars with racecar style center locking wheel-retention system to reduce weight and wheel flex. So the last thing you want to hear is that they’re being recalled. A total of [...]
Earlier this month, Aston Martin announced that the production of its Rapide sedan will be moving Magna Steyr’s plant in Austria to its Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, UK. Reports now suggest that Aston martin is planning to cut production of the Rapide in order to match output to sales. Production of the Aston Martin Rapide is reported [...]
It was pretty obvious that when Toyota unveiled the Toyota Prius V (known as Prius Alpha in Japan), that Honda would have a rival sooner or later. Well, here is Honda’s competitor. Known as the Honda Fit Shuttle the model is making its debut in Japan today in two variants – a gasoline model and [...]
Toyota announced today that its North American vehicle production levels will return to 100 percent in September. The Japanese automaker said that production of its vehicles is recovering earlier than anticipated following the March 11 earthquake in Japan. “On average, current production has improved to more than 80 percent through August. Eight of the company’s [...]
Chrysler Group LLC announced that it is recalling 11,351 units across its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands due to an incorrectly installed steering column. The recall involves the 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Jeep [...]
Mazda said on Wednesday that it is recalling about 494,500 units of the Mazda3 (know as the Mazda Axela in other parts of the world) globally to fix a glitch in an electronic part that could prevent the windshield wipers from working. A Mazda spokeswoman said that no accidents were reported related to the issue. [...]
Opel has been on a roll revamping their lineup and the latest and greatest Astra and Insignia are both examples that have much potential of reinvigorating the brand’s appeal. Not too long ago, Opel announced that it will be coming out with a new large crossover that will go against the likes of the new [...]
It’s not news that manufacturers have consulted outside firms, even design schools for styling and design. Usually we’d hear such collaborations through companies like BMW and Mercedes. Ferrari however has decided to open up its Maranello design studio by holding an international design contest. Dubbed the Ferrari World Design Contest, in collaboration with Maranello and [...]
Chevrolet is giving buyers another incentive to pick up their 2012 Cruze model. The upcoming release will include a 1.4-liter turbo, six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is getting as much as 39 highway miles per gallon. Other versions, like the 1.4-liter turbo/six-speed automatic is not [...]
Feeling like committing yourself to some expensive compulsive purchases involved with automotive and Hollywood history? Well, here’s your chance! Up for auction at this year’s Pebble Beach Gooding & Co. show and auction is the world’s oldest Bentley and one of Steve McQueen’s motorcycle later this August. Starting with the Bentley, the 1921 Chassis 3 [...]
