FoMoCo said Friday that it is recalling a total of 130,000 Fusion and Mercury Milan sedan due to concerns that the wheel studs could crack and cause wheels to fall off. Pretty scary stuff here. The recall consists of 2010 and 2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models with 17-inch steel wheels- a total of [...]
Fiat recently has been working very hard to clinch the US market with what seemed like a pretty good offering: the 500 Abarth, but their efforts seem to have been slightly in vain. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just ‘awarded’ three stars to the Fiat 500 for safety, though the Insurance [...]
Ten years ago even after copious libations, the following mess of alphabet soup would probably still rattle most car enthusiasts: BMW X6 M550D. Today certainly purists accusing BMW of selling out scoff at the notion which now seems a tick closer to reality: there will probably a turbodiesel BMW SUV in the form of the [...]
Here’s a nice addition to your weekend – BMW has just unveiled the much-anticipated 2013 6 Series Gran Coupe a new four-door coupe that will compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Audi A7 and Porsche Panamera. “Harmonious proportions, precise lines and sleekly contoured surfaces give the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe the unique [...]
A new mid-engine supercar is in the works by Italy’s Faralli & Mazzanti, known as F&M, called the Mugello. Production will begin on the upcoming model next year and will be for five units, while preview photos have been released in the meantime. The body will feature a roof scoop, additional air intake pockets, a [...]
Ford Racing Performance Parts is adding onto its current offerings with a line up of crate engines to fit most budgets. The 1-4 Crate Engine ‘Concept’ is also expected to be added to the line of motors. Ford says that other configurations will follow soon after, including a turbocharged Ecoboost. “With the introduction of several all-new [...]
Mini’s latest version of its Connected app has gotten some technical upgrades with its added features. Apple iPhone users have access to features that include a Force Meter, Condition Check, and Digital Sports Instruments. Condition check will do the driver the favor of monitoring weather, fluids and Sport Button status. Force Meter gives acceleration information [...]
Push-button ignition systems have significantly grown in popularity since the 5,00 vehicles they were featured in back in 2002, to 2008’s over 1.2 million figure. So the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is stepping in with a proposal for regulating these systems, along with requirements to add warning sounds in a number of situations. The [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that a total of 3,092 people died last year as a result of ‘distraction-affected’ crashed. The number comes out to one of every 11 U.S. traffic related deaths. The number was figured from a new refined measurement meant to show the effect of texting, calling or simply answering a [...]
Following the Chevrolet Volt’s lithium-ion battery become the subject of a major NHTSA safety probe, GM said that it is moving to a less volatile battery chemistry for its upcoming Chevrolet Spark Electric that will go on sale in 2013. GM said that it will be using phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from A123 Systems that [...]
