Toyota is celebrating the first 10 years of the Prius in the United Kingdom with a special model known as – the Prius Generation “X.” Special features on the Prius Generation X include body kit, 17-inch multi-spoke alloys, rear privacy glass and embossed black leather upholstery. The model will also get all the high-tech equipment [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that Chrysler is recalling a total of 26,397 vehicles to inspect and repair power steering systems that could cause a fire. The recall consists of certain model year 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 300, Charger (LX) and Dodge Challenger (LC), Dodge Avenger (JS) and Journey (JC). The recall also [...]
Since it was first introduced back in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 has maintained a rather large following of enthusiasts. The model would go on to win a total of 48 global vehicle awards since its inception, including nine for the RENESIS Rotary Engine. With close to 182,000 models sold to date around the world, RX-8 [...]
“A ‘radical expression of sport and utility,’ the FX offers exceptional levels of performance, refinement and driving exhilaration,”: that is how Infiniti describes its 2010 FX SUV/Crossover. The expression may be a bit misinterpreted however, with regard to utility; that is one area where the vehicle falls blatantly short. The FX isn”t the only vehicle [...]
General Motors announced today that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall on 3,966 Cadillac SRX crossovers from the 2010 model year for a possible damage to the power steering line. However, GM points that the issue is believed to exist on only two or three of the recalled vehicles. “If the line is damaged, [...]
Honda announced that it will recall 3,336 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour models in the United States to inspect and possibly replace the front passenger airbag. “Recent testing revealed that certain front passenger airbag modules installed in a limited number of 2010 Accord Crosstours do not meet one aspect of a U.S. federal regulation (FMVSS 208) [...]
Back in the day, whenever you”d consider an Infiniti, you always had the sense they were the rejected second thought alternatives to Lexus, Mercedes, BMW and the like. Eventually, you”d stumble upon one of those few motorists who owned one, and they”d tell you that they”re brilliant to drive. In a sense, they were like [...]
The first person to take advantage of General Motors Performance Build Center’s build your own Corvette engine will be Todd Schnitt, host of a Tampa-based syndicated radio show. Schnitt will personally build the 638-hp supercharged small block engine for his new Corvette ZR1. “As part of the Corvette Engine Build Experience ordering option, a special [...]
Mercedes-Benz is well known for having pioneered the four-door-coupe segment, and has had at this market all alone for quite some time. However, other luxury automakers like Audi, Porsche and even BMW are catching on to the coupe-ish sedan profile and are looking to get a piece of the pie. But what if you”re looking [...]
Cadillac have known for over 2 years now that their new sports sedan, the CTS-V: the day the automobile went to Germany and completed a lap in under 8 minutes (7:59.32 to be exact), was a special day in the vehicle”s development. Cadillac is going to bank on that achievement and is in the process [...]
