Brand News Archive

Porsche Exclusive celebrates 25 years

For the past 25 years, Porsche has been offering the option – under the term “Exclusive” – of individually tailoring a Porsche to create an unmistakable, unique vehicle immediately on ordering it. Porsche Exclusive offers hand-crafted refinement ex-works to provide a highly personalised touch in terms of design and performance. Continue reading »

2011 Dodge Avenger gets new interior and engine

Very minor adjustments have been made to the 2011 Dodge Avenger’s exterior, notably a revised lower front fascia and the addition of LED taillamps out back. It’s a much more conservative refresh than the exterior changes on its Chrysler Sebring 200 twin. Continue reading »

BMW recalls 135i, 335i, X6, Z4 sDrive35i and X5

After numerous complaints by owners, threats of a lawsuit and lambasting on ABC News, BMW’s American arm is now conducting a full recall on all models fitted with the “award-winning” turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 engine due to reports of fuel pump failure. Continue reading »

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 gets 6.4L V8

Chrysler engineers have taken things up a notch or two with a new 6.4L V8 that produces 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, all while delivering 15-20% better fuel economy than the outgoing 6.1L V8 in the 2010 Challenger SRT8. The big V8 uses variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation to help keep consumption low. Continue reading »

2005-2007 Honda Odyssey & Acura RL recall

Honda has announced that it’s recalling a total of 470,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to the same failing master cylinder problem that caused Toyota to recall 1.66 million vehicles worldwide recently. Continue reading »

Toyota and Lexus brake leak safety recall

Toyota has announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 – 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350 vehicles sold in the United States to address the possibility that a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp. Continue reading »

2012 Saab 9-4X crossover debuts in U.S.

The new 9-4X brings unique Saab design and engineering values to the growing, luxury mid-size crossover segment. Distinctive Scandinavian and aircraft-inspired looks are combined with car-like handling and ride characteristics: this is a vehicle which delivers driving and design appeal in equal measure. Continue reading »

2012 Toyota Yaris leaked in Japanese brochure

Fans of the Toyota Yaris have leaked Japanese brochure shots of the 2011-2012 model of the subcompact hatchback. Continue reading »

2012 Nissan GT-R facelift and power boost

Specs for the updated 2012 Nissan GT-R have hit the net, and it looks like the GT-R gets a power boost to go with that facelift, and a quicker ‘Ring time. Continue reading »

Xenatec builds coupe version of Maybach 57S

Xenatec, the German car customiser and armouring outfit, has unveiled a custom-built coupe version of the Maybach 57S. Continue reading »

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