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2011 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak with Viper V10

Chrysler released special-edition Dodge Challenger versions for the last few years, dubbing them as Drag Pak models, with SRT-8 6.1L Hemi V8 engines mated with other drag-racing mods. However, for 2011, Chrysler has decided to release the Drag Pak yet again, this time with the Viper V10 engine. Continue reading »

2011 Hyundai Sonata recall for steering faults

Hyundai has issued a recall of 139,500 units of the 2011 Sonata models over possible steering issues. Continue reading »

Rolls-Royce and BMW V8/V12 brake recall

BMW of North America has announced that they are getting ready to recall about 198,000 cars because their power braking systems have the potential to develop a leak. Continue reading »

Video shows U.S. classic police cars drifting on the track

This old video involves a few 1980s Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang police package cars as well as a few 1990s Chevrolet Caprice police cars strutting their stuff on the racetrack, likely with professional drivers. Continue reading »

Video of Volvo 760 sedans dancing in snow

Here is a trio of 1980s Volvo 760 sedans dancing in the snow, with an old guy following them in an older Volvo. A promo video doesn’t get any weirder than this. Continue reading »

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 30 years of airbag

Thirty years ago, the first series-production car equipped with an airbag left the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Sindelfingen: an S-Class Saloon. This brought to an end more than 13 years of development time for the first driver airbag at Mercedes-Benz, and a new era in vehicle safety began. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the airbag has saved more than 28,000 human lives in the USA to date. Mercedes-Benz made the airbag available in series-production cars long before other manufacturers, and has meanwhile equipped millions of vehicles with this protective system. Since October 1992 a driver airbag has been standard equipment in all passenger cars bearing the Mercedes star. Continue reading »

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster limited edition for Europe

The Speedster name is one of the most evocative in the history of Porsche1. First used on the classic 356 model of 1953, the Speedster quickly became synonymous with low-slung, open-top, two-seater Porsche sports cars that attracted free-spirited driving enthusiasts seeking the ultimate ‘wind in the hair’ experience. Now, in celebration of the Speedster legend, Porsche is introducing a new 911 Speedster at the Paris Salon on October 2, and to commemorate its famous ’50s forebear, the production run is limited to just 356 examples. Continue reading »

2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe concept revealed

Like so many “concepts” from BMW, the 6 Series Coupe bound for the Paris Motor Show is a concept in name alone. Continue reading »

2012 Ford Focus ST to debut with 247 hp EcoBoost

The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus range is the star attraction in Ford Motor Company’s display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September 30. For the first time, the complete global Ford Focus line-up of three production-ready dynamic bodystyles will be displayed together, providing customers with a full insight into this significant new model before it goes on sale in Europe and North America early in 2011. Continue reading »

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS slips into line-up

With 408 horsepower, outstanding vehicle dynamics and additional standard equipment, the new 2011 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model lineup. With 23 hp more than the 911 Carrera S, the new GTS – available as Coupe and Cabriolet – narrows the gap between the Carrera S and the 435 hp 911 GT3. The additional sportiness goes hand in hand with an economic advantage: thanks to Porsche Intelligent Performance, as the new sports car consumes no more fuel than the 911 Carrera S. It also provides comprehensive list of additional standard equipment. The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will celebrate its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in early October. Continue reading »

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