The Toyota unintended-acceleration recall scandal is famous around the world now, although it seems as if the Americans actually did anything about it. The Department of Transportation enlisted the help of NASA scientists, the same ones responsible for the American space program, to have a look at the issues and software within Toyota and Lexus cars to see if the excessive unintended-acceleration claims had any electronic basis. The engineers could not find anything pointing to an electronic problem. Continue reading »
Porsche plans to reveal the 2011 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid at the Geneva Auto Show. Continue reading »
Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models – the all-new Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid – each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg on the highway. Continue reading »
McLaren has revealed complete details for the MP4-12C. The McLaren MP4-12C shows the company’s new approach, in which they make the cars a bit more affordable and more user-friendly. Continue reading »
To celebrate its recent milestone announcement of 900,000 MX-5 Miatas being produced, Mazda today unveiled the 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition, a limited-run model of only 750 units. Continue reading »
ABT has revealed a performance upgrade for the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback. The front spoiler and the rear skirt set with the distinctive 4-pipe exhaust unit underline the fact that ABT has placed special emphasis on “sport” with the new A7 Sportback. Both petrol and diesel engines have been upgraded. Continue reading »
Hamann have introduced an upgrade package for the 2011 BMW 5-series. It features an aggressive body kit, rim options and rear silencer. Continue reading »
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI was revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. It will feature the tried and tested 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. Continue reading »
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and make its way to U.S. showrooms in September. Two models, the 302 bhp C350 and 201 bhp C250 have been revealed. Continue reading »
Dodge introduced a new performance package for the 2011 Dodge Durango SUV at the Chicago Auto Show, the Dodge Durango Heat. Designed to complement the performance-tuned Durango R/T, the new Heat package delivers aggressive styling, the 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine with 295 horsepower and a affordable price. Continue reading »
