With the unveiling of the 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe, Nissan’s luxury brand has debuted its new performance division. Infiniti says that the IPL vehicles are targeted at buyers who seek greater performance from their luxury vehicles, but who also want to express a greater degree of “individual style.” Infiniti says that in order for a vehicle to receive the ‘IPL’ badge and treatment they will heighten the luxury and performance levels through modifications to the exterior, interior, engine tuning and suspension. Continue reading »
In the latest line of issues inflicting VW models as they drop out of warranty, the previous-generation Passat is under investigation in the U.S. over reports of engine fires. Continue reading »
The news of the day is that Ford has finally completed the sale of its Volvo division to China’s Geely for $1.8 billion. Almost simultaneously, Volvo has announced a recall for all of the S80 sedans for the 2007-2010 model years. Continue reading »
Mark Webber turned the Hungarian Grand Prix into a nail-biting gripper when a safety-car intervention on the 15th lap upset the form that Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel had established from the start. Continue reading »
A few weeks ago, Ferrari officially debuted its latest Challenge race car, based on the 458 Italia. Now they’ve released new photos of the car during its test session at the Vallelunga race circuit. Continue reading »
General Motors has announced that selected Chevrolet dealers in the United States have begun taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the first mass-production electric vehicle with extended-range capability. Continue reading »
Toyota has announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons sold in the United States to address the possibility that the vehicle’s steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall. Continue reading »
Jaguar’s new 5.0L V8-powered models are in trouble. The NHTSA says that 5,048 of the automaker’s 2010 and 2011 XF and XK models equipped with the 5.0-liter engine are being recalled for a faulty fuel pump relay. Continue reading »
Subaru’s new Outback and Legacy have been recalled for the third time this year. A new issue affecting a number of manual transmission-equipped 2010 and 2011 models will not only cause another recall, but also a stop-sale on all potentially-affected vehicles. Continue reading »
The fuel gauge in your 2010 or 2011 BMW 5-Series sedan or 5-Series Gran Turismo may say you’ve got plenty of gas, but that may not be the case. They are being recalled for a faulty fuel sensor. Continue reading »
