Lexus recalling LS 460 and LS 600h over steering fault
Reports are coming in that the entire Lexus LS line is being recalled for what seems like a minor steering issue, but Toyota is not taking any chances any more. Continue reading »
Chrysler recalls six different 2010 models
“Unintended movement” is a new phrase coined by the NHTSA, and applies to recent Chrysler products affected by a problem where drivers might be able to remove the key from the ignition before the vehicle is shifted into park, which could cause the vehicle to run away on its own. Continue reading »
Switzer R911 GT2 beats Porsche at their own game
Porsche’s 2011 GT2 RS is the fastest roadgoing car in the company’s history, but it’s not quite fast enough to suit Tym Switzer’s demanding clients. Tym’s company, Ohio-based tuning firm Switzer Performance, announced their new Switzer GT2 R911S this morning – a super-997 GT2 with over nine hundred horsepower and racetrack-oriented revisions to ensure that even the mighty GT2 RS will disappear in its rearview mirrors. Continue reading »
2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback recall
Owners of 2010 Subaru Outback or Legacy models equipped with a CVT transmission will need to make an unscheduled visit to their Subaru dealer for recall work. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of 29,443 Legacy and Outback models for a crack that can occur in the CVT cooler hose that could result in a fluid leak. The only vehicles affected by the recall are the ones built between July 31 and December 1, 2009. Continue reading »
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS revealed
The latest 911 is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Porsche. With horsepower up by 90 and weight down by 154 lbs in comparison with the previous 911 GT2, the new 911 GT2 RS has a power-to-weight ratio of just 4.9 lbs per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. These are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance sports car with supreme agility and truly blistering performance on the road. Perfectly illustrating Porsche Intelligent Performance, the 2011 GT2 RS achieves a reduction of approximately 5 percent for both fuel consumption and CO2 emission reduction when compared with the previous 911 GT2. Continue reading »
Nissan GT-R racing Lexus LFA drag race video
Motor Trend magazine did what everyone else was thinking, pitting their Nissan GT-R long-term tester with the all-new Lexus LFA in a drag race. The winner isn’t really clear-cut. Continue reading »
Red Bull’s Webber wins 2010 Spanish F1 GP
Mark Webber drove the race of his life in Barcelona on Sunday afternoon, leaving Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel behind on the way to the third Grand Prix victory of his career. The Australian won the race to the first corner as Vettel tucked into second place ahead of McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, and steadily set the pace as he pulled away. Continue reading »
Citroen Metropolis concept to debut in China
French automaker Citroen will be showing off a concept car at the 2010 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Dubbed the Citroen Metropolis, it seems to be getting a lot of press for the way it looks. Continue reading »
2005-2006 Infiniti G35 recalled for airbag fault
Nissan’s Infiniti arm has announced the recall of 134,000 G35 sedan and coupe models. The recall covers 2005-2006 model-year sedans and 2005-2007 model-year coupes due to potentially faulty airbags. Continue reading »
2005 Chevrolet Corvette recalled for steering column fault
According to the NHTSA, General Motors has issued a recall for the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette models. The feds say that the recall applies to vehicles with tilt-and-telescoping steering wheels. Continue reading »