Toyota is having a string of bad publicity in the United States, the company’s largest market where Toyota’s perception of quality helped it become the largest automaker in the world this year. Continue reading »
An all-new 2010 Chevrolet Sail model has debuted exclusively for the Chinese market, to sold alongside the recently-facelifted Chevy Lova. The Lova happens to be a version of the U.S. Aveo, and by all indications, the Sail may very well become the next Aveo. Continue reading »
General Motors is recalling certain model-years 2005 through 2007 Corvette and model-years 2006 and 2007 Corvette Z06 equipped with a removable roof. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement or bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner. Continue reading »
Leaked information confirms what has been rumored for almost a year now. The 2011 Ford Mustang GT is receiving an all-new 5.0L V8, marking the return of the Mustang “5.0” badge that was last seen in the mid 1990s. Continue reading »
Combining classic proportions with modern features, the BMW Z4 Roadster enjoys the top spot in its market segment. Now, the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is distills the Roadster’s performance potential to produce one of BMW’s fastest and best-handling Roadsters ever. The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut as a 2011 model at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. It arrives at authorized BMW Centers in Spring 2010. Continue reading »
Vehicles manufactured by Volvo are the subject of two different recalls newly announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The recalls, both involving problems with fuel systems, cover more than 140,000 vehicles manufactured within the last nine years. Continue reading »
Lotus is on a roll with their Elsie variants. The latest is the 2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72, which celebrates the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which achieved 20 Grand Prix victories between 1970 and 1975. Continue reading »
Quite possibly the most anticipated electric car in the history of electric cars, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is evidently almost ready. There exists several working prototypes of the Volt. This video shows one burning rubber around an autocross course. While we are supposed to marvel at its agility, it isn’t particularly remarkable except for the fact that it is so boringly silent.
A highly appealing and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. The open-top two-door model, which goes on sale in the summer of 2010, features a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure cabriolet feeling. Continue reading »
General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations. Continue reading »