Honda has announced a recall for 2007 and 2008 Odyssey minivans and Element crossovers. Over time, the braking systems VSA modulator can build up air and lead to a soft pedal feel and compromised braking performance. While a very low percentage...
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Ford announced that it has secured a crucial contract with the Canada Post that will replace its aging fleet of postal service delivery vehicles. Ford won the contract after an open request for proposal process. The United States Postal Service...
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found about 29 hours ago by Ben Wojdyla on
Jalopnik
Everyone involved in the eBay'd $29,100 Challenger SRT8's been pointing fingers and denying fault, with nothing being resolved. Now, both dealer and bidder tell us they'll be sitting down to...
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found about 46 hours ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
The Mercedes SLS AMG meets its gullwing-equipped predecessor, the 300 SL Gullwing Coupe this week at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. [via Carscoop]...
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The Volkswagen New Beetle has carried on relatively unchanged since its market launch in 1998, but big changes are on the way for the retro tow-door as the German automaker is planning to launch an all-new model by early 2011. The next Beetle is in...
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If there are two words that can’t be left out of any discussion of 2010 auto sales numbers, they are “incentives” and “fleet.” With a fleet sales binge well underway, and Toyota recall-triggered incentive wars raging with no end in sight,...
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A study conducted by the extended service contract administrator Warrantech based on claims history revealed which vehicles were the most reliable for their categories in 2009. Among the models listed are those that come from Fords, Hondas and...
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found 2 days ago by Sam Abuelsamid on
Autoblog
When we first told you about the new limited edition Corvette Z06 Carbon that Chevrolet plans to offer this fall, we had two measly photos to offer up from General Motors. In the run-up to this weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring, GM has shown the Z06...
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Just think of SUVs in a scenario when all the resources run out of oil and gas. Probably, they’ll be sold to junk dealers or converted into something else. And here is a good example for you. Last time we introduced to you a US artist, Jeremy...
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One look at the picture below and you can instantly imagine the rumbling of all that Detroit metal. Each of the three cars give you a completely different sort badassery. The green Plymouth Valiant is classically sophisticated, the yellow Dodge...
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Mazda has unveiled a Special Edition MX-5, which sports a matte black paint job, and that’s about it. The car still sports the same, 2.0 liter engine which chugs out 167 HP. No news on how many matte black colored MX-5s Mazda will produce, or...
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found about 26 hours ago by Peter Orosz on
Jalopnik
Tomorrow is this year’s vernal equinox, the official end of both winter and snowpocalypse. Which can only mean one thing: it’s time to unpack your summer ride. Show us a picture!...
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found about 31 hours ago by Ray Wert on
Jalopnik
Is matte black feeling a little bit old n' busted? Lamborghini of Denver's got what they think is the new hotness — a matte blue Lamborghini LP640. Wait... always bet on blue? [Luxury4Play]...
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found about 27 hours ago by Sam Smith on
Jalopnik
Just, you know, in case you were wondering. Glad we cleared that up. (Hat tip to Backus and Bill!)...
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In a war that usually takes place between Porsche and Lexus, FoMoCo’s Lincoln and General Motors’ Buick have jumped in to get a piece of the action. While Porsche sits atop the annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study rankings released by J.D....
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found about 31 hours ago by Noah Joseph on
Autoblog
What do Formula One drivers drive in their downtime? Well, when you're a two-time world champion like Fernando Alonso, you get to drive pretty much whatever you want. That is, assuming the team you're driving for isn't owned by a specific automaker....
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The legend of how Carroll Shelby was inspired by Ford’s very compact new V8 to create the Cobra by stuffing it into an elderly and underpowered little British roadster is well known. The fact that it had a copycat is not quite so legendary. That...
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Porsche was kind enough to share a video whose quality was on par with the brand itself – which recently was ranked number one in the J.D. Power quality survey. The video shows some action footage on sight for this weekend’s 50th anniversary of...
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According to Autoblog, Volvo is set to introduce their own compact crossover, based on the C30. The new car, called XC30, will be slightly taller and more spacious inside. This doesn’t come as no surprise, as many of Volvo’s competitors already...
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It was reported earlier this month that some Toyota drivers are still experiencing unintended acceleration after their recalled vehicles were repaired. According to an Associated Press analysis of government data, complaints of sudden acceleration...
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found about 46 hours ago by Noah Joseph on
Autoblog
MG Project X120 - Click above for image gallery As recently as five years ago, iconic British marque MG was in the midst of developing three - count 'em, three - new sportscars, according to various reports. Unfortunately, as MG Rover ran out of...
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Workers at the former Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI have approved a severance offer from Toyota. Union officials won’t reveal the exact amount involved, and while the Detroit Free Press reports that workers will make a “minimum” of $21,175,...
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found about 37 hours ago by Arman on
Motorward
Toyota is launching a new special editions of the Aygo in the British market called the Black. Based on the Aygo+ trim level, the car with some styling tweaks and additional equipments. It’s powered by Toyota’s Optimal Drive 1.0-litre VVT-i...
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You can now order the Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota’s friendly and economical city car. The Aygo Black is offered with a wide choice of sports styling features. This model has the specifications of the Aygo+ model but it comes with...
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found about 25 hours ago by Jeremy Korzeniewski on
Autoblog
The automotive industry took notice, and plans began in corporate board rooms to remedy that situation, and even a few new entrants - most notably Carbon Motors - sprung up with promising designs that eschewed the mainstream production-based sedan...
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found about 32 hours ago by Noah Joseph on
Autoblog
For the past several years - even more in the case of McLaren - Germany's automakers have been known around the Formula One paddock by their association with two of the sport's most established racing teams. But for the 2010 season, both...
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found about 30 hours ago by Jonathon Ramsey on
Autoblog
Coach Sergio Marchionne has asked his temperamental star player, Alfa Romeo, to raise its game. Working to help that happen, the coach hasn't stopped tinkering with the gameplan, trying to get Alfa out of another quasi-bust sales cycle. It's been...
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found about 27 hours ago by Chris Shunk on
Autoblog
You've probably heard the Toyota Prius referred to as the "Pious." The joke is that Prius owners feel driving a hybrid means they are holier than thou. But it's just a joke made by people who wish they could get 50 miles per gallon around town,...
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Although previous reports indicated Ford’s plan to sell its Volvo brand to Geely was progressing as scheduled, a new report suggests the deal has hit a bump in the road. Geely’s chairman has revealed his company’s plan to acquire Volvo has...
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