Toyota Issues Voluntary Recall on 94,000 2011MY Sienna Minivans

.fullpost{display:inline;} Toyota said on Monday it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 94,000 units of its new 2011MY Sienna minivan (built before early November 2010) because of a potential problem with the brake light switch bracket. According to the Japanese automaker, due to the proximity with the parking brake, the stop lamp switch bracket

Nissan and Mitsubishi Plan Deeper Ties, Expand OEM Projects

.fullpost{display:inline;} Japan's Nissan Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors today announced that they plan to deepen their business ties by establishing a new minicar joint venture in Japan and further expanding their OEM projects, to save costs and increase their competitiveness in the global car industry. Under the new agreement, the automakers will build

Saab Announces 9-5 Specification Upgrades for the UK Market

.fullpost{display:inline;} Saab UK has announced some specification upgrades for its new 9-5 saloon series and more specifically, the Vector SE models. To sweeten the deal for buyers, the Swedish automaker has equipped the Vector SE with full leather upholstery, instead of a leather and textile mix, and larger 18-inch Carve wheels, which replace the 17-inch

2011 Ford Territory: Redesigned Australian Crossover Teased

.fullpost{display:inline;} Ford Motor Corp.'s Australian division has released a teaser illustration of its new-look 2011 Territory, some six months ahead of the crossover's market launch. The current Territory is based on the underpinnings of the local market Falcon sedan and was first introduced in Australia in 2004 having received some subtle updates

German Take on English Tradition: Volkswagen's All-Electric London Taxi Concept

.fullpost{display:inline;} Over the decades, the London Taxi has become a British icon, just like the double-decker bus or the red telephone booth. However, this might change in the future, as stricter emissions regulations could threaten the aging diesel cabs. Volkswagen’s EV Taxi Concept, which is based on the forthcoming Up! supermini, could offer a

Gemballa Returns with Tornado Tuning Package for the New Porsche Cayenne

.fullpost{display:inline;} German tuning specialist Gemballa has announced a comprehensive package of goodies for the Porsche Cayenne called Tornado. This is the company’s first creation since former CEO and founder Uwe Gemballa was found dead in South Africa, after allegedly being involved in a money laundering scheme with a wanted Czech felon. Starting

Korean Designer Mixes Science and Nature in a Saab Sports Sedan Concept for 2025

.fullpost{display:inline;} Earlier this year, Swedish automaker Saab was saved from the scrapheap by Spyker and a loan from the European Investment Bank. In spite of this, nothing much has changed. The stylish new 9-5 has gone on sale overseas, with the 9-4X crossover following in Q2 2011. And the aging 9-3 trundles on, blissfully unaware that anything has

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APS Does it Again, Announces New Tunes for VW Golf R with up to 350HP

.fullpost{display:inline;} Now that Volkswagen has broadened the availability of the Golf R by officially confirming sales for North America, the tunes for the range-topping German hatch have just become a bit more interesting. APS of Brackley, has just announced three stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R, with two being

2011 Porsche Panamera Cars

2011 Porsche Panamera Cars
Prices:$89,800
German sports car has launched
today the new model year 2011
Porsche Panamera.version
needs 11.3 liters of fuel
per 100 km or 25 mpg.

Holden’s E3 GTS Transforms into the 2012 Vauxhall VXR8 in Britain

.fullpost{display:inline;} Based on Holden’s most recent E3 series GTS model, the 2012 Vauxhall VXR8 will hit UK dealers next March, featuring several improvements over the previous model, which was built on the lower-spec ClubSport R8. Priced at £49,500 (VAT included), the new model is still considered a bargain in the country, considering that there’s a 6.2

Push and Pull: Ferrari F430 Spider on a Leash...

.fullpost{display:inline;} Even though it's an unfortunate situation to be in, we hope for the owner's sake that the reason why these men put are pushing and pulling this Ferrari F430 Spider has to do with the snow and the frozen roads, and not something relevant to the story line of the "Gone in 60 Seconds" film... More photos after the jump. Anderson Germany’s latest creation, the Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition, is, well, white. What we're trying to say is that the discrete exterior modifications implemented by the Düsseldorf-based tuner got lost in all that snowy paintjob. Otherwise, the 20-inch alloys with shiny black spokes do stand out and 600 ponies sound nice -

New Photos of the Lamborghini Murcielago Replacement Surface on Facebook

.fullpost{display:inline;} Late yesterday afternoon, photos of the Lamborghini Murcielago replacement surfaced on Facebook and were thought to be new spy shots of the upcoming Italian supercar. Eventually, word got out that the pictures were taken at an official Lamborghini event, attended by a few lucky journalists. Unlike the real spy photos we published in

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Cars

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Cars
It is a two-door coupe.
Range of performance trims,
Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1.

BMW Announces Performance Accessories for the U.S.-spec X5 Series

.fullpost{display:inline;} BMW has decided to spice up its U.S.-spec X5’s line-up by releasing numerous accessories from its in-house Performance division. Meant to improve aerodynamics and give the interior a sportier appearance, the parts will go on sale at Authorized BMW Centers by the end of this month. American customers can opt for an aero kit, which

Aston Martin's Low-iQ Cygnet Caught on the Streets of Düsseldorf

If we had to give a prize for the most ridiculous new car of 2010, it would go hands down to Aston Martin's Cygnet luxury mini. The British firm's pint-size model is nothing more than a Toyota iQ (Scion iQ in North America) decorated with fancy-pansy wraps - something like those silly replicas we show you from time to time with an even sillier price tag. The Cygnet won't go on sale

Chrysler and Volkswagen Issue Massive Recalls on Separate Issues

.fullpost{display:inline;} Chrysler and Volkswagen have issued massive recalls, affecting a combined total of almost 600,000 vehicles. The American automaker is recalling 367,350-2008MY Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Caravan MPVs, while Wolfsburg’s finest will notify 228,236 owners of Golf, Jetta sedan, Jetta Sportwagen, New Beetle and Rabbit models,

Mild Updates for 2012 BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertible

.fullpost{display:inline;} The recent presentation of the range-topping BMW 1-Series M Coupe has been followed up by the unveiling of the regular 2012 model year 1-Series Coupe and Convertible models. There are no mechanical changes for the updated models (the 135i received the N55 twin-scroll turbo engine in Spring 2010), with BMW turning its attention on

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Prototype Track Video Cars

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Prototype Track Video Cars

2011 BMW X3 gets M Sports Package and New Inline-Six Petrol and Diesel Engines

.fullpost{display:inline;} The lightly refreshed Coupe and Convertible versions of the 1-Series aren't the only new BMW models unveiled today as the Bavarian automaker also announced the introduction of an M Sports Package and two new engines for the latest X3 crossover, which was first shown in July. Beginning from Spring 2011, buyers of the new X3 will be

New Lexus CT-200h Hybrid Priced from $29,995 in the U.S.

.fullpost{display:inline;} Lexus has dropped pricing details for its all-new CT-200h ahead of the hybrid model's U.S. market launch in early March. The five-door model will be priced from $29,120, plus $875 for delivery, processing and handling, which comes out to a total of $29,995 [about €22,450] making it the least expensive car in the Lexus lineup in the

ABT Sportsline Presents Discrete Tuning Package for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

According to ABT, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should be tuned without diluting its distinct character. As a result, the Bavarian specialist concentrated on increasing the power of the German SUV, while keeping the exterior changes to a minimum. “More power wouldn’t hurt with a car as diverse as this, but it was important for us that the tuning suited the characteristics of the Touareg”,