News about Motor Cars

Report: Toyota's Daihatsu recalls over 500,000 minicars over... fading taillamps?

Filed under: Budget, Japan, Recalls, Hatchback, Toyota, DaihatsuDaihatsu has announced plans to recalling over 500,000 vehicles in Japan due to taillight lenses that can fade over time. The lenses, originally orange, will bleach white with exposure to the sun, leading to a potential safety risk. As a result, Daihatsu is recalling a total of 435,423 Move hatchbacks built between 1995 and 2000, as well as 145,769 Mira models manufactured from 1998 to 2000. Both (...)

2010-09-02 18:26:00 | AutoBlog

Ferrari to release Virtual Academy online driving simulator [w/video]

Ferrari Driving Academy Trailer - Click above to watch the video after the jump There are a handful of F1 driving simulators out in the market today, ranging from Codemaster's F1 2010 to the $191,000 Cruden Hexatech simulator. Ferrari has decided to try their hand at their own version called Ferrari...

2010-09-02 18:23:09 | Roadst3r

GM offers Natural Gas Option for Chevy Express, GMC Savana Vans

In reaction to customer desires for more fuel efficient, yet environmentally-friendly options, General Motors has released details on its CNG system for the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana commercial vehicles. CNG" stands for compressed natural gas. Both Chevrolet and GMC offer the alternative fuel...

2010-09-02 18:23:07 | Roadst3r

Chrysler Debuts 2011 Dodge Durango

After weeks of showing teaser images, Chrysler is now ready to fully unveil the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango. The Durango ditches the boxy exterior for a sleeker look. The interior comes from the same design studio that worked on the current Ram and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The team used a number of soft-touch...

2010-09-02 18:22:56 | Roadst3r

$300 discount on Lexus F Sport Accessories

Filed under: Aftermarket, Lexus 2010 Lexus IS 350C F Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery Lexus just dropped us a note to let us know that its F Sport line of performance accessories are on sale between September 10 and November 1, with between $100 and $300 off on accessory packages ranging from $500 to $2,000. If you're interested in wheels, brakes or an exhaust for your GS or IS, click here for the (...)

2010-09-02 18:01:00 | AutoBlog

Next Jaguar X-Type to be built on XK platform

Posted on 09.2.2010 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Jaguar | sedan | luxury cars | Jaguar X-type | Cars | Car News Jaguar has already confirmed three new models for the next four years, and a new generation X-Type is one of them. The X-type will be offered in both sedan and station wagon versions, and (...)

2010-09-02 18:00:00 | Top Speed

Hyundai ix20 (2010) first official teaser sketch

Hyundai is the latest car manufacturer to join the mini-MPV party, with the upcoming ix20, and ahead of its preview at the Paris motor show at the end of this month, the Korean company has released this teaser sketch. Designed and developed at Hyundai's European research and development centre in Russelsheim,...

2010-09-02 17:54:17 | Roadst3r

Report: Dodge Charger saves life of suicide jumper

Filed under: Sedan, Safety, Dodge A 2008 Dodge Charger played the role of lifesaver on Tuesday when a man fell 400 feet and amazingly lived to see another day. The New York Post reports that 22-year-old Thomas Magill allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping out of a 39-story New York high-rise when the aforementioned Charger broke his fall. Witnesses said that Magill flew through the air at "like 100 miles per hour" and landed (...)

2010-09-02 17:35:00 | AutoBlog

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