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UAW Still Pursuing To Organize A Foreign Automaker On US Soil
Despite the United Auto Workers (UAW) claiming that they’re backing off trying to organize a foreign auto plant in America by year’s end, the mission to do so isn’t off the table entirely. UAW has continued to plot a plan to unionize factories owned by Daimler and Volkswagen, it just won’t happen before 2012 comes….
2011 Toyota Recalls Affected Over 3.5 Million Vehicles
For the third year in a row, Toyota‘s recall campaigns affected the most vehicles compared to any other automaker in 2011. With 13 campaigns launched in 2011, Toyota recalled over 3.5 million vehicles while GM issued the greatest number of recalls with 21. General Motors’ affected vehicle total was only 455,901 despite the overwhelming number…
Team O’Neil To Offer Rallycross Courses In 2012
Rallycross is clearly catching on in America, as the Team O’Neil Rally School will now be offering a trio of two-day Rallycross classes in 2012. Located in northern New Hampshire, the rally school consists of a 6.5-mile forest road course, separate skid pad & braking zone, obstacle avoidance area and a slalom course. The Rallycross…
Could Jimmy Hoffa Be Buried Under GM’s RenCen?
A mystery may be uncovered – is Jimmy Hoffa buried under General Motor’s RenCen? According to a new book, “The Weasel: A Double Life in the Mob”, that’s where the famous union leader was buried in 1975. The book, written by Hoffa’s former limo driver turned informant Marvin Elkin (with help from Canadian journalist Adrian…
2012 Cadillac Escalade Gets New Security Features
Maybe it’s the price tag. Maybe it’s the chrome. Regardless of the reason, there’s a big risk that your Escalade won’t be making home. For the fourth year running, the iconic Cadillac SUV topped the list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Thankfully, GM isn’t sitting idly by while their loyal mix of suburban…
MINI Rocketman Could Be Developed In Collaboration With Toyota
Earlier this week we reported rumors that MINI will be heading to production with their Rocketman, and now we have reason to believe that Toyota may play a role in co-developing the vehicle. Recently, BMW announced a partnership with Toyota to help form more eco-friendly projects, and now MINI may be getting in on some…
Green Factories In VW’s Future Plans
While most car companies are just trying hard to produce low-emissions vehicles, Volkswagen is looking to make even their factories green. Or is that blue! VW calls all their efficient models BlueMotion, and is taking the same approach to their factories. Their “Think Blue Factory” is an initiative they have launched to make all their…
2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible to Bow in Detroit?
If that proves to be the case, then it will be interesting to see what specifications it will sport. One thing’s for certain, it’ll weigh slightly more than the coupe
Rent A Lamborghini Aventador For $30,000 A Week
Whether you’re on the 18-month waiting list and you’re just too impatient to wait or you don’t have the cash to buy one outright, you have the option to drive the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 for a day or a week. But be warned… it will still cost you big bucks. If you live in…
Mitsubishi to Launch Eight Electric Vehicles by 2016, Including a Light Truck
Mitsubishi has achieved decent amounts of success with the i-MiEV electric car in its home land, and also in Europe, where this model is also sold badged as a Peugeot iOn. Next month, the i-MiEV will be going on sale in America (called simply the “i” in our market), which will no doubt increase sales…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Spied Undergoing Winter Testing
Our intrepid spy photographers are at it again, catching the Mercedes-Benz A-Class undergoing winter testing in an undisclosed Northern country. The new car looks to be a radical departure from past versions, ditching the goofy tall-wagon look for something much more akin to an Audi A3. This further differentiates it from the smaller, though visually…
New Honda NSX to Debut at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Honda is bringing its famous NSX sports car back to life, only this time it will be packaged as a 400 hp hybrid model and will be sporting a unique powertrain system. The NSX will be driven by a 3.5L V6 gasoline direct injection engine which will be strictly devoted to driving the front axle…
Massive Honda Airbag Recall Expanded Further
Honda‘s latest addition to its airbag recall affecting older Accords, Civics, Odyssey’s, Pilots and Acuras bumps the total number of recalled vehicles to more than 3.7 million. The issue came to light three years ago, and has already caused one death and at least a dozen injuries due to airbags in some vehicles deploying with too…
2012 Toyota Camry “Recommended” by Consumer Reports
The news is no doubt welcomed by Toyota, for since 2007, Consumer Reports has been keeping closer scrutiny on the automaker’s products following issues it discovered on the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup, the previous generation V6 powered Camry and Lexus GS luxury sedan.
Fisker Karma Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk Issues
The “potential safety issue” announced by Fisker automotive earlier this week has now become a fully fledged recall. The recall will affect approximately 239 vehicles that were built between July 1st, 2011 through to November 3rd 2011 , says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). Fisker says that the problem is caused by certain hose clamps connected…
Volkswagen to Reach Goal of World’s Largest Automaker Ahead of Schedule
The Volkswagen Group, which consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche brands in America, are looking to become the number one seller of vehicles in the world by 2018. That’s a bold proclamation as they’re currently sitting in the number three position behind Toyota and General Motors. As of last year, the VW…
Chris-Craft Builds An Infiniti V8 Powered Mahogany Speedboat
Infiniti‘s brawny 5.6 liter V8 proves to not only motivate land yachts but actual maritime yachts as well. Students at the Tennessee Technical Center-Nashville and Nashville State Community College have removed the titanic power plant from a donor Infiniti QX56 to ready it for maritime duty in an iconic 1962 Chris-Craft “Holiday” mahogany speedboat. The…
First Dodge Charger General Lee From Dukes Of Hazzard On Sale
The first ever, original General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard will be heading to a Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona that starts on January 14th, 2012. Nicknamed “Lee 1”, the 1969 Dodge Charger will have no reserve price and is probably one of the most iconic vehicles in the history of Hollywood. Rumor has it that…
Fastest Car Wash in History [Video]
Does waiting in line for the automated car wash ever wear on your patience? What if I told you that your car could be washed in 1 second flat? Sound like something you be interested in? This video comes from youtube user johnfifa12 and is a good example as to why heavy equipment and cars generally…
Kim Jong-il Rides a 1976 Lincoln Hearse to His Grave [Video]
So we won’t be the ones talking about how this funeral was probably staged and highly choreographed, but rather the irony that Kim Jong-il’s final ride was in an American car, a 1976 Lincoln Continental to be exact. Despite freezing temperatures and plenty of snow out in Pyongyang, North Korea, tens of thousands of citizens…
Alfa Romeo 4C Headed For United States For 2013
Better late than never, Alfa Romeo announces the scheduled arrival of their 4C sports car to American soil by 2013. First, an Alfa Romeo 4C prototype will make an appearance in the middle of next year before the Italian automaker’s official return to North America. More than just a pretty face, the Alfa Romeo 4C…
Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives Cut In 2012
The new year is rapidly approaching and with it a host of new vehicles begging to be driven are sitting in dealer lots waiting to wow shoppers. When it comes to new cars, those shoppers often expect more for less as new models hit the showroom, but that wont be the case for electric vehicles…
Proton to Sell Lotus: Rumors Surface Once Again
The New Year may be just around the corner, but it’s never too early to spread some rumors. Proton Holdings is believed to be seriously considering the sale of their Lotus sports car division, a brand that has never made a profit for the Malaysian-based company. Proton originally purchased the British sports car brand in…
Canadian Auto Rebound Lags Behind US as Loonie Continues to Rise
While the United States’ auto industry continues to do a stellar job rebounding, the rise of Canada’s dollar has automakers turning their backs on the plants in Canada. Reports are coming in that investment in Canada’s auto plants may fall to just $1.2 billion this year, the lowest since the mid-1980s. It’s also 62-percent lower than…
