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Saab Parts UK Will Continue Production
The story behind Saab’s death as a company, prolonged struggle to sell and recent rebirth as a company that will make EVs probably has present owners in the U.K. breathing a sigh of relief.
MINI Rocketman Concept Returns for Summer Olympics
Recently as last January, we heard that the MINI Rocketman concept had been shelved, but a press release from the company is suggesting otherwise.
Car Safety Improved Over Past Decade: Study
Cars are now safer to drive than they were a decade ago, according to a new NHTSA study — try to hide your surprise. What might come as news, on the other hand, is how safe cars were according to the study’s findings before recent idiot-proofing.
Lexus’ Award-Winning Air Conditioning Innovation
Standard in the Lexus GS 450h flagship, the brand is being recognized for innovating a new air conditioning system that delivers luxury quality while cutting the power required to achieve those ends.
Third Generation Tesla Plans Revealed in Slideshow
With Tesla already moving forward with its second car, the Model S, and plans for its Model X crossover coming along smoothly, rumblings of the company’s third generation are breaking the surface through a slideshow.
Audi, Lamborghini to Appear at World Ducati Week
As World Ducati Week (WDW) 2012 approaches, the Italian bike brand is announcing Audi as its official automotive parter with Lamborghini planning an appearance with two flagships as well.
MINI Offers Chance to Train With Paralympic Athlete
Brand fans might already know that the MINI Takes The States 2012 (MTTS) event is coming soon this summer, but what they might not know is there will be a chance to do something unique and entirely unrelated to cars.
Toyota Camette Concept Tantalizes Tokyo Toy Show
With readily removable body panels and no plans for production, Toyota took to the Tokyo Toy Show — Camette concept in tow.
IndyCar Race in China Cancelled for Beer Festival
The Chinese have something to learn about watching car racing, and maybe beer drinking too in light of the fact that the race was cancelled for a beer festival.
Porsche Skips Taxes on 4.5 Billion Euro Transaction… Legally
If you’re wondering how to sell the controlling stake in a major car company for 4.5 billion euros and leave the tax collector hanging without legal worry, just ask Porsche.
Nissan Juke NISMO to Appear During Le Mans 24 Hours
Scheduled to sell in Europe at the beginning of next year, but without a Japanese or North American release date, the Nissan Juke NISMO will make its debut this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2013 Mercedes GLK Hits US Roads With New Safety Features
Mercedes-Benz is bringing a host of updates to the 2013 GLK Sport Utility including an updated appearance, new standard safety features and for the first time in the U.S., a diesel option.
2012 Honda Civic Recalled for Possible Driveshaft Separation: 50,000 Units Affected
Honda announced today that it will recall 50,000 2012 Civics because the driver’s side driveshaft might have been improperly assembled possibly allowing it to separate from a joint while the car is running.
Major Car Rental Company Wants to Rent Recalled Cars
Despite pledging not to rent cars under recall before repairing them, Enterprise Holdings, parent company to Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental agencies, now wants an exemption to rent certain unrepaired vehilces, provided customers are given notice.
A123 Announces Battery With Wider Temperature Performance
Battery manufacturer A123 Systems introduced a new technology today it calls Nanophosphate EXT, which could be a game changer in the hybrid and electric vehicle segments.
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Goes Live
Set to take place in Canada, the Scion Tuner Challenge, FR-S Edition, will feature three professional tuning teams with free reign to tweak one of the new sports cars to compete against the other two teams.
Sebastian Vettel Tests Grand Prix of America Course
Driving an Infiniti IPL G Coupe, F1 star Sebastian Vettel set tires smoking and caught some serious speed racing around the New Jersey roads that will mark the Grand Prix of America course in 2013.
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Pricing: $18,395
Aimed at cars like the Mazda3, Ford Focus and Volkwagen Golf, Hyundai’s 2013 Elantra GT (Grand Touring) is a revised version of the old Elantra Touring form past years.
Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012: Study
Regarded as a simplified and comprehensive car scoring site, TotalCarScore.com released its list of the “Top 10 Best Car Brands” for 2012 today.
Gas Prices Lower on Average than this Time Last Year
Gas prices are always a hot issue in the summer but with more fuel efficient cars available than ever before consumers are turning keen attention to what they pay at the pump — even though gas is cheaper than it was a year ago.
2014 Chevrolet Volt Getting 2.0L Turbo: Rumor
Note: After publication this story was revised to accurately reflect the Volt’s drivetrain. Anyone thinking about switching to a Chevrolet Volt should consider waiting, at least if inside information leaked today about the 2014 model year is true.
2013 Mercedes C300 4Matic Confirmed with 3.5L V6
Already suspected to be in the works for 2013, Mercedes-Benz confirmed that it will replace the aging 3.0-liter V6 in its C300 4Matic sedan with a detuned version of the 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 already found in the more powerful C350.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Previewed in Explanation Video
Muscle probably isn’t the first thought that comes to mind when you see a Lexus badge, but that doesn’t mean the brand can’t pack a serious punch — something drift king Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R he will be driving up Pike’s Peak will undoubtedly prove.
Steve McQueen’s Classic Ferrari 275 GTB4 Restored
Converted to, well, a convertible, then restored to its original hardtop, a Ferrari 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to Steve McQueen came in to Ferrari Classiche for certification.
