Mitsubishi and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have started a recall program on 21,493 Outlander vehicles equipped with L.E.D. brake lamps. Apparently the “brake lamp switch may malfunction and cause them not to light up during brake application”, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “The failure of the brake lamps to […]
Archive for February, 2009
Lexus LS Rumored To Get A New V6 Engine
Posted in Automotive, Lexus, Luxury vehicles on Feb 2nd, 2009
The Lexus LS has been the flagship model for the company for well over 10 years now. Combining the best luxury with the greatest technology in Toyota’s mighty arsenal, the LS is a true premier executive saloon. Its V8 and hybrid V8 engines offer unparalleled moving power, if a bit thirsty on the old dino-juice. […]
Spain’s Feeling It Too! Sales Of New Cars Down A Whopping 41.6 Percent
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 2nd, 2009
Everyone’s feeling it. The global economic downturn has cast its affects on various regions of the world. Europe has been hit especially hard lately as even car-crazy Spain has seen a drop in new-car sales. The Spanish nation’s sales for new cars fell a dizzying 41.6 percent in January compared to the same time last […]
Hyundai Allows Customers To Return Their Vehicle If They Lose Their Job
Posted in Budget-friendly, car buying incentives, Warranties on Feb 2nd, 2009
In times like these, there is something to be said of a company who goes above and beyond for its customers. Hyundai is doing something that has never been done before in the auto industry. The Korean automaker says that if you purchase a car from the company, and lose your job within 12 months […]
Porsche Releases Official Details On Its Newest 911 GT3 Supercar
Posted in New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
Porsche’s 911 GT3 is the pinnacle of naturally aspirated Porsche performance. The recipe is quite simple really. Take one 911, make it a boatload lighter, give it a racing engine, and your done. Okay, so it’s not that simple. A lot of research and development went into making this the perfect platform for sports car […]
Nissan Implements New Software To Fix GT-R’s Launch Control Issues
Posted in Nissan, Software in Cars, Sports cars, Technology, Warranties on Feb 1st, 2009
Nissan’s GT-R is one hell of a car. Barely half a year has gone by since its release and already it is bordering on legendary status. This thing is fast, and at around $80,000, it’s relatively affordable given the speed and performance it achieves. Too bad it lunches transmissions… What, it has a fragile gearbox?! […]
Spy Shots!: McLaren’s New Supercar Is Caught Playing In The Snow
Posted in Future Cars, Mercedes Benz, Sports cars, Technology on Feb 1st, 2009
Mclaren is a name that will always be synonymous with the pinnacle of high performance technology. Creators of the mighty and legendary Mclaren F1 supercar of the late nineties, the company has also been heavily involved in Formula-1 racing for years. Recently a partnership with Mercedes-Benz resulted in the SLR supercar for that brand. Though […]
Bentley Releases A Teaser Shot Of Its New Biofuel Supercar
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
You’d think that the last that would go through the mind of someone that owns a Bentley would be fuel consumption. These vehicles have been gas-guzzling monsters since their very inception and I doubt fuel consumption was ever a design goal when putting together these cars. Bentley cars are all about excess… Well it seems […]
Aston Martin Reveals Official Pictures Of Its Upcoming Rapide Four-Door
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Sports cars on Feb 1st, 2009
Aston Martin’s newest model is vital to the company’s long term success. Called the Rapide, this is Aston Martin’s first foray into the high-performance luxury four-door segment. A four-door Aston might seem like some sort of sacrilege, but it’s been done before, just never like this. Based on the DB9 supercar’s platform, the Rapide’s wheelbase […]
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