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General Motors and Nissan dominate the list of 14 cars being considered for the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The list includes two electric vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf.
Read moreHyundai Motors is recalling about 140,000 Sonata sedans in the United States because of a safety defect that may result in lost or or reduced steering capability. The voluntary recall from South Korea’s largest automaker affects Sonatas built between Dec. 11, 2009, and Sept. 10, 2010.
Read moreTata Motors is planning to launch the Aria, the crossover showcased earlier this year Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi, next month in India. The Araia will include enhanced features like six air-bags and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and is the first of its kind in India.
Read moreThe Bugatti Veyron, the exotic sports car that was often identified as the industry’s most expensive vehicle, will no longer be manufactured. Instead, Bugatti will replace it with the less powerful but more luxurious Galibier.
Read moreFaulty breaks, malfunctioning airbags and electrical mishaps have resulted in millions of recalled cars in recent years. But Bentley is now recalling some of its cars for likely the most unique potential safety hazard in the auto industry — impalement.
Read moreHonda has received many honors for its cars, but its two best-selling vehicles, the Accord and Civic, now have another honor, albeit a dubious distinction. The 1994 Honda Accord and 1995 Honda Civic were the most stolen cars in the United States in 2009.
Read moreTata Motors will soon introduce the Nano Plus, a more powerful and restyled version of the original vehicle introduced by India’s largest auto manufacturer in 2009 as the world’s cheapest car.
Read moreSeven major manufacturers’ electric vehicles, the Nissan Leaf to Fisker Karma to Tesla Model S are currently in production or will soon be in production and available in the United States within two years.
Read moreHot Wheels Elite, a division of Mattel, will issue a limited edition 1:18 scale diecast model of Eric Clapton’s Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso later this year as part of its “Ferrari in Music” line of replica cars. In an interview with ferrari.com earlier this year, Eric said that even as a small boy he was crazy about motor racing, and that the car he’s always most fancied is Ferrari. The replica of Clapton’s silver 250GT Berlinetta Lusso will be a “faithful” reproduction. Limited to 5,000 individually numbered pieces, it will come in a dedicated package featuring pictures, EC’s facsimile
Read moreThe Honda Crosstour, the simultaneously praised and criticized new wagon-like crossover, is experiencing more growing pains. After its recent less-than-sterling grade from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its roof safety strength test, Honda is now recalling 3,336 Crosstours from its 2010 debut edition because of a problem with the front-side airbag.
Read moreThe X PRIZE Foundation, the educational nonprofit prize organization, and title sponsor Progressive Insurance have awarded $10 million to three teams who successfully completed the Automotive X PRIZE.
Read moreToyota plans to debut six hybrids and two electric vehicles in the United States market by the end of 2012, according to the Japanese carmaker’s executive vice president.
Read moreThe Toyota Prius has been selected No. 1 by Kelley Blue Book on its 2010 Top 10 Green Cars list. Despite is recall woes, the Prius was chosen for its fuel efficiency, solar-powered ventilation system and high tech navigation, among other features.
Read moreThe 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the most useful and roomy minivans available, but is it also fun to drive? Let’s face it: fun and utility are usually on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Roman Mica, contributing editor at The Weekly Driver.com, spent a week assessing the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Here’s his first-impression video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eSwms8l_j0
Read moreHyundai, once a struggling Korean upstart with a questionable reputation, will likely soon establish automotive history. The carmaker’s Sonata midsize sedan is on track to surpass the Honda Accord in monthly sales for the first time sometime in 2010.
Read moreIt’s likely not what those seeking to be like Elvis Presley have in mind. But buying one of the two 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600s once owned by the iconic performer couldn’t hurt — if you have a spare quarter-million dollars or so.
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