Toyota: They Claim It’s Not Drive By Wire’s Fault
January 29, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, News, Toyota
The Toyota gas pedal recall has caused quite an uproar. Toyota says that it is not the drive by wire system that is at fault for the runaway cars as quoted by the LA Times:
Mighty Shelby Mustang GT350 for 2011
Shelby American wasted no time coming up with its own take on the new 2011 Ford Mustang. This baby was dubbed a concept as the 2011 Shelby GT350 will go on sale later this year with very little changes.
Ken Block’s World Rally Ford Fiesta – Video
January 28, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Ford, Video
World icon Ken Block announced previously he would race for Ford in select rounds of this year’s World Rally and Rally America championships. Today, Monster Rally has unveiled the Ford Fiesta rally car that Block will be driving.
Here is the unveiling of Block’s Fiesta with a minute’s worth of video… Enjoy!
Volvo Becomes China Export?
January 28, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, Volvo
Geely is hoping to break even on this deal by 2011, China’s Zhejiang Geely Holdings is projecting to produce up to 300,000 Volvo cars a year at a new factory in Beijing, according to sources.
documents submitted to regulators by Geely reports that Zhejiang Geely, parent of Hong Kong-listed Geely Automobile, will complete the purchase of Ford Motor Co.’s Volvo unit for up to $2 billion by May. If they this much capacity it would double Geely’s annual output, that reached 321,900 units in 2009 for the entire group, up 45% from a year earlier. They are targeting that by 2015, it will be able to perform sales of 2 million cars a year. Analysts say that Geely’s plan to break even next year as being highly optimistic at most. Geely has to build a plant first and Chinese buyers might need some time to accept a Volvo that’s made in China. Zeng it will take some time for them to break even.
Let the Firebird Fly – 2010 Trans Am
January 21, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Tuners
There are many small hidden players in the automotive industry that few outsiders never hear of, even though they make huge contributions to it. Gearhead Performance Group (GPG) is one of those rarely heard of, which has unveiled designs for a new Pontiac Trans Am concept based on the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
2010 Acura MDX Has a Few Loose Screws – Recalled
January 19, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Acura, Automotive, News
The 2010 Acura MDX is the subject of a recall because of a missing bolt which means a trim piece is not being properly secured to the A-pillar, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Currently the owners will not be notified because all of the MDX vehicles involved in the recall have already been inspected or repaired for this minor defect. The NHTSA says there are about 644 2010 Acura MDX vehicles involved in this recall.
The Curvier 2011 Infinity M56 First Impressions
January 15, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, Infiniti
Bigger and More Curvaceous
The new M56 is based on the second-generation FM platform that is currently used in the Nissan 370Z, Infiniti’s FX50 and G37. The 2011 Infiniti M56 has minor changes in the length and height, while the front track increases 1.4 inches and the rear by 0.8 inch. More obvious, Nissan widened the M56 by 2 inches and retained the same wheelbase. With these adjustments the 2011 M56 suggests “premium” in the way that only a roomier cabin can.
A Regal Come Back: Buick Regal GS Concept
January 14, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, Buick, Featured
The Buick Regal GS is a lightly disguised concept car. It is a stick-shift sedan that reaches 60 mph in less than six seconds.
The GS, short for Grand Sport, was a badge worn by Buick’s muscle cars in the ’60s and ’70s. My favorite Buick was the 87 GNX. Never knew you could get a V6 to do such beautiful things.
