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Double Recall For Ford

Bad news for Ford: the Dearborn manufacturer has to recall nearly 500,000 vehicles in North America for an electric power steering problem, and they also announced another recall, this one targeting around 20,000 Ecoboost Mustangs. The first mechanical problem is with the electric power steering; it can fail and come …May 28, 2015

Toyota Is Still The Most Valuable Auto Manufacturer

2015 wasn’t the best year for Toyota; after some recalls (for the explosive Takata airbags, among other things) its name lost around 2% of its value, according to customers. However, since said value is still at $28.9 billion, Toyota is still the #1 manufacturer in terms of brand value, according …May 27, 2015

OFFICIAL: Lamborghini Will Build Its SUV

The Urus concept was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in 2012. Since then, the very idea that Lamborghini might build a large 4x4 has made people talk; apart from the LM002 –a vehicle commissioned for the Army– the manufacturer has always stayed on the pavement and built V12 supercars …May 27, 2015

An Inline-five In A Lamborghini Huracan?

Typically, the Lamborghini name is associated with two-door sport cars with enormous V12s; since the start, it's this engine configuration that has been found under the hood of the sleek Italian beauties. Recently however, the Gallardo came with a smaller mill (small means a 5 or 5.2-litre V10); since these …May 27, 2015

Hyundai Will Be The First To Offer Android Auto

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Hyundai just scored a decisive victory in the in-car technology war: the Korean manufacturer is the first to offer Android Auto in one of their vehicles. The 2015 Sonata is now available with an infotainment system developed by Google. This idea will be appreciated by everyone who is already familiar …May 27, 2015

Porsche Might Ditch Its Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

In the automotive world, some engines become legends: Chevy’s small-block, Ferrari and Lamborghini’s V12s, Chrysler's Hemi, Mazda’s rotary… Porsche's naturally-aspirated flat-six is among them; since 1964, this arrangement (and it’s unusual placement at the back of the car) has been part of the brand’s aura. While the first iterations struggled …May 26, 2015

Rumours: Cadillac Has Big Plans For Its ATS-V

Rumours, rumours, rumours! According to Motor Trend, Cadillac is thinking about offering a new version of its ATS-V. The ATS-V is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6 litre V6, good for 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. Basically, Motor Trend says that Cadillac wants to offer a “+” version of …May 26, 2015

Shelby GT350’s Pricing Revealed

We are already eager to get our hands on Ford’s Shelby GT350. The latest sports car from Dearborn wooed us when it was launched; with its advanced aero, magnetic suspension, 19-inch wheels and a naturally-aspirated flat plane V8 generating more than 500 horsepower, this Mustang can keep up with Italy’s …May 26, 2015

The Nissan IDx Is Dead

Do you remember the pair of concept-cars that Nissan showed in 2013? When they were launched, the manufacturer assured us that if demand was strong enough, a production version would be created. The stylish coupe featured a RWD drivetrain and a style that harkened back to the Datsun 510. Two …May 26, 2015

Porsche's 918 Spyder Getting Recalled... Again

The fastest of all Porsches, the 918 Spyder, has just been recalled; according to investigations by the manufacturer, a piece of carbon fibre could chafe the engine loom, which could eventually cause a loss of power or even a fire. Hurry up and warn every 918 owner you know. We …May 25, 2015

No Mazda2 For The USA

The first vehicle that will be born from the new Toyota-Mazda alliance will be a subcompact car with a personality disorder; this car will be sold in many countries under many names, and it’s getting harder and harder to differentiate them. Here, we will know it as the Toyota Yaris …May 25, 2015

Audi's Future Includes New SUVs

Audi just published their plans for the next few years, and unsurprisingly, it includes a lot of SUVs. First of all, we learn that a new model will be launched shortly. Named the Q8, it will sit on top of the brand’s lineup and should be sportier-looking than the Q7, …May 25, 2015

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