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Black Beauty is Being Auctioned

When the Green Hornet movie came out, a lot of people (myself included) went to see it just because of the poster, without knowing that the characters came out of a 1940’s comic book. If the movie was not a resounding success, the real star of the show was engraved …June 20, 2014

A 1976 Lancia Stratos Up for Grabs

If you were following rallies in the seventies (or if you are a racing fan), you will instantly recognize the shape of this car. For everyone else, this is a 1976 Lancia Stratos, one of the most iconic race vehicles ever built. It was made specifically to race in the …June 19, 2014

Brake Problems for Subaru

Do you own a Subaru manufactured between 2005 and 2014? Does it have trouble braking? Don't worry, there's a recall for that! The Japanese automaker issued a recall for the majority of its sedans made in the last 10 years. Specifically, the 2005-2009 Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza, 2005-2009 Outback, 2009-2013 Forester …June 19, 2014

More Info on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon

GM just released another batch of information concerning its new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks. First, the good news: when they hit the showroom floor, the duo will become the most powerful vehicle in their segment. In the base models, a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder offers 200 HP and …June 19, 2014

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Unveiled

Even with its voluptuous curves, the Mercedes-Benz CLS was starting to show its age, especially when it was parked in dealerships next to the newer S and E Class models. The manufacturer has therefore introduced a little facelift to keep the 4-door coupe in the loop. The bodywork stays the …June 18, 2014

Safety Recall for Toyota/Lexus

With the recent events in automotive safety, we are no longer that surprised when thousands of cars are recalled for a safety issue. A few months ago, the news of Toyota recalling more than 840,000 vehicles because of a passenger airbag that could explode would have created a panic reaction. June 18, 2014

Audi uses Long-Distance Technical Assistance for its Mechanics

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Audi has just unveiled a new technical assistance tool for its mechanics that could shorten repair times and help the manufacturer see if they have made any recurring errors. One of the biggest time-wasters for mechanics is unexpected problems. Even with very thorough training, they sometimes face problems they can’t …June 18, 2014

Bentley Continental GT3-R: A Bentley for the Track

Recently at Silverstone, Bentley’s latest racecar won the Blancpain Endurance Series race, beating Porsche 911s, Audi R8s and McLaren MP4-12Cs. This was a huge achievement for the manufacturer, since it was their first race on British soil in 84 years. Very few thought that such a huge car could be …June 17, 2014

GM has Another Key Problem

Something big just came up for GM: the ignition keys in some of their vehicles can be jolted from the ON position if the car runs over a speed bump or a nasty pothole. No, we are not just re-heating an old article; this is a whole new problem eerily …June 17, 2014

Renault Re-Conquers the Nurburgring

Renault reigned over the Nurburgring Nordschleife FWD lap record for a while. Their Mégane RS Trophy posted a record lap of 8:07.97, a very respectable time. For comparison, the 2002 Honda NSX-R did it in 8:09. But along came the SEAT Leon Cupra. It was the first FWD car to …June 17, 2014

Nissan Joins Vision Gran Turismo

After Mitsubishi, Mercedes-AMG, BMW and Volkswagen, it’s now Nissan’s turn to join Sony in its celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo franchise. For this occasion, each manufacturer was tasked with creating a car that represents the future of their company. We are now thrilled to discover the …June 16, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover Opens a Special Division

To cater to its most exclusive (and rich!) clients, Jaguar Land Rover announced the opening of a new branch, Special Vehicle Operations (despite the name, it has nothing to do with the Ford Mustang SVO). Its mission will be simple: create beautiful one-offs, high-performance variants and unique limited-production runs for …June 16, 2014

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