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No Rolls-Royce SUV On The Way

Fear not, ultra-luxury fans: Rolls-Royce has told Autocar that it won't be building the sport-utility vehicle that traditionalists had feared was a done deal for the British brand. With cousin Bentley having already unveiled an SUV concept (that was unanimously reviled by the automotive press), it seemed a sure thing …April 30, 2013

A late caution in Richmond adds to Montoyta's season long woes

RICHMOND, Va. - It's been a season of bad breaks for Juan Pablo Montoya, so it was only fitting when things again didn't go his way. Montoya was sailing toward his first victory since 2010, on an oval no less, when an ill-timed caution ruined everything. He had led 67 …April 29, 2013

Honda Canada recalls 2,000 Fit Sport vehicles

TORONTO - Honda Canada is recalling about 2,000 Fit Sport vehicles from the 2012-2013 model year. It's part of a larger Honda recall of nearly 46,000 Fit Sport small cars in the U.S. and Canada. The company says the recall is to update the Vehicle Stability Assist system software, which …April 29, 2013

Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons to replace floor mats

DETROIT - Subaru is recalling more than 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons in the United States and Canada because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals. The recall affects Foresters made from January 2013 through March. The company says the floor mats can curl …April 29, 2013

Hennessey Introduces MaxBoost 445

The Ford Taurus SHO is the fastest sedan in the Blue Oval's line-up, but what if you are craving more performance out of a full-size car? Hennessey has created an ultra-quick version of the SHO for those who want a big vehicle that comes with equally big power - the …April 26, 2013

NASCAR issues harsh penalties after Matt Kenseth's engine fails inspection

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to engines, tires and fuel on a race car. Anything even slightly improper is dealt with swiftly and severely. NASCAR always throws the book at offenders. Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing were no exception, getting hit with …April 25, 2013

Audi TT ultra quattro Is 300 Kilos Lighter Than TTS

When it comes to automotive performance, lighter is almost always better. Audi is car company not known for emphasizing a low curb weight, as many of its vehicles are packed with the weight of extra luxury features as well as heavy all-wheel drive systems. but it was turned over a …April 25, 2013

Ford Facing Fuel Efficiency Lawsuit

It was bound to happen sooner or later: Ford has been made a target of a group of hybrid owners concerning the lower-than-advertised real world fuel efficiency of its products. A lawsuit, which according to the Automotive News claims to represent 'tens of thousands' of Ford hybrid owners, is seeking …April 24, 2013

Obama administration warned of Fisker troubles year before suspending loan

WASHINGTON - Newly released documents show that the Obama administration was warned as early as 2010 that electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. was not meeting milestones set up for a half-billion dollar government loan, nearly a year before U.S. officials froze the loan after questions were raised about the …April 24, 2013

NHTSA Issues Distracted Driving Guidelines

It appears that the in-car connectivity party might be over. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a voluntary set of guidelines that asks car companies to rule out the ability to surf the web or 'video phone' while driving. The idea is to reduce driver distractions, which have …April 23, 2013

Energy Department seizes $21M from troubled electric car maker Fisker

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has seized $21 million from troubled automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. just weeks after the company laid off three-fourths of its workers amid continuing financial and production problems. Fisker had received $192 million in federal loans before a series of problems led U.S. officials to freeze …April 23, 2013

Volvo Will Not Compete With Germans In The Large Sedan Segment

It looks like Volvo won't be getting a new flagship sedan anytime soon. The Automotive News is reporting that the brand's current revitalization strategy won't include taking a shot at its German competitors in the full-size four-door market. This meshes perfectly with recent rumblings from Volvo executives concerning the viability …April 22, 2013

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