2010 Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special revealed
The Jaguar XKR ‘Goodwood Special’ has been developed as a one-off to explore the harder side of the XKR’s character and allow Jaguar’s engineering team to explore some performance boundaries. Continue reading »
2005-2008 Toyota Prius with faulty HID headlights
The hits just keep on coming for Toyota. First they lose $7.7 billion in 2008. Then they cause controversy back in Japan by planning an “environmentally-friendly” R & D center on top of centuries-old rice fields. And now, just as the launch of its new third-generation Prius draws near, numerous owners of 2005-2008 Toyota Prius hybrids with the optional HID headlights are banding together on online forums, message boards and in possible class-action lawsuits against the automaker due to failing headlamps. Continue reading »
Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock guarantees $1.49 gas
With gasoline prices rising again, and with expectations of $3 per gallon during the summer, Hyundai is now offering an Assurance Gas Lock guarantee for a year’s worth of gas at $1.49 per gallon on most Hyundai models leased or purchased between July 1 and August 31, 2009. Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock complements Hyundai Assurance and Hyundai’s 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and is available with special rebate and financing options on individual models. Continue reading »
2010 Toyota Camry tops American-Made Index
Cars.com has come up with an American-Made Index that rates vehicles built and bought in the United States. Factors include sales, where the car’s parts are made and whether the car is assembled in America. Models that have been discontinued are disqualified, as are those with a domestic-parts content rating below 75%. And the results are surprising. Continue reading »
2010 Hyundai Equus to compete with Lexus
The Hyundai Equus, until recently only a Korean-market model, is headed for the U.S. by July 2010. A Hyundai insider says the Equus will be kept under $60,000 for the base model, competing against the $64,700 Lexus LS 460 on price. Continue reading »
Fiat 500 ads give new meaning to animal testing
Designed to highlight the Fiat 500’s crash safety as well as environmental benefits, all in one go, these Fiat ads give new meaning to the term “animal testing.” Continue reading »
2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged U.S. upgrade
Jaguar has announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged in the United States. The mid-year model is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0L supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show in various Land Rover models. The XF Supercharged will go on sale in October 2009, and will be priced starting at $68,000 MSRP. Continue reading »
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 images leaked
Lamborghini is busy prepping a rear-wheel-drive version of the all-wheel-driven Gallardo, although they refuse to admit it. Continue reading »
Aston Martin Cygnet minicar based on Toyota iQ
In a confounded and desperate move by struggling Aston Martin, the mismanaged British supercar-maker has developed a new luxury commuter concept, dubbed the Cygnet. The mini-car directly bases itself on the Euro-spec Toyota iQ two-seater, but with a slant towards more luxury. Continue reading »
Honda Stream gets aggressive Mugen kit
The Honda Stream has never been offered in the United States. Offering minivan space in the body of a tall wagon, the latest version of the Stream is going strong in Japan, and Honda is offering a Mugen body kit for it, in true Honda-fanboy fashion. Continue reading »