Archive for August, 2010

McLaren’s Hamilton wins 2010 Belgian F1 GP

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, leading throughout and beating Red Bull’s Mark Webber by 1.5 seconds despite one agonizing moment, as the rains came on lap 35 and he slid momentarily into the gravel at Rivage. In the process, on a day when title rivals Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso all failed to score, Hamilton moved back into the lead of the world championship with 182 points to Webber’s 179. Vettel remains third on 151 ahead of Button on 147 and Alonso on 141. Continue reading »

2011 Hyundai Accent debuts as concept in Russia

The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented. With elegant lines that resemble a calligrapher’s “orchid strokes,” the concept RB continues Hyundai Motor’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy that injects sophistication and dynamic angles into the shape of a vehicle. Continue reading »

2005-2008 Toyota Corolla recall for engine stalling

The Toyota Corolla is being recalled over engine stalling issues. So far, the recall is only for 2005 to 2008 models built in the United States. Continue reading »

2011 Lexus IS 250 and 200d get facelift in Europe

Sporty, smooth and unmistakeably Lexus, the IS has undergone its most significant revisions since the current generation model was launched in 2005. Changes for the 2011 model year, to be formally revealed at the Paris motor show, are not simply a matter of sharper styling: Lexus has gone to the heart of the ownership experience to make the IS an even more appealing prospect, not least to those choosing it as a company car. Continue reading »

Ferrari 458 Italia fires investigated for sponteneous combustion

There is a lot of hype over the investigation into 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models over it catching fire, but only when rear-ended due its rear-mounted fuel tank. Only 44 cases have been reported among the 2.3 million sold. In contrast, the Ferrari 458 Italia has been on sale for only a few months now, and maybe 200 are estimated to be on the streets so far. And 10 have already gone up in flames, one even while sitting in a warehouse doing nothing. Continue reading »

Ford Racing supercharger for 2011 Mustang GT

Ford Racing, a division of Ford that occasionally offers factory racing parts and cars for purchase by the general U.S. public, has announced an all-new 2.3L twin-screw supercharger for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT that will make it more powerful than the Shelby GT500. Continue reading »

2011 Jaguar XJ Platinum Concept celebrates 75th anniversary

As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project which was recently on display at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn. Continue reading »

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS breaks cover

The CLS-Class created a new vehicle category in 2003 by combining the elegance and expressiveness of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a sedan. The CLS delighted the public, astounded the competition and created a new style icon: for years the CLS has endured as the only four-door coupé in its class, and since October 2004 it has been the car of choice for approximately 170,000 buyers worldwide. Continue reading »

2011 Ford Mustang factory vinyl sticker program

Ford has just released the details on its new graphic program for the 2011 Mustang. The company will let you slather the muscle car in any number of graphics packages to suit your tastes. The designs vary from tasteful stripes and accents to some pieces like the “clear hood” 5.0 and various tribal decals. Continue reading »

2010 Suzuki Kizashi dragster sets speed record video

Piloting American Suzuki Motor Corporation’s modified 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special, Road & Track’s Sam Mitani injected the Kizashi into the record books (and himself in the 200 mph club) with his 203.720 mph run at this year’s Bonneville Speed Week, exceeding the previous record of 202.301 mph. Despite a multitude of records – and record attempts – achieved by Suzuki motorcycle riders, this was the first official crack at the Bonneville Salt Flats by American Suzuki’s automotive arm. Continue reading »

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