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Nissan recalls around 20,000 SUVs due to faulty brakes

, Apr 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Nissan has issued a recall for around 20,000 of its Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles due to faulty breaks. The front brakes of the vehicles can potentially fail while driving, reducing the braking power of the vehicles. It's recalling the 2013 models of the Pathfinder and Infinite JX vehicles in order to repair the problems. Thankfully, Nissan says that there have been no reports of crashes or injuries yet. Read The Full Story

GM’s Opel division returns to Shanghai Auto Show after 5 years

, Apr 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

After a 5 year absence, General Motor's Opel division will be returning to the Shanghai Auto Show this year to debut 3 new cars. It hopes to bring its cars to more markets aside from Europe, in hopes of revitalizing its finances. Opel has been on the decline since 1999, losing about $18 billion in total with 10% of that figure being lost last year alone. By bringing its inventory to the world's largest market, China, it hopes to turn its financial luck around. Read The Full Story

Chrysler will take substantial loss on every Fiat 500e sold, says CEO

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chrysler's CEO Sergio Marchionne stated yesterday in a speech that the manufacturer will lose approximately $10,000 for every Fiat 500 electric vehicle it sells, something he used to demonstrate that electric motors are not - at least presently - the solution to government-mandated fuel regulations. He discussed his concerns regarding present regulation efforts and the reality of EVs. Read The Full Story

General Motors unveils Buick Riviera concept at Shanghai Auto Show

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show taking place in China, General Motors has unveiled the Buick Riviera concept, a modern take on a classic car. The concept was made is China, and is the latest to use the Riviera name, applying it to a car that features a sleek design that is said to be inspired by the Chinese phrase: "The greatest good is like water." Read The Full Story

iBeetle revealed: real iPhone-friendly vehicle set for 2014

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today the Volkwagen iBeetle has been announced - and it's not just a concept car. This very real, very ready for the market vehicle has been unleashed at the Shanghai auto show with full iPhone 5 integration. But it's not coming with an iPhone out of the box - you have to buy that separately. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet’s 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel trumps non-hybrid vehicles with 46MPG

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevrolet's 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel car has beat out all non-hybrid passenger cars in the United States in highway gas mileage, coming in at 46MGP. Such a mileage rating offers drivers approximately 700 miles on the highway per tank, basing it on the EPA's highway estimate and, obviously, the gas tank's capacity. Chevrolet boasts the vehicle over its competitors, saying the Cruze Clean Turbo beats out the VW Jetta TDI auto in multiple categories. Read The Full Story

Honda recalls 204,500 vehicles over potential shifting problem

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Honda has announced plans to recall 204,500 of its CR-V, Odyssey, and Acura RDX vehicles from 2012 and 2013 due to an issue with the braking system. When temperatures drop below freezing, a problem with one component could allow the driver to shift without pressing the brake first, something that hasn't caused any issues, instead being discovered in an internal investigation. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz GLA concept sports laser video projector headlights

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz likes to keep this high-tech and modern with their vehicles, so naturally it makes sense that the company's latest concept -- the GLA -- has laser projection headlights capable of beaming videos. The CUV is set to make an appearance at the Shanghai Motor Show next week, but it seems the company wanted to tease it first before its official unveiling. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz GLA compact crossover concept leaked ahead of Auto China 2013

, Apr 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

We're three days away from China's Auto China 2013 car show to be held in Shanghai this weekend, but that didn't stop someone from leaking a roster full of images across the Internet. Over a dozen photos of Mercedes-Benz's GLA compact crossover concept vehicle have hit the Web showing off the car from nearly every angle. And while the SUV itself is a sight to behold, it is the interior shots that are truly outstanding. Read The Full Story

Dubai adds Ferrari FF to police fleet

, Apr 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just days after adding a Lamborghini Aventador to their police car lineup, the city of Dubai has added yet another awesome sports car to its fleet of police vehicles. On top of the Aventador, the Ferrari FF is being added to the roster as well. While it's only a three-door shooting-brake, it can still haul up to two bad guys off to jail. Read The Full Story

AAA: It costs $9,122 a year to own a car

, Apr 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

The price tag fixed to a car is only part of what you'll spend for the vehicle, with the sale being followed shortly by licensing fees and taxes. Beyond that, there's the cost associated with properly maintaining the vehicle and fixing the occassional problem that arises, and then there's the daily cost, primarily in the form of filling the tank up. Most of these costs were used in AAA's "Your Driving Costs" report, which pegs the yearly price of owning a car at $9,122. Read The Full Story

Ford Focus named best-selling car in 2012

, Apr 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Having the crown for the best car of the year is certainly something, but claiming the top spot for the best-selling car is just plain good for business. It's turns out that the Ford Focus is the world's top-selling vehicle of 2012, with a close second going to the Toyota Corolla, and third place going to Ford's F-series of trucks. Read The Full Story
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