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GM recalls over 38,000 hybrids over fire hazard

, May 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

General Motors has recalled more than 38,000 of their new hybrid vehicles over the possibility that a faulty circuit board in the trunk could potentially overheat and start a fire. The recall affects new Buick LaCrosse and Regal models, and Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles, all from the 2012 and 2013 model years. Read The Full Story

Range Rover Hybrids due late-2013 (but the US misses out)

, May 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Range Rover's hybrid versions of its two big SUVs will make their public debut in September, though neither of the diesel-hybrid cars will be headed to US forecourts. Range Rover expects to show off the duo - the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport - in hybrid form at the Frankfurt Motor Show, chief programme engineer for RRS Stuart Frith told Car Sales Australia, with sales kicking off in Europe by the end of the year. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen Design Vision GTI concept unveiled at Worthersee festival

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

In Reifnitz, Austria, tens of thousands of Volkswagen GTI enthusiasts converge for a few days at the Worthersee festival to get their automotive fix. During the event, VW shows off a concept vehicle, with this year's being a concept race car called the Design Vision GTI, a sleek vehicle inspired by the 7th-gen GTI. We've got a gallery available after the jump. Read The Full Story

Audi Spock vs Spock continues Star Trek crossover advertising

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

As it was with the Acer Enterprise-esque spot that turned out to be a rather strange Windows 8 computer by the name of Aspire R7 last month, so too do the stars of Star Trek appear this week in a video spot for Audi. In their newest crossover appearance, both original Spock and new-age Spock have a bit of a battle on the road, complete with so many Star Trek references your head will spin. This spot is also home to a driverless / self-driven Audi vehicle in addition to the Audi S7, as driven by Zachary Quinto. Read The Full Story

BMW recalls 220,000 vehicles over airbag issue

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

BMW will be recalling some 220,000 vehicles over an airbag issue that causes the front passenger seat airbag from not inflating correctly due to a manufacturing defect in the airbag inflator. No reports of injuries or accidents have been reported, but officials say that the malfunction could cause a fire or passengers being injured by metal fragments shooting out of the airbag. Read The Full Story

Tesla in talks with Google over self-driving car tech [UPDATE]

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Tesla Motors, the company behind the popular Model S and its all-electric car tech in general, is interested in self-driving cars and is in talks with Google on how bring that technology to Tesla cars in the future. Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that self-driving cars are the way of the future and are the next step in car technology. Read The Full Story

Tesla Model S Performance Plus wrings more of out EV (and your wallet)

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Tesla has turned its Model S electric car up to eleven, launching a $6,500 upgrade for the hitherto top-spec Performance version which tightens on-road performance as well as slightly stretching range. The new Model S Performance Plus pack includes wider rear tires for boosted grip, and means the EV can run for 6-12 miles longer than the regular car. Read The Full Story

Tesla to sell millions in environment credits during 2013

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Word has it Tesla Motors will get to announce its first profit on Wednesday, May 8, a long-awaited reality for the company. According to the LA Times, the profit will happen due to the subsidization of the company through the sale of environmental credits it receives from California and to others auto makers. Estimates currently have it that credit sales during 2013 could bring in $250 million. Read The Full Story

Terrafugia’s TF-X concept flying car makes every road its launch pad

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Anyone who watched The Jetsons as a kid has been eagerly awaiting the day we can take our personal vehicles to the sky, zooming away towards the clouds to pick up a pizza or the dry cleaning. Such a reality isn't here yet, but Terrafugia's new TF-X concept gives us yet another glimpse into what that future could look like, showing off a car that looks similar to an older Ford Taurus that sprouted half a pair of X-Fighter wings. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet Silverado High Country tries to make trucks aspirational

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

There's a huge range of trucks available in the United States. All of the big three automakers produce trucks ranging from budget offerings designed to work only up to high-end luxury trucks designed for truck buyers looking for luxury as much is utility. For the has been producing some very high-end trucks for a number of years under its King Ranch name. Read The Full Story

Ford plans to surpass its hybrid sales record this month

, May 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Ford has decided that this year, it will surpass its hybrid sales record. It's highest annual amount of hybrids sold dates back to 2010, the year it sold 35,496 of its Fusion and C-Max hybrids. Currently, the car manufacturer has sold 29,561 hybrids this year alone, meaning that it only needs to sell about 6,000 more hybrids to beat its original record, a feat that it believes can be accomplished within this month. Read The Full Story

Volkswagen to update Beetle turbo and Jetta GLI this month

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Volkswagen is planning to roll out updates to both its Beetle turbo and Jetta GLI, bestowing them with new engines, better MPGs, and higher price tags. The update models are going to be rolled out later this year, and will feature an average of a few hundred more dollars on their respective price tags over current offerings. Read The Full Story
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