Yearly Archives: 2011
Toyota Recalls 245,000 Lexus GS and IS Sedans
Uh oh it's a new year and it looks like Toyota has more recalls to deal with. Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 245,000 Lexus GA and IS sedans. The recall covers 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles sold in the U.S. The voluntary safety recall...
Geneva 11' Preview: Toyota Releases a Teaser of the FT-86 II Concept
It looks like we're going to get to see concept versions of both Subaru and Toyota's version of the FT-86 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Subaru confirmed earlier this month that their version of the jointly developed coupe would be unveiled and now Toyota has made a similar announcement this morning. Toyota originally unveiled the FT-86 concept at...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Packs 430-HP…Yes Please!!!
The Aston Martin Vantage is a beautiful car that many of us would love to have in our garage. Now Aston Martin has released an even more powerful version of the V8 Vantage that is even hotter. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is powered by the same 4.7L V8, but now puts out 430 horsepower and 361 lb-ft....
Next Mini Cooper Design to be a Big Leap Forward
The next-generation Mini Cooper is expected to get a big design change according to BMW Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk who stated that the next Mini will be a ""bigger design leap than the last one." Adrian van Hooydonk told Autocar that Andres Warming, Mini's new design boss, will start the design of the third-generation Mini from a clean...
Porsche 911 Black Edition Unveiled and Starts at $81,300
Porsche has unveiled the 911 Black Edition Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet. The Black Edition is obviously only available in black and only 1,911 units will be available worldwide with a starting price of $81,300 for the coupe and $91,300 for the cabriolet. The 911 Black Edition is available in two black colors: Solid Black or the optional Basalt Black Metallic....
"Newly Refined" 2012 Acura TL to Debut in Chicago
Acura has announced that a "newly refined" 2012 TL is going to debut at the Chicago Auto Show next month. According to Acura the 2012 TL "further enhances its position in the segment with aggressive, yet refined styling and performance." Acura hasn't released any photos of the 2012 TL, but lets hope that they fixed that ugly beak (see above)... Related...
Next-Gen VW Golf to Arrive at the End of 2012
VW is going to release the seventh generation of the VW Golf at the end of 2012 or early 2013 according to a VW spokesman. The VW spokesman responded to a report that stated that the next Golf would arrive by November 2012. Although the report stated a November launch, the spokesman stated that a specific month has not...
Geneva 11' Preview: Dodge Journey Based Fiat Freemont Unveiled
The first fruit of the Fiat/ Chrysler partnership is finally hitting the US in the form of the Fiat 500. Now it's time for some of Chrysler's models to head over to Europe under the Fiat name. The first model is the Dodge Journey, which is being dubbed the Fiat Freemont. The 2012 Freemont will be officially unveiled at the...
Mitsubishi to Kill Eclipse, Galant and Endeavor
Mitsubishi is barely still around, but the automaker has big plans that will hopefully breath some life back into the brand. Mitsubishi announced a new global plan last week that includes the introduction of six new plug-in hybrid and electric models by 2015. The bad news for Eclipse fans is that by 2013 Mitsubishi plans on discontinuing the slow...
2011 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible…Official Pace Car of Indianapolis 500
The 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible is going to be the official pace car of the 2011 2011 Indianapolis 500. The announcement at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale classic auto auction, where a bidder will have the opportunity to purchase the first of 50 Indianapolis 500 Festival Committee cars. 2011 marks the 22nd time a Chevy has been chosen to pace...
