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VIDEO: SNL Pokes Fun at the Runaway Prius
Here's a funny video of an Saturday Night Live skit making fun of the current Toyota unintended acceleration issues. Related Stories: VIDEO: Officer in San Diego Helps Stop Runaway Toyota Prius
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Track Edition Comes in a Funky Orange Color
Lexus is set to release a track version of the LFA supercar, dubbed the Nürburgring edition. The track-spec model features a fixed rear-wing, large front spoiler, a stiffer suspension, lightweight alloy wheels and an extra 10 horsepower. It will also be available in four colors, one of which is this orange pictured here. Expect more details soon. Full Story: The...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Kia Optima Unveiled
The 2011 Kia Optima is going to make its debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. The next-generation Optima, also known as the Magentis, is longer, wider and lower than before. It also features a coupe-like profile and Kia's new bold "tiger" family face. The 2011 Optima will officially be unveiled on April 1 and will go on sale...
2011 BMW 5 Series Touring Officially Unveiled
BMW has officially unveiled the wagon version of the new 5 Series. The 2011 5 Series Touring looks very close to the sedan, unlike the 5 Series Gran Turismo variant. In Europe the 5 Series Touring gets two diesel and two gasoline engine choices. The least powerful is the diesel 520d Touring with 184-hp. The diesel 530d Touring puts...
VIDEO: Officer in San Diego Helps Stop Runaway Toyota Prius
Yesterday a California Highway Patrol officer helped stop a runaway Toyota Prius on a San Diego County freeway. The Prius had reached 94 mph after the car's accelerator became stuck, but luckily the officer was able to bring the car safely to a halt. In what is worse news for Toyota, the owner of the Prius, James Sikes, said that...
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon to Debut in New York
Acura has confirmed that the new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon will debut at the New York Auto Show at the end of this month. The TSX Sport Wagon will go on sale this fall and be sold alongside the TSX sedan. The TSX sedan is available with either a 4-cylinder or V6, but it hasn't been the engine lineup...
GM Looks Globally for the Design of the Next Corvette
GM is currently looking for the new design for the next-generation Chevy Corvette and for the first time ever, GM design studios from all over the world have submitted design studies for the next-generation. Last year GM's vice president of global design, Ed Welburn invited GM's 10 styling studios to submit design proposals. "Some were absolutely phenomenal," Welburn said....
Lexus Announces IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition Pricing
Lexus has announced the introduction of the very special edition IS 350C F-Sport model. Lexus is only going to produce 100 units at a starting price of $57,500. "The F-Sport Special Edition builds on the IS 350C and takes the fun of the convertible up another notch," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. "The...
BMW M1 Isn't Going to Happen, But a 135is is a Possibility
It had been rumored for a while that BMW was working on an M1 version of the 1 Series, but Inside Line received word from a source at the Geneva Motor Show that it isn't going to happen. Instead the source said that if a more powerful 1 Series is released it will be a 135is like BMW has...
2011 Toyota Avalon Starts at $32,245
Toyota has announced the pricing for the "redesigned" 2011 Toyota Avalon. The 2011 Avalon XLS starts at $32,245, while the Avalon Limited starts at $35,485. The 2011 Avalon gets a facelift with a wider grille and new headlights in the front and out back there are new taillights. The interior has been upgraded with new standard features like Bluetooth, music...
