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Nissan Cube recalled over fuel leak

1 hour 59 min ago
Nissan joins the long list of recent recalls, this time for a problem similar to the Lexus HS 250h - excessive fuel leakage in the event of a rear-end impact.


Nissan Motor - Nissan - Nissan Cube - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Lexus HS

Update: Jack Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic

2 hours 11 min ago
Following a crash landing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, while piloting his private plane, Jack Roush has now been transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.


Mayo Clinic - Jack Roush - Wisconsin - Minnesota - Oshkosh

Ford’s rally Fiesta X-Games ad [Video]

2 hours 58 min ago
As the X-Games kick off for 2010, Ford and Ken Block have created a new commercial to show off the rally Fiesta, as well as announce a chance to win a Fiesta.


Ken Block - Ford Fiesta - Ford - Ford Motor Company - Fiesta

Nissan shows Health & Well-Being concept

3 hours 38 min ago
As alternative technologies continue to work their way into vehicles, Nissan has decided to take a shot at developing technologies aimed at improving occupant health.


Nissan Motors - Health - Nissan - Alternative - Electric vehicle

NHTSA releases new crash test details

4 hours 38 min ago
In an effort to continually improve - and confuse - the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new crash test for 2011 vehicles.


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Crash test - United States - Government - Transportation Department

Viagra, Drooping Decklids, Man As Endangered Species

4 hours 41 min ago
[Op-Ed] Just as the original Explorer kicked off an SUV supernova, the original CLS virtually ensured that imitators would multiply like rabbits throughout the marketplace.


Recreation - Supernova - Universe - Sildenafil - Muscle

First Drive: 2011 Kia Sportage [Review]

5 hours 41 min ago
Hyundai's new Tucson made a splash in 2009 with a fresh design and now it's Kia's turn with the all-new 2011 Sportage subcompact crossover.


Hyundai Tucson - Kia Motors - Hyundai - United States - Kia

Lexus recalls LX 470 over steering shaft issue

11 hours 32 min ago
Lexus has just announced a voluntary recall that covers roughly 39,000 model year 2003-2007 LX 470 SUVs regarding possible steering shaft disengagement.


Lexus - Lexus LX - Sport utility vehicle - Automobile - Makes and Models

Porsche readying Panamera S Hybrid

11 hours 47 min ago
Porsche is proving to be quite love stricken with the concept of vehicle electrification, now detailing the future for a gas-electric Panamera sedan for next year.


Porsche - Porsche Panamera - Makes and Models - Recreation - Autos

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11 hours 47 min ago

Toyota recalls 373k Avalons for steering bracket

12 hours 4 min ago
Toyota has just announced a voluntary recall for 373,000 Avalon sedans, model years 2000-2004, in order to replace a faulty steering column bracket.


Toyota - Automobile - Makes and Models - United States - Home

Mercedes builds last current-generation CLS

19 hours 51 min ago
The one that started it all - the CLS four-door coupe - has finally reached the end of its production run, with the final unit destined for U.S. consumption.


Mercedes-Benz - Coupé - United States - Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - Makes and Models

Ferrari reports slow, yet steady growth

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 23:28
Ferrari has released its financial report for the second quarter 2010, touting great successes with individual models and the brand as a whole.


Ferrari - Makes and Models - Recreation - Autos - Felipe Massa

Judge denies attempt to mandate hybrid taxis

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 21:38
As part of an ongoing legal battle in the state of New York, taxi fleet owners have won a small victory as a judge denied NY's attempt to mandate hybrid taxis.


New York - United States - New York City - Business and Economy - Government

GM closes final Windsor production plant

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 19:32
Today marks the final day of production at General Motors' transmission plant in Windsor, Ontario, marking the end of a 90-year presence in Windsor.


General Motors - Canada - Windsor Ontario - Windsor - Ontario

Five life-saving Toyota safety features

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:10
[Sponsored Post] There are dozens of reasons to feel safe behind the wheel of a new Toyota. Here's a list of five critical technologies that help prevent collisions.


Toyota - Makes and Models - Recreation - Autos - United States

Acura NSX depicted with unique drama [Video]

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:48
Filmmakers have created a very well-done dramatic short film that tells the stories of seven different people - each based on their own interpretation of the NSX.


Acura - Short film - Makes and Models - Recreation - Autos

Report: All-new Tundra to bow 2014

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:18
Inside sources have revealed that Toyota intends to continue on with the Tundra after this model's lifespan is up, despite sales falling far below initial goals.


Toyota - ToyotaTundra - Tundra - Recreation - Makes and Models

Porsche 918 Spyder heads to production

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 16:39
Confirming what many believed to be inevitable, Porsche has now surpassed the 1,000 letters of intent required to take the 918 to production.

Pagani Zonda R laps Nürburing in 6:47

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 16:06
Pagani offers up a complete lap video at "the ring" with its frighteningly fast Zonda R - and after watching the video, you will agree it is exactly that - frightening.


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