Archive for February, 2010

Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design

German tuners Prior Design have created another set of upgrates for the Audi R8. The Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition has a body color C-pillar side panel, and will be available for order soon through the engineering firm’s website.
The company opted not to retune the car’s engine, choosing to focus on the aerodynamics […]

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Toyota issues fresh 2010 Camry recall, reexamining Tacoma unintended acceleration as alleged death toll mounts

With its upcoming Capitol Hill hearings only about a week away, Toyota appears to be attempting to tie up any loose ends with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The government agency has just announced a new recall for the 2010 Toyota Camry, and the embattled automaker is apparently taking a second look at […]

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The best AWD systems:Acura tested in Cold Weather

Less than 50 miles from the Canadian border lies Baudette, Minnesota, population 1,084. If the combination of ice fishing, heavy drinking and frozen extremities isn’t your thing, the whole region is of little interest. But just outside the town proper lies one of the most advanced cold-weather testing facilities on the planet. It’s also a […]

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

2011 Porsche Cayenne Official Photos and Details Released

Porsche will put the next generation Porsche Cayenne for sale in Europe on May 8. This will follow the SUV’s world debut in Geneva next week, and its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show at the end of March.
U.S. customers wanting to pick up the S or the Turbo will […]

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Leakage alert: Audi RS5 brochure images surface ahead of 2010 Geneva Motor Show

Ever since the Audi A5 mid-size executive coupe was born 3 years ago, reports of a high-performance RS variant have been teasing us. Finally, the wait is over.
Goog thing we checked our inbox today because we received an anonymous email containing 18 full-resolution photos of the Audi RS 5. Simultaneously, we also received […]

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is a mouthful, not a handful

When the redesigned Acura TL debuted in late 2008, it represented a substantial transformation over previous iterations. The third-generation model retained the transverse V6 of its two predecessors, but for the first time included an all-wheel-drive option. But while the torque-vectoring Super Handling-All Wheel Drive is an appreciated addition when you’re putting out over 300 […]

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 5 by Peugeot foretells the future of the 508

Despite the ridiculous name, the “5 by Peugeot” concept is the inspiration for the next Peugeot 508 sedan, Peugeot’s competitor the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia.
Coming in at 191.3 inches long and 74 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 110 inches, the 5 by Peugeot is rather staid looking compared to the French automaker’s previous […]

Thursday, February 18th, 2010