Hyundai recalls 2011 So...
2011 Hyundai Sonata recalled due to steering defects: The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) will recall around 16,300 Sonata sedans after it opened an investigation regarding the car’s steering. “We will fully cooperate with the investigation and resolve any...
Ford recalls ‘98 ...
Ford is recalling 462,750 ‘98-‘03 Windstar large MPV as the rear axle could crack and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The affected vehicles were produced from 1st September 1997 to 28th February 2003, and are...
The Continental: Merced...
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Right now, traveling anywhere between Mercedes-Benz’s...
Nissan LEAF order book ...
Nissan has flung open its order books for the LEAF EV with a website devoted to deal with preliminary deposits. If you click your way to www.nissan.co.uk/leafreservation, consumers can register their interest in the LEAF by paying a £257 refundable deposit. They will then get to...
Ferrari to contact all ...
A few days ago, Ferrari was looking into a problem that caused the 458 Italia to catch fire. Now, Ferrari will be calling back every single 458 Italia, following videos, photos and reports of cars randomly catching fire. Most 458 Italia fires have happened in Mainland Europe. In the U.S,...
Mitsubishi i-MiEV prici...
Mitsubishi has revealed some new information on the forthcoming Euro-spec i-MiEV electric city-car. Compared to the Japanese variant, the European model has remodelled bumpers, centre console and “improved interior comfort.” Compare to the regular petrol ‘i-car’, the...
Audi increasing A1 prod...
Audi will be increasing the production of its A1 supermini, to meet early demand. Audi’s sales executive, Peter Schwarzenbauer also approved plans for the A1 to be sold in China and the U.S. China will see the car launch in mid-2012, however, the U.S is likely to see the A1 in its...
Researchers tinkering w...
Scottish researchers are tinkering with bio-fuel – by adding waste from Scotch whisky to the mix. The researchers have produced a type of fuel from distilled Scotch whisky, from Diageo’s Glenkinchie Distillery. The fuel uses “pot ale” — the liquid deposit from... Researchers tinkering w...
Scottish researchers are tinkering with bio-fuel – by adding waste from Scotch whisky to the mix. The researchers have produced a type of fuel from distilled Scotch whisky, from Diageo’s Glenkinchie Distillery. The fuel uses “pot ale” — the liquid deposit from...