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Big Takata Airbag Recall: Company’s CEO Nowhere To Be Found

Takata Airbag Recall
Takata Airbag Recall

Big Takata airbag recall hit on this company hard, and only on this company but on all the car manufacturers who used their airbags. More than 7,8 million vehicles need to be recalled and this is going be followed by the investigation by the National Highway Safety Administration. The news that made even bigger turmoil is the news about an attempts made by this company and certain manufacturers to deal with this problem back in 2004, which proves that they knew about the problem back then.  Continue reading Big Takata Airbag Recall: Company’s CEO Nowhere To Be Found

2X Vision Gran Tourismo New Race Car Concept From Chevrolet

2x Vision Gran Tourismo teaser
2x Vision Gran Tourismo teaser

Chevrolet Chaparral is the old racing team that achieved great success, it was combination of Hap Sharp, race engines provided by Chevrolet and Jim Hall. This team became one of the most innovative squads in the whole racing history. They are mostly known for their ground effects pioneer work.

This year’s Vision Gran Tourismo party brought the old squad together and the new model was made in cooperation between Chevrolet, Jim Hall and GM Advanced Design Studio. This vehicle is one of the examples of how far designers imagination can go and since this vehicle’s design wasn’t limited by some market standards it looks crazy futuristic, even for the Vision Gran Tourismo party. Continue reading 2X Vision Gran Tourismo New Race Car Concept From Chevrolet

New Mercedes Maybach on LA Auto Show

Old Maybach Commercial
Old Maybach Commercial

Here you can read the full review of 2016 Mercedes Maybach S600 presented on 2014 La Auto Show.

Mercedes plans to bring back the legendary Maybach name, with presenting the new Mercedes Maybach on LA Auto Show. New vehicle is going to be slotted between Mercedes S Class and Mercedes Pullman limousine. This vehicle is going to be another  derivative of the famous S Class. Continue reading New Mercedes Maybach on LA Auto Show

2015 Cadillac Escalade

2015 Cadillac Escalade
2015 Cadillac Escalade. Photo credits: Topspeed.com

”…In the sun or up in the shade, on top of my Escalade…”-Ludacris

Short History

This full-size luxurious SUV was the first utility vehicle made by Cadillac Division of General Motors. First model came out in 1999, as an answer to the Lincoln Navigator. First model was almost the same as GMC Denali, but later GM gave this vehicle a real Cadillac theme. This vehicle went through four generations, with fifth generation vehicle being released for the 2015 model year. In 2008 hybrid version of this SUV was added to the line up. Continue reading 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Anti-Tesla Bill Signed, With GM’s Support

While popular Anti-Tesla bill was still at the Governor’s table, another surprising news came out, directly from the GM’s headquarters. We all knew that GM supports Anti-Tesla bill in Michigan, but to support it with a statement is something we haven’t seen on the market before, even taking in consideration how competitive American auto market is at this time. Not long after this statement has been released, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder sign the bill. Continue reading Anti-Tesla Bill Signed, With GM’s Support

2016 BMW X4 M40i Spy Shots, Without Camuflage

New spy photos of M40i version of the BMW X4, for the 2016 model year leaked. New model comes with almost the same front fascia as the standard version, but there is a possibility of BMW to install a more aggressive bumper before production of this popular X4 version starts.

2016 BMW X4 M40i Spy Shots, Photo credits: Topspeed.com
2016 BMW X4 M40i Spy Shots, Photo credits: Topspeed.com
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Porsche 911 Carrera And Carrera S Receiving Turbocharged Engines

Porsche 911 is going to come with a big update in the next model year. Almost all models are going to come with a new turbocharged power train. which means that Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S are both going to lose their inline flat six cylinder engines. Regular Carrera is probably going to receive 2,9 liter turbocharged six cylinder engine that’s going to come with a 400 horsepower and the same number of pound feet of torque output. This is going to be a large improvement for this model since 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera can produce only 350 horsepower.

Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche 911 Carrera S
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