McLaren Unveils MP4-12C and New Factory Plans
Formula One car maker McLaren has unveiled plans to build a range of commercial sports cars at a new production facility in Britain.
GM Adding 1,200 Autoworkers at Ohio Plant
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Dstall Chevrolet Cruze , general motors , gm , News - Politics
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it is bringing 1,200 autoworkers back to work this summer to start producing the Chevrolet Cruze compact car at a factory in northeast Ohio.
Tears, Anger and Frustration at Toyota Hearing
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
In sometimes tearful testimony, victims of Toyota's acceleration issues and experts in car electronics said Toyota's response to unintended acceleration in its vehicles is lacking.
Toyota Owner: Ride 'A Near Death Experience'
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
In tearful testimony before lawmakers, Rhonda Smith, a Tennessee woman detailed how her Toyota-made Lexus suddenly zoomed to 100 miles per hour. She described her nightmare ride as "a near death experience."
Toyota Gets US Grand Jury Subpoena
Monday, February 22, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Toyota's safety problems, the company acknowledged Monday as it prepared to answer questions on Capitol Hill about its widespread vehicle recalls.
Toyota CEO Will Now Testify Before Congress
Friday, February 19, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota's president Akio Toyoda will testify before a congressional hearing next week, appealing to U.S. lawmakers and aggrieved customers for understanding while the company fixes its safety problems.
3 Electric Car Co. Workers Dead in Plane Crash
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , tesla , Tesla Motors
Three employees of Tesla Motors were killed when their small plane that went down in a Northern California neighborhood. AP's Haven Daley reports from East Palo Alto.
Toyota Investigating Corolla Steering Problems
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota is looking into complaints of power steering problems with its popular Corolla compact car and is considering a recall as one option.
Toyota Considering Corolla Recall
by Dstall Corolla , News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota's quality control executive says the automaker is looking into possible power-steering problems with the Corolla subcompact, the world's best-selling car, and is considering a recall.
Govt. Demands Toyota Recall Documents
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota , Transportation Department
The Transportation Department is demanding Toyota disclose what it knew about safety issues in its vehicles and when it knew they posed as threat to consumers in the United States.
Ferrari GTO in disguise, Toyota FT-86 coming to the US
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Ferrari , toyota
The future Ferrari GTO may have been spotted with some aerodynamic tweaks, we have some spy photos of what may be it. Also, amidst chaos at Toyota, some words on the future of the FT-86. It may be making its way to the US. Also, a man builds a bridge for his Ferrari, into his living room... and his neighbors are pissed.
Honda Adds 400,000 Cars to Recall List
by Dstall Honda , News - Politics , recall
Honda Motor Co. is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month old global recall for faulty airbags in the latest quality problem to hit a Japanese automaker.
Toyota Tries to Control Damage
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers' trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to learn all it can about congressional investigations, maybe even steer them if it can.
2011 Ford Mustang GT500, Matech GT1 Ford GT
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Ford , Ford GT , Lamborghini , Mustang
Today is Ford Day at FLD, the 2011 GT500 is revealed, the Matech GT1 Ford GT race car is presented in it's awesomeness for the 2010 GT1 Cup, and a Lamborghini Mustang? You've got to be kidding me.
Is My Toyota on the Recall List?
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota's decision to recall nearly 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars adds to an already long list of recalled vehicles. Here's a breakdown of which models are effected.
Toyota Recalls 400,000+ Prius
by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , prius , recall , toyota
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
Superbowl Car Commercials, Porsche Turbo S, Pagani C9
Monday, February 8, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Porsche 911 turbo
Porsche reveals the new 911 Turbo S, the Pagani C9 mule is spotted in South Africa, and the car commercials of the Superbowl.
New Formula One Cars, Future Cars for NASCAR and IRL
Friday, February 5, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , f1 , formula one , IRL , nascar
FastLaneDaily's Shakedown Host Leo Parente reviews the changes made to Formula One for 2010 and what changes are to come for both NASCAR and IRL.
Toyota Chief Apologizes for Global Recalls
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota's president apologized Friday for the massive global recalls over sticking gas pedals as the automaker scrambles to repair a damaged reputation and sliding sales.
Witnesses: Toyota Driver Blames Pedal for Crash
by Dstall News - Politics , toyota
Witnesses say a Tennessee driver is blaming the accelerator on her 2008 Toyota Camry after crashing into the front of a funeral home.
Toyota Says It Is Evaluating 2010 Prius Brakes
Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , prius , recall , toyota
Toyota USA says it is evaluating 2010 Prius brake problems, but has not issued a recall on the gas-electric hybrid.
Future Saab Spyker Models, 2012 Dodge Durango
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Cheverolet , Dodge , Dodge Durango , Saab , Saab Spyker Automotive Group , Spyker
Saab Spyker Automotive Group is talking about future models, we have some information on that. Also, some leaked patent filings from the 2012 Dodge Durango, and Chevy drops its famous tag-line.
More Toyota Recall News, BMW M3 Competition Package, McLaren MP4-12C GTR
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , BMW , McLaren , recall , toyota
Steve Wozniack has some insight on the Toyota Recall fix, BMW spills some news on the next generation M3 Competition Package, and McLaren MP4-12C GTR renderings by jonsibal.com.
24 Hours of Daytona and Sno*Drift, Toyota Recall Fix, Tesla IPO
Monday, February 1, 2010 by Dstall 24 Hours of Daytona , Autos - Vehicles , tesla , toyota
24 Hours of Daytona and Sno*Drift took place this past weekend, and we have a recap. Toyota announces a fix for the massive recall last week, and Tesla IPO's itself.
Toyota Announces Fix for Sticky Pedals
by Dstall News - Politics , recall , toyota
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its dealers should get parts to fix a sticky gas pedal problem this week as the automaker tries to bring an end to a recall that has affected 4.2 million vehicles worldwide.
For Toyota Drivers, Confusion and Growing Anger
Friday, January 29, 2010 by Dstall News - Politics , toyota
Toyota executives have been virtually silent amid a recall of millions of their cars because gas pedals can become dangerously stuck. For their customers, oh, what a feeling fear, frustration, confusion and anger.
24 Hours of Daytona Preview
by Dstall 24 Hours of Daytona , Autos - Vehicles
Leo Parente previews this weekend's 2010 24 Hours of Daytona, giving highlights and speculation as to what to expect out of the annual kick-off to the Grand-Am season.
TomTom User Data, Lamborghini Power Changes, Forza 3
Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Lamborghini
Alex Roy of Team Polizei 144 and JF Musial discuss TomTom's user data logging, Lamborghini's changes, and Forza3... on Road Testament.
Ford Returns to Profitability After 4 Years
by Dstall Ford , News - Politics
Ford, the only U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy court, clawed its way to a $2.7 billion profit in 2009 and expects to stay in the black in 2010. It was the automaker's first annual profit in four years.
Spyker buys Saab, A baby Porsche, DDM-Works Ariel Atom
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , general motors , Porsche , Saab , Spyker , VW
Spyker has officially purchased Saab from General Motors, VW group chairman, Martin Winterkorn reportedly confirmed that a baby Porsche might be on the way, and DDM-Works' twin-charged Ariel Atom.
What to Do if Your Toyota Has Been Recalled
by Dstall News - Politics , toyota
Ken Thomas of The Associated Press explains what to do if you own one of the Toyota's that has been recalled and what the recommendations are if the gas pedal won't depress.
F1 Ice Race, P. Diddy Maybach, Pagani C9
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , f1 , formula one , Pagani
Sebastian Buemi takes his 2009 F1 race car ice racing in Montreal to celebrate the return of Formula one to North America, Lamborghini confirms future research and development will focus on new materials and lighters cars, news on the future Pagani C9, and P. Diddy buys his son a Maybach.
The Dog That Killed Hoonage: A Call For Simplicity
Monday, January 25, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles
Cars are growing too complex, and we're not the first to complain about it. We probably can't stop the rise of the self-driving car, but we need to stop and remember why we first climbed behind the wheel.
Ed Whitacre Named CEO at General Motors
by Dstall Ed Whitacre , general motors , News - Politics
General Motors Chairman and interim CEO Ed Whitacre is dropping the interim from his title as the automaker's CEO.
Shakedown 2010 Kick OFF - 1/22/2010
Friday, January 22, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , formula one , motogp , Shakedown
Looking ahead to Formula One launches, MOTOGP motors, new rally cars. Shakedown hosted by Leo Parente.
Road Testament - MINI Countryman, Cayman Spec Series
Thursday, January 21, 2010 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , Mini
The Road Testament with Alex Roy, a new Fast Lane Daily series that dives into the weekly news and gives an opinion of what's to come for the automotive industry. This week's subjects include the MINI Countryman, Cayman Spec Series, and the Audi e-Tron. Hosted by Alex Roy and Producer J.F. Musial.
GM's Opel to Shut Plant, Slash Europe Jobs
by Dstall general motors , gm , News - Politics , opel
General Motors has announced it will close the Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium. Opel's president said Thursday the shutdown is part of a company plan to shed 8,300 jobs in Europe.
Audi R8 Spyder, MINI Countryman, Caterham SEVEN
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , Caterham , Honda , Mini
Starting today off right with some video goodness of the Audi R8 Spyder. MINI teases its Countryman, and then finally reveals it, ahead of schedule. Caterham says they're working on an all-electric version of the Caterham SEVEN, and Honda's CR-Z claims to be a true competitor.
2011 BMW 335i, SDR W3R V-Storm, Crafty Cat
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , BMW
BMW reveals some information on the 2011 335i powerplant, Ariel Atom's crazy half-brother gets to 60 in under 3 seconds, and a cat with an interesting tale.
Volkswagen Coupe Concept, Audi e-Tron Showcar
Monday, January 18, 2010 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , toyota , Volkswagen
Volkswagen showed off the Coupe Concept last week and enthusiasts at vwvortext.com may have some inside information, also Audi's e-Tron Detroit Showcar may be the rumored new R4, and the G-Sport Concept from Toyota, based on the FT-86 is shown off at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
2010 Dakar Rally, Arizona Speed Camera, A new GM CEO?
Monday, January 4, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Dakar , Dakar Rally , general motors , gm
The 2010 Dakar Rally is under way, Arizona may be shutting down its speed camera program, a new CEO for GM from a big software company, and some car porn from Dakar.
