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2009 Vehicle Manufacturer Recall List

I think that some of this news should be taken with a 'grain of salt', you have to look at each manufacturer's recalls in association to how many vehicles they have in their lineup, Toyota has what, 18 different vehicles just here in Canada, where as Mazda has only 9!WASHINGTON -- In a first, Toyota led the U.S. auto industry in recalled vehicles this year, thanks to its largest safety-related problem since it began selling vehicles in the United States.The Japanese automaker has struggled with the fallout from the recall of 4.3 million Toyota and Lexus models for unintended acceleration linked to fatal crashes.Toyota told federal officials earlier this month it would start fixing the vehicles now, but some repairs would not be ready until...

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Dashcat

I must apologize in advance to the masses, but alot of people find this stuff funny (ahem, shamelessly me included...)We knew this day would come. Someone would find a picture of a cat doing something silly in a car — bringing LOLCats and LOLCars together and bring about the blogging internet apocalypse. Way to go, DashCat. [Imgur]Source;http://jalopnik.com/5437330/dashcat-doesnt-like-your-idiot-lig...

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Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles for 2009

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces the most-researched new vehicles of 2009 on the company's top-rated Web site, www.kbb.com. In addition, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com reveals the top five brands with the greatest share of market interest for 2009.This year marks the fourth consecutive year that Kelley Blue Book saw increased visitation to its Web site, with nearly 180 million visits to kbb.com in 2009. Because kbb.com is one of the most-trafficked automotive research sites, visitation to specific vehicles has become a leading indicator of sales patterns for manufacturers.Kbb.com's Top 20 Most-Researched New Vehicles of 2009 1. Honda Accord 2. Honda...

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Toyota Launches New Land Cruiser Prado | Priced at Rs. 52.74 Lacs | Toyota Prado Photos, Pictures, Images

Toyota Launched redesigned model of its trade mark vehicle and Luxury SUV "Land Cruiser Prado" in the Indian market on 23rd December, 2009. New Land Cruiser Prado now powered with 3.0 liter Diesel Engine with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System for better driving stability. New Prado also comes with 3-zone Automatic Climate Control, Multi-information Display, Optitron Meter, Parking Assist System with front and rear sensors and rear cameras.Toyota Land Cruiser Prado rice in India - Rs. 52.74 LakhsToyota Land Cruiser Prado Exteriors:Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Interio...

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Amatoya: A Fire-Fighting Ford Warthog Concept

I think I just found my next vehicle....The Amatoya may be just a concept Warthog-inspired reconnaissance and fire-suppression vehicle, but with Apache-like seating and robotic water cannons it makes us want to see it douse some fires.Designed by Liam Ferguson, the system is similar to an MRAP and is designed to fill in as a quick response vehicle smaller than currently used commercial trucks. We're not sure there's a large enough market to justify the creation of such a vehicle, but we dig the look and the ethos of reducing human vulnerability. Just swap out the water cannons for real ones and you've got a great assault vehicle.Here's what the designer has to say:"Currently the role of site reconnaissance is predominantly carried out by light...

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Environmental group sues Honda for "Save The Earth" trademark infringement

You gotta be kidding me....All Honda wanted to do was save the Earth, one gallon of gasoline at a time. It turns out, though, that in the act of saving said Earth, the Japanese automaker stepped on a few toes – namely, those of Save the Earth Enterprises, an environmental group based in the United States.See where this is going? That's right, Save the Earth Enterprises, which trademarked the slogan 'Save the Earth' way back in 1972, has sued Honda and its advertising agency, Rubin Postaer & Co., for infringement. The lawsuit seeks to recover Honda's profits from a recent ad campaign for the Civic and to stop future use by Honda of the Save the Earth trademark."The Honda ad campaign confused people into thinking that we endorsed Honda or...

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Mazda RX-7 Revival Rumors Mark the End of RX-8

Mazda could introduce the new two-seater Mazda RX-7 by the end of 2011, according to InsideLine. The blog says the 2012 model year car is still progressing despite the poor economy.The automaker may cancel the four-seater RX-8 upon the RX-7's release in contrast to earlier reports that a more powerful, more expensive RX-8 would come to market. Based on design characteristics of the Furai concept, the next-gen RX-8 would have carried over 300-horsepower.However, by the end of the first quarter of 2009, RX-8 sales had plummeted 47.5% compared to a year earlier. Sluggish RX-8 sales may prompt the decision to halt the model for the time being. The new RX-7 will use the new-generation Renesis 16X rotary engine which debuted in the Taiki concept....

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New Honda Beat: Next-Generation Kei Roadster Speculated

Remember the original Beat, Honda's pint-sized, two-seater roadster with the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout of the 1990s? Well, Japan's Best Car magazine is doing what it does best by speculating on the return of the Beat in Honda's car range.Our knowledge of the Japanese language is non-existent so we can't share any details from the article (any help would be hugely appreciated) but we assume from the side air-vents that the design proposal is for a rear-engined roadster - something like the poor man's Porsche.We don't know if the rendering / story is based on actual inside information or pure speculation, but it would be interesting to hear your say about whether or not a model like this could be successful in markets outside Japan...

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Do YOU Know All About Electric Vehicles OR Do YOU Just Know The Myths?

Here's a good read....Soon enough it seems that all that will be available to drive will be electric vehicles. With governments across the globe embracing electric vehicles, and pushing for innovation and product development, the days of the gasoline-powered automobile look numbered.But, are EVs so bad?According to Plug In America, they are not. Granted, they may be slightly biased.Take a look below and scan through the top 12 myths about EVs. Do YOU think these myths are fact or fiction?Let us know, SPIES!Press release follows:Plug In America, a nonprofit group leading the clean-vehicle movement, is issuing the following list of common misconceptions or “myths” about all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars. Media and others continue...

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Honda's HSV-010 (Next Gen NSX!) Spied by Kansenzyuku (via Vtec.net)

What makes these snap shots bitter sweet is the fact that this NSX was so close to production that they were able to sell the GTA.co to allow them to enter the race with this car! This would have been a sweet production car!Now, here's how I feel....Source (via www.vtec.net);http://www.kansenzyuku.com/circuitdiary/diary.cgi?no=...

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone has a great time over the holida...

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Honda Accord Tourer Taxi Cab: You Won't Be Seeing this Acura in the States

While Acura has confirmed that it will bring the European Honda Accord Tourer to the U.S. as the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon in fall 2010 (the Euro Accord and the TSX are virtually one and the same), it's highly unlikely that you'll ever see one in a yellowish finish with a Taxi roof sign. But if you're planning a trip to Germany, you might very well be able to hitch a ride on a Accord Tourer Taxi - that is, if you manage to spot one among all the Mercs.The Euro-spec model is powered by a 2.2-liter i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel that delivers an output of 150 horsepower and 350Nm or 258 lb-ft of peak torque returning a combined fuel economy of 6.6 lt/100 or 35.7mpg US in the European cycle.The new Accord Tourer Elegance cab comes equipped with a taximeter...

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The Muschallaro: Part Challenger, Part Camaro, Part Mustang

A talented modeler named Robert D. came up with the wacky idea of creating a scale-model that combines elements from the latest editions of Detroit's pony cars: the body of a Chevy Camaro, the front end of a Dodge Challenger and the rear-end of the Ford Mustang. And this here is the result.I like the main body of the Camaro better than the Challenger. I like the Challenger front end better than the Camaro. Once the idea was in my head to add Mustang to the equation, it all came together, because I found out pretty quickly that the three could combine into one," Robert stated in a forum for model cars.We don't have to tell those of that you have ever attempted to make a custom model that it's easier said than done. Nevertheless, after four painstaking...

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More Brochure pic's of the 2011 Honda CRZ Leaked

A couple of weeks back, the world got a look at some leaked Honda CR-Z brochure images. Today is more of the same, although these images are bigger and clearly. We also get some interior shots that were absent from the first brochure leak go-round. Not a bad looking place to spend some economical time.To recap, the Honda CR-Z is the much-anticipated CRX spiritual successor from Honda. The leaked brochure states the power will be 112 horsepower from the gas engine, plus an additional 12 ponies from the electric assist motor. There will also be 107 pound-feet of torque from the 1.5-liter gas engine coupled to 57 electric lb-ft. of the stuff. You might be scoffing, but remember that the original CRX made around 60 hp and was much loved by enthusiasts.Why?...

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More details on rumored 2013 Nissan GT-R hybrid

Is this ever a nice car!If we told you there was a variant of the iconic Nissan GT-R putting out around 600 horsepower, gobs of weight-saving technology and fuel economy that can hit 25-30 mpg on the highway would you be interested? What if we told you that the added power came via the same 160 hp electric motor that rested beneath the beautiful sheetmetal of the Infiniti Essence concept at last year's Geneva Motor Show?The crew at Inside Line are reporting that the hybrid-powered Nissan GT-R is a real possibility for production, complete with the current model's 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 and a battery pack for greenification. Weight savings is of paramount importance, and Nissan plans to throw every trick in the book at the hybrid GT-R,...

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Honda to compete in GT500 class of 2010 Super GT Series with HSV-010 GT

December 22, 2009―Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series (managed and run by GTA Co., Ltd.) with its HSV-010 GT.The HSV-010 GT was developed exclusively for racing with the hope of offering thrills and dreams to fans through an unremitting focus on speed—the starting point of all motorsports. The model conforms to the 2010 GT500 Regulations, (including a 3.4-liter V8 engine and an FR layout) issued by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), having earned JAF-GT500 basic vehicle registration. The HSV-010 GT is slated to debut at the Super GT season opener at the Suzuka Circuit, held on March 20–21 (Sat.–Sun.), 2010.* The letters “HSV” stand for Honda Sports Velocity.Since joining...

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Ford New Small Car Figo Photos - Ford Figo Pictures - Ford Figo Images, Pics

Ford New Small Car Figo Photos - Ford Figo Pictures - Ford Figo Images, PicsFord India finally going to launch its first small car "Figo" the largest and popular segment in India. Hatchback market is very competitive and every car manufacturer wants their share of cake in this category. Ford Figo will launch in mid 2010 with a multiple engine options and compete with hot selling Maruti-Suzuki Ritz, Fiat Grande Punto and upcoming Chevrolet Beat.Expected Price of Ford Figo in India: Rs. 4-5.5 Lakhs.Ford Figo Exteriors:Ford Figo Interio...

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