Posted by Autostead in Blog, BMW, Featured, Vintage Autos
on Jul 29th, 2010 | 0 comments
The 1950s BMW Isetta was truly a death box, as the only entrance to the vehicle was from the front, preventing escape in the event of a head on collision...
Posted by Autostead in Automotive News, Blog
on Jul 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
Chevy Volt on list of hot cars you can't have...Debut of the 2011 Ford Explorer...GM and Chrysler closed dealerships too soon...Auto sales down 10.8%...Fiat drives optimism for Euro autos...
Posted by Autostead in Audi, Automotive News, Blog, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Mazda, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen
on May 21st, 2010 | 0 comments
The New York Times: Many Hopes Ride on Makeover of the Grand Cherokee
With little new to attract shoppers, sales have been dismal, even as competitors’ dealerships have grown busier, and questions about Chrysler’s long-term viability have lingered. The introduction of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the fourth generation of what was one of the most popular and widely recognized models during the sport utility vehicle boom, is meant to change that. Full Story…
mlive.com: Does Ford Have a Winner with Upcoming Fiesta?
Ford has announced profits during the first quarter, on the heels of General...
Posted by Autostead in Automotive News, Blog, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan
on May 19th, 2010 | 0 comments
Examiner.com: Chrysler to Recall 2010 Challengers, 40,000 Vehicles Total
This recall affects the 2010 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Ram pickup along with the 2010 Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The issue seems to be that the locking device in the ignition cylinder that prevents you from removing the key until the car is shifted into Park may not function properly, allowing the driver to remove the key without the car safely in park. Full Story…
The New York Times: Honda Delays the Next Civic
Honda revealed at the Tokyo auto show in October that the the next...
Posted by Autostead in Automotive News, Blog, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz
on May 18th, 2010 | 0 comments
The Detroit News: Hearing to Probe Toyota Response
The House Energy and Commerce’s oversight subcommittee “will examine whether Toyota and NHTSA have taken adequate steps since the February hearing to investigate and understand the role of electronics in sudden unintended acceleration,” according to a three-page memorandum to staffers today obtained by The Detroit News. Full Story…
eMercedesBenz: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198) production “Gullwing” model was clearly a close relation of these racing vehicles, since it took the engineers just...