Posted by Autostead in Audi, Automotive News, Blog, BMW, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Porsche, Toyota
on May 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
Inside Line: Spy Photos – Audi S7 Arrives at the ‘Ring’
Earlier this week we showed you spy video of the upcoming Audi A7. Now it appears as though the engineers from Audi have turned their attention to the high-powered S7. The wheel and brakes alone are enough to confirm that this is an S7, but there’s a set of quad tailpipes out back just in case you’re not convinced. Unconfirmed reports suggest this vehicle will get Audi’s new 4.0-liter V8 along with the eight-speed transmission that’s finding its way into most of the company’s lineup. Full...
Posted by Autostead in Automotive News, Buick, GM, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota
on May 20th, 2010 | 0 comments
autoevolution: Toyota North America Confirms Lexus LS Recall
Toyota USA explained in detail how the system fault could affect Lexus LS models. “The VGRS may exhibit a temporary steering wheel off-center condition of up to 90 degrees after driving quickly from a very tight turn where the steering was at the end of its travel (full lock position – left or right)”, the statement continued. Full Story…
autoweek.com: Mercedes-Benz Asks U.S. Customers About A Future Small Car
The company says it is gathering input from U.S. consumers and is reviewing choices for a new line of entry-level...
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...