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Chrysler recalled 144,000 vehicles Thursday while Ford Motor said it plans to recall nearly 15,000 2011 models vehicles, the Detroit News reported. Chrysler is reportedly recalling over 65,000 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles for problems with wires within the front door harness and airbag deployment, according to the company. The automaker is also recalling over 56,000 Ram 1500 trucks and over 22,000 2008 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks. These recalls were triggered by grinding sounds from the rear axle bearing and a loss of steering. Meanwhile, two unattended 2011 Ford F-150 vehicles caught fire recently at the company's Dearborn, Mich., assembly plant, sparking the Ford recall. The company recalled 14,737 of its Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles to inspect the Body Control Module after the reported fires. In 2010 automakers recalled more than 19 million vehicles, with Chrysler recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles.

This is a new nature to perhaps move even more sleepless nights before the latest installment of Gran Turismo. Sony launches in fact a contest whose prize is simply a Mercedes SLS AMG ! For the record, this racing car worth approximately 180 000 EUR has a 6.2 liter V8 to 571 horsepower. Moreover, it is very difficult to resist its charm and its gullwing doors. The contest, launched Monday, December 27, is reserved for owners of the Signature Edition of the game, it will proceed in two steps. The first is to make the best performance in the B-Spec mode. The 15 regional winners, in 22 countries, will in a second time the opportunity to participate in the contest organized by the Steering Mercedes-Benz.

German tuning company Custom Wolf presented its original creation - a low, dark and menacing. As they say in the style of cars Porsche. True, not all the machines Porsche arise such associations. Custom bike is a really very brutal, very low and very dark. Box - the original from the Harley-Davidson. Engine - S & S. Exhaust system - slightly modified LA Chopper. 18-inch wheels with black and gold screws. Brake calipers - from the Kawasaki ZX-10R. The fuel tank is made by special order specifically for this machine.

Sure, Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most famous cars in the world, with a fascinating history, but what awaits him in the future? At General Motors did not spread much about the future of Chevrolet Corvette, but let's look at the long time before the sketches and sketches of models that appear during the project. You can say that the next generation Corvette will get the same "language and the proportion of" current version, of course, if designers do not decide otherwise. Also there is information that the new Chevrolet Corvette will go with the average location of the engine, so the new version will be easier to take advantage of new engines.

Several models of the Audi will be available against the fat amounts in 2011. These include TT , Q7 , A8 and R8 , whose prices jumped by around 0.9% in Germany. Similar increases are expected in most European countries. R8 supercar with a 4.2-liter V8 engine will be available at € 110,000, a Spyder version - for € 122,100, an increase of around € 1,000. In the model A8 3.0-liter TDI engine increase amounted to € 700, the new price will be € 79,900. Similarly, the increase in the Q7 3.0-liter gasoline engine that will get a starting price of € 53,500. E lowest price surge in the Audi TT. Version with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and 160 hp will be available at € 30,500, or about € 300 more expensive. The new prices take effect on January 17, 2011.

Ferrari Jaguar Lamborghini Maserati I had not seen these forms created by Dentsu Brazil for Minichamps (those miniature cars almost perfect). In them, four logos of famous cars (Masserati, Ferrari, Jaguar and Lamborghini) are presented in their ways "children"

Out of control city tow truck destroys parked SUV on Brooklyn street video shows A dramatic YouTube video showing a city tow truck crunching a parked SUV in snowbound Brooklyn Heights. The caught-on-tape slam-a-thon shows a stuck front-end loader bashing into the parked vehicle as a tow truck tries to yank the loader out of a snowy parking spot. The yellow snow-mover careens into the city owned Ford Expedition, then strikes it several more times as it lurches out of the spot. On the way out, the plow crashes into the window of the SUV, and also sideswipes another parked car.

Australian Ford Territory crossover new generation, whose debut next year, was caught by photographers without camouflage. Previously reported that this car will be a harbinger of a new style of crossover Ford, which then spread to Europe and the U.S. model of concern. Previously reported that Ford plans to replace the model Ford Escape, sold in North America, and Ford Kuga , developed for Europe, a car, which will debut in early 2011 at auto show in Detroit. Produced a new crossover will be in the U.S. - at a plant in Louisville , the modernization which will cost Ford $ 600 million.

Earlier this month, was the statement made by the company Porsche, which discussed plans for the German automaker to introduce a new model at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show, which will be held from 10 to 23 January next year. This week at the Porsche has finally officially confirmed this information, but no details of the model were provided. As previously mentioned, Porsche can release the successor to 911, Boxster or Cayman. You can also expect to develop a series of three-door SUV Cajun, the appearance of a hybrid version of 918. In any case, before the opening of a Porsche dealership is not going to reveal secrets.

Company ABT Sportline, specializing in fine-tuning the product line of German company Volkswagen, announced the release of a package of improvements for the crossover Volkswagen Touareg, which tuners while paying not much attention as his "brother" Porsche Cayenne. Appearance of German SUV transformed corrected by installing the radiator grille with wire mesh, modernized lateral skirts, new rear "apron" and a massive spoiler on the edge of the roof. In tuning package includes a new sport exhaust system with four round tailpipes and alloy wheels dimension of 22 inches. Owners of diesel modifications Volkswagen Touareg will be able to order the upgraded power plants, which machine is able to compete on the road with many sports models. ABT Sportline company has developed a program to increase the capacity turbo engines of 3 and 4.2 liters. The first unit, which develops 240 hp, boosted to 282 hp and torque has increased to 580 Nm. Engine capacity of 4.2 liters receive...

About 442 Honda Pilot 2011 will be recalled in order to prevent a potential breach of the front suspension. A software error in the machinery used to tighten the hub nuts on the front axle and the bolts securing the shock was reported as the source of the recall. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified and will be asked to go to the dealer for inspection and replacement of parts. The recall also affects some American cars Agreement, but no Canadian version.

Coinciding with the Guangzhou Auto Show, the Taiwanese capital these days is also celebrating its particular motor show with interesting models like SUV7 Luxgen Sports, a special version of its successful SUV. The SUV7 has entered strongly in Taiwan, with sales that have exceeded initial expectations, partly because of its good value for money. In the hall of Taipei show a more proactive version and a rich equipment. Among the most interesting we should mention the specific alloy wheels, darkened lenses, details painted in red, extended bumper, two-tone upholstery mixed, aluminum trim, metal pedals, etc.. What remains is the 2.2-liter engine with 170 hp and automatic transmission. If this continues, Luxgen could become a very respectable Asian firm, with quality products, efficient engines and effective, and above all, a reasonable price. Today the brand is in the process of international expansion, but before attacking the most developed markets, wants to try his luck in emerging eco...

Christmas morning, up to top volume on your speakers and click the Continue Reading link to hear the sonata for two 12-cylinder engines in vee you have prepared Aston Martin departing on versions "street and racing. " It will be worth clearing your mind to it.

Fiat this week launched the Strada Sporting, special series model that emphasizes the visual aspect of sports. The novelty will be offered with extended cab and engine E.torQ 1.8 16V, already an integral Catalog drivers of pickup. With it, the pickup develops 130 horsepower when running on gasoline or ethanol with 132 bhp and 18.4 lb.-ft. or 18.9 lb.-ft. respectively of torque according to the fuel. As details of the special series, the Strada pickup incorporates headlights with black mask, miniskirts side rim alloy wheels 16 "with 185/55 tires, covers the exterior mirrors on the ceiling and bar, plus banners and shields depicting threshold the version with the logo and Sporting. The interior boasts a few changes. The steering wheel was polished leather with red stitching, while banks have unique fabric. Seat belts are red and the pedals get sports coverage. Finally, the carpets have to register Sporting. Number of the truck has air conditioning, power steering, trip computer, fro...

 Chevrolet Sail EV General Motors showcased at the Guangzhou electric concept car badged Chevrolets. Based on the Chevrolet Sail, for sale since the beginning of the year in the United States, this concept receives electric motor developing 65 kW equivalent to 88 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque, coupled with lithium-ion batteries. Displays the maximum speed 130 km / h and self-advertised is 150 kilometers per charge. General Motors graft system of regenerative braking and has worked particularly on the aerodynamics of the vehicle. This prototype was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC).

Proton Lekir Supercar Proton Lekir Supercar Proton Lekir Supercar Malaysian automaker Proton, in the next two years to release a sporty two-seater, named Lekir , which will be very similar to the version of Lotus, but its cost will be considerably less than European counterparts. Proton Lekir join an existing, three-door hatch, Satria Neo . This statement was made by officials of the company through one of the Malaysian newspapers, where it is said that Proton Lekir project is in full swing and see the production version of the sports car will be a year and a half. Under the bonnet sports car expected 1.6-liter turbocharged engine Campro, car price will be about 48,000 dollars.

People who comply first with fuel economy and efficiency of a car increases. The market reacted quickly and now has quite a wide choice of diesel and hybrid cars cost around and below 5 liters per 100 km. Such a choice, however, wants some compromises. Most cost-effective and compact subkompaktni have cars, but they offer less space. On the other hand, diesel and hybrid versions usually have a higher price than petrol. According to studies made in the U.S. market, the most popular efficient models are the new Honda CR-Z , Ford Fiesta, Mazda2 and larger wagon Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI.

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Lamborghini will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013 with a new exclusive model. So far, Lamborghini has always recorded the jubilee anniversary with special models. For the 25th anniversary show special version of the Countach, a 30th anniversary was Diablo , but for the 40th show Murcielago . So far for jubilee model does not know anything specific, only that it will be ready in 2013. In addition thereto, soon is expected to occur two other new models of Lamborghini. The first will be Aventador LP700-4 , which will replace the Murcielago. World premiere of the car will be in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will have a 12 cylinder engine, volume 6.5 liters and 700 hp power The maximum torque will be 690 Nm. The engine will be combined with robotic gearbox with seven degrees. Aventador will have acceleration from standstill to 100 km / hour in 2.9 seconds and top speed will be 350 km / hour. The second will be a lightweight track car created based on the concept Sesto Ele...