Mercedes revealed a new limited edition called 45th Anniversary. This time, the model that benefits from this special edition is the SLS AMG GT3, special features including a new matt finish along with AMG alloy wheels. Power is provided by the same 6.3-liter V8 engine capable to provide a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3,7 seconds and a top speed of...
The NHTSA is the sort of authority that keeps itself busy doing all sorts of things, most of which we approve of for our safety and some which are simply annoying. They do get their fair share of pats on the back, particularly for stuff like these crash tests. They're cool because of the resulting footage and actually useful in...
Ford's success in sales is hard to fight against. The Blue Oval is shifting metal like hot cakes and everybody else is angry about it. The only thing they got going for them is that Ford is in pretty unpleasant situations with the number of recalls their products are facing. 2008 Ford Escape History seems to be constantly repeating itself...
The Americans from Dodge released official fuel consumption numbers for the new Dart, namely for the Dodge Dart Aero, a model equipped with a 1.4-liter MultiAir engine. The four-cylinder turbocharged unit is capable to deliver 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission which helps the model to achieve a highway fuel consumption...
I won't be petty, I won't be petty, I really won't... you know what, I don't like them. They're the folks who've bought the 2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG. They are rich folk who want a car that's basically a top of the line Mercedes. These people are now getting their cars delivered. 2013 Mercedes SL 65 AMG This is a...
The Japanese people at Mazda released a comprehensive photo gallery showing the new Mazda6, both the sedan and wagon models seen for the first time last month at Paris. The new Mazda6 measures 4,865mm (sedan) and 4,800mm (wagon) with wheelbases of 2,830mm and 2,750mm. 2013 Mazda6 Engine choices in Europe include a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G petrol unit offered in two variants,...
Toyota's GT86 spin-offs for the United States market have hit a bit of a slump recently. Owners aren't the happiest bunch out there. They've hardly taken delivery of what's the sportiest cheap car out there and it seems like it's starting to feel about as much as it costs. 2013 Subaru BRZ The clever adaptive ECU they've used in the...
It's not yet bad news, but it could very soon turn out to be for quite a few Hyundai Veloster owners. The 2012 modelyear version is now under NHTSA investigation. The unusually funky Hyundai Veloster comes with a very nice panoramic glass roof. The brochure calls it that but the American authority might not be so sure. 2012 Hyundai Veloster...
Seat released UK pricing figures for the new Toledo, a mid-size sedan which is currently at its fourth generation. A total of four engines and three trim levels will be offered with the starting price at £12,495. For this amount of money you will get a 1.2-liter 74-horsepower engine and the base E grade which includes ABS, ESC, MP3 CD...
The Germans at Volkswagen are celebrating ten years since the first generation of the Touareg SUV entered the market with a special edition called "Edition X". Of course, we talk about aesthetic improvements which include a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, a new sunroof, a special Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect finish and...
