Watch out for a new supercharged car at the 2009 SEMA show as the 2010 Camaro is set to make its debut, a world class supercar that is the product of two of the most popular names in the auto industry. Lingerfelter Performance Engineering and Hotchkis Performance have come together to unveil a stunning new Camaro featuring a 427 CID LS7 engine, titanium connecting rods and LS7 cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and Inconel exhaust valves.

Other notable features include a Hotchkis Total Vehicle System, Brembo brakes, a custom LPE 20-inch 10-spoke wheels, a custom embroidered interior and a Mito rear view mirror with video display. With such an array of features expect this car to draw all the attention at the event and all the inquiries as well once it hits the market.

(Source) Press

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What you see above is Bentley’s recently announced 2011 Muslanne. If you have to ask the price, then you probably can’t afford it seeing how it is a Bentley and it is brand new.

Anyways, under the hood of this vehicle is an 8 cylinder 6.75 liter twin turbocharged engine capable of 505 horsepower and 752 pounds-per-feet of torque. Transmission wise the Mulsanne is to feature a paddle shifting 8 speed transmission. Futhermore, it will feature carbon ceramic brakes and 20-inch wheels.

Like I said before, if you have to ask the price, you probably can’t afford it. But that doesn’t even matter, because Bentley has yet to announce a price, we’ll keep you posted.

via autoblog

Tags: 8 speed, Bentley, brakes, carbon, ceramic, mulsanne, paddle shifters, V8

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Toyota has really been issuing the recalls left and right lately — Their latest recall affects 95,700 vehicles including the 2009-2010 Corolla and Matrix along with the 2008-2009 1.8-liter engine touting Scion xD.

The recall deals with braking problems caused by condensation and ice formations that could lead the power assisted brakes to malfunction. This malfunction can lead to an increased stopping distance and ultimately brake failure.

Below is the like of 19 states that the recall is valid in:

Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

As always, Toyota says to head to your local dealership to get the problem looked at.

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Tags: brakes, cold, condensation, corolla, failure, Recall, Scion, Toyota, xd

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BMW and the NHTSA have recently issued a recall that concerns all 2009 X5 and X6 SUVs, confirming the fact that this is a rather widespread problem.

According to the recall, the issue deals with the rear brake disks which have been potentially manufactured incorrectly. This means that if a vehicle is effected it could have severly reduced rear wheel breaking performance thus leading to increased stopping distance. I’m sure you can guess what kind of problems would arise from this.

BMW hasn’t said what they will do to remedy the problem but just to be safe head to your local BMW dealership to get the problem checked out.

Tags: BMW, brakes, c6, nhtsa, rear brake discs, Recall, safety, x5

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Here is an appealing way to distinguish the type of car insurance coverage motorists should have. Employing the MyRateSM behavior-based insurance program, the right kind of insurance will be given depending on the type of driver you are. The best part of it is that you will pay lower rates on vehicles that are driven in less risky ways, a big plus for drivers who are low risk.

“MyRate is designed for consistent and safe drivers,” said Richard Hutchinson, Progressive’s MyRate general manager. “It’s for people who drive at low risk times of day and who keep alert for others on the road. They don’t make fast lane changes or follow too closely behind other drivers so they don’t have to over-react or slam on the brakes.”

Drivers who sign up with MyRate receive a device that plugs into a port in their car and measures how, how much and when the car is being driven. Cars driven less often, in less risky ways, and at less risky times will be receiving a lower premium. Also, drivers with more than one car can select which, if any, of their vehicles to enroll in MyRate.

(Source) Press

Tags: brakes, car insurance coverage, Cars, Insurance, insurance program, lane changes, measures, motorists, press car, progressive, richard hutchinson, risky times

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If there is one hot car in the market that has been in hiatus, it is the Mitsubishi Evolution series. It has been some years now since we last saw the classy vehicles but brace yourself for the next generation series coming via the FQ line.

Mitsubishi announces the Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-330 SS, the latest model that has been added to the FQ rally cars today. The Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-330 SS can rev up to as much as 329 MPH with a torque of 322lb-ft. This in turn is supported by the SST Twin-clutch transmission.

Other Key Features:

• Mitsubishi’s special S-AWC AWD system
• 18in Enkei alloys
• Brembo brakes
• Eibach springs
• Bilstein shocks
• Recaro seats
• Array of comfort and convenience features including Bluetooth, iPod/MP3 support and satellite navigation

The Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-330 SS is now available in the UK region.

(Source) Motor Authority

Tags: alloys, array, bilstein shocks, brakes, clutch, convenience features, generation series, hiatus, hot car, Mitsubishi, mitsubishi evolution x, mp3 support, next generation, rally cars, recaro seats, satellite navigation, sst, torque

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Canadian motorists get a shot in the arm as Canada’s House of Parliament will be giving its motoring consumers and small businesses relief by overwhelmingly passing its Right to Repair Act, C-273, in a vote of 247 to 18.

“Although Canada’s consumers and businesses must still wait for the legislation to go through several more phases before it becomes law, the House of Parliament chose to help consumers overcome the high costs of new car dealership repairs by allowing them to have a choice of where, how and by whom to have their vehicles repaired,” stated Ray Pohlman, president, The Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE).

The reasons for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act continue to remain and grow. Vehicles that are 1994 and newer are equipped with computers that control the repair and service information on most of the vehicles’ systems, including, but not limited to: air bags, brakes, ignition keys and systems, check engine light, tire pressure, oil changes, electronics and steering mechanisms

The only way for motorists to have these systems and their “entire” vehicle repaired and parts replaced is to return to the new car dealerships. This has created a safety hazard for those who need immediate repairs but may not be near the new car dealership or ANY new car dealerships, hurts low and fixed income motorists, hurts fuel efficiency, cleaner air and jobs.

(Source) Press

Tags: air bags, auto repair, brakes, canadian motorists, equality, fixed income, fuel efficiency, house of parliament, motor vehicle, new car dealership, new car dealerships, oil changes, pohlman, safety hazard, shot in the arm, small businesses, steering mechanisms, tire pressure

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About 259,119 Toyota Camry’s from China have been recalled for problems regarding their brakes. Toyota Motor Corp.’s auto-making joint venture in China with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. is recalling 259,119 Camry sedans due to brake problems, according to a statement posted on China’s product safety regulator’s Web site.

The vehicles were produced between May 15, 2006, and March 3, 2008. In affected cars, a flaw in the braking system may cause the braking distance to increase and may lead to accidents Toyota also has an auto-making joint venture in China with China FAW Group Corp.

(Source) WSJ

Tags: Accidents, automobile, brakes, braking distance, braking system, Cars, guangzhou, safety regulator, sedans, Toyota, toyota camry, toyota motor, toyota motor corp

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Volvo has been known for investing a lot on passenger safety and for the people flocking over to the New York Auto Show, lucky visitors may eventually get a feel of the Volvo Experience as they will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 2010 Volvo XC60 for the automaker’s ‘XC60 City Safety Experience’.

Volvo’s City Safety, one of the industry’s most advanced safety features, can help the driver avoid low speed collisions when driving in slow moving, stop and go traffic. The laser-based technology continuously monitors the area in front of the vehicle and can brake automatically to help avoid or mitigate a collision.

The XC60 City Safety Experience takes place on the Javits Center’s Inner Roadway and will be open during the public show. Show visitors can experience Volvo’s laser-based safety technology, which detects objects and automatically brakes to avoid rear-end crashes.

(Source) Press

Tags: automaker, brakes, lucky visitors, new york auto, passenger safety, safety features, safety technology, speed collisions, Volvo, volvo experience, volvo xc60

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Here is some good news for people planning to get a Lexus. Toyota has put another milestone by including their collision sensing technology, adding more safety features for North American potential buyers.

The first new piece of automotive goodness is a system that uses a millimeter-wavelength radar assembly to detect the possibility of both front and side collisions. When a possible impact is identified, the system will alert the driver using an audible alarm. If the situation does not change and the system deems the impact to be imminent, the brakes will automatically be applied, slack from the seat-belts removed and the airbags will deploy.

The second is used to detect and prepare for a rear end impact. Once again, when a possible impact is identified, the system will provide an alarm to the driver in hopes that he or she will be able to avoid the accident. If nothing is done, the system will automatically return the seatbacks to the upright position and move the headrests forward to prevent whiplash. The seatbelts will also tighten and the airbags will be deployed.

Both of these new innovations are expected to be hitting the dealerships in Japan relatively soon, so you can expect to see the same technology available in the states on Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus.

(Source) InventorSpot

Tags: airbags, audible alarm, brakes, collisions, headrests, Lexus, lexus toyota, radar, safety features, seatbacks, seatbelts, sensing technology

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Don’t be surprised if you see someone suddenly driving a 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 in North America some time soon. Chances are it that this person won it through an auction. Making its North America debut, a 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will be auctioned at the event to support ESH college preparation programs and a state-of-the-art computer technology center for the residents of Mott Haven in the South Bronx.

Valued at $112,200, the lightweight, high performance GT3 is the latest in the new-generation 911 series and will be available at dealerships in fall 2009. The new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 surpasses the previous model in performance with a larger 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine that features a boost in midrange torque, offering a dramatic increase in everyday driving performance. The limited-edition GT3 accelerates to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph. The latest GT3 also receives updates to the suspension, refined aerodynamics with a 100% increase in downforce and new, larger brakes.

(Source) Press

Tags: aerodynamics, art computer technology, boxer engine, brakes, limited edition, Porsche, porsche 911, porsche 911 gt3, state of the art

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The funny thing is that this Italian car will not be available in the U.S. but it would never hurt to give car onlookers at the Geneva Auto Show a tempting glimpse of what they are missing.

The MiTo GTA Concept takes the swoopy little MiTo and cranks up the speed and style. Weight reduction was a priority with a carbon fiber rear hatch, roof, and mirrors with aluminum used throughout.

Should this little puppy ever make production we’ll have yet another car to put on the list of necessary gray market imports.

Tags: Alfa Romeo, aluminum, brakes, carbon fiber, geneva auto, gray market, high performance tires, italian car, liter, speed and style, weight reduction

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