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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Unknown to most onlookers at the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai had something to offer and it was not only the Genesis Coupe. Apparently, they have added a little surprise to the mix and that was when they unveiled a racing version, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec. The R-Spec model was designed to appeal to true enthusiasts who want a low starting price and the ability to tune their car to their own specifications. R-Spec will be available as a mid-2010 model year introduction.

The R-Spec adds core performance equipment to the most affordable 2.0T model, such as:

Track-tuned suspension

19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance summer tires

Brembo(R) braking system

Torsen limited-slip differential

R-Spec badging

The Genesis Coupe R-Spec will be priced at $23,750 and $3,000 less than the 2.0T Track model, leaving tuners with extra cash for their own choice of aftermarket performance upgrades.

(Source) Press

Tags: alloy wheels, braking system, chicago auto show, Hyundai, tires

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People who have been aching to find out the cost of purchasing the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe finally got their wish as Hyundai Motors America officially announced the pricing for the new Genesis Coupe.

Pricing started at $22,000 for a well-equipped 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine 2.0T model and $25,000 for the 306-horsepower, 3.8-liter, V6 engine model. Genesis Coupe will begin arriving at Hyundai dealerships later in the month.

“Genesis sedan set a new benchmark for the premium sedan segment and we think Genesis Coupe will do the same in the sport coupe arena,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motors America president and chief executive officer. “From our 30-mpg 2.0T with its low-pressure, intercooled, four-cylinder turbo, to the 3.8-liter Track model with 306 horsepower and Brembo(R) braking system, Genesis Coupe offers a wide range of powertrain and performance choices for driving enthusiasts of all stripes.”

(Source) Press

Tags: braking system, Hyundai, hyundai dealerships, hyundai motor, hyundai motor america, new genesis, sport coupe

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Kia’s Sportage series has to be one of the most underrated 4×4 vehicles in the market today. There have been issues with regards to its suspension but apparently all of that is in the past. In fact, thanks to its various moves to improve this SUV, the Kia Sportage has been chosen as the ‘Value for Money Champion’ for the third year in a row by the Planet 4×4 Awards.

It seems that the entry of the European counterparts towards improving the Kia Sportage has had a big part of it. These included better road manners through upgraded suspension and a beefier braking system, and more comfortable seating and equipment inside.

(Source) DueMotori.com

Tags: braking system, KIA, kia sportage, road manners

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