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Lotus Teams up With Mansory for Bespoke Program

The two firms previously partnered on the Evora GTE, resulting in the chrome red Swizz Beatz example and also the Lotus F1 edition, finished in raw carbon fiber.

Filed under: British Exotics Featured Articles Lotus Luxury Cars
Tags: Lotus, Lotus Mansory, Lotus Mansory Partnership, mansory

By Huw Evans Mar 26 2012

A123 Takes Blame for Fisker Karma Glitch, Fisker Upgrades VIP Customer Care Package

With all the news buzzing around the Fisker Karma and its Consumer Reports fiasco, the American electric vehicle manufacturer finally spoke on the issue. But first, its battery supplier, A123 Systems admitted that it supplied Fisker with defective battery packs and has taken the blame for the notorious glitch on the Consumer Reports’ Fisker Karma. A123...

Filed under: American Electric Cars Family Sedans Featured Articles Fisker Luxury Cars Sedans
Tags: a123, a123 batteries, Fisker, fisker battery replacement, fisker karma, fisker karma battery, fisker vip customer care, fisker warranty, vip customer care

By Jason Siu Mar 26 2012

BMW 5 Series, 6 Series Recalled for Possible Trunk Fires: 1.3 Million Units Affected

BMW is issuing a recall for all 5 and 6 Series models that were built between 2003 and 2010, approximately 1.3 million vehicles worldwide. The issue is a battery cable cover located in the trunk which may be incorrectly mounted. This can result in an electrical system malfunction, which may lead to charring and possibly fire. BMW says that...

Filed under: BMW Car Recalls Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Safety
Tags: 5 series recall, 6 series recall, BMW, BMW 5 series recall, BMW 6 series recall, bmw recall

By Stephen Elmer Mar 26 2012

Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL Recalled Over Steering Issue

General Motors is issuing a recall of 6, 159 vehicles citing problems with the steering gear pitman shaft. Certain 2012 Chevy Express vans, Suburban SUVs and GMC Savana’s and Yukons are affected by this recall. GM is saying that the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been hardened adequately, causing a risk of the shaft...

Filed under: American Car Recalls Chevrolet Featured Articles GMC Safety SUVs
Tags: Express recall, General Motors Recall, savana recall, Suburban Recall, yukon recall

By Stephen Elmer Mar 26 2012

MINI Rauno Aaltonen Pays Tribute to 1967 Monte Carlo Winner

MINI has announced yet another special edition model, this time paying tribute to 1967 Monte Carlo Rally winner Rauno Aaltonen. Available on both Cooper or Cooper S models, the Rauno Aaltonen model is set off by its Chili Red exterior. For upgrades, the Rauno Aaltonen edition MINI features a white hood intake, and racing stripes...

Filed under: British Compact Cars Coupes Featured Articles MINI Sports Cars
Tags: cooper, cooper s, MINI, mini cooper, mini cooper s, mini rauno aaltonen, rauno aaltonen

By Jason Siu Mar 26 2012

Toyko’s Office-K Holds Rolls-Royce “Dubai Street” Meet

Office-K, a high-end aftermarket automotive store in Tokyo, Japan, organized an incredible Rolls-Royce meet along a swanky cobblestone street in the heart of Tokyo for its owners to celebrate their favorite luxury marque. A nod to Middle Eastern extravagance, Office K’s event was named “Dubai Street, Phantom Party.” From standard Phantoms, to Extended Wheelbase models, Coupes,...

Filed under: British Convertibles Coupes Events Exotics Family Sedans Lifestyle Luxury Cars Modified Euro Rolls-Royce Sedans Sports Cars Uncategorized
Tags: british cars, Coupes, Dubai Street, Exotics, japan, Luxury Cars, office k, phantom, Phantom Party, Rolls-Royce, sedan, sports car, Tokyo

By Danny Choy Mar 26 2012

John Lobb and Aston Martin Create Ultimate Lightweight Drivers Shoe

Two premier British brands have teamed up to create the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe called Winner Sport. British luxury automaker Aston Martin gave a helping hand to the shoemakers at John Lobb to create a sleek, aerodynamic shoe featuring finely-tuned details that both brands are infamous for. The Winner Sport was co-designed by Aston Martin...

Filed under: Apparel Aston Martin British Featured Articles
Tags: Aston Martin, aston martin driving shoes, Driving shoes, john lobb, john lobb shoes, winner sport

By Jason Siu Mar 26 2012

Mercedes-Benz, Williams May Pull Out of Formula 1

The Mercedes-Benz and Williams F1 teams have yet to sign a new commercial agreement with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), sparking rumors that the two teams may pull out of the sport. All race teams that participate in F1 are represented by FOTA, which looks after all dealings with the FIA (Federation International de...

Filed under: Featured Articles Formula 1 German Mercedes-Benz Race Cars
Tags: ecclestone, f1, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz F1, williams f1

By Stephen Elmer Mar 26 2012

Chevrolet Spark EV Undergoing Testing in California

Equipped with new batteries, GM’s first electric car in America is already being tested in Torrance, California. Six Chevy Spark EVs are being tested by a group of engineers as the American automaker prepares it for its 2013 debut. The engineers are adding roughly 62 miles per day on the Spark EVs, putting it through...

Filed under: American Chevrolet Compact Cars Electric Cars Featured Articles Technology
Tags: 2013 chevy spark, 2013 Chevy Spark EV, Chevrolet Spark EV, Chevry electric vehicles, Spark EV

By Jason Siu Mar 26 2012

Infiniti Zero-Emission Luxury Concept Teased: NY Auto Show Preview

Using one of its signature brush-stroke teasers, Infiniti has provided a glimpse of what its upcoming Nissan Leaf-based electric car will look like. Set to debut at the New York Auto Show next week, the unnamed car is referred to simply as the “Infiniti Zero Emission Luxury Concept”. A part of a larger presentation given...