The launching of the new addition to the line-up of Mitsubishi models in the country, the Mitsubishi 380, yesterday saw an encouraging response from the public, particularly among GHK Motors’ loyal customers, who were all eager to get a closer view of the latest model.
Unveiling the new Mitsubishi 380 at GHK Motors showroom yesterday was […]

Four tires and a tank of gas aren’t enough for one auto racer.
Daniel Herrington also counts on software from SAS. The rising N.C. State University sophomore races Formula-1-style cars, which can top 150 mph. He’s been racing in his free time for three years and began using the software this year to improve his track […]

Mitsubishi recently confirmed that three Lancer WRCs will be at the start of Rally Finland (18-20 August), the tenth round of the World Rally Championship.
The first car will be driven by Aisa-Pacific Champion Jussi Valimaki. The Finn recently finished ninth at the wheel of the Lancer at the Acropolis Rally.
Daniel Carlsson will drive the second […]

Suzuki Voluntarily Recalls 6,300 QuadRacer ATVs for Faulty Cushion Lever Mounting Brackets
American Suzuki Motor Corp., a subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor, on Wednesday voluntarily recalled about 6,300 2006 model year QuadRacer all-terrain vehicles.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a cushion lever mounting bracket on the four-wheel ATV frame can break. If that occurs the […]

Toyota, giving the nation’s best-selling car a soup-to-nuts makeover for 2007, added an important ingredient on the SE that had been lacking in earlier models — handling.
Over the years, the Camry has amassed an enviable record for dependability and as one of the best-built cars on the road. Its sales success would strongly indicate that […]

Two Department of Motor Vehicles employees were charged Friday with illegally selling information about Connecticut antique car owners to an out-of state auto dealer.
Jason Rodriguez and Omayra Vargas were both arrested following a seven-month investigation. Sources said that Rodriguez was receiving cash from the dealer and sex from Vargas in exchange for the information and […]

While foreign manufacturers dominate the car and SUV vehicle segments, that quintessential American icon, the pickup truck, continues to be ruled by the domestic automakers. Forbes Dan Lienert wrote that Toyota Tundra engineers, while touring Texas Stadium during a Dallas Cowboys’ football game, continued to be amazed how Americans loved their pickups even as personal […]

The new CEO of Lotus Cars, Mike Kimberley, has ambitious plans for the British marque, including doubling production in the next five years.
In an interview with Autocar, Kimberley said he’s aiming for annual production of around 8,000 units, roughly twice current levels, based on anticipated sales growth for the current Elise and Europa models, and […]

Chrysler has released the first image of the new Chrysler Sebring sedan and announced that it will make its debut at the London International Motor Show next month. Details are slim, but the release states that it’ll be available in the UK in mid-2007 in RHD format with a choice of gas or diesel engines. […]

Ford Motor Co. says it’s making Bold Moves more than just an advertising campaign.
It’s also a directive — to scrap the bureaucracy, rip up the stale product plans and unleash creativity. And Ford’s automotive designers say that’s allowing them to dream over a future that seems more daring than doubtful.
“Things have changed here,” said Moray […]