Inside Line Automotive News

Opel Details Product Offensive

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:06:00 GMT

GM's European affiliate will spend $15 billion by 2014, while launching new hybrid and battery EV models.

Toyota Recall Update #26: 2009-'10 Corolla Steering Complaints May Trigger Federal Probe

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:52:00 GMT

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may look into consumer complaints about steering problems with the 2009-'10 Toyota Corolla, according to media reports. The federal watchdog had yet to launch a formal defects investigation as of Tuesday afternoon, however.

Toyota Recall Update #25: 2010 Camry Recalled for Possible Brake Fluid Leak

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:30:00 GMT

Toyota announced yet another recall for the 2010 Camry on Tuesday, saying 7,300 early production vehicles may have a leaky brake tube.

Lingenfelter Camaro and Corvette GTR: 2010 Chicago Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:23:00 GMT

The Lingenfelter Camaro has 750 horsepower thanks to a supercharged LS7 engine, while the Corvette has 800 hp with its twin-turbocharged version of the same power plant.

2010 Audi A1 Set for 2010 Geneva Auto Show Debut

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Audi's small but expensive A1 is exposed, ahead of its official Geneva auto show debut.

Toyota Exec: It's OK, My Son Drives a Prius

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Lentz makes an appearance on Digg.com to reassure legions of angry Toyota owners that it's still OK to drive their vehicles. Case in point: His son drives a 2010 Toyota Prius, which was recalled on Tuesday for a brake problem.

Scion tC RS 6.0 Priced: 2010 Chicago Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:43:00 GMT

Scion paints its limited Release Series 6.0 tC in Speedway Blue and prices it starting at $19,290.

Toyota Recall Update #24: 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:31:00 GMT

It's recall no. 3 for Toyota as the automaker confirms what has been widely reported. The 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h will be recalled to fix a faulty anti-lock-brake system.

2011 Volvo S60 To Debut at 2010 Geneva Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Volvo will finally unveil a redesigned S60 when the 2011 Volvo S60 debuts at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.

2010 Ford Transit Connect Taxi: 2010 Chicago Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:39:00 GMT

Ford will begin offering a Transit Connect taxi to fleet operators later this year with the option to run on either compressed natural gas or propane.

2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia Editions Unleashed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:16:00 GMT

It's a far cry from the girlie Dodge La Femme of the Eisenhower era, but as close as the automaker is going to come to a pink Challenger. The 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia models were unveiled on Monday ahead of the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and will hit the street in May.

Ford Transit Connect Electric: 2010 Chicago Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:44:00 GMT

Ford unveils the first of its new electric vehicles.

2011 BMW X5: 2010 New York Auto Show

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:07:00 GMT

Face-lifted all-turbo lineup goes on sale in the U.S. in April.

Priced: 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:20:00 GMT

New midyear model priced from $28,495.

Confirmed: 700-HP Ferrari 599 GTO

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:31:00 GMT

Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa has confirmed the production of the vehicle that's set to feature 700 horsepower, a 0-60-mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.

GM Details Fix for Faulty Pontiac Vibe Pedals

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:23:00 GMT

General Motors said repair parts for the recalled 2009-'10 Pontiac Vibe will be shipped to dealers this week. The recall is related to the massive recall announced by Toyota last month.

Porsche 911 Turbo S: 2010 Geneva Auto Show

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

First redesign in five years will reach U.S. customers in May, priced from $159,100

Daytona: Harvick, Martin Are Saturday's Stars

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:51:00 GMT

Kevin Harvick won the Budweiser Shootout for the second year in a row, and Mark Martin won the pole for the Daytona 500 Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.

No Caddy for Super Bowl MVP This Year

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:00 GMT

Call it the end of an era. Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees will not be getting a Cadillac this year as the Detroit automaker quietly ends its program of awarding a vehicle to the game's most stellar player.

Wolfgang Bernhard's Rehabilitation at Daimler

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:00 GMT

Zetsche's former right-hand man gets a significant promotion, will head global production and procurement.