Mighty Micro: We Drive The Tiny But Fun Honda S660

Not many Americans know about it, but Japanese domestic market (JDM) enthusiasts are hoping Honda will bring its tiny new S660 roadster to the United States. Classified as a kei (micro) car in Japan, this lightweight roadster is powered by a turbocharged 0.66-liter three-cylinder engine that puts out a rather mild 63 horsepower. However, at just...

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This Week’s Top Photos: The 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Edition

Easily the star of this past week’s 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda’s RX-Vision concept is simply begging to be put into production. Unfortunately, the RX-Vision is purely a concept Mazda built to preview a next-generation rotary powertrain the automaker says will eventually be put into a production model. The good news is that the...

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2015 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix Weather Forecast

For the first time in 23 years, the Formula One World Championship returns to Mexico, with the race once again taking place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. Due to the lengthy hiatus between this race and the last Mexican Grand Prix, for most drivers and crew the layout will be completely unfamiliar. Mexico City’s high...

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2017 Buick LaCrosse Teased Again Ahead Of 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

Buick has given us a glimpse of its all-new LaCrosse large sedan which will be introduced to the market sometime next year, as a 2017 model. The car will make its debut this November at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, and is said to feature a design similar to the one on the Avenir concept car unveiled at the start of this year. “The Avenir...

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Feds Rule You Can Continue Tinkering With Your Car

People have been customizing cars almost since the car was invented, but these days that often means playing with the software that controls many vehicle systems. That's not something automakers want people to do, though, and for the past few months they've lobbied to make it illegal. ALSO SEE: This Is How Expensive It Is To Own A Bugatti Veyron...

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This Week On The Forums: Flat Out With A Z06, A Flaming Ferrari And More

Nope, The Fab Four weren't the only band to release a Let it Be. In 1984, former janitor Paul Westerberg, along with brothers Bob and Tommy Stinson, made a perfect album so far past post-punk it still rings like a brand new bell. Their chaotic melodies might sound gritty, but they defined rock and roll's next era with a dirty new eye. And that's...

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Replica Wheels, Lexus LF-FC Concept, 2017 Porsche Macan GTS: The Week In Reverse

We learn the dangers of replica wheels; Lexus unveils the LF-FC concept in Tokyo; Porsche announces the 2017 Macan GTS. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. You might be tempted to buy those OEM-style wheels for a fraction of what the dealership wants to charge, but like everything in life, you get what you pay for. A test...

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LaFerrari, P1 And 918 Spyder Tested Over The Quarter Mile: Video

We now have the second installment of a three part series pitting the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder in a three-way fight. The first test pitted the cars against each other in a track shootout at the Silverstone Circuit, and this second one sees them run down the quarter mile. ALSO SEE: This Is How Expensive It Is To Own A...

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Bugatti Veyron Successor Spy Shots

During September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Bugatti unveiled the Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer concept that previewed the new design language used to shape the automaker’s replacement for the Veyron supercar, an even faster model thought to be labeled a Chiron. The Chiron name comes from pioneering Bugatti racing driver Louis Chiron...

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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Journey Recalled: 757,000 Vehicles Affected

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued two recalls affecting more than 757,000 vehicles worldwide. Most are registered in the U.S. The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2003 Jeep Liberty may suffer from an electrical problem that could cause airbags and other safety systems to deploy without warning, while a water leak in the 2012-2015 Dodge Journey...

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Mustang Vs. M4, VW Strategy 2025, 2017 Mercedes GLS: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: Ford Mustang Vs. BMW M4: Compare Cars At face value, the Ford Mustang and BMW M4 probably don’t appear to have a whole lot in common. The Mustang is the quintessential pony car—an American icon by almost any definition—while the BMW M4 builds on decades of finely groomed performance pedigree. In The Wake...

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2018 Audi RS 4, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Keno Bros. Classic Cars: Today’s Car News

Audi has started the first public road trials of its next-generation RS 4. The current RS 4 isn’t sold in the United States, but this new one is a likely bet for our market because unlike the current car it will once again offer a sedan bodystyle. Two upcoming Mercedes-Benz models are making headlines today. One is the next-generation...

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New Mercedes GLS SUV leaks in brochure shots

News 30 Oct, 2015

Merc's 2016 GLS replaces the G-Class in the range, with updated styling and a revised engine range

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Datsun Go-Cross concept revealed

Datsun has taken the wraps off the Go-Cross concept at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The Go-Cross is based on the Go+ MPV but looks a lot more premium than current Datsun offerings. Styling will most likely be toned down a fair bit when the crossover comes into production.

The Go-Cross sports typical crossover styling elements like chunky wheel arches, body cladding all along, large rounded fog lamps that are high set and roof rails. No details have been mentioned in the release from the company but going by the pictures, and the 'Cross' tag, expect higher ground clearance, and protection under the front and rear bumpers.

A smart set of 17 inch alloy wheels and plenty of LED lighting are features we aren't sure will carry over to the production model. Even Datsun doesn't mention if the car will make it to the assembly line, but if it does, at least in India, the brand needs a major boost in terms of desirability and this very well could be the model that brings that to the table.

All Datsun needs to ensure is that the production car isn't too watered down from the concept we see here.

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Volkswagen India to submit emissions scandal report by November end

It's tough times for Volkswagen due to the emissions scandal that has impacted the brand the world over. In India, the company came under the scanner last month to check if the Indian arm has been flouting any laws and so to clear the air, literally, Volkswagen India met the Heavy Industries Ministry and the ARAI.

Volkswagen Group India representatives have met Government of India andndash; Ministry of Heavy Industries and ARAI yesterday and have updated them on the evaluations so far on the ongoing emissions issue with reference to India.

The company says that since there is a complex combination of several brands, various models, different engine variants and gearboxes as well as different model years that need to be analysed, establishing detailed facts is taking a longer time.

Volkswagen Group India will present its results from the evaluations by the end of November 2015. During this period, the company representatives will stay in regular touch with ARAI to keep the authorities updated on the analysis.

The 'Dieselgate' scandal revolves around the EA189 engine family - the set of 4-cylinder 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDI diesels. The 1.5-litre diesel engine that powers the new Polo, Vento and Rapid also comes under the same engine family. It is yet to be determined if the cars produced in India by the VW group are also part of the 11 million vehicles that fall under the emission cheating scandal.

ARAI had decided last month to investigate if Volkswagen has used defeat device to cheat emission tests in India. The automotive testing agency haD been directed by the government to carry on the probe and ARAI had sought details from the German car manufacturer on this matter.

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'Car manufacturers building our houses is a great idea'

Opinion 30 Oct, 2015

Could car makers diversify into building homes? Mike Rutherford wouldn't bet against it...

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VW Prepares New Strategy 2025, Prioritizes Profitability Over Size

Prior to its diesel emissions cheating scandal, the Volkswagen Group was focused on reaching the number one spot in auto sales and had even set a date of 2018 as a target. However, the growth at any cost mentality has blown up quite spectacularly in the face of the German auto giant, so now it’s back to the drawing board for the management...

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Greatest British car: the nominees

Today's roads might be dominated by Japanese and German machinery, but the British car industry was once the envy of the word, and a new poll has sought out the best British car of them all











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2018 Audi RS 4 Spy Shots

Audi’s new A4 arrives in showrooms next spring, in standard and sporty S4 variants. Not long after, however, we’ll also see the high-performance RS 4 join the fold. And the best part is that the car will almost certainly be offered in the United States this time around, since Audi has decided to stop being silly and offer both an RS 4...

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Kangaroo avoidance tech coming to new Volvos

News 30 Oct, 2015

Volvo announces development of first ever 'kangaroo detection' software to prevent collisions in Australia

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New 'super battery' could power future electric cars

News 30 Oct, 2015

UK researchers have created a new lithium-oxygen battery that has 10 times the energy of the current lithium-ion system

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Leaked

Mercedes-Benz’s full-size SUV, the GL-Class, is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. In the process, the vehicle will be rebadged a GLS in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy. We’ve been spying prototypes for months, but now we have our first look at a completely undisguised version. Some brochure scans were recently posted...

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Fiat Punto Sportivo limited edition hatchback launched

The festive season is always a good time for manufacturers to cash in on the spending spree and increase their sales. Fiat India also has the same plans and for this purpose launched the new Punto Sportivo in the Indian car market. The new Fiat Punto Sportivo hatchback has been priced at Rs 7.10 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. The Fiat Sportivo is a limited edition car and is based on the Punto. On the cosmetic front, the Fiat Sportivo gets a bright red and white (roof colour) two tone colour to distinguish itself from the standard variant. The car also gets Sportivo decals, redesigned 15-inch alloy wheels, chrome garnish on rear-view mirrors and rear parking sensors.

Speaking on the launch of Punto Sportivo, Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India said, "Punto Sportivo is a stylish car and is targeted towards those auto enthusiasts who desire sporty looks. The add-ons make the Punto Sportivo stand out from the competition and includes a host of plush features. This limited edition car will undoubtedly create a wave of interest during this festive period. This offering on the Punto Sportivo is a perfect blend of style and sportiness."

Talking about features, the Punto Sportivo gets equipped with goodies like white seat covers with contrast red piping, 6.5-inch touch screen infotainment system, carpet mats with Fiat logo branding and door sill. Under the hood of the new Fiat Punto Sportivo is the 1.3-litre displacement, Multi-Jet diesel powerplant producing 77PS of power and is mated to a 5-speed transmission.

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2016 Toyota Fortuner to come to India by late 2016

Earlier this year in August, Toyota took the wraps off the 2016 Fortuner and launched it in the international market a few months later. Since then there have been a lot of speculations about when the model will make its way to Indian shores. ZigWheels.com recently learnt that the Japanese car maker will only bring it to India towards the end of 2016.

Just like the current generation model, Toyota will continue to produce the 2016 Fortuner at its plant in Bangalore. Toyota is currently in talks with vendors and is concentrating on localisation of the product prior to the launch next year. However, they are still to finalise as to how much of the car will be locally produced, keeping in mind Toyota's global quality standards. Toyota Motor Corporation has allocated enough funds to the Indian sub-division for future offerings like the 2016 Fortuner and the 2016 Innnova.

Toyota has already launched the 2016 Fortuner in Thailand. Aside from having an all new design, the 2016 Fortuner gets a new 2.8-litre direct injection four-pot turbocharged motor that will produce 177PS of power. The 2016 Fortuner too will come with a manual and an automatic gearbox option producing 420Nm and 450Nm respectively.

While Toyota will bring the new Fortuner late last year, Ford too has launched the new Endeavour in the international market and is expected to launch it in India in the first quarter of 2016. Mitsubishi will also be bringing in the new Pajero Sport. Meanwhile, the first manufacturer to make the move in this segment is Chevrolet as they launched the Trailblazer last week.

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Kia Soul Vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Cars

Both the Toyota RAV4 and Kia Soul are essentially tall wagons, with some great packaging and cargo versatility. But truthfully, that's about where the similarities end. They might not be two you'd typically cross-shop, but they're both great alternatives to basic sedans for cost-conscious small families or urban commuter types. Across a sea of...

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Ford Mustang Vs. BMW M4: Compare Cars

At face value, the Ford Mustang and BMW M4 probably don’t appear to have a whole lot in common. They go at it from opposite ends of the enthusiast landscape: The Mustang is the quintessential pony car—an American icon by almost any definition—while the BMW M4 builds on decades of finely groomed performance pedigree. Price-wise...

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Ford recalls 130,000 cars and SUVs

Ford, now the fifth-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, has issued three recalls affecting roughly 131,000 vehicles worldwide, with most registered in the U.S. While two of the recalls are for 2016 model-year vehicles, the largest number of recall affects SUVs from 2009 and 2010.

The first recall is for select 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, of which 110,636 vehicles registered in the U.S. and 18,187 registered in Canada are affected. This recall stems from concerns that the brackets holding the SUV's fuel tank in place may suffer from corrosion. If that's the case, the fuel tank may not be properly restrained, resulting in a fuel odor, the triggering of a "check engine" light, or in some cases, a fuel leak, and potentially, a cause for fire.

The recall is limited to vehicles that were manufactured at Ford's Oakville Assembly Plant between September 11, 2008 and July 1, 2010.

The second recall affects the Ford Mustang, one of America's most iconic muscle or pony cars, of which 1,900 cars registered in the U.S., one registered in Canada, and five registered in Mexico are affected. In this case, Ford believes that passenger restraints may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to Ford's assembly plant. The parts in question include the front and rear seatbelt assemblies, rear seat buckle assemblies, and child tethers.

If those items were damaged, Ford says that they may not perform as intended during an accident, increasing the likelihood of injuries and fatalities. However, Ford says that it knows of no accidents or injuries linked to the issue.

The last recall is a relatively smaller issue, affecting just seventy-two 2016 Ford E-Series cutaway and chassis cab vehicles in the US and Canada. Here, Ford has detected a software problem that could prevent the trailer brake controller from working properly. According to Ford: "In these vehicles, the trailer brakes do not engage when the driver presses the brake pedal".

Although drivers can manually apply the trailer brakes, doing so may lengthen the distance required to bring the vehicle and trailer to a full stop. Again, Ford says that it has no reports of accidents or injuries associated with the problem.

If you own any of the models listed above, manufactured in the years also listed above, Ford should be contacting you soon. Failing that, we'd suggest you get in touch with your local Ford dealership or representative soon.

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This Is How Expensive It Is To Own A Bugatti Veyron: Video

Everyone knows that owning a supercar is an expensive hobby. But when it comes to exotics like the Bugatti Veyron, maintenance costs start to rival some mortgages. Entrepreneur Alejandro Salomon, the man who told us 10 interesting facts about Pagani, recently got the low-down on Bugatti maintenance costs from a friend that owns one of the few...

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MG confirmed for 2016 London Motor Show

News 29 Oct, 2015

MG Motor UK confirms its attendance at Battersea Park show in May 2016

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Keno Brothers Get Into The Classic Car Business: Video

The Keno brothers of Antiques Roadshow fame will begin auctioning classic cars November 19 in New York City, promising an auction house based on transparency so first-time buyers can bid with confidence. We got to preview about half of the 40 cars, all rare and valuable, that will go on sale at the Keno Brothers Rolling Sculpture auction. While...

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In The Wake Of Dieselgate, Volkswagen Is Less Interested In Being World's Biggest Automaker

For the better part of a decade, Volkswagen has boasted about its plan to become the world's biggest automaker by 2018. But according to a statement from Volkswagen's new CEO, Matthias Muller, the Dieselgate scandal is forcing the company to rethink its goals. In a statement issued to the press, Muller outlined a five-step program to get the...

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Sample Bentley’s New Bentayga By Attending Automaker’s Ice-Driving Event: Video

Bentley’s Power on Ice driving event has been running successfully for a number of years. The next one, which runs in January and February of next year on some frozen lakes in Finland, will be quite different to any of the previous events, though. That’s because it will be the first where participants get to sample a Bentley SUV. CHECK...

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Bob Lutz Asks: Is Tesla Doomed?

Bob Lutz has never been shy about speaking his mind, and now he has something to say about Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] that's likely to start some heated conversations. Despite the praise its products have received from the media and customers, the former auto industry executive thinks the Silicon Valley automaker is in trouble. In a Road & Track...

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Victory For Shade-Tree Mechanics & Coders! Feds Say Automotive Software Isn't Covered By Copyright

Last spring, we asked an important question: "Do You Really Own Your Car?" According to Auto News, one federal agency has now provided a definitive answer, which will make tinkerers and tuners happy -- if the decision doesn't get upended by federal law, that is. HOW WE GOT HERE For as long as there have been cars, people have been customizing...

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Ford Recalls, 2016 GMC Acadia, Nissan Concept 2020: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: 2016 GMC Acadia Review The 2016 GMC Acadia, compared to its Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse stablemates, features a more pronounced grille, giving it a bolder, more truck-like look. The exterior also features LED daytime running lights up front and a small spoiler at the rear. The distinctive look makes the Acadia our...

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