Toyota recalls 3.8 million U.S. Toyota & Lexus models

Something as simple as floor mats has caused the world’s biggest manufacturer to plan a recall of 3.8 million cars. Toyota is planning to recall Toyota and Lexus models in the United States for the largest ever recall in the company’s history.

The issue? Floor mats that may snag accelerator pedals and cause vehicles to [...]

2011 Volkswagen Touareg spy photos

We’ve seen mules of the next generation Volkswagen Touareg for some time but now we’ve got our hands on the very first photos of an actual next-generation Touareg prototype testing somewhere in the United States.

Sources are suggesting the new 2011 Touareg will be significantly lighter, rumors suggest up to some 300 kilograms than the current [...]

US car sales show positive trend

In the first positive sign that an economic turn around may be on the horizon for the global automotive market, US sales have shown their smallest decline in nine months.

American vehicle sales fell 27.7 per cent in June, marking the smallest drop for the industry in nine months, but dashing hopes that demand would rise [...]

Final 24 hours for Chrysler; unions agree deal

With less than 24 hours to go US carmaker Chrysler is rushing to seal a deal with Italy’s Fiat and its remaining creditors, to avoid having to file for bankruptcy under US Chapter 11 protection laws.

At the same time the powerful United Auto Workers union has voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal that will make [...]