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Bentley – On Speed in Scotland
It was the proverbial offer too good to refuse: Travel to Scotland for a scenic tour of Speyside, the historic region made famous by the many whisky distilleries situated nearby. During said visit, our small group would stay in a cottage situated at the Macallan Estate, the hallowed grounds where one of the world’s most [...]
Alfa Romeo G1 touring Australia
It was 100 years ago that Nicola Romeo took over what was then A.L.F.A (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) to make Alfa Romeo. The company which has become one of the world’s leading brands for designing inspiring cars. The very first Alfa Romeo to be ever built was the Alfa Romeo G1, with one example planning [...]
NHTSA confirms 60+ complaints about repaired Toyotas, LaHood may mandate override systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US has received more than 60 complaints about unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles after they have been serviced as a part of their recalls. The NHTSA’s David Strickland said the administration had begun to take action concerning the complaints. “NHTSA has already started contacting consumers about [...]
2010 Ford Fusion setting records in the US
The mid-sized 2010 Ford Fusion is attracting more buyers to the Blue Oval from other brands than any other car in the US range. In February, 60 percent of total Fusion sales were “conquest sales” (sales to customers new to Ford) which is up six percent from January and 11 percent on 2009 as a [...]
Tata considering new entry-level Jaguar
Tata vice chairman, Ravi Kant, has told UK automotive website Autocar that a new entry-level Jaguar is in the brand’s current planning discussions. Mr Kant and Tata Motors CEO, Carl-Peter Forster, are reviewing the Jaguar Land Rover product line-up at the moment and planning future expansion. “We’re having a debate about a small car. It [...]
