by Fast Machines | Jan 28, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
The U.S.-bound, seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf will be made in Mexico. The German automaker has announced that production of the new model will commence at its Puebla, Mexico, plant in early 2014. VW says that the decision to build the Golf in Mexico safeguards...
by Fast Machines | Jan 28, 2013 | Exterior
Instrumented Testarrow VIEW PHOTOS (59) | COMMENTS A bit of boost hustles the Veloster closer to its visual promise. Life is full of unexpected detours, and here’s a good illustration: We set out to quantify the performance distinctions between two new Hyundai...
by Fast Machines | Jan 28, 2013 | Auto News
Adding to Honda’s airbag woes, the company has announced a new recall today for 2009-2013 Pilot SUVs and 2011-2013 Odyssey minivans. The recall affects 748,481 vehicles in total, and it pertains to the faulty operation of the airbags. One or more of the rivets that...
by Fast Machines | Jan 28, 2013 | Spares
Final sales numbers confirm that Toyota’s 2012 car sales topped those of General Motors and Volkswagen. Toyota officially recaptured the title of world’s largest automaker Monday, as its final 2012 sales total topped General Motors, which held the lead in...
by Fast Machines | Jan 28, 2013 | Auto News
Chrysler has announced that it has no plans to sell the SRT Viper in Europe, including in Europe where parent-company Fiat resides. It may not be surprising to some, considering how many exotics and supercars are already on the market in Europe. But the news is a bit...