General Motors has announced that they will install brake override systems on all automatic transmission vehicles, as well as vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control, by the end of 2012.
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Lamborghini’s future plans include less weight, no forced induction and – no manual gearboxes?
Speaking with Maurizio Reggiani, the director of research and development at Lamborghini, Car and Driver discovered some of Lamborghini’s future plans, including abandoning manual gearboxes.
Ginetta F400 – pictures
We’ve finally been sent pictures of the Ginetta F400. You can have a look at all of them after the jump.
McLaren unveils MP4-12C, launches the Automotive subsidary
McLaren’s automotive division, dubbed McLaren Automotive, has launched themselves, while revealing the MP4-12C supercar.
Saab to set up North American HQ in Royal Oak, MI
The Detroit News reports that Saab will be setting up their North American HQ in the town of Royal Oak, Michigan.
Researchers blaming radioactive cosmic rays for unintended acceleration
Some researchers are now blaming radioactive cosmic rays for unintended acceleration. Sounds fake? Well, believe it or not, there is some evidence to back it up.
Volkswagen creates R performance division
Volkswagen has created an R performance division, similar to the RS/S division Audi has and the M division BMW has, although their products probably won’t be as extreme.
Ginetta purchases Fabrio, rebadges GTS, could bring it to US
Ginetta has purchased Fabrio, and is creating a rebadged version of the GTS under their own brand.
Toyota being sued by California prosecutor, Seattle lawyer and ATAC join in with seperate lawsuits
Toyota is being sued by a California prosecutor for ignoring defects, by a Seattle lawyer for a refund of the recalled vehicles, and by the Attorneys Toyota Action Consortium for racketeering.
Saab may partner with other manufacturers for tech, picks GMAC as financial services provider
Spyker CEO Victor Muller has told Automotive News that Saab is considering technology sharing agreements with other manufacturers.