Toyota has announced that they will halt both sales and production of all cars affected by their recent accelerator recall. The cars were recalled due to an issue with the accelerator mechanism, which could cause the accelerator to jam.
Toyota has announced that they will halt both sales and production of all cars affected by their recent accelerator recall. The cars were recalled due to an issue with the accelerator mechanism, which could cause the accelerator to jam.
The confusing story concerning the Swedish car maker Saab and its future has finally ended today as GM has sold the brand to Spyker Cars. The brand was supposed to be killed by General Motors but as many bidders went and past, one finally triumphed.
Genii Capital has pulled out of the running for Saab, just a couple of weeks after placing their original bid. This leaves Spyker as the only remaining bidder.
Yes indeed, the Saab saga isn’t over yet. General Motors is still deciding whether or not to sell Saab, although reports seem to think that a decision is near, and now GM is suggesting that they’re hopeful by beginning production of the upcoming 9-4X (Pictured in the spy shot above). Also, Ed Whitacre has become the CEO of General Motors.
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall, yet again involving the possibility of accelerators jamming. This time, less cars are affected, and the cause is different as well.
Officials from General Motors have said that the Caprice and El Camino may be revived in North America. While we have got the Caprice as a police interceptor, we’re talking about a road car available to public. Meanwhile, the El Camino would be based on a ute from GM Australia.
The Saab saga continues as reports suggest that Genii and Spyker have united their bids in order to save the Swedish brand from GM. The whole story is far from over and it is said to keep on going until February.
We haven’t done a Car of the Week for some time now, as we’ve been very busy. Now though, the feature is back.
With Saab’s future looking bad, we decided to make a Saab our Car of the Week. The Saab Sonett was an obvious choice, being a brilliant little sports car.
After releasing this teaser in December last year, Cadillac has finally presented the car behind the image at the Detroit Auto Show. The hybrid XTS Platinum Concept is a hint of future STS and DTS replacements.
GMC will launch its Granite concept later today at the North American Motor Show. The industrial-inspired crossover is reffered to as an ‘urban utility vehicle’.