The Porsche Carrera GT is being recalled for a possible defect in its suspension, which could compromise the supercar’s maneuverability and increase the risk of a crash, as the National Highway Safety Traffic Agency describes. The recall specifically affects 489 models of the 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT, or about a third of total Carrera GT models produced, according to Car and Driver. According to Bob: We Need More Weird Cars! In case you missed it: Porsche reportedly made around 1,300 of the original 1,500 Carrera GT models it originally planned to produce, which means this recall affects

The aforementioned elimination of the rear glass screen enables the full-length glass roof to be extended rearwards beyond the heads of the rear-seat passengers for a “unique interior ambience,” says Polestar. This full-length glass roof can be optioned with electrochromic functionality, enabling the roof to be made transparent or opaque depending the occupants’ preference. With a solid panel residing where a glass window would normally be, the rear-view mirror position is replaced by a in the Polestar 4 by a high-definition display screen showing a video feed from the roof-mounted rear-view

Following the debut of the 2023 Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate coupe, the automaker has unveiled the Volante convertible variant, which is limited to a smaller run than the coupe and makes a few sacrifices in order to accommodate the folding top. Read the full story

Currently intended for the China motorcycle market is the 2023 CFMoto Patio XO-1 mini bike. Taking the looks of a 1980s endurance racing motorcycle, the Patio Xo-1 comes with a unique dual headlight design. From the CFMoto press release, the round LED headlights, with separate ‘O’ and ‘X’ inserts, are inspired by the two typical buttons on a gamepad. There are three colour options offered – Nebula White, Fiery Red and Moss Green. The Papio XO-1 carries a single-cylinder 125 cc air-cooled engine, producing 9.5 hp at 8,500 rpm and 7.8 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. The Papio XO-1 joins CFMoto’s

If you’ve chosen to lease your car, you might wonder what’s next at the end of your contract. For some people, buying a previously leased car can offer time- and money-saving benefits that can help them get back on the road quicker. Buying a car is a big decision, though, so make sure to consider all of your options first. In this guide, we’ll describe what happens when you lease a car and how you can buy it after your contract ends. We’ll also explore situations where it might be highly beneficial to purchase your leased vehicle and provide tips to help you complete a successful sale. The

The homegrown navigation app’s ranking is on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store in India. Indian digital mapping company MapmyIndia has announced that its Mappls MapmyIndia app has been ranked No. 1 in the navigation and maps category on both Google Play Store and Apple iOS App Store. Additionally, it even ranked at the top among all free apps across all categories on Apple App Store, while on Google Play Store, it was among the top 15 free apps across all categories. Interestingly, Google Maps, which is among the most popular and used navigation applications of all, only ranked No.

Car-O-Liner is a highlight. The powerful and accurate body and chassis alignment system enables technicians to detect all damages, even those that may not be visible to the naked eye. With Car-O-Liner, the body frame of a damaged car can be realigned to factory standards with precision, speed and safety, VCM says. The centre also has the PIVAB mixing room and extend spray booth. The PIVAB mixing room provides technicians with a controlled atmosphere to mix paint accurately and consistently, while the PIVAB extend spray booth helps remove fumes and particles from the air, which provides a

Honda has finally re-entered the mid-size SUV segment with the Elevate. It faces some exceptionally strong competition from well established rivals, but can Honda play to it’s strengths and make a mark with the Elevate? Published on Aug 01, 2023 11:05:00 AM Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved. × Member Login Personal Details Login OR No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

From the May 2023 issue of Car and Driver. After decades of epic sports-car battles between Chevrolet Corvettes and Porsche 911s, Chevy is queuing up a new rivalry against Stuttgart’s highest-performing SUVs. Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette. It’s shocking General Motors took this long to add a true performance SUV to one of its model lines. After all, Porsche’s high-roof five-seaters—the Macan and Cayenne—continue to be its bestsellers year after year.

The Altroz is a robust hatchback with a 5-star safety rating while the Baleno has better fuel economy. Published On Aug 06, 2023 08:30:00 AM I am looking to purchase my first car, which will primarily be used for long distance travel – from Bangalore to my hometown in Andhra Pradesh. I am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Altroz, and although the latter has best in class safety, the Baleno has better fuel economy and is easier to maintain. Please let me know what I should go in for. Teja, Bangalore Autocar India says: We would pick the Baleno, which received an upgrade