NHTSA rules Wrangler doesn’t need recall for fuel spillage problems

Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety, Jeep

2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 – Click above for high-res image gallery

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 615 complaints so far about the 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler over issues of fuel spillage. The complaints say that when the Wrangler is being refueled, there’s nothing that stops the [...]

Bentley launches line of branded leather smartphone, iPad cases

Filed under: Etc., Bentley, Design/Style, Luxury

Bentley leather accessories – Click above for high-res image gallery

In keeping with the times and the fact that most of its customers are using their iPhones and iPads and Blackberries like it’s their job, Bentley has released a line of leather cases for these devices in conjunction with its hide [...]

Ponzi schemer’s exotic car collection being auctioned by feds on Tuesday

Filed under: Auctions, Government/Legal, Luxury

Byron Keith Brown’s ponzi scheme cars – Click above for a full inventory list

Byron Keith Brown was sentenced to a 15-year prison term last December for stealing $17 million from investors through an internet Ponzi scheme. Now, the federal government is selling off his extensive car collection on Tuesday in an [...]

Suzuki recalls 73K motorcycles over electrical issue

Filed under: Suzuki, Motorcycle

American Suzuki is recalling 73,426 motorcycles built between July 2007 and September 2009 for an electrical fault. The problem is insufficient adhesion between the power module and the rectifier case, which allows heat to build up and deform the circuit board. That can mean the module will release uncontrolled current, causing the [...]

Deep Dive: 2015 Audi A2

Deep Dive: 2015 Audi A2Audi’s reborn city car retains aluminum body, gains electric powertrains.
The Audi A2 will return to market in 2015 with an aluminum body and electric variants but will be more affordable than its predecessor. The original Audi A2, built from 2000 to 2005, had an influence beyond its somewhat limited sales. With [...]