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2015 Fiat 500L
Fiat

2015 Fiat 500L Recalled for Issues on Dual-Clutch Transmission

The 2014 Fiat 500L was recalled in factory due to issues on the car`s dual-clutch transmission, after other automakers like Jeep and Dodge SUVs were recalled over issues on brakes. Fiat Chrysler Automotive equipped more than 19.500 units with a six-speed, dual-clutch transmission which are now being recalled for some updates at the cars` gearbox, in order to find out...

2013 Ram 1500
Ram

2013 Ram 1500 unveiled at the New York Auto Show

It wouldn't really be an American motor show without some sort of new and desirable pickup truck making the rounds would it? At this year's New York Auto Show, Ram debuted the 2013 1500 model which comes forward with quite a few aces up its sleeves. As you'd imagine, some of the new feats and capabilities were made to catch...

Porsche 911 Carrera
PorscheSupercars

Porsche 911 GT3 could soon go PDK only

Following a trend started by Ferrari, soon to be bought into by Lamborghini, it seems like Porsche are about to do something enthusiasts don't approve of. More and more reports are coming in about how Porsche would start leaning towards selling its cars with automatic gearboxes as the only option. This comes with plenty of plus points but few outweigh...

2012 Ford Focus
Ford

US Version of Ford Focus Titanium soon to get manual

The Ford Focus has always been praised as the finest driving car in its class and though with this third generation model it's been watered down even further, it still is. What makes it a bit of a shame is that in the US, the Ford Focus, regardless of sedan or hatchback body is mostly offered with an automatic gearbox....

Audi S4
Audi

Audi S4 and S5 to drop manual gearboxes

Petrolheads generally lose a little bit of their heart inside when news of a beloved car maker dropping the manual gearbox come in. If that manufacturer is Audi however, I doubt too many people would mind. It's not because Audi doesn't make good manual gearboxes or any technical reason, but because of modern conditions. The Audi customer in general is...

Toyota FT-86 - Scion FR S concept
Toyota

Toyota confirms some of the FT-86 details

We're still trying to understand why Toyota have been telling us about the FT-86 for so long and we don't really have any hard facts on it. We just might have some now though, as the Japanese have finally pushed through for us and confirmed some of the speculated components going into it. The short list includes a confirmed engine,...