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Toyota calls shenanigans on ABC news segment, claims test was “artificially manipulated” and “unrealistic”

Just when you thought you’d heard the last word on Toyota’s acceleration problems, the company is fighting back. Today the company stated that it had comprehensively tested claims made by ABC News andProfessor David Gilbert of Southern Illinois University and found those claims not only wrong, but “artificially manipulated” and “unrealistic”. Read on for a link to the original testing by ABC and Toyota’s full statement.

New Pennzoil Ultra. Ferrari Recommended.

Today Pennzoil unveiled their new synthetic line of oil – Pennzoil Ultra. Pennzoil Ultra motor oil with Hyper Cleansing Technology promises that “Nothing keeps an engine closer to factory clean.” Pennzoil claims it can clean over 35 percent better than the brand’s next best oil – Pennzoil Platinum.

Mazda 3, Chevy Camaro and Equinox win big in Internet Car and Truck of the year awards

Awards handed out in the automotive industry are as easy to come by as penny on the sidewalk. Some, such as Car and Driver’s “10-Best” and Motor Trends “Car and Truck of the Year” are merely automaker sponsored advertising packages passed off as reputable achievements. That’s why when an actual honest award comes around, we think you should know about it.

Factory Five Racing, Inc. wins in court vs. Carroll Shelby

It’s a classic David vs. Goliath type of battle, but Factory Five Racing, Inc., of Wareham, Mass., won its second battle against legendary car builder Carroll Shelby who sought to stop the firm from producing vintage replicas of his 1960s era cars.

Don Johnson, your new Miami Vice is ready: the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG-inspired Cigarette Boat with 1,350 hp

It is oft said that oil and water do not mix, but recently, at the Miami Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed that sometimes – in their proper elements – opposites attract and defy physics.

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” to debut at Geneva

It might be hard to wonder how you can top the building of a Maserati Quattroporte … unless you produce a “special edition” that features even more bells and whistles.

Thus, Maserati will show off the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition”, at the prestigious Geneva Auto Show.

OnStar showing Chevy engines and transmissions approaching 100 percent reliability in January

In the month of January, 99.3 percent of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key components of their engine and transmission systems.

2011 Silverado HD details and pictures released

Class-leading torque, class-leading fuel economy with up to 63-percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration with new 6.6L Duramax diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission

Do Ed Whitacre and General Motors “get” cars?

The short answer is no. Whitacre has self-admittedly stated he’s not a car guy. What Whitacre does know is mergers and acquisitions. Aside from figuring out how to deal with Saab, it doesn’t look like GM really needs to be buying up companies. Ed is a numbers guy and if that makes you a bit nervous, it probably should. GM’s other “numbers guy” was Rick Wagoner.

Ford heats up winter comfort with heated steering wheel in 2011 MKX, factory remote starter in 2011 Super Duty pickup

Despite ardent preparations, one might never truly be ready for the chilled winds blowing and the drop in temperatures that quickly cool you to the core.

Ford, responding to customer inquires and demands, is now offering items often laughed at in other makes.

A factory remote starter will initially be offered in its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands after it launches on the 2011 Ford Super Duty while a heated steering wheel option will first be seen on the 2011 Lincoln MKX.