Daily Archives: June 20, 2013

Chrysler Reverses Position – recalls Jeeps at risk of fire

4-year-old boy Remi Walden burned and died

This March 6, 2012 photo provided by the law offices of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP shows the scene of a crash in Bainbridge, Ga., where a 4-year-old boy named Remi Walden was burned and died.

Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.

Corvette Stingray UK prices and specifications revealed

C7-generation Corvette Stingray

The all-new C7-generation Corvette Stingray hits UK showroom this autumn, and packs in 460PS for £61,495 – will this be 2013’s hottest supercar slayer? Chevrolet will be pulling out all the stops to ensure this happens, making standard the Z51 performance pack, which includes a number of enhancements for its sub-4.0 seconds to 60mph coupe.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed, priced from £199,995

Aston Martin today unveils the Vanquish Volante – a stunning new luxury sports car that brings the thrill of open top motoring to the super GT class.