Daily Archives: July 31, 2014

Hyundai recalls 883,000 Sonatas to fix gear shifters

FILE - This undated file product image provided by Hyundai shows the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai is recalling its popular Sonata midsize sedan to fix problems with the gear shift levers, the Korean automaker said Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The recall covers 883,000 cars from the 2011 through 2014 model years. (AP Photo/Hyundai, File)
Hyundai is recalling its popular Sonata midsize sedan to fix problems with the gear shift levers. The recall covers 883,000 cars from the 2011 through 2014 model years.

Toyota Outsells VW, GM in H1 on SUV Demand

UK-Spec Toyota RAV4 -  Toyota Outsells VW, GM in H1 on SUV Demand

By Craig Trudell and Masatsugu Horie

Toyota  kept its global sales lead over Volkswagen as the RAV4 maker benefited from Americans’ rising demand for SUVs.

German drifter sets new 89.55-mile Guinness Record drift in Toyota GT86

Little over a year ago BMW Performance Centre Instructor Johan Schwartz established a new world record for the longest drift.

American Teen Invents Way to Prevent Hot Car Deaths

By Matt Cantor

An inventor has developed a possible solution to the recurring problem of kids left in hot cars—and she did so before even graduating from high school.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Pur Blanc hits 246.6 mph on a closed public road

Bugatti Veyron is probably the most iconic modern day supercar. The total production run of 450 cars is expected to reach its end later this year or in early 2015.