Monthly Archives: July 2014

Lamborghini Aventador Fails To Meet Reserve at Thai Customs Auction

Lamborghini Aventador Fails To Meet Reserve at Thai Customs Auction

A Lamborghini Aventador failed to meet its reserve price of 25 million Baht (£500,000) at an auction of 357 confiscated vehicles by Thai Customs held on 3rd July in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district .

Subaru recalls 660K vehicles for brake line rust

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2011, file photo, a Subaru logo is displayed on a sign at a dealer's lot, in Portland, Ore. Subaru is recalling more than 660,000 cars and SUVs because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid, and that can cause longer stopping distances. For about half the vehicles, it’s the second recall for the same problem. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Subaru is recalling more than 660,000 cars and SUVs because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid, and that can mean it will take longer to stop the vehicles.

Mercedes’ June sales rise 8% on robust demand for compacts

Mercedes' June sales rise 8% on robust demand for compacts

Daimler said today that sales of its Mercedes-Benz brand rose 8 percent to 142,136 in June thanks to strong demand for its compact models.

Daimler tests self-driving truck, sets 2025 production goal

Wolfgang Bernhard, Daimler tests self-driving truck, sets goal of production by 2025

Daimler is working to introduce trucks that steer, brake and accelerate independently as early as 2025 as the world’s commercial-vehicle industry leader seeks to keep an innovative edge over competitors.

20mph Zones Increase Road Casualties

20mph Zones Increase Road Casualties

It’s official. In the week that a 20mph limit was imposed on the City of London, official figures prove that 20mph zones increase road casualties rather than reduce them.