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Luxury automaker Maserati is recalling nearly 1,800 of its 2008-2010 GranTurismo models due to a taillight “deviation” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reported on Thursday, the recall affects both coupe and convertible models manufactured from June 2008 to March 2010.

Introduced in 2007, the GranTurismo is a two-door 2+2 coupe (two-passenger seating in front and rear) that shares the same platform as the Maserati Quattroporte V. A standard GranTurismo comes equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 engine and a six-velocity transmission. The models mentioned in the recall generally range in cost from $123,000 for the S Automatic to $142,000 for the S Convertible. Certainly, no one wants to pay such a price and hear about a recall.

Maserati’s February recall pertains to faulty lamp assembly, which may affect both tail and brake lights. Defective tail/brake lights could lead to decreased visibility, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Maserati told that an investigation into the possible defect began after they received a large number of warranty claims. The luxury brand also confirmed that no high-centered brake lights are involved in the recall notice.

To put the recall in perspective, Maserati sold a total of 8,000 vehicles from 2008-2011, so the total of 1,800 GranTurismo represents nearly a quarter of all cars sold. Maserati ranked 35 out of 36 automakers in sales last month, beating out fellow luxury brand Bentley. Maserati’s 154 vehicles sold in Jan. 2012 was a year-over-year increase of 35 percent according to the Auto brand new releases Data Center.

The Italian automaker also instituted a recall last summer on 2009 models due to a faulty rear suspension. In particular, the defect involved a rear suspension part called the wheel toe-in-tie rod, which if damaged, could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. The recall affected 801 Granturismo coupes and Quattroporte sedans.

Maserati’s recall arrives the same week as Toyota and Honda both recalled vehicles due to airbag defects. Honda is reportedly recalling 347 2012 Accord Coupes, sedans and Crosstours, while Toyota is scheduled to recall 427 2011 RAV4 SUVs. Both Honda and Toyota state that an ongoing investigation may result in more recalls to follow.

As for Maserati, the manufacturer will notify the owners of defective vehicles beginning this month. Maserati will inspect and replace the rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. Maserati’s safety recall number is 198. Owners can also contact the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or visit their website at http://www.safercar.gov.

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A maximum output of over 1000 horseStrength, an acceleration of 3 seconds or less, and a top velocity of almost 200 miles an hour, have all been attained by an electric Strengthed car. Yes, seriously. Breaking the mold of supercars and shattering the stereotype of an electric car as a boring and unrelicapable enterprise, the 2013 Rimac Concept One breaks out of the closet as perhaps the first true supercar that is purely Strengthed by electricity.

Exterior & Interior

The super dynamic body, created by designer Adriano Mudri, is both super elegant and super aerodynamic. Even better is that this body is sculpted out of carbon fiber, creating an audaciously lightweight car that has legitimate supercar dynamics. The interior is designed by people that are formerly associated with the famed designer Pininfarina, and is adorned with high quality materials such as leather-wrapped seats and an infotainment system.

Performance

A unique Strengthtrain is integrated for the Concept One. Featuring 4 different subsystems, with each having its own engine, inverter, and reduction gearbox, they have a cumulative maximum Strength output of 1088 horseStrength. This gives this car some stunning performance numbers: a zero to 100 kilometers per hour dash of 2.8 seconds and a top velocity of more than 300 kilometers per hour just to name a few. In addition, with batteries that bring a maximum charge of 92kWh, it is enough to bring this car to a distance of up to 600 kilometers before needing a recharge.

The Rimac Concept One is one unique car. Only 88 of these cars are going to be produced, and each car has the lofty reputation of being perhaps the first ever electric Strengthed hypercar.

Specifications

Performance Engine: Electric Battery Capacity: 92 kWh HorseStrength: 1088 HP Battery Range: 372.9 miles (600 kms) 0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds Maximum velocity: 189.5 mph (305 kmh)

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Yesterday, Kia announced status Soul’Ster concept into the final assessment phase prior to production after a series of tests conducted since its presence at the Detroit Motor Show 2009.

California studio featuring the work of someone who was introduced as an open top truck with a low windshield. There is a difference with the concept of looking at the design of LED daytime running lights and bumpers, although not yet identified how big the changes. Continue to use the rim diameter of 19 inches with five-spoke model.

In the cockpit, Soul’Ster can accommodate 2 passengers in front of adults and children – children in the back. Although open to the sky all of the protected passenger roll bar sloping backward. On the roll bar is pinned to the rail on the inside to the roof as a protection from sun or rain.

Korean manufacturers are going to install the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 120 PS Strength using 5-velocity manual transmission. There are also 2.0-liter engine Strengthed 140 PS with a choice of 5-velocity manual transmission and 4-velocity automatic. It is possible also issued a Kia 1.6-liter turbo-diesel engine.

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Japanese automakers, Infiniti is ready again showed his class by showing their latest concept car, Infiniti emerg-e. This car is of a sports car that was bringing the dual system alias hybrid engine.

Infiniti’s latest concept car is scheduled to be officially shown next month at the Geneva Auto Show. But for starters, Infiniti automotive enthusiasts intrigued the world with a show piece or a teaser image of this car first.

Of the pieces shown in the picture, looking stern Infiniti emerg-e show the canting sexy enough. This collage is a piece of the third image after their fishing to give the stolen pieces of the cars front and sides.

Infiniti emerg-e is present as a two-seater sports car is told to have workers who are capable to satisfy the lovers of sports cars, but still environmentally friendly. Therefore, the BBM engine that will use it, though yet unknown capacity will be paired with an electric battery.

With a combination like that, the car is expected to have the same Strength with another concept car Infiniti Essence ever shown at Geneva in 2009. When the Infiniti Essence is also told to have brought hybrid system has the Strength to 600 bhp.

In addition to this car, Infiniti will still be expected to also show of a electric sedan that is expected to be born in the brand new release York Motor Show in April.

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The all new Pulsar variant is here!! it’s Bajaj Pulsar 200NS. A few days ago, Bajaj Motorcycles has released the all new Pulsar series “New 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200NS” edition in India. Now, the new Pulsar NS has replaced the old design with the all new one, it has better looks than all Pulsar series (in my opinion), here is the bike.

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So, if you are hoping for the new look of the Pulsars, this is the great news that you’ve been waiting for. As you may look, Bajaj Pulsar 200NS has perform with fresh style, and you may’t found the dual-shock type on this bike, yes the all new Pulsar 200 now will run with Nitrox mono-shock suspension system!! great. On the front side, we may look the new headlamp type, it’s almost the same with the Pulsar 135 style right?. On the fuel-tank design, Pulsar 200NS looks so sporty with sharp edge style, and when we turn into the Pulsar 200NS chassis, we also will look the new chassis design. If we need more safety ride features, Bajaj Pulsar 200NS has equipped with disc brakes system on the front side also on the rear side, great.

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The all new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS is not only perform with amazing new style, not only about the new features, but the performance also has good. Based from BikeAdvice.in, Bajaj Pulsar 200NS has been launch with 200cc of engine capacity, SOCH, 4-valve, Triple-Spark tech (new), Liquid-cooled (new), with six speed transmission (new). Pulsar 200 reportedly has 23 BHP @9500 RPM of maximum strength, and 18.3 Nm velocity @8000 RPM of maximum velocity, nice. Bajaj Pulsar 200NS will be available soon, so if you’re planning to buy a new bike, you should better wait for it, and let look the real performance on the test review. Congratulation for Bajaj Motorcyles and welcome for Pulsar 200NS into Pulsars family. Have a nice day.

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