De Tomaso SLC: De Tomaso back with SUV Concept

De Tomaso SLC SUV Concept We’ve covered some of the trials and tribulations of De Tomaso in the last couple of years, with the assets of the once-successful maker of Italian-style cars with a New World heart languished rusting and unwanted in Italy. But there were no takers; no one willing to breath life back in to a once successful marque. But finally – in November 2009 – a white knight in the form of octegenarian and former Fiat Exec Gian Mario Rossignolo rode in to the fray, and plucked De Tomaso from the oblivion of the history books.

Honda Odyssey minivan recalled for faulty tailgate struts

Honda said on Wednesday that it will recall about 45,800 Odyssey minivans from the 2008 and 2009 model years to replace the power-tailgate struts. Honda says the gas-filled struts that support the tailgate are prone to early failure. This could lead to the tailgate closing unexpectedly.

Win tickets to the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed is just around the corner, and CAR has teamed up with Johnnie Walker to give away two weekend tickets to this great British motoring event. Click here to enter our competition This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from 2-4 July, and in conjunction with Johnnie Walker Black Label, proud sponsors of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team, CAR is offering two weekend tickets to attend the largest motoring garden party in the world. And the lucky winner will also receive a special collector’s item, the Centenary Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Black Label pack, embellished with real 23-carat gold. You can find out more about Johnnie Walker by visiting www.johnniewalker.com. Click here to enter our competition The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 July, the theme is ‘Viva Velocé – a passion for speed’, and the featured marque is Alfa Romeo, which turns 100 this year.