The shorting bar in the clock spring may become disconnected when the driver’s air bag module connector is installed, which means the driver’s frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury

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Of course, there will be no charges for the owners, but it’s quite a shame for such a car manufacturer to have to recall almost 3000 units because of a potential life security issue. If you consider the airbag an important life saving device.

Source: Autoblog

At the Paris Auto Show they presented the Seat Iba, a 102 hp electric sport beauty. This battery-powered 2+2 sports coupe reaches 100km/h in 10 seconds, which is not bad, but it’s also justified by its light weight: only 2,425-pounds. With a range of 81 miles, there’s still room for improvement, but Seat have started well in this ecological affair. Seat wants the Ibe to be the future sports urban vehicle and they seem to be on the right path for that.

Via Autoblog.

Via Jalopnik.

The Survolt is one hot looking electric devil! Not even Photoshop could make it look better. Oh, and the sound it makes: it’s like an aeroplane. Pure sci-fi car mania!

Here’s what the guys from Autocar think about it:

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These new half-scale replica cars are taking things to a whole new level though. They offer models based on famous cars like the Jaguar E-Type, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, the Porsche 356, the Willys Jeep or the Bugatti T35.

The replicas are built from composite materials, and are powered by a 50cc engine. They are suitable for people ages 6 and up, and although they might be catered to the children of vintage car fans, this doesn’t mean adults can’t have a go in them.

We’re pretty excited about them, and perhaps we should buy one and cover it in a special Revvnation livery. What do you think?

Via Gizmodo

The picture you see above showcases just a part of a brand new supercar, presumably called the Jota. It will no doubt be showcased at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month, but until then, we’re going to be treated with a few more photos.

According to previous rumors, the Jota might output somewhere around 700 HP, more than the current most powerful Lamborghini Murcielago, the LP670-4 Super Veloce, which is capable of, you guessed it, 670 HP.

Still, no matter the details, it’s going to be a new Lamborghini, so be prepared for a very powerful and very interesting supercar. We’ll keep you up to date when other teaser shots emerge.

The latest example comes from Japanese fashion house Kenzo, who customized a white Citroen DS3 with some funky patterns inspired by oriental designs.

The car is currently unique, and will no doubt be showcased at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Expect it to be flaunted at fashion events where Kenzo will appear.

Via Citroen’s Facebook

The new model will be showcased at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, which will take place at the end of the month.

Until then, the South Korean company released this very attractive sketch, conceived by its research and development studio in Russelsheim, Germany.

The sketch shows a very stylish MPV, in line with new models from Hyundai like the Sonata or the ix35 (Tucson). What do you think, is the ix20 going to be a stylish model? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

Via RPMGO

That’s why insurance company Allstate decided to survey the safest and the most dangerous US cities in terms of driving a car.

The winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, where drivers get into an accident once every 14.5 years. This is a third better than the national average. Other safe-to-drive cities are Chattanooga, Ten., . Eugene, Ore. or Reno, Nev.

On the other end of the survey, the most dangerous city for drivers is the US capital of Washington D.C. In it, drivers get into a car crash once every 5.1 years. Next up is Baltimore, Maryland, where the average is once every 5.6 years. Other dangerous cities include Philadelphia, Los Angeles or Dallas.

In the end, Allstate warns that people should always be careful when driving, and shouldn’t indulge in activities that distract their attention from the road. Check out a video of the survey below.

Via Autoblog via RPMGO

In it, the three presenters, Adam Ferrara, Rutledge Wood and Tanner Foust, will be doing all sorts of crazy things, while testing out some of the hottest cars on the market.

We’ve already seen the first trailer of Top Gear USA, and now the History Channel (which will air the show) has revealed a sneak peak at the Lamborghini special the series will host.

In it, you can check out the Murcielago SuperVeloce, the Gallardo Superleggera and the Gallardo Balboni. Can you say ‘Awesome’? Check out the video below.

Via FinalGear via RPMGO