Volkswagen still has to go over the river and through the woods before it can close the deal to take over Porsche, but this fall it will begin building them. Primary Boxster production will commence this summer at Porsche’s factory in Zuffenhausen, where the 911 is also built. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Groundbreaking pre-production Volkswagen XL1 caught testing on the ice
Just over one year ago, we heard reports suggesting that Volkswagen would actually be building a production version of its Formula XL1 concept for limited consumption. And while the skeptics among us were quick to dismiss these reports with a resounding “yeah, right,” this latest set of spy shots show that Volkswagen is indeed making progress on an honest-to-goodness road-going model of its 1.0-liter fuel economy warrior. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Hyundai to petition NHTSA over 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid seatbelt recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a safety recall of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, but this campaign comes with a twist. NHTSA announced on its website that Sonata Hybrid models produced between December 2, 2010 and March 7, 2012 are being recalled due to a seatbelt issue. NHTSA announced that the rear center belt, which incorporates a release mechanism that detaches both the lap and shoulder portion at the lower anchor point, doesn’t meet safety standards. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Dodge introduces Durango Special Service model for police and fire
The Dodge Charger has already done a fine job ingratiating itself with our nation’s police forces, and with Ford’s Crown Victoria finally off the beat, Chrysler is understandably keen to gain a bigger share of the law enforcement pie. Enter the 2012 Durango Special Service. Funk Flex
Two Men Arrested In Murder Believed to Be Sex Game Gone Wrong
The NYPD has arrested two suspects in the murder of a NYC businessman found gagged and bound in his apartment. The police department believe that the man was killed in a sex game gone wrong. The man was found tied to his bedposts by electrical wires with his mouth covered in duct tape and there was no forced entry apparent. Read more below. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Priced From $54,200*, Configurator Goes Live
Those interested in getting their 650-horsepower kicks in the form of a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 can now at least partly satiate their longing with an online configurator. And, as you can see above, you are free to deck your favorite ‘Stang in any number of classic racing colors… or even in Superman-spec red and blue. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
