Here’s a bit of curiosity. GT Spirit is reporting that Audi has pulled the manual gearbox option for both the S4 and the S5 in Europe. The news comes courtesy of Fourtitude, who spoke with Barry Hoch, the product planning manager for Audi of America. Hoch said that while the sportier Audi models will lose their third pedal in the EU, American buyers will still be able to row their own gears. Funk Flex
(Video) Auto Talk: New Chevrolet TrailBlazer revealed in Dubai
General Motors has unveiled its next-generation Chevrolet TrailBlazer at the Dubai International Motor Show. The model is set to go on sale around the world, though Thailand will have the first crack at the vehicle in early 2012. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Porsche launches updated 911 GT3 RSR
When Porsche launches a new 911, it doesn’t just launch one model, it starts a process that will see literally dozens of variants to follow. Some with turbos, some without. Some with all-wheel drive, some driving just the rear. Coupes, convertibles, targas, lightweight models, and yes, even racing versions. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Honda previews Small Sports EV and AC-X plug-in concepts for Tokyo
Honda plans to take to the Tokyo Motor Show this December with the largest display of any automaker in attendance. The company will show off a range of production and concept vehicles, including a slew of motorcycles. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Toyota recalling 550,000 vehicles worldwide for potential steering problem
Toyota has announced that it is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles in the United States for a potentially faulty crank shaft pulley. A total of 283,200 Toyota vehicles as well as 137,000 Lexus vehicles may experience a pulley failure in which the inner and outer rings become misaligned. If that happens, owners may experience noise, vibration and a check engine light. If the problem is left untreated, the power steering belt may slip off of the crank shaft pulley, resulting in more steering effort. Toyota says that this could cause an accident, though no problems have been reported so far. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: New details suggest evolutionary C7 Corvette, no split window
We’re as excited as anyone to see the next-generation Corvette, even if it is still a few years off. But while the C7 ‘Vette isn’t slated to arrive until 2013 as a 2014 model, it hasn’t stopped the rumormill from pumping out wild speculation. We’ve heard everything from a split rear window design to a turbocharged V8 engine, but according to GMInsideNews, it’s all a bunch of baloney. Funk Flex
