AvtoVAZ net profit more than doubled in 2011 to $215.75 million
The net profit of AvtoVAZ increased more than 100% in 2011 to 6.7 billion rubles or $215.75 million, Russia's biggest automaker disclosed. The company, which manufactures Russia's... Read more
Mansory unveils the Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition
European tuning company Mansory has built a package for the Ferrari 458 Spider that raises both its performance and style. Just three of these Mansory Monaco Edition Ferrari 458s will be... Read more
Sales of rebadged Chrysler and Dodge models get mixed results
The plan of Fiat-Chrysler's Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne to boost slow sales of the Lancia and Fiat brands in the European region through revamped Chrysler models is... Read more
Ford now taking orders for Ford C-Max Hybrid
Ford Motor Co. has announced that it is now taking orders for its Ford C-Max Hybrid, having a starting price of $25,995, excluding shipping charges. With the base price, the C-Max Hybrid... Read more
Seat’s Wörthersee exhibit focuses on Ibiza Cupra Concept
Seat’s display at the ongoing Wörthersee tuning festival centers on the close-to-production Ibiza Cupra Concept, representing the next generation Seat vehicles that carry the brand's new... Read more
Porsche Museum enters 1,000-mile Mille Miglia event with classic cars
The Porsche Museum, comprised of six classic Porsche sports cars, will participate in the grueling Italian endurance race that covers a thousand miles, the Mille Miglia. From May 17 to... Read more
Innovative Chevrolet Volt artwork by famous car artist Ian Cook revealed
Though Chevrolet Volt has won praise from the automotive press around the globe, it further stuns the world as the automaker reveals another world-first. Famous vehicle artist Ian Cook... Read more
Subaru to expand Lafayette plant to increase Legacy, Outback production
Subaru will expand its Lafayette plant in Indiana to increase production of the Legacy sedan and wagon as well as the Outback crossover. The 52,000-square-foot expansion of the facility's... Read more
Mitsubishi reveals i-MiEV Evolution electric race car for Pikes Peak
At this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Mitsubishi will enter two all-electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Class. The first car will be the i-MiEV Evolution, a... Read more
Edo Competition upgrades the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate
Would you believe that the tuners at Edo Competition modified a stock Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG wagon to offer more power than the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe? Edo installed a high-performance... Read more
Analysts say PSA/Peugeot-Citroen faces rough times, could recover this year
Analysts are saying that General Motors' new alliance partner PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is facing rough times, but could achieve a turnaround as early as 2012. Deutsche Bank analyst Gaetan... Read more
Seat showcases two amateur racing cars at Wörthersee festival
Seat has unveiled two tuned road monsters at the ongoing Wörthersee festival – the Leon Super Copa and the Ibiza SC Trophy. Both cars are regarded as having the ability to compete with... Read more
Kia K9’s California photo sparks speculations on possible US rollout
Rumors have been circulating that Kia may bring its K9 flagship sedan to the United States, and a picture of an unmasked unit cruising along the streets of Orange County, California,... Read more
Web report says Fisker will delay Atlantic’s rollout to 2014
Fisker Automotive is reported to be planning to delay the market rollout of Atlantic electric vehicle due to financial issues and the current investigations from the federal government. ... Read more
Toyota president Akio Toyoda names top cars from rivals
Could you expect a top executive of one of the largest car companies in the world commend vehicles made by rival automakers? Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp. and a known car... Read more
Vauxhall adds petrol engine options to New Combo and Corsavan ranges
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles is expanding its New Combo lineup to include models powered by a new fuel-efficient 1.4 petrol engine. The new Combo engine -- a 95PS Euro 5-compliant... Read more
Two Bentley Blowers to take on 1,000-mile Mille Miglia endurance test
Two 4½ Bentley Blowers will try to relive’s W.O. (Walter Owens) Bentley’s brilliance for creating strong and comfortable cars that could go as fast as pure racer by undergoing the 1,000... Read more
GM’s Dan Akerson gives self a “B” grade for his two-year exploits
Dan Akerson has given himself a “B” rating for his two-year performance as chief executive officer of General Motors Co. The rating means, according to Akerson, that he is not satisfied... Read more
Range Rover Sport gets updated for the 2013MY
Land Rover revealed today the updated 2013 Range Rover Sport. The 2013MY Range Rover Sport comes with several updates such as a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels, five new paint finishes... Read more
Renault expects some impressive sales from the Twizy electric vehicle
Instead of scooters, Europe's packed cities may soon be crammed with Renault’s Twizy electric vehicle. At the very least, this is how Renault envisions the future. Renault product manager... Read more
Kia prepares the introduction of diesel cars in the U.S. on Facebook
It’s a sure thing for the U.S. to soon have a diverse range of diesel passenger car lines. The world’s major automakers are already preparing to have more diesel cars available to... Read more
ThyssenKrupp sells its Waupaca foundry unit to KPS Capital Partners
An agreement has been made for KPS Capital Partners, a New York private-equity firm, to buy the Waupaca foundry unit from auto supplier ThyssenKrupp AG. It’s expected that the sale will... Read more
U.S. auto sales generate the most business for railroads in four years
The recovery in auto sales in the U.S. has also given the business of railroad companies, Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp., a huge boost. In fact, both are doing the best... Read more
Former Ford CEO Harold “Red” Poling passes away at the age of 86
Former Ford CEO, Harold "Red" Poling, passed away last Saturday at the age of 86 in Pacific Grove, Calif. Poling is credited for having pushed Ford into a revival as he managed the... Read more
MINI updates the John Cooper Works family
MINI revealed today the updated John Cooper Works models featuring a new-generation engine and other powertrain innovations. In the MINI Countryman JCW, the 1.6-liter engine delivers 218... Read more
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