Next-generation Vw Golf will be sold as both a hybrid and a full EV
In a recent interview with Autocar, VW's R&D boss, Ulrich Hackenberg said that the next-generation Golf will be offered as a hybrid but also as a full EV. "We're looking at a hybrid... Read more
2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid: first details, specs and photos released
Prior to the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will open its doors in October, Honda revealed today the 2011 Jazz Hybrid. As expected, the new Jazz Hybrid shares many of its components with... Read more
Cadillac Escalade considered the hottest ride… by thieves!
US car thieves are targeting models, not by its fuel efficiency but by its chrome, horsepower and Hemis. The Highway Loss Data Institute provided a report of what cars get stolen the... Read more
China’s car sales to dealerships increased at the slowest pace since March 2009
The increase in the passenger-car sales in China grew at its slowest rate since March 2009 as the consumer's appetite for purchasing new cars eroded, according to the China Association of... Read more
Ford planning to win back its investment grade credit rating
The Wall Street Journal reports that Ford Motor aims to win back the investment grade credit rating that it lost in 2005, according to sources familiar with the matter. They said that... Read more
Porsche confirms hybrid version of the Panamera sedan
It's official: a hybrid version of the Porsche Panamera will be built! The words came directly from the LA Auto Show and sources confirmed that the new car is expected to go on sale in... Read more
Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee
Volkswagen's new US plant in Tennessee is expected to produce a small car or an SUV, aside from the mid-sized sedan that will start production in 2011. At the CAR Management Briefing... Read more
Mahindra may jointly build new cars with Ssangyong
If Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's takeover of Ssangyong Motor Co. is finalized, these two companies will jointly produce new cars. Mahindra is the largest sport-utility vehicle maker in India.... Read more
Bmw’s development chief confirms the Gran Coupe 4-door coupe
Bmw's development chief Klaus Draeger confirmed today that the Bavarian manufacturer will build the Gran Coupe concept car. Set to take on cars such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Audi A7... Read more
Mitsubishi must pay contract manufacturer Pininfarina almost 19 million euros
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has to pay about 19 million euros (about $25 million) to contract manufacturer Pininfarina S.p.A. to settle a two-year dispute related to the production of... Read more
2011 Ford Explorer is an outstanding car, says Obama
In President Obama's opinion, the redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer is "an outstanding car. He checked out this car when he went on a tour last Thursday at Ford's Chicago assembly plant. Just... Read more
NHTSA upgraded an investigation of 1.2 million Toyota Corollas, Matrixes
A probe on Toyota Corollas for possible engine stalling has been upgraded from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in... Read more
2010 Honda Element recalled due to a manual transmission cable issue
A recall may soon be announced for the 2010 Honda Element due to a problem with a manual transmission cable. A total of 585 units of this sport-utility vehicle that have defective gear... Read more
Stig’s identity revealed again! Ben Collins, is that you?
It has been confirmed that British racecar driver Ben Collins is The Stig after an examination of his company accounts, according to a report from The Daily Mail. The identity of The Stig... Read more
tC Convertible not in Scion’s plans, says vice president
Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion, denied rumors of a Scion tC convertible in an interview with Inside Line. He said that there are currently no plans to expand the 2011 Scion tC line... Read more
Porsche presents Panamera customization programme for North America
Porsche announced today that starting this September, it will be offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit capable to increase the total output of the car from 500 to 540 hp and 750 Nm of torque... Read more
Upcoming VW mid-size sedan appears to be bigger than the Toyota Camry
A spy photograph of a camouflaged vehicle sheds some light on the size and styling of the mid-sized sedan that Volkswagen is currently developing. According to VW, this model is intended... Read more
GM’s Q2 results will be impressive, says CEO Ed Whitacre
As you may know already, GM is preparing to report its second-quarter results and already confirm the fact that it will show a substantial gain over the first quarter. These words came... Read more
Toyota had suspended auto exports to Iran
Toyota announced today that it had suspended auto exports to Iran indefinitely since June, due to the amid growing international scrutiny of companies dealing with the country. For those... Read more
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID coming to the LA Auto Show
The Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID will make its West Coast debut at the L.A. Auto Show. The car boasts 46% better fuel economy compared to a V8-powered ML550 model. It uses a 3.5-liter V6... Read more
RUF developing 200 hp electric Porsche Cayman concept
The electric Porsche is maybe the dream of any driver and according to our sources it seems that this dream will become reality! RUF, the great German tuner specialized in Porsche... Read more
Mercedes SL500 by Lorinser
The Mercedes SL reputation for being both an extremely refined and an equally captivating vehicle has long been alive and can be traced back all the way to the fifties. A recent... Read more
Official: Bmw CS Concept will never be produced
Since its debut back in 2007, the Bmw CS Concept was the subject of many rumors and news that it will produced or it will inspire the next generation of Bmw 7-Series. Well none of them... Read more
Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept breaks cover
Maserati marque has come up with a winner this time and the engineers are ready to roll out their latest model GranTurismo MC Corse Concept. The MC Corse Concept uses the same engine... Read more
Bmw M3’s (E46) engine preparing for retirement
The E46 M3's 3.2-liter straight-six, one of the seamless, extremely driver-friendly powerplants, is now going to be retired. Although the new 2010 Bmw Z4 will utilize inline-six... Read more
Frank Tuch will become Volkswagen’s chief quality officer effective September 1
Starting September 1, Frank Tuch will serve as Volkswagen AG's chief quality officer. VW recently appointed 43-year-old Tuch, who had been Porsche's former top quality executive and was... Read more
Official: 2010 Bmw ActiveHybrid 7
After the ActiveHybrid X6, another hybrid member joined the Bmw family: ActiveHybrid 7! The new vehicle, which will be showcased at this year‚ Frankfurt Motor Show, is based on the BMW... Read more
Vw Golf VI GTI Concept announces the next generation of sporty hatchbacks
The new model of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to do as well as its earlier generation. It definitely looks like Volkswagen has taken a step forward in this new GTI since it has... Read more
LA Auto Show: 2010 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition
Land Rover unveiled today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition, a new limited-production vehicle which promises to turn the heads... Read more
Audi A1: new details, specs and pricing
The source also says that prices of the A1 will be close to the Mini Cooper. Slated to go on sale at the end of 2010 is the upmarket supermini, which is likely to be priced at about... Read more
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