GM plans more dealer consolidations
Even after eliminating hundreds of U.S. dealerships in the last few years, General Motors Corp.'s massive sales network isn't shrinking fast enough. GM CEO Rick Wagoner said the automaker will … Read More
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Auto recalls up 30% in 2007
Automakers recalled nearly 15 million vehicles for repairs at dealerships last year, the government reported today, an increase of about 30% over 2006. Automakers issued 588 separate recalls involving 14.5 … Read More
German carmakers come up big in USA
Despite the looming U.S economic downturn, BMW, the most popular European carmaker in the United States, is coming off a triumphant 2007, after earlier this month reporting best-ever annual sales … Read More
GM to offer buyouts to 46,000
General Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner said Thursday that the company could have to shutter more U.S. factories or eliminate shifts at plants to bring the automaker's production in line … Read More
Not all hybrids are taxpayers’ friends
Green could turn into the new gold when it comes to promoting Earth-friendly cars and trucks. You can spot that marketing magic the minute you walk through the doors this … Read More
Ferrari unveils first-ever Biofuels model
First ever Biofuel Ferrari Detroit (USA) – Ferrari has brought two models – the 430 Scuderia and the 599 GTB Fiorano – to the 2008 North American International Auto Show … Read More
Lexus LF-A Roadster Supercar Concept Revealed
Lexus LF-A roadster concept Detroit, MI — The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas … Read More
Audi unveils R8 V12 TDI Concept
Audi R8 V12 Concept Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the North American International Auto Show 2008 – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance … Read More
Hyundai Unveils Genesis Premium Sports Sedan
Hyundai Genesis DETROIT — Hyundai aims to shatter premium automobile paradigms with the North American International Auto Show introduction of its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan. With capabilities … Read More
Ford unveils the Verve Concept
FORD VERVE CONCEPT Ford Verve concept shows big aspirations for new small cars.Ford is revealing the Verve. The small car concept showcases the style, technology, premium materials and substantial content … Read More
First look: New Audi TTS sports car
2009 Audi TTS Coupe Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Sunday, January 13, 2008 with the … Read More
Mazda Furai Concept and 2009 RX-8 to Debut
Mazda Furai Concept Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premieres of the Mazda Furai concept vehicle and the heavily revised 2009 Mazda RX-8 sports car at the 2008 North … Read More
Chevrolet Unveils Two ’08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars
2008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace CarsIMS/Ron McQueeney INDIANAPOLIS – Known for their charismatic designs and superior performance, the pack-leading pace cars share a special place in Indianapolis 500 lore. History … Read More
Production built all-new Mustang FR500S ready to race
Mustang FR500S The Mustang FR500S is the first race car Ford Motor Company has built at a vehicle production facility intended for sale to racers through Ford Racing dealers. The … Read More
Ferrari 430 Scuderia makes North American debut
The Ferrari 430 dash Los Angeles – Ferrari's newest high-performance two-seater Berlinetta, the 430 Scuderia, made its nationwide debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, giving evidence of the … Read More
Bio-fuel can replace 30% of USA’s oil demand
There's 'black gold' in those kernels LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – A major step toward diversifying U.S. transportation energy supply is as close as the unused corn stalks from this season’s … Read More
2008 Corvette gets more HP, other refinements
2008 Corvette New for 2008 All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible: 430 hp (321 kW)* 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)* 436 hp / 428 lb.-ft. (325 … Read More
Buick Riviera – Stunning Coupe Concept Unveiled
Buick Riviera Concept Car unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show SHANGHAI – The Buick Riviera, a stunning concept car designed to showcase Buick's new global design direction, made its global debut … Read More
Man, does she pull in 2nd gear
My girlfriend is now looking at me like I’m some kind of nut, something I have never tried to dispute. She does not understand my passion for automobiles, as like … Read More
Spring Fever
SIDEBAR"Would the driver of car #13 please turn the stereo down!"I'm not sure what lap I'm on anymore but here I am, once again, hurtling an almost brand new 2006 … Read More
Cameras, Radar, Laser, Oh My!
The "Big Brother is watching you" style of total surveillance is slowly becoming a reality. Slowly but surely our every move on America’s roadways are being monitored. Although it does … Read More
Are new cars just too good?
Will the Z06 Corvette someday drive itself? The invention of the electric starter motor did have its appeal. Electric headlamps sure did make driving at night a bit safer. Pneumatic … Read More
New M3 BMW concept car
BMW M3 Concept car • Concept study of a BMW M3 by BMW M GmbH, dimensions and fundamental form based on BMW 3 Series Coupé, exclusive new engineering of almost … Read More