While Volvo was expecting the new Volvo C30 compact hatchback to be a market leader and expecting record sales, Volvo dealers have been complaining that the new premium hatchback has been invisible to the compact car buyer in the market. The Volvo C30 was expected to take the European market by storm, competing with cars like the Volkswagen [...]
In December of last year, Ford’s new CEO, Alan Mullay met with Toyota’s Chairman, Fujio Cho, in order to discuss possibilities for the two companies to work together in moving forward in the hybrid technology market. Now, in a recent interview with Japan’s Kyodo News, Mullay commented on working with Toyota on developing new environmental [...]
Lamborghini official unveiled the new Gallardo Superleggera, a light weight version of the Gallardo that has an increased output of 10 horsepower. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, which puts it at the top. The V10 530 horsepower engine along with its robotized mechanical ‘e-gear’ gearbox, gives the Lamborghini [...]
Volkswagen of America said Monday that it is recalling 790,000 vehicles because of problems with the brake light switch that could malfunction if they were installed improperly. The comapny said that the light could either remain on constantly or not function altogether, which could distract other drivers leading to a potential crash.
Toyota has reportedly picked Mississippi to build a new plant that will begin productions of Toyota sports utility vehicles in 2010. Wall Street Journal reported Monday evening, citing sources from Japan, that the company will confirm the selection of Mississippi on February 27th at a board meeting. The Nikkei, a Japanese business newspaper, said on [...]
We just reported today that hybrid cars are overall losing their fuel efficiency, the very thing that makes them attractive. But sales of hybrids increased in 2006 with 254,454 registrations, a 28% increase from 2005. So people still love hybrids right? Well don’t agree so fast just yet. According to a report by RL Polk, that 28% [...]
The new Fiat Grand Punto Abarth and the rally Abart S2000 will debut at the Gevena Motor Show. The car has a 1.4 Turbo gasoline engine that delivers 155 horsepower with 98 RON petrol. A booster kit will soon be made available to give the car up to 180 horsepower. The Fiat Grand Punto Abarth has a 6-speed gearbox along [...]
Porsche today announced that it has begun supply of a new factory Aerokits for its Cayman and Cayman S models. The Aerokit adds on spoiler lips for the front-end and a new fixed rear-spoiler. The kit was design by Porsche engineers and give the Cayman a sportier and dynamic looks. In Germany, it can be ordered via Porsche [...]
Mercedes just unveiled the new 2008 C-Class in January and received an outstanding response. The comapny is now getting ready to unveil a new BLUETEC version of the car at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The 43mpg Vision C 220 BLUETEC boasts output to 170 horsepower from a 4 cylinder engine with a peak torque of 400 Nm. The Vision C [...]
A report in Monday’s, London based, Financial Times says that DaimlerChrysler AG is considering selling the Chrysler Group in return for a stake in GM. While DaimlerChrysler AG is still looking into possibility of a cash sale to private equity firms including Apollo Management LP, Blackstone Group, Cerberus Capital Management LP and Carlyle Group, the Chrysler group [...]
