According to people familiar with the matter, Fiat is conducting an environmental and safety review of Chrysler’s factories this week. The move is an ongoing part of the Italian automaker’s effort to take a 35 percent stake in the struggling U.S. automaker. According to a report by Automotive News, sources said that Fiat has hired [...]
In an interview with Reuters about his upcoming “Comedy Stimulus Package” show in Detroit for unemployed workers, Jay Leno exhibited his love for electric-cars and GM’s fuel-efficient vehicle initiatives. Reuters asked the car-enthusiast if he’s going to purchase the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt, Leno said that he will go by and test drive it. He said [...]
Besides talking about the 250th Tesla Roadster delivered, a new Midwest regional sales and service center in Chicago and reminding us that it’s selling cars in Canada, Tesla today announced the “anticipated base price” of the upcoming Tesla Model S Sedan. Tesla will be taking the wraps off of the Model S Prototype on March 26 [...]
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettlefinger said this morning that he will be retiring in 2010. In an interview with local radio station WJR-AM, Gettlefinger said that he won’t be seeking re-election next year. Rumor had it that Gettlefinger, 64, would run for another term. “There is absolutely no basis or merit to any of [...]
The 2010 British Motor Show has become the latest auto show to face cancellation due to the global economic downturn. The shows organizers announced today that the show will be canceled next year and didn’t say when the show will return. The British Motor Show, which moved to London about three years ago, was on [...]
Obama’s administration today approved $5 billion in assistance to automotive parts suppliers. According to the U.S. Treasury the aid comes in the form of guarantees for receivables, or payment owed to suppliers for parts that were already delivered. “The Supplier Support Program will help stabilize a critical component of the American auto industry during the [...]
Cadillac announced today that it will now offer internet access on the CTS Sedan in April that will give passengers full internet access in and around the car with their laptop or other WiFi device. Cadillac Wi-Fi, provided by Autonet Mobile, will be unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show next month “In the back seat they”re [...]
Tata Motors’ Jaguar and GM’s Buick brand both came in at the no. 1 spot of J.D. Power and Associates dependability survey. The two brands dethroned Lexus for the first time since the Japanese brand has been part of the closely watch survey. Lexus came in at no. 3 followed by Toyota at no. 4. [...]
Kyle Paulson, a forum member at Michigan F-Body Association, captured this Dodge Challenger Convertible on its way to the scrap yard. We highly doubt this has anything to do with Chrysler since this Challenger Convertible has a strong resemblance to Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders that was seen at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show. If you really [...]
GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner said Tuesday that increasing the federal gas-tax to guarantee a minimum price of $4 a gallon is “worth of consideration.” Many industry leaders have aggressively opposed a gas-tax hike but GM, which is betting its future on high-priced, fuel-efficient vehicles, feels that it will push new car shoppers to purchase hybrid [...]
