According to Steven Girsky, a long-time industry consultant responsible for leading GM’s task force, GM rivals including foreign manufacturers are interested in selling their cars under the Saturn brand. Girsky declined to name which automakers have been talking to the group responsible for studying Saturn’s spin-off and called the talks “informal.” In its viability plan [...]
Rumor has it that Audi and its engineers are thinking very hard about dropping the new turbocharged 2.5L 340-hp engine from the 2010 TT RS into the A3 hatchback. That engine will give the A3 an RS3 designation creating a very high-performance hatchback that we’d love to get behind as soon as possible. In an [...]
The Jaguar XJ used to be the car for boring old executives that wanted something elegant an exquisite to ride around in. However, come July at the 2009 London Motor Show, Jaguar will reveal the next-generation XJ with sleek styling, lightweight alloy construction and a new line of engines. Sources say that the styling of the [...]
Nissan confirmed back in June 2008 that it will be bringing a clean-diesel version of the Nissan Maxima to the U.S. by 2010. The move would have marked the first clean-diesel for the U.S. from Nissan. However, plans are now expected to change and the Japanese automaker will be joining several other automakers that are putting [...]
Mercedes-Benz has announced the details on the AMG Driving Academy program for the 2009/2010 season. Joining academy this year is former DTM, ITC and FIA-GT Champion Bernd Schneider. The program will continue with its different skill levels including EMOTION, BASIC, ADVANCED, PRO and MASTERS. Participants will take their lessons on legendary racetracks such as the [...]
Yesterday a bunch of images of a new Acura Crossover Concept hit the web prior to the vehicle’s 2009 New York Auto Show debut. According to the buzz over at Temple of VTEC and Acurazine (who originally leaked all the teasers to the Acura concept), the concept hints at the future production version of what [...]
It seems like Jaguar isn’t done with the XF just yet. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Jaguar is planning on an estate (or station-wagon for us Americans) version of the XF that will make its concept debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The model is expected to go into production shortly [...]
In an interview with CNBC today, Chrysler’s CEO Bob Nardelli said the company’s financial arm needs a second round of loans to accelerate sales to customers who cannot qualify for loans. Nardelli said that the $1.5 billion loan made to Chrysler Financial in January helped stabalize February sales and helped the automaker offer 0 percent [...]
Before all the automakers make their way to the Big Apple for the 2009 New York Auto Show, most of them will be heading to the 2009 Seoul Motor Show on April 3rd. SsangYong will be unveiling a new small crossover concept which will show off the Korean automakers new diesel hybrid technology. SsangYong says [...]
It’s no surprise that everyone is holding off on costly purchases until the economy improves. According to a bunch of Smart dealers, while the small ForTwo is attracting many shoppers into Mercedes-Benz showrooms, there has been a significant increase in the number of cancellations. “Since November, it seems people are backing out of purchasing a [...]
