We don’t know how we missed this one last week but according to a report by AutoCar, Ferrari has made a patent application for a four-wheel-drive hybrid system. The system could be fitted to Ferrari’s future front and rear-engine models. Unlike your conventional hybrid system, Ferrari’s hybrid-technology separates the role of the engine and the electric-motor. Ferrari [...]
BMW released all the details and images on the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo this past Friday. Today BMW released some static and driving footage of its latest addition. Refresher: In the U.S. market BMW will offer the 306-hp 535i Gran Turismo which is powered by a 3.0L straight 6-cylinder twin-turbo. That allows for a [...]
Earlier this month, Roger Penske of Penske Group hired former Chrysler co-president Tom LaSorda to consult him on a bid to buy Saturn and its dealer network from General Motors. According to Automotive News, Penske now plans on using the Saturn network to sell vehicles made by Renault Samsung Motors, which is owned 80.1 percent [...]
In an effort to show that it is serious about its bid, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne went to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel earlier today to discuss Fiat’s proposal to buy General Motors’ Opel brand. Marchionne drove out of the chancellery in his black Fiat without talking to reporters. Merkel also made no public appearance. [...]
During a visit to Wolfsburg by Chinese automakers BYD (Build Your Dreams) – led by the company’s Chairman of the Board Wang Chuanfu – a memorandum of understanding was signed by Mr. Wang and Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn. “The objective of signing a memorandum of understanding between Volkswagen and BYD is to explore the [...]
The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage is sure to please those who love a small car with a really big engine. But for those who love a small car with a really big engine on which they can drop the top and enjoy some sun, Aston Martin is working on a new V12 Vantage Roadster. [...]
At the beginning of this year, Honda confirmed that the 2009 Honda S2000 would be the final model year for the award-winning coupe and roadster. The model was originally created to celebrate Honda’s 50th anniversary but was extended due to consumer demand. According to Japan’s Best Car, Honda may now be working on a successor to [...]
What seems to be the most important week in General Motor’s history is off to a good start. Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) voted 86 percent in favor of a new cost-cutting deal with GM that would assure the company’s feature in Canada. However, in the next five days, GM needs to ratify its terms with [...]
Earlier this year, there were reports about the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible being canceled due to supplier trouble. After that, we heard reports that GM finally worked out its supplier problems and that the Camaro Convertible was back in the product plans and will arrive in early 2010. Well, 2010 may be too soon. GM spokesman [...]
V-Dub has wrapped up its legendary GTI meeting for Volkswagen and Audi fans at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. Besides some very cool Audi and Volkswagen concepts, it’s the ladies of Wörthersee that attract a lot of attentions. So here is a album dedicated to the beautiful ladies at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. Click through for the high-res image [...]
