We have just one more day left with the 2009 Audi Q5 3.2 quattro for our weekly test-drive. Apparently, Audi could only give us the car for 4 days since the SUV/Crossover was extremely overbooked for the press. I’ll close off my daily updates with some fun facts about the 2009 Audi Q5. Look out for [...]
Norwegian electric-vehicle manufacturer Think announced today that the Norwegian courts have approved its debt settlement plan, allowing the company to exit bankruptcy court protection. The move puts Think back into business and in a position to continue producing its latest TH!NK City model. Think will get $47 million from Ener1, Inc. from the USA, Valmet Automotive from [...]
Toyota just released a short press release along with a teaser image, letting us know that the 2010 Toyota 4Runner will make its world debut at the 2009 State Fair of Texas during a news conference on Sept. 24. “More rugged than ever, the new fifth-generation 4Runner offers sure-footed off-road capability and increased comfort with added [...]
We’ve already seen Ford fulfill one dream by putting a blind man, Roger Keeney, behind the steering-wheel of a 2010 Mustang as a part of the company’s ongoing ”˜10 Unleashed program. We also saw drifting phenomenon Vaughn Gittin, Jr. drift a modified 2010 Mustang GT in Japan. However, this dream, fantasy, drag race grudge match, or [...]
FoMoCo has just announced that it is adding a third shift to its Dearborn Truck Plant and Kansas City Assembly Plant’s sport utility line to meet strong demand for Ford F-150 and Escape vehicles. The move will add full-time employment for 2,800 employees who have been working on a two-weeks-on and one-week-off rotating basis. The changes announced will [...]
There has been a huge buzz recently around electric-vehicles and lithium-ion battery development; however, one automaker ,who was once a key player on the segment, has gone missing – Chrysler Group LLC. Last we heard, Chrysler and its ENVI department had planned to have an electric-car in the showrooms by the end of 2010. Even [...]
One of the most significant debuts for us at next month’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will be the new Ferrari 458 Italia. Making our Thursday morning a little bit better, Ferrari has just dropped a bunch of additional images of the new 458 Italia in real-world settings and some interior shots. Ferrari also said that [...]
Next month at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA will both share a display, showcasing a new family portrait for the media and the public. For the first time ever, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep will stand in the same building and floor as Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Lancia, Ferrari and [...]
Just last week, General Motors released a statement that it has reached a deal with Koenigsegg that will give the small Swedish supercar maker 100 percent control of Saab after “closing conditions” are agreed upon. The new 9-5 will play an important role in a product offensive that Koenigsegg plans to announce once its purchases the brand. [...]
While cash-for-clunkers gave great rebates to those who qualified, consumers are going to be feeling the economic pinch in the months to come. The program has depleted inventories, and during a time when car shopping is usually at its peak, the short supply will cause a price surge, many analysts believe. While the program was [...]
