Earlier this morning we learned that Mercedes-Benz is yanking its Sprinter from Chrysler and its Dodge dealerships by Jan. 2010. Chrysler Group LLC has now confirmed that it is considering two Fiat SpA commercial vehicles for the North American market to replace the Sprinter. The vehicles under consideration include the Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily. Gualberto [...]
It’s gorgeous, it’s incredibly fast and it’s a Ferrari – what more do you need to know? Well, if there is something more you’d like to learn about Ferrari’s new 458 Italia, Michael Schumacher is here to help out. Check out this new video of the F1 champion talking about the latest Italian stallion. Refresher: [...]
Volkswagen announced today that it will show the new generation Polo BlueMotion, Golf BlueMotion and the Passat BlueMotion at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept. 15. All three models are the most fuel-efficient models in their respective classes and can be ordered in Europe later this fall. Power for the new 2010 Volkswagen Polo [...]
The Pontiac G8 is one car that many keep hoping will see resurrection. At first, there were rumors that the much-loved G8 my be revived as a Chevrolet Caprice. General Motors’ Bob Lutz even confirmed that the Detroit automaker will go ahead with a Chevrolet based on the Pontiac G8, only to disappoint us later [...]
The Chevrolet Equinox has never really been a winner in the compact crossover / SUV segment. With sub-par styling and a somewhat disappointing power-train lineup, the Equinox has been often overlooked when compared to its key competitors; the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4 and the Ford Escape. That however, is all about to change in 2010. [...]
If you know anything about drag racing than you definitely have heard of ‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits. Known as the father of drag racing, Garlits retired drag racing in 1992 due to a separated retina as a result of a 4g deceleration produced by a Top Fuel Dragster’s braking parachutes. He came back for a [...]
BMW is just a few thousand unit sales away from taking the No.1 spot from Lexus as the largest luxury automaker in the United States. “We’re really breathing down Lexus’ neck,” said Jim O’Donnell, CEO of BMW Group’s North American sales operation. ”We were slightly ahead of Lexus (in sales) until July. But we expect business [...]
According to a report by CARandDRIVER, Fiat engineers are currently studying the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the basis of a new Alfa Romeo SUV. Sources say that Fiat isn’t satisfied with Alfa’s current share of the European market and is looking to get the brand to compete in new segments. Looks wise you can [...]
General Motors Company’s new CEO, Fritz Henderson, will be delivering the keynote speech at the 2009 LA Auto Show press preview days. It will be the first stateside show during the auto show season and will be held in December. We’re hoping that GM has something interesting to show us at LA this year. If [...]
Continuing their rough breakup from about two years ago, Chrysler and Daimler are still going back and forth at each other. Chrysler Financial and Chrysler Group LLC, both recently filed a lawsuit against the German automaker group. Daimler is now making its own move by taking away the Dodge Sprinter vans away from the Auburn [...]
