It was reported last month that McLaren plans to launch the MP4-12C supercar in the United States have been delayed to mid-2010. Well, according to Tony Joseph, McLaren’s regional director for North America, McLaren never had plans to launch the new supercar in the stateside in 2010. Joseph said that the MP4-12C will arrive in [...]
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is back in the egmCarTech garage – however, unlike the V8 Camaro SS we previously tested, this Camaro carries a 304-hp 3.6L V6 mated to the Aisin Warner AY6 6-speed manual transmission. First Impressions: It’s yellow like Bumblebee but it doesn’t have the black stripes nor does it have the Transformers [...]
Chrysler Group LLC said today that it will break even in 2010 and expects to turn profit in 2011 and generate $5 billion in operating profit by 2014. CFO Richard Palmer said that the advances will be driven by a boost in sales, cutting sales and a more efficient supply-chain. At Chrysler’s 5-year business plan [...]
What you’re looking at here are the teasers of the upcoming 2010 Dodge Charger sedan that were shown today at Chrysler 5-year business plan conference. The 2010 Charger will make its debut by the end of this year. According to Dodge brand CEO Ralph Gilles, we can expect a little bit of Viper in all [...]
Chrysler Group LLC plans to finish the consolidation of its dealerships into three-brand stores by the end of 2011. Speaking at the company’s 5-year business plan conference today, the automaker”s vice president of network development and fleet Peter Grady said that Chrysler is looking to dramatically increase the number of vehicles it sells at each [...]
If you were one of the many enthusiasts that were disappointed when BMW said it won’t be doing an CSL version of the new BMW M3 – you’re in for a treat. Meet the new 2011 BMW M3 GTS, a track-focused hardcore BMW M3 that is also road legal. The limited edition M3 GTS comes [...]
According to Ram CEO Fred Diaz, the new Ram truck brand, which will now operate separately from Dodge, may expand into the heavy-truck 18-wheel segment. The brand will also add a Fiat based van to its lineup by 2012. “Ram and Dodge clearly have a different mission to convey to our customers.” Diaz said. “Ram [...]
Volkswagen of America announced today that the Jetta TDI Cup “Street” Edition will hit North American dealerships in January 2010. Like the TDI Cup race car, the “Street” Edition is equipped with the optional TDI Cup Edition Kit, which includes a new front bumper, side skirts and rear valance that are found on the TDI Cup race [...]
Senior Vice President of Chrysler Powertrain, Paolo E. Ferrero, said that the Fiat 500 will be available in the North American market with a 1.4L Multiair engine in the fourth quarter of 2010. A 1.4L Multiair turbo will arrive in the fourth-quarter of 2011, Ferrero said. The Fiat 500 will be mainly sold in metro [...]
Speaking today at Chrysler’s 5-year business plan conference, Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley said that the SUV brand will use Fiat-supplied platforms starting 2013. He said that Jeep will also eliminate the Patriot and Compass after 2012 and replace them with one C-segment vehicle based on a platform from Fiat. Jeep is also planning a [...]
