Apparently the idea that the ultimate all-American automotive company, General Motors, could one day be owned by a Chinese company or group isn’t too far-fetched, reports CNNMoney. “I can tell you right now the Chinese are shopping heavily in the U.S. auto sector,” said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, a Michigan [...]
Every couple of months or so, some publication out there claims they have more information on the next-generation Mazda RX-7, which hasn’t (in the slightest way) been confirmed by the Japanese automaker. Today, that publication is UK’s AutoExpress. Last time we heard anything about the Mazda RX-7, it was reported by AutoCar that design boss [...]
What does Jay Leno do when he isn’t available to make a trip out to test-drive Lexus’ brand-new supercar? He sends British racecar driver Justin Bell (son of Derek Bell). For the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Justin Bell headed out to Fontana’s California Speedway to test-drive the brand new 2011 Lexus LFA. Check [...]
BMW has confirmed that its Mini brand and Rolls-Royce brand will team up to do a special edition Mini Cooper outfitted with ultra-luxury elements. The special edition models will go into production in 2010 as 2011 model year cars but it has not yet been decided if they will be offered in the United States. [...]
Exactly 20 years ago, Audi introduced its first TDI technology in the Audi 100 2.5 TDI. 20 years later Audi is celebrating 20 years of its TDI technology and has produced over 5 million TDI engines. “20 years of TDI means 20 years of progress and dynamic change, sporty power and efficiency,” says Michael Dick, [...]
Earlier in the afternoon, BMW took the wraps off of its new 2011 5-Series sedan, which will go on sale next year. We now have three videos showing us a more detailed look of the new 5-Series and some footage of it in action. The 2011 BMW 5-Series powertrain lineup will consist of one V8 [...]
We reported earlier this morning that Lexus will only offer two-year leases on the 500 LFA supercars it will produce in Dec. 2010, meaning Lexus won’t be selling any of the Lexus LFA units. Why? Mainly because Lexus feels that people will buy the car and sell it for a profit, damaging the ownership experience [...]
Mitsubishi is considering giving its U.S. dealerships a gasoline version of its new i MiEV electric minicar. The Japanese automaker already has plans to import an electric-version of the car to the United States in approximately 18 months. During a dealer and media preview of the i MiEV in California last week, Mitsubishi said that [...]
This fall, auto leasing is making a comeback after suffering a crippling blow caused by the recent credit crisis. Earler this year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors were all forced to cut back on leasing programs. Business is still down significantly from where it was before the crisis when 20% of all auto transactions were [...]
Besides showing the 2011 Infiniti M to select media on the eve of the 2009 LA Auto Show, Infiniti will show the updated 2010 Infiniti G coupe and sedan. The models will be joined by the new 2011 Infiniti QX. We saw some leaked shots of the 2011 Infiniti QX earlier this year. U.S.-spec details [...]
