Ford was the only Motown manufacturer with enough fiscal health to avoid bankruptcy this past spring, and that has put them at a competitive disadvantage, according to CEO Alan Mulally, though he also told reporters at the 2010 Washington Auto Show that the benefit derived from Ford avoiding the aid taken by GM and Chrysler [...]
After what seemed like a really long month and a half, General Motors and Spyker Cars NV confirmed today that they have reached a binding agreement on the sale of Saab Automobile AB. “Today”s announcement is great news for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, great news for millions of Saab customers and fans worldwide, and great [...]
Honda announced today that it will show a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, 2010. “The next-generation Odyssey will further enhance its hallmark qualities of innovation, quality, safety and fun-to-drive character, while increasing its overall efficiency,” Honda said in a statement released today. “The [...]
The 2010 lineup sees some new and exciting offerings from Buick, as they are amidst their renaissance from “˜Grandpa”s car” to an image that is more appealing to the younger crowds. While the 2010 LaCrosse is certainly the current spearhead of the movement, the Enclave is the one that started it all, standing as Buick”s [...]
Mitsubishi Motors North America said it is setting its sights on returning to 100,000 units sales in a calendar year. The Japanese brand has suffered a severe drop in volume in recent years. “I”d say (we”ll hit the mark) probably within three years,” John Koenig, executive vice president-MMNA, told WardsAuto during an interview. Mitsubishi sold [...]
According to figures produced by Automotive News, the Saab 9-4X crossover has entered production and GM has built 147 units at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, with 49 units built last week. The move comes despite GM not confirming that the 9-4X will be sold and as it allegedly continues the “wind-down” process. The Saab [...]
On the other side of the world this morning, Mazda unveiled the new facelifted Mazda Atenza sedan (known to us as the 2011 Mazda6). The updated Atenza carries over the front face of its predecessor but adds a new five-point grille that has become a shared design of all Mazda vehicles. Other than that, you [...]
By now, most of you know that Ken Block will campaign a Ford Focus in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and a Ford Fiesta in Rally America and X Games. The car wasn’t scheduled to break cover until tomorrow but a few image leaks have forced the folks over at Monster Rally Team to [...]
Besides getting behind the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, our friend Chris Harris from Europe had the chance to drive the new 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic – you know, that 911 with an awkward looking ducktail thing in the back. Hit the jump for the video. Refresher: Power for the 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic comes [...]
Under new federal guideline, drivers of commercial trucks and buses will be prohibited from texting. The new guidelines were issued by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today. “We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” LaHood said in a statement. “This is [...]
