The 661 dealers that GM is extending reinstatement offers to have received letters this week outlining terms of their deals. The dealers will be able to get their franchises back without going through the debocle of an expensive and drawn out battle. In the letter, GM outlined some basic elements to any franchise agreement, such [...]
Earlier this year, BMW confirmed that the M5 will take a break for the 2011 model year and that a new M5 based on the sixth-generation 5-Series is in the works – ready to make its debut sometime next year. Since than, automotive designer Job Sibal has given us a little hint as to what [...]
Sketches of three never-before-seen MG vehicles have hit the internet. The sketches show three vehicles that were being developed in 2005 and show a new coupe, redesigned Midget and a new TF Roadster. Automotive designer Lee Mitchell, who created the three vehicles, said that all models were meant to use the next-generation TF architecture and [...]
The first Ferrari 458 Italia to arrive in the United States was auctioned off for $530,000 for relief efforts in Haiti by the CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board) and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The 458 Italia was auctioned off at a gala event held last night in Los Angeles in a party hosted by [...]
Since all eyes are on McLaren Automotive, MP4-12C and their desire to take on the supercar market, Lamborghini is making sure that it isn’t losing the limelight. The Italian supercar manufacturer has announced its continuous dedication to the construction of lightweight vehicles and improving power-to-weight ratios. The company will be the guest of honor at [...]
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Head of Chrysler Group Manufacturing Scott Garberding today celebrated the launch of its all-new Pentastar V6 engine at an event today at the Trenton, Michigan South Engine Plant. “The Pentastar engine is a cornerstone of Chrysler”s efforts to re-invent its business model with strong, brand-focused, world-class quality products,” said Garberding. [...]
Even with all the recall headlines surrounding Toyota, MotorTrend has awarded the Camry its best midsize family sedan for 2010. Wondering why? Check out this video of Technical Director Frank Markus taking us through seven of the best selling cars in America as part of MotorTrend’s family sedan comparison. Follow the jump for the video. [...]
At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Tesla and TAG Heuer unveiled a special-edition Tesla Roadster to celebrate their new partnership. The first fruit of the partnership will be the Odyssey of Pioneers, a tour of 15 visits on three continents – a 37,000 kilometer (22,990 miles) journey that will start in Basel. The first stop [...]
McLaren Automotive yesterday officially revealed the final production version of the MP4-12C supercar, the firm’s first road-going performance car since the McLaren F1. Well, McLaren thought who better to give it to take it out on the track than McLaren’s Formula 1 driving team – Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Here is a video of [...]
The second-generation of the reborn, redesigned Volkswagen Beetle will make its concept debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show later this year. The production model will go on sale next year with more focus on driving dynamics rather than retro styling – meaning Volkswagen will take on the likes of the Mini Cooper. The next-generation [...]
