No this is not another Audi A1 concept, in fact this is a Ford. At the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, FoMoCo unveiled the new Ford Start Concept – the first concept put together by the Dearborn automaker in more than three years. “Our ambition with the Ford Start Concept was to design a car that [...]
BMW Group announced today that it will be bringing its first series-production electric-drive model to the market with the launch of its Megacity Vehicle in 2013. “With this innovative vehicle, designed from the ground up, we will be creating new benchmarks for electric mobility from 2013 on,” said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of [...]
Last week, Ford announced details on its new “intelligent four-wheel-drive (4WD) control system,” that will debut on the 2011 Ford Explorer. Known as the Terrain Management System, the feature allows drivers to pick from various conditions including: Snow, Sand, Mud, Hill Descent and Normal. Well, Land Rover is reminding Ford (and all of us) where [...]
The Lancia and Chrysler branding decision, which was announced yesterday during Fiat’s 5-years business plan presentation, ended months of speculation and debate on how the automaker would market the combined lineup across Europe. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said that all Lancia and Chrysler vehicles sold in continental Europe will wear the Lancia badge, while the [...]
At the 2010 Beijing Motor Show today, Bentley unveiled two unique Continental models, which have been built exclusive for the world’s largest automotive market – China. The Chinese market has become Bentley’s third most important single market for the brand globally in terms of sales and one of the fastest growing. Since Bentley entered China [...]
According to General Motors President Mark Reuss, the Detroit automaker is close to hiring lower-paid hourly workers and accelerate the production of popular vehicles that are in short supply due to strong demand. Reuss said that any hiring depends on further recovery in vehicle sales. Reuss’ statement came just hours after GM Chairman and CEO [...]
International rating agency Moody downgraded Toyota and its subsidiaries by one notch Thursday over the company’s recall woes and its trouble with the U.S. government. The prior rating of Toyota was Aa1, which has now been dropped to Aa2. “We do not take this rating change lightly,” said Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco. “We plan to [...]
Going along with the launch of the new 2011 XJ sedan, Jaguar announced today that it is launching a free scheduled maintenance program for all 2011 models. Known as the “Jaguar Platinum Coverage” customer care, the coverage will give all 2011 Jaguar U.S. and Canada owners increased vehicle warranty and a strong maintenance plan. The [...]
The new Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break will make its debut at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, but before that Mercedes-Benz TV is giving us a little tour of the new concept. Click here to read our original post on the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept. Hit the jump for the video. Refresher: Inspired by the SLS AMG, [...]
Later this week, Volvo Cars and Polestar will go into their 15th consecutive motorsport season in the Swedish Touring Car Championship. But before the two exit the pit for the weekend, they will present an ultimate Volvo for the street. “Main objective with the Volvo C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype is to explore what happens [...]
