Ken Block today released a little hint of what’s to come from his all new Gymkhana THREE with his new 2011 Ford Fiesta. The footage was taken at a top secret testing facility. Block tells us that the Gymkhana THREE Fiesta will be revealed at later today in San Fransisco. Ken Block”s 2011 Monster World [...]
Though Hummer SUV”s will be absent from the fuel-efficient future of General Motors, those consumer who long for the blinged out lap of luxury are not without options; the 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum (the Platinum seems to emphasize what seems like a 1,000 pounds of chrome that comes standard on the behemoth SUV) will [...]
General Motors announced today the opening its new Seoul Advanced Design Studio in South Korea. The studio is based out of Seoul’s Gangnam area, which is considered the most stylish part of Korea”s capital. “Our car designers get inspiration from life and Gangnam is a place where people worship design, style and fashion,” said Ed [...]
Fiat SpA has just announced that Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has announced his intention to resign as Chairman of Fiat. A press conference will be held this afternoon where Montezemolo will be joined by Vice Chairman of Fiat, John Elkann, and CEO Sergio Marchionne. “Luca Cordero di Montezemolo explained that the reason for his resignation, [...]
While many automakers are turning to the compact vehicle segment to improve their brand images, Chrysler is taking a different approach. To see how Fiat SpA is doing at its job of managing Auburn Hills automaker Chrysler, keep a look out for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Ready to go on sale in June, the [...]
BMW Group DesignworksUSA is at it again and this time they have teamed up with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, to present a new generation of the company’s executive jets. The partnership between the two companies started when Embraer invited DesignworksUSA to a meeting in the summer of 2004 with the clearly defined objective: design and [...]
FoMoCo’s award winning SYNC technology is taking its practicality and convenience to the next level today with a new offering called SYNC AppLink, a new feature that allows drivers hands-free control of apps on their Android or BlackBerry smartphones via voice commands and vehicle controls (Apple iPhone fans, you’ll have to wait just a little [...]
In the past we’ve seen some impractical supercars and public transportation combinations including a Ferrari Taxi and a Lamborghini Taxi, but now we have one that seems somewhat practical since it seats three passengers plus a driver – a Porsche Panamera Turbo Taxi. The Panamera Turbo Taxi sits four and is powered by a 4.8L [...]
Toyota may keep its current U.S. incentives for months to draw buyers to its showrooms as it faces the biggest recall crisis in the company’s history. According to analysts Toyota may continue its incentives well through the summer to recover from the damage that has been taken to its reputation for quality. “With what we [...]
The new Ford Fiesta has become Europe’s best-selling car in March and for the first-quarter of 2010, according to latest figures from the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics. According to the figures by JATO, Ford sold 68,630 Fiestas in March, a 25.8 percent increase from March 2009, and almost 11,800 [...]
