Auto analyst Max Warburton, of Bernstein Research in London, says that Chrysler may not survive in its current form even after posting an “astonishing” profit in March. Warburton said that many question still remain about CEO Sergio Marchionne’s rescue strategy for the Auburn Hills automaker despite his efforts to slash costs. Warburtron’s report comes less [...]
Audi has unveiled its new A8 L W12 quattro, a long wheelbase, 12-cylinder version of its new flagship sedan. The 2011 Audi A8 L W12 has an overall length of 17.28 ft, making it .43 ft longer than the regular wheelbase version. Width remains unchanged at 6.39 ft, but Audi says that the A8 L [...]
General Motors has just released a short video of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze undergoing some track testing. The video features Chuck Russell, Vehicle Line Director at GM, talking about the reliability and durability of the Chevy Cruze, along with its European-like ride and handling capabilities. Watch as the Cruze darts around traffic cones on the [...]
Fisker Automotive announced today that it will be launching a North American tour to introduce its Karma premium plug-in hybrid sedan to local markets, and support the company”s new retail network. “Scheduled to kick off Tuesday, April 27 from the company”s Irvine, California headquarters, the two-month program will stop in 42 cities in 26 states [...]
NHTSA administrator David Strickland told reporters that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aggressively investigating safety concerns raised by a Consumer Reports’ on the Lexus GX 460 SUV. After Consumer Reports issued a rare “Don’t Buy” recommendation after it found rollover concerns during a test of the Lexus GX 460, Toyota suspended sales of [...]
Nissan’s upcoming $3,000 Tata Nano rival for the Indian market is expected to increase the company’s profitability as it takes advantage’s of its local partner’s, Bajaj Auto Ltd., low-cost production techniques. Gilles Normand, Nissan’s corporate vice president in charge of Africa, the Middle East and India, said that while in talks with Bajaj, the company [...]
Ron Gettelfinger, UAW President, said today that he’s a fan of Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler’s new CEO, and Ed Whitacre Jr., CEO of General Motors. Gettelfinger said that he likes the CEOs because they aren’t a “showboat.” “They’re down to earth, not a showboat,” he said. “This industry has had too many showboats.” Gettelfinger, who is [...]
Apple will start selling its iPad outside the United States later this month, however, CEO Steve Jobs has yet to specify a date. Those who are anxious to get their hands on one, or want to capitalize on the uncertainty, are traveling all the way to New York to pick up a bunch of units. [...]
Following the Buick Regal, GM’s next plans for the brand consist of a compact sedan based on the Buick Excelle XT, which itself is based on the Opel Astra. The model is scheduled to make its Chinese debut next week at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, but you can always count on the Internet for [...]
After a short preview yesterday, FoMoCo today released official details and pictures of its new “intelligent four-wheel-drive (4WD) control system,” that will debut on the 2011 Ford Explorer. “Talking with customers told us that flexibility and freedom to tackle any road, anytime is important to them,” said Explorer Chief Nameplate Engineer Jim Holland. “We saw [...]
