When Infiniti introduced the Essence Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, it said that the study was not intended for production (despite all the wild rumors you’ve heard) and that the concept hints at the design language for future Infiniti models. According to sources, the next-generation Skyline coupe (Infiniti G37 on the stateside), will [...]
Porsche will release more details on the new 911 GT2 RS in the coming days but for now here are some more leaked photos of the car from a recent European dealer event. What we know so far is that Porsche will only produce 300 units of the 911 GT2 RS, each making 620-hp with [...]
Mercedes-Benz has been running group clinics in the United States, inviting consumers down to review new design choices for a range of entry-level models that range from a crossover, sporty coupe and a sedan. The new models are based on the redesigned front-wheel-drive B-Class platform that will fit below the C-Class in the brand’s lineup. [...]
Despite its massive global recall, Toyota reported a profit last quarter as the Japanese automaker offered the biggest incentives in its history and tagged along on the global auto sales recovery. Toyota President Akio Toyoda still said that Toyota remains in “stormy waters,” but said he was “sincerely grateful” to the company’s constituencies for their [...]
Cadillac will launch its new TV commercials today using a new tagline of “Mark of Leadership.” Instead of having someone talk about the brand, Cadillac will let the music and the text do the talking. “There’s no voiceover at all,” said Don Butler, U.S. marketing vice president for Cadillac. “The tone of voice that it [...]
Think (aka Th!nk), which has been saved from collapse three times in its 19-year history, announced today that it has received a $40 million cash injection from existing investors to support its product development, drivetrain projects and planned expansion into North America. The electric-car manufacturer said that it is now fully funded and expects to [...]
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne will meet with Michigan’s congressional delegation on Thursday in his second trip with the members since taking the leading roll at the company. “Mr. Marchionne will meet with Michigan congressional leaders to provide them with an update on the progress of the company,” said Shawn Morgan, a Chrysler spokeswoman. Marchionne will [...]
The NHTSA is launching an investigation to ascertain whether Toyota delayed their notifying investigators of a known defect on compact trucks in Japan back in 2005. The trucks were later recalled in the U.S. for a steering rod issue. The Japanese recall was issued in 2004, but the issue lies in the allegation that Toyota [...]
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced that the company could role out Fiat-based compacts ahead of the originally expected date of 2012. The U.S. market could expect to see the vehicles as early as Q4 of 2011. “We’ve run extensive clinics on the first vehicles. We’re 98 percent there on styling,” he said. “My expectation [...]
HAMANN has released its tuning package for the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, which features upgrades to the body, powertrain and driving dynamics. The HAMANN 5-Series Gran Turismo features subtle body kit upgrades with a new front and rear spoiler, revised side skirts and a new rear apron. It also gets 22-inch HAMANN ANNIVERSARY EVO wheels, [...]
