Ford announced today that its Valencia plant in Spain will build the company’s first hybrid models for European customers with two versions of the all new Ford C-MAX compact minivans that will be launched in 2013. The first will be a full hybrid electric vehicle, while the second will be a plug-in hybrid vehicle. “The [...]
BMW has been welcoming visitors to its Spartanburg, S.C. assembly plant since the 1990′s, but now plans to put the tour into overdrive. Dubbed ‘The Ultimate BMW Experience’, the new tour package, which runs $99 per person, will be by reservation only and include a behind-the scenes guided walk through BMW’s plant, a tour of [...]
Chrysler today affirmed its goal of posting a modest operating profit in 2010, but also noted that based on Q1 performance, the automaker will likely exceed its expectations for the year. “It was, from our standpoint, an incredibly good quarter,” said Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne during a conference call. “We”ve proved, at least in terms [...]
Those who were unable to get their hands on the limited-production Porsche 911 Sport Classic, of which only 250 were built, the Stuttgart automaker is now offering four new highlights for individual retrofitting. The most unique of the four modifications includes the 19-inch Sport Classic wheels in 5-spoke design with the rim star painted in [...]
Audi gave us its first hint at a compact R8 (also known as the R4) with the Audi e-tron 2-seater concept, which made its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January. While Audi has yet to confirm the production version of the R4, insiders say that the future of the Boxster-sized mid-engined sports [...]
Lexus announced today that its limited edition Nurburgring Package will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $70,000. “This Nürburgring Package builds on the track-ready Lexus supercar with styling cues from the 24 Hours of Nürburgring prototype LFA racecar,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “Driving enthusiasts will also [...]
BMW design director Adrian van Hooydonk says that the company’s design language is “consolidating” and becoming “more harmonious” to cater for different global tastes. “Consolidation is good for the brand because it gives a clearer image of what BMW is,” van Hooydonk said. He said that the new 2011 BMW 5-Series and the new Gran [...]
Audi announced today that it has opened the books for prospective buyers throughout Europe to order the new A1. Audi said that over 103,000 prospective customers have already signed up to be notified when advance sales of the A1 start. Also, the Facebook-fanpage already has more than 20,000 fans. It said that 90 percent of [...]
In September 2009, Land Rover confirmed that it will build a production version of LRX concept that will debut this year and will join the Range Rover line-up in 2011. “Designed and engineered at Land Rover”s state of the art Gaydon facility, the new Range Rover will be the smallest, lightest and most efficient vehicle [...]
During his visit to Toyota Motor Corp. world headquarters today, U.S. Transport Secretary Ray LaHood said he was encouraged by the steps the company has put in place to improve vehicle safety; however, he said that he will only be fully convinced when its cars actually become safer. “I believe that they have put in [...]
