Currently, the smallest vehicle in BMW’s stable is the 1-Series. All that will change within the next few years, when the German automaker brings in a new front-wheel-drive family of cars that will fit under the 1-Series in its lineup. Mercedes-Benz will also bring in vehicles that are smaller than the C-Class. Known as the [...]
There is a lot of debate fueling around whether or not the Chevrolet Volt is a true extended-range electric-vehicle or whether the car is just an advanced hybrid. To put it in layman’s terms, several publications yesterday – Edmunds.com, Popular Mechanics and Motor Trend – said that the Volt uses its 1.4L gasoline engine in [...]
Lotus Cars took the 2010 Paris Motor Show by storm with a debut of six new models (in concept form) including the Elite GT, Esprit, Elan, Elise, Eterne and the City Car Concept. All models are expected to hit the markets within the next four years – however, skeptics have questioned how Lotus plans on [...]
All the teasers Lamborghini released before the 2010 Paris Motor Show led up to the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept. At first many thought that Lamborghini would also show the much-talked-about Jota, a successor to the Murcielago, but the Sesto Elemento was all we saw. Click here for more news on the Lamborghini Jota. It seems [...]
In hopes to keep itself safe from industrial espionage, Porsche AG is blocking its employees from having access to Facebook and Xing. Dirk Erat, a Porsche spokesman, said today that the company is concerned that foreign intelligence services may be spying on workers posting “confidential” information on Facebook and other social-networking services. “These services imply [...]
Usually when a BMW owner goes to get his/her car serviced, they are given another BMW loaner vehicle to drive while the dealer holds onto their car. General Motors GMC and Buick brand, the latter being the fastest-growing brand in the United States, are considering a courtesy loaner program for customers getting warranty service on [...]
Speaking during an interview with Automotive News at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, General Motors chief designer Ed Welburn said that Cadillac needs “a big halo” vehicle that will help regain respect as more than an entry-level luxury brand. Welburn said that GM has conducted surveys with owners of luxury vehicle owners that show an [...]
Volkswagen AG’s design director Walter de’ Silva says that he hopes to add “something positive” to the design of Porsche’s new models, as the sports car maker is set to become the 10th brand to join the group’s lineup. de’ Silva said that he just started working with Porsche design director Michael Mauer and added [...]
Toyota today uploaded a teaser of the upcoming Prius MPV on the model’s Facebook page with a caption reading: “Live from our 10 Years of Toyota Prius Anniversary Celebration and exclusive to Facebook fans, here”s a sneak peek at an upcoming addition to the Prius family of products!” It was reported earlier this week that [...]
According to recent reports, there’s a good chance that the next-generation Chevrolet compact will not be called the Aveo. The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, which made its production debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, may drop its name when it begins production in the United States. The current Aveo, which is imported from South Korea, [...]
