Subcompact vehicles are starting to be accepted on a global basis. Mitsubishi announced today that it will hold the world premiere of its new Global Small vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March. Mitsubishi said that the “Concept Global Small (show model), a concept car based on the features of ‘compact’, ‘affordability’, and [...]
It seems like many automakers are counting on the United States to help boost sales of future models. Fuji Heavy Industries’ Subaru brand is planning a hybrid model for the stateside in 2013. “We’re going to need something at some point, even (only) to say we have it because that enhances our brand image in [...]
Volkswagen has a lot of ambition to become the world’s largest automaker and leave Toyota in the dust. To do so, the German automaker has plans to focus a lot of its attention on the U.S. market. At the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled a 2012 Passat that will be exclusive to the U.S. [...]
According to those unnamed sources that are familiar with the matter, Mitsubishi plans on shifting a new family of vehicles to its Illinois plant within the next two years. We’re not sure what the vehicles will be but they will be built on the platform of the Outlander, Outlander Sport and the Lancer sedan. All [...]
As we reported previously, Audi will have a significant presence in this year’s Super Bowl ad lineup, but they are not alone. With eight automakers having purchased ad time this year, we can expect to see more than 15 auto commercials. The high exposure event presents the perfect platform for automakers to unveil and showcase [...]
Hyundai is facing an issue and manufacturer would love to; producing at full capacity. Unfortunately, this becomes an issue when, as in the case of Honda, growth becomes restrained. After 2011, officials will assess Hyundai’s needs and performance, and determine whether a second US manufacturing facility will be required. The company is expecting continued strong [...]
At the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled an exclusive version of the Passat for the U.S. market. Of course at this point many are wondering if there will be a station wagon or all-wheel-drive variant of the new U.S. market Passat. As far as the Passat station wagon goes, Volkswagen says that “it’s not [...]
High-end German sports car manufacturer Porsche, says that it is considering launching production in North America and China, in order to better effectuate its pursuit of its ambitious goals. One such goal, is that to double annual sales from 100,000 to 200,000 units. CEO Matthias Mueller has identified the United States as the brand’s most [...]
Pagani today is continuing the teasing for the C9, which is going to end up replacing the company’s Zonda supercar. Today’s teaser of the C9, which is reported to be called Huayra when it goes on sale, shows a little but of the exterior and gives a closer look at the steering wheel inside. Click [...]
In May of 2009, Nissan started selling the Cube in the North American model, a model which it had been selling in Europe for quite some time. Well, the Japanese automaker has decided to pull the compact Cube model from the European markets. What’s the reason? Apparently, Nissan says that exchange-rate problems with the Yen [...]
