Fisker Automotive has re-commissioned its Wilmington, Delaware plant, and with the new Fisker Karma sedan hitting the pavement soon, they are going to need more hands to keep everything on schedule. Bernhard Koehler, Fisker Automotive Chief Operating Officer notes that “This is an exciting time for Fisker. As we bring the Fisker Karma sedan to [...]
The American Automobile Association wants to be sure no one gets left stranded. To maintain this goal they now special equipment out those who drive electric cars. Fast-charging trucks will soon be added to their line-up, which are set to start testing in August. Initally, AAA will have six “mobile charging units” in California, Florida, [...]
Ford is adding its award-winning SYNC AppLink software to a new line up of vehicles for 2012, making it available on a total of 10 models. The program gives access to, and voice control over, driver’s smartphone apps while mobile. Doug VanDages, director of Ford Connected Services Solutions comments “We understand more and more drivers [...]
Toyota Motor Company announced earlier this year of its efforts to expand the Prius family. So it’s no wonder that the Prius is predicted to become the company’s best seller, surpassing the high-volume sales of the Corolla and the Camry. By the end of this year along with the usual five-door model that we’ve come [...]
Aston Martin announced today that it is putting the final touches to its race preparations for the annual ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hours on June 25 and 26 where it will bring two new Aston Martin V12 Zagato units. Nicknamed ‘Zag’ (red) one of the two Zagatos will be piloted in the 24 hour race by Aston Martin [...]
Here is a surprise out of left field (well, almost). Electric-car maker Think Global AS announced today that it has filed for bankruptcy in its home market of Norway after failing to keep the company going through recapitalization and restructuring. This is the fourth time Think has collapsed financially in its 20-year history. “We needed [...]
Following the debut of the 2012 Mini Coupe, the British brand confirmed that the Mini Roadster is on track to debut in March or April 2012. The 2012 Mini Coupe will hit dealerships later this fall. The Mini Roadster will be very similar to the Coupe, with no changes to the chassis or engine lineup. [...]
Buick’s latest offerings like the new LaCrosse and Regal are doing well to move the brand into a better direction, the two important sedans for the American make are still receiving a little controversy for only offering four-bangers. And Buick has decided to address this concern by introducing a new V6 for the LaCrosse. The [...]
History Channel’s Top Gear proved to be not so terrible after all. And with Top Gear UK still floating around, things are better than ever now that we have more consistent motoring programs for us enthusiasts to enjoy. Now, we can add several others. “We are continuing the very aggressive development agenda we established for [...]
Toyota has had it a bit rough in the last decade or so. After the last MR2 was axed, we all thought it was over for the leading Japanese make as they continued to make boring white goods that they called cars. But it seems like the days of boring Toyota might be coming to [...]
