Apparently, Chevrolet executives are stuck thinking about whether or not the brand needs an other model. Under consideration is a new compact crossover based on the Chevrolet Sonic platform. Executives are debating whether the brand, which already sells the Equinox and the Traverse, needs another crossover in its lineup – specifically a model based on [...]
It’s a bit relieving when you here CEO’s of supercar makers tell us that their company’s will weather the economic downturn and come out strong. Even though it may not pertain to the masses, it just makes us feel like that things aren’t all that bad as they seem. Following Porsche’s CEO’s statement this morning [...]
Following the release of the first video, Nissan today released video 3 of the ongoing development on the Juke-R – a Nissan Juke powered by the engine from a GT-R. Click here for our original post on the Nissan Juke-R. In video 2, Nissan shows how the engine and drivetrain from the GT-R was transferred into the [...]
The year 1986 marked the end of BMW’s first ever attempt at diesel offerings in the United States. That diesel came in the form of the E28 generation 524td turbodiesel, which ended up taking the title of the world’s fastest production diesel at the time. But after BMW pulled the plug, it wasn’t until 2008 [...]
Turn to page 170 of the Neiman Marcus catalogue this year and you’ll find a special-edition 2012 Ferrari FF. The Neiman Marcus edition of Ferrari’s all-wheel drive supercar is distinguished by a unique exterior color called ‘Grigio Caldo.’ The interior features soft-touch, semi-aniline leather with a matching custom luggage set. Ferrari is offering the whole [...]
GM North America President Mark Reuss has been recently busy overseeing the development of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the up coming Cadillac ATS. He recently took out some time from his busy schedule to pay Jay Leno a visit to show him the new high-performance Camaro, prior to it going on sale early next [...]
While many of us are holding onto our wallets, Porsche is enjoying customers that are willing to spend in this economy. According to CEO Matthian Mueller, Porsche has full order books and sees no signs of a downturn… at least in the automotive industry. “This doesn’t look like cooling and decline,” Mueller said. He said [...]
In the November 2009 5-year plan that Sergio Marchionne unveiled for Chrysler, he said that 14 percent of its global sales would be powered by diesels by 2014. The CEO of the Auburn Hills automaker was never really fan of going the hybrid route… until now. To comply with tougher U.S. fuel-economy standards proposed for [...]
Fisker has finally started sales of the new 2012 Karma plug-in hybrid sedan after receiving official certifications from the Untied States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week. So what did the EPA give the Karma? 52 miles per gallon-equivalent (mpg-e) in combined city and highway driving. That figure also includes 32 miles of all-electric range, [...]
Japan’s Cliccar car blog seems to have a sense of humor, albeit a slightly more restrained one than that of French prankster Remi Galliard’s real life Mario Kart role play in 2008. Two Cliccar writers popped out of the office one day dressed as Nintendo’s Mario and Luigi, driving X-Carts, essentially street-legal go-carts through Tokyo. [...]
