Filed under: Etc., Misc. Auto Shows
Walking through a classic car show, I find it difficult to see the machines with their highly-polished chrome and perfectly-upholstered seats as much more than art. Even attending the Woodward Dream Cruise recently, where the streets were jam-packed with classics in their native environment, wasn’t the same as being there […]
Filed under: Economy, Sports/GTs, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchbacks, Mazda
The questionably named Brit-pub What Car? is reporting what’s already been suspected; that Mazda is seriously considering a MazdaSpeed version of the sub compact Mazda2. It’s been rumored that a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected motor may find its way underhood, pushing out 230 HP and 231 lb.-ft. […]
Filed under: GM, UAW/Unions
UPDATE: According to Automotive News, the deal also stipulates GM agrees to new-vehicle programs at 16 U.S. plants.
This morning local UAW leaders that represent plants from around the country unanimously voted to approve the contract offered by General Motors that came at the end of a 40-hour strike by union workers this […]
Filed under: SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, China
Legendary Italian coachbuilder Bertone hasn’t been doing so well, lately. Since 2005, it has only made a limited edition run of 2,000 MINIs. The company needs to make 30,000 cars per year to break even, and so has lost more than 37 million euros during that time.
In an effort to turn […]
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupes, Sports/GTs, China
click above image for more views of the Brilliance BC3
You probably don’t remember this car, but we do. It’s the Brilliance BC3, shown to the public for the first time in Geneva last March and now officially on sale in China. The BC3 is somewhat special because it is […]
Filed under: Audi, By the Numbers
Audi’s US sales have done quite well lately, with a 7% rise in August, and 6% in July. But successful companies know complacency does not foster greater success. So Audi has had a little talk with some of its less-than-stellar Stateside dealers.
Basically, the German automaker has told underperformers they either […]
Filed under: Coupes, Rolls Royce
Click image for a photo gallery of the Rolls-Royce 101EX
In his speech on BMW’s future plans, CEO Norbert Reithofer mentioned that a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is on the way. Today, Rolls-Royce made its official announcement confirming this new addition to the Phantom lineup. If the eye-popping Phantom Drophead Coupe is any […]
Filed under: Spy Photos, Supercars
CAR online has a mystery car on its hands. They’ve acquired spy shots of what appears to be a new supercar undergoing testing at a UK facility, but have no idea which supercar it is. Their first guess was the same as ours - the Lotus Esprit, though the actual car […]
Filed under: Ford, UAW/Unions
It wasn’t easy, but it looks like General Motors will have its new contract ratified by the UAW by October 10th. We expect the UAW to start proceedings with either Ford or Chrysler as soon as this Monday, but Ford has apparently made it known that it needs more concessions from the […]
Filed under: Sports/GTs, Green, Lexus, Toyota
Lexus is the latest to join the “we’re looking at performance hybrids” chat room. Now that everyone’s talking about it, and rolling out concepts, we’re only waiting on someone to do something about it — as in, put one up for mass market sale.
Lexus US General Manager Jim Farley […]