This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests: Mercedes-Benz SLK300, a particularly seductive version of the German convertible coupe thanks to its incredible value. The Mazda CX-7 GT, a modern and sporty looking compact SUV powered by an enthusiastic engine. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR, a car that stays glued to the road in any condition! Also, check out the video shot during our road test of the 2009 Mazda5, a practical minivan featuring a versatile cabin.
Full story...
The second season of the GP2 Asia Series opened in Shanghai last October and saw Roldan Rodriguez and Davide Valsecchi win the first two races. After Shanghai's curtain raiser, next stop for the competition is Dubai this week.
Full story...
Japanese Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato will test again with the Scuderia Toro Rosso team at Jerez, Spain next week.
Full story...
There was a sure way to make the Audi A5 and S5 even more enjoyable to drive- and that was to take off their tops. Audi has just announced that the A5 product line will be expanded to include Cabriolet models with three powerful engines and groundbreaking top technology for owners to enjoy.
Full story...
You mightn't think there's much fun to be had in a new, twenty-thousand dollar vehicle- but Jeep is determined to continue changing that perception. Their Wrangler doesn't try to blow anyone's socks off with refinement, comfort or spaciousness- but it is the most affordable go-anywhere buggy on the market. Even in its most basic "X" trim with no options, it represents tremendous value for the adventurous, fun-loving and active buyer.
Full story...
General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner will make a visible attempt to impress lawmakers with GM's technology tomorrow morning. He will drive from his hotel to the Russell Senate Office Building in one of GM's prototype electric-hybrid vehicles.
Full story...
Light-vehicle production in Mexico is likely to fall 20 percent in 2009, the president of the country's automotive industry association said today.
Full story...
Chrysler LLC co-President Jim Press left a rally at an auto dealership here today with a stack of petitions to Congress and emotional assent to his vow that )x("",we are going to win this.
Full story...
George Nahas owned only an Oldsmobile dealership when General Motors announced in 2000 that it would kill the brand. So he moved on -- to Saturn.
Full story...
Jason Vines, an influential former spokesman for several automakers, has left his communications post at Detroit software company Compuware Corp. after less than a year.
Full story...
Jason Vines, an influential former spokesman for several automakers, has left his communications post at Detroit software company Compuware Corp. after less than a year.
Full story...
Ahead of its scheduled rollout at next month's Detroit auto show, Honda on Tuesday released a photo of the production version of the new Insight hybrid.
Full story...
Data show falling gasoline prices do not seem to be luring shell-shocked U.S. consumers back to fuel-guzzling trucks and sports utility vehicles, but some dealers see a glimmer of hope as prices at the pump drop.
Full story...
All options were on the table today as congressional committees scrutinized auto company restructuring proposals and an urgent appeal for $34 billion in aid ahead of make-or-break hearings.
Full story...
The UAW has agreed to suspend the Jobs Bank program and allow the Detroit 3 to delay making payments to a retiree health care trust in 2010 to help the automakers through their cash crisis, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said.
Full story...
Amid the dire predictions for General Motors' future, here's a bright spot: the 2009 Saturn Vue 2-Mode hybrid.
Full story...
President-elect Barack Obama said today that General Motors, Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler LLC have put forward "more serious" bailout proposals to Congress.
Full story...
Ireland's new car market has declined 18.6% over last year in the first 11 months of the year to 151,426 units, according to data released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Full story...