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Apr
6th

Nissan sees bad times as good news for thrifty Pixo

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PARIS -- Nissan is projecting higher-than-expected volumes for its new Pixo minicar as the recession forces cash-strapped European car buyers to downsize expectations when buying new cars. Full story...
Apr
6th

GM unit Saab prepares for creditor hearing

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The court-appointed aministrator of General Motors' Saab unit said on Monday the carmaker was seeking to write off about three quarters of its non-prioritized debt to help it reach a positive cash flow in 2011. Full story...
Apr
6th

GM Europe aims to pick investors soon

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General Motors Europe is speaking to industrial groups, sovereign wealth funds and banks which are interested in buying a stake in Opel/Vauxhall, company sources said Friday. Full story...
Apr
6th

Chevy Volt is exception to ‘pay the rent’ rule

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Although General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has said that every GM model must "pay the rent," there will be at least one prominent exception: the Chevrolet Volt. Last week GM disclosed that it had requested $2. Full story...
Apr
6th

Saab attracts interest from 20 potential investors, court told

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General Motor's Swedish unit Saab is seeking to write off about three quarters of its non-prioritized debt, aiming for positive cashflow by 2011, a turnaround plan presented to creditors showed on Monday. Full story...
Apr
6th

Saab has interest from 20 potential investors, court told

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General Motor's Swedish unit Saab is seeking to write off about three quarters of its non-prioritized debt, aiming for positive cashflow by 2011, a turnaround plan presented to creditors showed on Monday. Full story...
Apr
6th

Renault, Nissan to supply electric cars in Ireland

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France's Renault and Japan's Nissan will supply electric cars to the Irish market within two years as part of a government plan to have 10 percent of vehicles run on electricity rather than fossil fuels by 2020, Ireland's Energy Minister said on... Full story...
Apr
6th

Court approves Saab restructuring; sale seen soon

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A Swedish court on Monday granted General Motors' loss-making unit Saab an extension of the period it is protected from creditors, giving the carmaker further time to restructure. Full story...
Apr
6th

As bankruptcy looms, UAW and creditors face bigger hits

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The Obama administration has demanded that General Motors get financially healthy in 60 days and#x2014; or else. That demand is likely to force the UAW and the company's unsecured bondholders to take much bigger hits than they were discussing in March. Full story...
Apr
6th

Ford eyes 305-hp U.S. Focus

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Ford may add a 300-plus-hp Focus to its U.S. lineup. The Focus RS, a three-door hatchback sold in Europe, is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder Volvo engine with 305 hp. Hermann Salenbauch, Ford Motor Co.' Full story...
Apr
6th

Korean unit set to spark GM’s products

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General Motors is in turmoil, but at least one of its global units is on solid footing and preparing to play an expanded role. GM Daewoo Auto and#38; Technology Co. Full story...
Apr
6th

GM’s Henderson speeds up dealer cuts

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General Motors will lean much harder on its strongest brands and#x2014; Cadillac and Chevrolet and#x2014; as it accelerates the reduction of dealerships. Full story...
Apr
6th

IRL: Milka Duno back with Dreyer & Reinbold?

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According to reports echoed in the paddocks at St-Petersburg, Dreyer & Reinbold are trying to work out a deal that would see Milka Duno back in the IndyCar series this season. Full story...
Apr
6th

F1: Renault must analyse KERS use for China, says Fernando Alonso

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In the two weeks before the next grand prix in China, Renault should consider whether the KERS route was the right decision for the opening two rounds of 2009. Full story...
Apr
6th

F1: Michael Schumacher involved in Raikkonen tyre blunder – press

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According to the German press, Michael Schumacher may have played a role in the disastrous decision on Sunday to send Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen onto the dry Sepang track with wet tyres. Full story...
Apr
6th

Interview of Dave Mondragon

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Dave Mondragon is the latest president of Ford Canada, and he's a man with vision and passion. I had the opportunity to chat with Dave at the Vancouver International Auto Show. It was clear from the first word that Dave is a high energy, forward thinking individual with an engaging personality. Full story...
Apr
6th

F1: Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to Formula 1 back under cloud

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The possible exit from formula one of Mercedes-Benz is back on the radar, amid the 'lie-gate' McLaren scandal and the collaboration's bad start to the 2009 season. Full story...
Apr
6th

F1: President Max Mosley reveals plans for FIA ‘world engine’

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President Max Mosley has revealed plans for a "world engine" that in 2013 would be capable of powering FIA categories including formula one, world rally and Formula 2. Full story...
Apr
6th

AMA Supercross: The Firm of Stewart and Reed does the business in Jax.

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Yamaha lead rider James Stewart won his 10th AMA Supercross race of 2009 at the inaugural race in Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, before 31,653 fans and the ever steady Chad Reed (Suzuki). Full story...
Apr
6th

AMA Superbike: Mladin Mauls Competition Twice at Road Atlanta!

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Les courses passent en série AMA American Superbike mais les résultats semblent demeurer les mêmes alors que Mat Mladin a encore une fois dominé les deux courses American Superbike, tenue le week-end dernier sur le circuit de Road Atlanta. Full story...
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