Michael Simon, newly installed as general manager of a stand-alone Saab store under new ownership, kept pushing sales right up until the death sentence was delivered. Simon bought more new Saabs from less-hopeful dealers.
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The stocky, brown-haired trucker arrived on Halloween to pick up a new 2010 LX 570 SUV from Lexus of Memphis. The hauler, who appeared to be in his 30s, spoke with a thick foreign accent and smoked heavily.
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Former F1 driver Alex Yoong has slammed Petronas' decision to become title sponsor to the Mercedes GP team.
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The fact of the matter is that form and function can be dissociated if one wants it that way. Without naming any one vehicle, I can think of many cars and trucks that were design to look the part without ever being able to play the part. Some very seductive, some extremely functional but never equally both.
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at the Auto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 11, 2010.
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One of the market's cheekiest little cars has been updated and enhanced for 2010. The clever little smart fortwo has earned a following of fans with its quirky operation and minimalist approach to space and fuel usage. Now, smart is kitting it up with more options and value than ever before.
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Andy Soucek is frustrated that, as the new champion of the FIA Formula Two series, he is struggling to find a seat on the F1 grid.
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The GP2 series unveiled the 2010 calendar and reported that eleven rounds have been confirmed for next season. Twelve teams will take part of this new challenge.
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Chris Liddell has been appointed General Motors vice chairman and chief financial officer, it was announced today. Liddell was most recently CFO for Microsoft Corp., a post he held since May, 2005.
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The highly appealing and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. The open-top two-door model, which goes on sale on 11 January 2010, features a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure cabriolet feeling. Viewed from the side, the new model is an intriguing proposition - with its clear proportions and a flawless cabriolet silhouette.
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Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS. The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a 37,000 square-foot area dedicated to showcasing the latest in electronic vehicles and technology.
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Contrary to recent reports, Petronas has decided to remain a formula one team sponsor in 2010 and beyond.
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Jimmie Johnson has been picked as the Male Athlete of the Year by editors of newspapers which are members of The Associated Press. This is the first time in the 78-year history of the award that a race car driver was so honored.
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After much speculation, the Kawasaki USA finally announced that it will not participate in the AMA Pro Racing road racing series in 2010.
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Danica Patrick helped put the three-day ARCA stock car test at Daytona International Speedway in the spotlight along with other regulars and newcomers.
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Organiser Maruizio Flammini claims an agreement to host a grand prix in Rome has "been done and signed".
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GM said it will evaluate several expressions of interest for Saab including a new fast-track bid from Spyker.
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GM said it will evaluate several expressions of interest for Saab including a new fast-track bid from Spyker.
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Spyker Cars said Sunday it had submitted a new offer for the Saab brand.
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Spyker Cars said Sunday it had submitted a new offer for the Saab brand.
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