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Jul
28th

Porsche 918 Spyder gets green light

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It's official, Porsche's plug-in hypercar has been confirmed for production!


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Jul
28th

GERMANY: Green light for production of Porsche 918 Spyder

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Porsche's board has given the go-ahead to develop the 918 Spyder following a very positive reaction to the concept versions of the high-performance, mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid technology at this year's Geneva and Beijing motor shows. Full story...
Jul
28th

Porsche’s $650,000 Spyder supercar is a go

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Porsche AG's supervisory board approved production of the 918 Spyder hybrid sports car, a model that soars to 100 kilometers an hour in 3.2 seconds and may top the Carrera GT as the automaker's costliest vehicle. Full story...
Jul
28th

Porsche’s $650,000 Spyder supercar is a go

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Porsche's board approved production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car. Full story...
Jul
28th

MINI’s rally adventure

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We chart the firm’s WRC history and its return to rallying in 2011.


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Jul
28th

SOUTH KOREA: BMW dealers fined for price fixing

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South Korea's high court has ruled that a joint pricing policy by BMW dealers in the country hindered market competition and constitutes price collusion. Full story...
Jul
28th

MEXICO: Nissan invests in local plants

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Nissan Motor said it would spend US$600m to upgrade its two plants in Mexico and start making three new low cost cars there, positioning the country as its supply hub for Americas markets. Full story...
Jul
28th

COMMENT: Accelerated EV relief

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News of the UK government's decision today (28 July) to approve grants of up to GBP5,000 (US$7,790) for ultra-low carbon vehicles will come as an enormous relief to manufacturers. Full story...
Jul
28th

2010 BMW 328i Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:

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ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: If you're a car enthusiast, how can you not like this car? OK, well maybe I'm a little biased because ever since I was in high school, I wanted a BMW 3-series BMW. Full story...
Jul
28th

2010 BMW 328i Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:

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ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: If you're a car enthusiast, how can you not like this car? OK, well maybe I'm a little biased because ever since I was in high school, I wanted a BMW 3-series BMW. Full story...
Jul
28th

ITALY: Ferrari boosts profit and sales

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Ferrari announced "a significant increase in both profits and sales" for the second quarter of 2010, driven by the success of two new models, the California and 458, as well as demand for Ferrari 599 GTO. Full story...
Jul
28th

UPDATE: Jack Roush hospitalized after crashing plane, injuries not life-threatening:

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NASCAR team owner and Mustang guru Jack Roush crashed while landing his plane on Tuesday in Oshkosh, Wis. He's in serious but stable condition and his injuries are not life-threatening. Full story...
Jul
28th

ANALYSIS: Analysts fear double-dip scenario for European auto industry

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Analysts at JD Power Automotive Forecasting have told just-auto of the possibility of a squeeze in demand and fall to automotive production in Europe later this year and in 2011 due to the risk of a double-dip or 'W-shaped' economic recession. Full story...
Jul
28th

Daimler talking to Kamaz on Russia van production

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German carmaker Daimler is in talks with Russia's Kamaz and other companies about possibly making vans in the country, the head of the German carmaker Mercedes-Benz van unit said on Wednesday. Full story...
Jul
28th

BMW confirms four-door CLS rival

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New 6-Series Gran Coupe given the green light, due on sale in 2012.


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Jul
28th

RUSSIA: Bailiffs postpone TagAZ asset grab

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Russian bailiffs have postponed a freeze on some assets of Russia's Taganrog Automobile Plant (TagAZ) for 10 days, the Rostov region branch of the Federal Bailiffs Service said. Full story...
Jul
28th

RUSSIA: H1 car output versus low 2009 base

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Russian car output rose 67.9% year on year to 488,000 units in January-June, the economic development ministry said in a report. Full story...
Jul
28th

Entry-level 1-Series spied

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Work continues on BMW’s new hatch snapped here in five-door form.


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Jul
28th

Fiat’s Marchionne demands union accord for Italian plants

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne demanded guarantees from unions that its Italian plants would be able to operate profitably, saying if no deal is possible the group would have to look elsewhere. Full story...
Jul
28th

Continental targets 13% of turbocharger market

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Continental aims to capture as much as 13 percent of the global market for car-engine turbochargers within five years. Full story...
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