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Feb
17th

The 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium, an AW Drivers Log:

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NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This weekend, my wardrobe consisted of a heavy wool coat with the collar turned up, a knit hat and aviator sunglasses. And layers. Lots and lots of layers. Was I running a smuggling operation? Nope. Full story...
Feb
17th

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium, an AW Drivers Log:

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NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This weekend, my wardrobe consisted of a heavy wool coat with the collar turned up, a knit hat and aviator sunglasses. And layers. Lots and lots of layers. Was I running a smuggling operation? Nope.
Feb
17th

COMMENT: De Tomaso to thrash out Sicily detail now

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A great fanfare from Rome yesterday saw some fairly typical hyperbole from the politicians as the Italian Economics Ministry blew its own trumpet at inking of a deal for Fiat's Sicilian Termini Imerese plant. Full story...
Feb
17th

The Great Texas Beer Run:

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For reasons still not clear, boatloads of German immigrants made Texas their home in the 1800s. Full story...
Feb
17th

February 2010 Management Briefing: Biofuels in Europe (Part 1)

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In the first part of this month's management briefing, we look at how confused and erratic Government policy has played havoc with Europe's demand for biofuels and sales of flex-fuel cars.
Feb
17th

Hyundai i40 Tourer revealed

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Hyundai’s Toyota Avensis rivalling i40 Tourer unveiled ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.


Feb
17th

GERMAN: BMW builds factory to encourage older workers to stay

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A shortage of skilled workers in Germany has prompted BMW to open a factory specially equipped to encourage workers to stay longer. Full story...
Feb
17th

Tesla targets 50% revenue growth amid rising EV, battery demand

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Tesla says that its revenue this year may rise as much as 50 percent because of high demand for its rechargeable vehicles and battery packs. Full story...
Feb
17th

UK: Volkswagen models top Europe chart

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The January new car market in Europe may have been off just under 1% year on year but Volkswagen should be happy enough with its one-two perches at the top of the sales charts for the Golf and Polo, respectively. Full story...
Feb
17th

First Drive: 2012 Nissan NV2500 HD

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First Drive: 2012 Nissan NV2500 HD
2012 Nissan NV Cargo Van - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
Thinking outside the box to create a better box-on-wheels.

Many firms have tried to build a better mousetrap, but few have truly endeavored to develop a better full-size cargo van. Today's two best-selling designs -- The Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express -- can be dated to the late 1990s, and adhere to a design ethic established in the early 1970s.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan NV Cargo Van - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


Feb
17th

Driver Power 2011 survey closes today

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Don’t miss your chance to fill in the 2011 Driver Power survey and tell us what you think of your car.


Feb
17th

US: Lear to repurchase shares

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Seating supplier Lear Corporation has announced a US$400m share repurchase programe, initiated a $0.25 per share quarterly cash dividend and declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on the pre-split shares. Full story...
Feb
17th

Penske Auto Group on the lookout for acquisitions

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Penske Automotive Group is again prowling for acquisitions, but it's unlikely to return to the torrid pace of 2007 when it added $1.5 billion in revenues through store purchases. Full story...
Feb
17th

ITALY: De Tomaso to build new models in Fiat’s Sicily plant

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One of the successful bidders for part of Fiat's Sicilian Termini Imerese plant is aiming for initial production of between 35,000 and 40,000 vehicles per year and a doubling of its existing workforce. Full story...
Feb
17th

VW Golf doors, Audi lights power Bertrandt sales gain

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Bertrandt AG, the German company that helped bring Rolls-Royce's Ghost and the newest version of Volkswagen's Golf to the road, says it sees no boundaries to growth after record first-quarter sales. Full story...
Feb
17th

UK: Europe dodges global Honda Fit/Jazz recall

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A global recall of 693,497 Honda Freed, Fit and City models to repair a potentially faulty valve spring that could cause the engine to fail to restart in the worst case scenario does not affect Jazz models sold in Europe as they have different engines. Full story...
Feb
17th

Daimler offers EADS stake to German government, source says

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Daimler has offered to sell a 7.5 percent stake in EADS to the German government, a cabinet source says. Last week, the company was charged with insider trading by Paris judges conducting a five-year-old probe into sales of shares in EADS. Full story...
Feb
17th

Porsche celebrates 1,000,000 Facebook fans

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid wrapped in special Facebook livery goes on display in firm’s museum.


Feb
17th

Camaro vs. Charger: Tweet with AutoWeek news editor Greg Migliore:

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The Chicago auto show features a muscle-car showdown. In one corner is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and in the other is the Dodge Charger SRT8. Full story...
Feb
17th

US: TRW CEO becomes chairman as well

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TRW Automotive Holdings' president and CEO John Plant is now chairman as well. He has been on the board since 2003. Full story...
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