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Mar
1st

Jeep, Ram pace Chrysler’s 13 percent gain

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Strong Jeep and Ram brand sales propelled Chrysler Group sales to a 13 percent gain in February from a year earlier, to 95,102, for the carmaker's 11th straight monthly increase. The rise lagged the industry's February gain of 27 percent.
Mar
1st

Ford’s gain curbed as Lincoln slides, fleets slip

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Ford 's February sales gain of 10 percent from a year earlier, to 156,232 units, trailed the industry and was weighed down by a decline in daily rental fleet sales and Lincoln sales. Lincoln sales fell 11 percent in February to 5,948 units. U.S.
Mar
1st

Ford’s Russia deal to act as distribution channel for Ford vehicles, Mulally says

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Ford's venture with Russian automaker Sollers will accelerate the introduction of Ford vehicles in that market, CEO Alan Mulally said in an interview Tuesday.
Mar
1st

BMW brands plan to boost their use of carbon fiber

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BMW Group brands plan to make much greater use of lightweight but strong carbon fiber, says Ian Robertson, BMW's global sales and marketing boss.
Mar
1st

First Look: 2011 Hyundai i40 Wagon

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First Look: 2011 Hyundai i40 Wagon
Hyundai i40 - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
Europeans receive a Sonata with a slighty different melody.

In North America, the new 2010 Hyundai Sonata has been nothing short of a success story. Sales in 2010 jumped to 196,623 units, helping the company to set an all-time sales record in the U.S. while giving giants like Toyota, Honda, and Ford a serious run for their money.


Photo Gallery: Hyundai i40 - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Mar
1st

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4×4 – Four Seasons Update – February 2011

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - Four Seasons Update - February 2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - February 2011 Update - Automobile Magazine
Cold temperatures and some cold feelings greet the Grand Cherokee in February.

Months in service: 2
Miles to date: 4310


Photo Gallery: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 - February 2011 Update - Automobile Magazine


Mar
1st

AUTOWEEK TV: Saab’s PhoeniX takes flight in Geneva:

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Geneva motor show debuts from Lamborghini, Volkswagen and Alfa Romeo, and Infiniti signs up for Formula One.
Mar
1st

Manheim CEO Eisner to retire; Sandy Schwartz named new CEO

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After a decade as CEO of Manheim, the nation's largest wholesale auto auction company, Dean Eisner will retire this summer, Cox Enterprises Inc. said today. Effective immediately, Sandy Schwartz has been named president of Manheim, replacing Eisner.
Mar
1st

GENEVA: GM CEO publicly backs Opel despite losses

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Opel/Vauxhall parent General Motors has mounted a spirited defence of its subsidiary's disappointing fourth quarter performance that saw the European automaker post negative numbers.
Mar
1st

Hey, AW readers, the boss wants to have a chat:

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AutoWeek commander in chief Dutch Mandel wants to have a chat--with you, not us (whew!).
Mar
1st

First Look: Alfa Romeo 4C

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First Look: Alfa Romeo 4C
Alfa Romeo 4C - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
The 8C downsizes

The baby Alfa Romeo 8C has landed in Geneva, and to little surprise it's called the 4C.


Photo Gallery: Alfa Romeo 4C - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Mar
1st

Saab PhoeniX concept previews future design themes for the brand:

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The rebirth of the Saab brand under Spyker Cars took a step forward on Tuesday with the reveal of the PhoeniX concept at the Geneva motor show.
Mar
1st

Saab PhoeniX concept previews future design themes:

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The rebirth of the Saab brand under Spyker Cars took a step forward Tuesday with the reveal of the PhoeniX concept at the Geneva auto show.
Mar
1st

GERMANY: Mahle increases participation in Behr

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The planned increase of Mahle's participation in Behr to 36.85% has been successfully completed.
Mar
1st

The 2011 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This car is spectacular in its unspectacularness. And maybe that's not fair.
Mar
1st

2011 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This car is spectacular in its unspectacularness. And maybe that's not fair.
Mar
1st

First Look: Wiesmann Spyder

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First Look: Wiesmann Spyder
Wiesmann Spyder - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
Geneva is the motor show about concepts and Wiesmann did not disappoint.

Geneva is the motor show about concepts and Wiesmann did not disappoint. Meet the Spyder, a car that for now is being termed a "design concept" but that depending on the usual array of metrics (media response, potential customer interest, state of the economy, worldwide malaise levels, etc.) they might put it into production. That wouldn't be the worst news we've ever heard.


Photo Gallery: Wiesmann Spyder - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Mar
1st

Peugeot unveils 908 HYbrid4 in Geneva:

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Peugeot on Tuesday unveiled a hybrid version of its 908 HDi Le Mans contender during the Geneva motor show, and the French manufacturer could try out the energy-retrieval technology it plans to race at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans on the famous...
Mar
1st

Jaguar won’t look back, Forster says:

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With Jaguar marking the 50th anniversary of the reveal of the celebrated E-type sports car at the Geneva motor show, speculation centered on what the brand's next great speedster might look like.
Mar
1st

Maserati CEO says momentum growing:

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Italian dream-car maker Maserati posted a strong showing in 2010, as sales increased 20 percent around the world to more than 2,000 cars.
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