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Jul
14th

FRANCE: Toyota suppliers shoulder sourcing solutions

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Dual sourcing to avoid any repeat of the effects of the 11 March Japanese earthquake and tsunami is clearly on the mind of Toyota Motor Europe's manufacturing purchasing chief but the automaker is not being rushed into decisions.
Jul
14th

EU to probe German state aid for BMW, VW car plants

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German state aid for car-plant projects by BMW and Volkswagen face European Union probes amid concerns the subsidies may harm competition.
Jul
14th

Fiat, Chrysler to adopt one management team soon, Marchionne says

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Fiat and Chrysler will have a single management structure soon, said Sergio Marchionne, CEO of both companies, as he takes another step toward merging the two automakers.
Jul
14th

UAW: Organizing U.S. transplants across south key to future

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The time for the UAW to win the hearts and minds of nonunion workers in southern transplants is now, top union leaders say.
Jul
14th

Porsche to boost production of Cayenne SUV as sales rise

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The Cayenne currently is Porsche's bestselling model in Canada; it's also the case in many other markets. With the ever-increasing popularity of its sports-luxury SUV, Porsche has decided to increase production in order to meet demand.
Jul
14th

Edmonton’s Stefan Rzadzinski to compete in Indy Lights events

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Following two days of evaluation on Indiana's Putnam Park road course, Edmonton's Stefan Rzadzinski has been given the go ahead to enter at the upcoming Edmonton Indy Firestone Indy Lights double header, July 22-24 at City Centre Airport.
Jul
14th

Is Ford becoming the greenest car company?

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TORONTO, Ontario--Although widely known as the Blue Oval, there's actually more than a hint of green to today's Ford Motor Company. In fact, it would be fair to say that the company has become one of the leading manufacturers of eco-friendly vehicular transportation. Just look at some of its recent achievements...
Jul
14th

F1: No Indian drivers at Force India

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Force India team owner, billionaire Vijay Mallya appears increasingly unlikely to choose an Indian driver for his Formula 1 team any time soon.
Jul
14th

3,000 orders so far for the 2012 Fisker Karma

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Like the Chevrolet Volt, the Karma is an extended-range vehicle that relies on 403 hp worth of battery power and a 260-hp gasoline engine that acts as a generator. The Fisker is much more exciting than the Volt, however, and according to autocar.co.uk, Fisker claims having secured 3,000 orders for the car.
Jul
14th

LMS: Jaguar planning to return in LMP1

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British motorsport magazine Autosport has revealed that Jaguar is eyeing a return to the Le Mans Series 24 Hours for a first time since 1991.
Jul
14th

2011 Nissan NISMO 370Z Review

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What better way to vent your road rage than by doing a few hot laps around a racetrack? It's a safe, controlled environment that won't get you or others into trouble, and a hobby that's more amusing (albeit more expensive) than collecting stamps.
Jul
14th

Cadillac flagship sedan is a go

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In recent months, reports around the web have cited Cadillac as being in the process of developing a new, rear-wheel drive flagship sedan. According to GmInsideNews.com, their sources confirmed that General Motors has green-lighted the development and production of the car.
Jul
14th

When a Taxicab Makes Sense

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Last Friday night, my wife and I enjoyed a fun, chaotic evening at the home of friends living a few kilometres away. When it came time to make our way home, I knew that driving was not an option. No argument there--if NASA could replicate Randy's cocktails, they could replace the solid rocket boosters thrusting the space shuttle into orbit.
Jul
14th

F1: FIA puts an end to blown exhausts controversy

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The FIA has issued a press release Thursday, indicating that they want to put an end of the infamous blown exhausts controversy that has raged for months now in Formula 1.
Jul
14th

2012 Volkswagen Beetle to start at $21,975 in Canada

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The new Beetle, not to be confused with the old New Beetle, will carry a base MSRP of $21,975 in Canada.
Jul
14th

2012 Volkswagen Beetle First Impressions

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BERLIN, Germany--History isn't something we auto journalists often talk about. Sure, the history of the automobile is fascinating and the reason we are where we are today in the market, but it's the future we look to most often. Well, this week I took a step back in time with Volkswagen, and I'm sure glad I did.
Jul
14th

DeTomaso Pantera reborn for the Frankfurt Auto Show

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Here we go again with another blast from the past. According to autoevolution, the Pantera will live once again and will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show this coming September.
Jul
14th

WRC: Mini World Rally Team cancels Estonia entry after accident

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The Mini World Rally Team has withdrawn its participation to this weekend's Rally Estonia.
Jul
14th

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Coupé

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Like most car enthusiasts, some time in our youths a car or a few cars grabbed our attention. For me, there were three: the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa and the 1984 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera.
Jul
14th

Government of Canada funds Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières

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The Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières, the oldest street race in North America and a fixture since 1967, will receive a financial assistance for the promotion of its event.
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