Dutch supercar maker Spyker says it will form two joint ventures with China's Youngman to produce Saab-based vehicles and a luxury SUV under the terms of a framework agreement that will give Youngman a 29.9 percent share in Spyker.
Dutch supercar maker Spyker says it will form two joint ventures with China's Youngman to produce Saab-based vehicles and a luxury SUV under the terms of a framework agreement that will give Youngman a 29.9 percent share in Spyker.
Even though driving purists generally prefer rear-wheel drive, Porsche recognizes that plenty of its customers like the added winter and wet-weather grip provided by four driven wheels. In fact, the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S accounted for over a third of all previous-generation Porsche 911 sales. So it's only logical that Porsche is now expanding the appeal of its new, 991-generation sports car with a quartet of all-wheel-drive models called Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S, offered both as coupes and cabriolets.
Even though driving purists generally prefer rear-wheel drive, Porsche recognizes that plenty of its customers like the added winter and wet-weather grip provided by four driven wheels. In fact, the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S accounted for over a third of all previous-generation Porsche 911 sales. So it's only logical that Porsche is now expanding the appeal of its new, 991-generation sports car with a quartet of all-wheel-drive models called Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S, offered both as coupes and cabriolets.
The used-car market's wild ride of the last two years or so has calmed down. But there are still plenty of signs that the market has not yet returned to the predictable patterns that prevailed prior to the recession.
Unfazed by Consumer Reports' latest scathing criticisms of the MyFord Touch system, Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.'s global marketing chief, said the company will not shy away from its commitment to industry-leading technology.
The all-but-empty product pipelines at Mitsubishi and Suzuki may provide the answer to a frequently asked question: Do the two struggling Japanese small fry -- once tough competitors in this country -- have a future in the United States? Mitsubishi...
The European auto market won't return to pre-crisis levels until the end of the decade, according to a study. Western Europe will see demand for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles fall by about 1 million next year to 13.5 million.
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, used-car giant CarMax Inc. has developed a next-generation store and has its eyes on entering "50 to 100" smaller markets, a top executive says. The CarMax test store opened in February in Chattanooga.
Hyundai hopes its redesigned 2013 Santa Fe crossover will address the brand's biggest weakness -- appealing to buyers with families. The Santa Fe redesign is also an opportunity to boost U.S.
Japanese brands vary widely in their plans for the next three model years. Nissan is barreling ahead in its quest to crack the top ranks of U.S. sales leaders. Mazda will focus on its volume products. Other brands have less going on.
Early this month, dealer Scott Pitman watched in dismay as Google deleted 400 of his customer reviews over two days. Google left his Suzuki of Wichita dealership with just nine reviews -- all negative.
When John Lambert learned in 2007 that he would have to double the size of his Claremont, N.H., Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealership, the scrounging began. Lambert figures he shaved $80,000, or about 10 percent, off the cost of his $800,000 renovation.
The annual smart times event took place in Antwerp, Belgium this past weekend and 1,594 fans of the iconic microcar came from 27 different countries to attend what has become the world's largest gathering of the smart community.
Former Formula 1 World Champion, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve contested his last two rounds of the Australian V8 Supercars Championship last weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Villeneuve was again behind the wheel of the No. 51 Pepsi Max Crew Holden Commodore of team Kelly Racing in place of injured New Zealand veteran Greg Murphy who continues to recover from major back surgery.
Jacques Villeneuve, Commodore (Photo: Kelly Racing)
For the first race, Villeneuve qualified 28th and last, and finished in 24th place. For race 2 on Sunday, the Canadian again qualified 28th and crossed the line in 26th place.
According to a team press release, the Canadian is still struggling with the rule that requires the drivers to sun the race on the two types of tires.
"We worked hard on our set-up for the hard tire overnight and it went well for us. The tire stayed consistent from the first lap until the last lap which was good. Yesterday, we lost the rears within five laps,” Villeneuve declared.
"Our race pace wasn't too bad, I was looking for a good finish in race 2 but we had some radio issues where the cable came loose, so I didn't come into the pits when I was called so I ran out of fuel, the engine cut and we lost a lot of time,” he added.
"There was also a guy behind me and he ran into me for two or three laps. He then got in front of me, we tangled again and I spun. At the end, it was nice to see that we could work on the set-up and get the car to function properly,” the Canadian said.
Hot on the heels of the Nissan Juke Box and its 18,900W audio system, the Japanese automaker is set to unveil the Juke Ministry of Sound.
While the stereo in this special edition is not as powerful as the one in the Juke Box (which some will disapprove but their neighbours certainly won't), it includes an iPod Touch 8GB allowing users to view pictures and watch videos provided by Nissan and Ministry of Sound.
A pair of headphones sporting the Juke logo and a code to access Ministry of Sound's online store will also be part of the package.
The car itself stands out with white wheels, mirrors and door handles on a black body. An all-white exterior will be available, too.
All 3,000 limited-edition models are reserved for Europe. Is there hope for North American fans? We'll probably find out at the Moscow Auto Show, which kicks off on Wednesday.
Hyundai will unveil an armoured premium full-size sedan at the Moscow Auto Show. The Equus Limousine Security has been developed by the Korean automaker with the collaboration of ArmorTech-Motors, the authorized distributor of Stoof International GmbH in Russia.
Offering ballistic and blast protection, this unique vehicle escapes trouble thanks to a 430-horsepower 5.0L Tau V8 engine. Hyundai insists that the complex armouring process hasn't compromised the Equus' ride and handling characteristics. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels.
The Hyundai Equus Limousine Security stands 5.46 metres long and weighs 3,840 kilograms (8,465 pounds).
Further details will be released at the Moscow Auto Show.
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