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Jul
25th

New engines for VW Beetle

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VW Beetle Turbo Black front staticVW Beetle Turbo Silver rear static Pictures 25 Jul, 2012
Jul
25th

Three Chevys capture top ratings in J.D. Power study

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Three Chevrolet models captured top rankings in their segment, the most of any brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released today.
Jul
25th

The end of our world is already upon us

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Civilization as we know it has come to an end. Who needs the Mayans to tell us otherwise?
Jul
25th

Lithia bullish on U.S. sales but expects lower new-car profit margins

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On the heels of a profitable second quarter, Lithia Motors' top executives remain bullish on new-vehicle sales this year despite economic uncertainty.
Jul
25th

Redesigned 2014 Mazda 6 sedan revealed: Debut set for Moscow auto show

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Mazda Motor Corp. has released photos of the third-generation
Jul
25th

FRANCE: Opposition politicians brand auto plan as "infantile"

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Opposition politicians in France have been quick to pour cold water on the government's plans to significantly increase subsidies for electric and hybrid vehicles, branding them "infantile."
Jul
25th

US: Ford profits plunge as clouds build over Europe

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"Ford earns second quarter 2012 pre-tax operating profit of $1.8bn, net income of $1bn+" screams the press release headline. Okaaaaaay, this is the company that just announced more layoffs in Australia and of whom analysts are saying needs to shed at least one plant in Europe. What sayeth the release about that?
Jul
25th

First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Automobile Magazine
The Mercedes-Benz GL-class was once a cautionary tale. It launched in 2006 to strong demand but, as we all know, gas prices soon spiked and then the financial market collapsed.

The Mercedes-Benz GL-class was once a cautionary tale. It launched in 2006 to strong demand but, as we all know, gas prices soon spiked and then the financial market collapsed. The unsurprising sales slump that followed -- a 46 percent drop in 2009 -- seemed to underline the shortsightedness of relying on sales of big, expensive trucks as opposed to smaller, more efficient vehicles.


Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Automobile Magazine


Jul
25th

Ford sees smaller 2012 operating profit, $1 billion loss in Europe

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Ford is forecasting a drop in operating profit for 2012 as the automaker expects to lose more than $1 billion in Europe, where the deepening economic crisis is hitting sales.
Jul
25th

AUSTRALIA: Ateco losing Citroen as PSA consolidates

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PSA Peugeot Citroen will consolidate both brands under one independent Australian distributor early next year, according to a local media report.
Jul
25th

FRANCE: Cabinet agrees EV and hybrid subsidy hikes to boost flagging auto sector

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France is to dramatically increase the level of subsidy available to electric and hybrid vehicles, while the State will also commit to ensuring 25% of its fleet is of the same variety.
Jul
25th

AUSTRALIA: Honda to buy CR-V diesel from UK

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Honda Australia is to buy its first diesel versions of the CR-V SUV from Honda UK Manufacturing.
Jul
25th

CHINA: Car sales and production rise

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Vehicle production in China in June slipped 2.37% from the previous month to 1.5m units but that represented an increase of 9.09% over the same month last year, figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) show.
Jul
25th

UK: Tata Motors’ Jaguar adding another 1,100 jobs

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Another 1,100 jobs are opening up in the UK auto industry.
Jul
25th

FRANCE: PSA Peugeot Citroën books first half net loss

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PSA half year group revenues fell 5.1% year-on-year to EUR29.6bn with automotive division revenues down 10.5%. Group recurring operating income was break even at EUR4m, versus EUR1,157m in first half 2011. Recurring operating income for the automotive division was a loss of EUR662m, the net loss was EUR819m.
Jul
25th

RUSSIA: Mazda to launch 6 saloon at Moscow show

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Mazda has chosen the Moscow motor show at the end of August for the world debut of its new 6 saloon. It had been expected to be unveiled at the Paris show a month later but that is now likely to see the estate version of the car take its bow.
Jul
25th

Jaguar announces 1,100 UK jobs

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News 25 Jul, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover is creating more than 1,100 jobs at its West Midlands factory

Jul
25th

Jaguar announces 1,100 UK jobs pictures

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Pictures 25 Jul, 2012
Jul
25th

Facelifted Audi R8 debuts at Moscow

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Audi R8 at the Moscow Motor Show
News 29 Aug, 2012

The new-look Audi R8 has been unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show

Jul
25th

Woodward Dream Cruise Walkabout: Satisfy your hunger for cars and grub at the Woodward Dream Cruise

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The Woodward Dream Cruise is a few weeks away on August 18, but you can already hear the big blocks rumbling in anticipation.
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