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Feb
2nd

Porsche unveils Boxster S Black Edition

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Porsche definitely loves unique cars. Hot on the heels of the 911 Black Edition, the German automaker basically gave the same treatment to the Boxster S. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GM, Daimler and BMW stop production in Egypt, VW no longer delivering

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GM, Daimler and BMW, three of the biggest automakers in the world, have decided to halt production of their vehicles in Egypt to ensure the safety of their employees given the degeneration of the political situation. Full story...
Feb
2nd

McLaren celebrates MP4-12C’s start of production with a video

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McLaren has decided to celebrate the start of production of his MP4-12C by offering us a video showing highlights of its launch program. Full story...
Feb
2nd

IndyCar: Sponsors line up at Penske Racing

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After announcing an impressive line-up of sponsors during the past weeks, Penske Racing revealed yet more financial backers as it has reached a multi-year extension of its partnership with PPG Industries and with newcomer Guidepoint Systems. Full story...
Feb
2nd

F1: Fernando Alonso puts Ferrari on top of the timing charts (+photos)

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Spaniard Fernando Alonso set the fastest time of the day Wednesday as Formula 1 pre-season testing resumed at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. Full story...
Feb
2nd

VW promises fireworks at Geneva show

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VW Group will use next month's Geneva auto show to display up to seven concepts. It's a move that clearly shows the German giant believes it has the design depth, the production capability and the financial strength to rise to No. 1. Full story...
Feb
1st

Toyota launches incentives, advertising push

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After an improved January sales effort, Toyota is launching an aggressive advertising and incentives push that will run through March. The incentives are similar to those offered in last year's Toyotathon campaign. Full story...
Feb
1st

GM, Ford, Toyota sales rise on demand for big pickups, new models:

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Automakers reported higher U.S. auto sales for January--helped by fresh models, easing credit terms and strong demand for crossovers and big pickups--in another sign of the industry's continuing recovery. Full story...
Feb
1st

Several auto plants put production on ice during winter storm

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The massive winter storm that rolled across the central United States today shut down assembly plants from Texas to Indiana and left the industry bracing for delayed parts deliveries and shuttered dealerships. General Motors Co. Full story...
Feb
1st

Mercedes-Benz exposes the new C63 AMG:

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GM floods Dallas with cars, ads for the Super Bowl, January was a good month for car sales, and Ford gets cars to talk with each other to improve safety. Full story...
Feb
1st

FRANCE: Car market gets scrappage ‘spillover’ boost in January

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The French car market grew by 8.2% year-on-year in January as sales received a final boost from the government's scrappage incentive that expired at the end of 2010. Full story...
Feb
1st

Geneva auto show: Chevy Cruze hatchback set to debut:

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The production version of the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback is set for a debut at the Geneva motor show in early March. Full story...
Feb
1st

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. begins voluntary buyouts

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Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is seeking to reduce headcount on a voluntary basis as it rebuilds from last year's recall crisis amid an uncertain economy. A letter to Toyota's U.S. Full story...
Feb
1st

Detroit 3 lobby names ex-Missouri governor as president

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Former Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt today was named to head a Washington group that lobbies for the Detroit 3 automakers. Full story...
Feb
1st

GERMANY: Parts shortage axes VW shifts

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Volkswagen intends to suspend production at its Emden factory next Monday because of parts delivery shortages. Full story...
Feb
1st

US: Dana completes refinancing

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Dana Holding Corporation has completed the refinancing of its capital structure, paying down debt and replacing its secured term loan with US$750m in senior unsecured notes in a registered notes offering. Dana has also received lender commitments for a new $500 million revolving credit facility with a five-year maturity. Full story...
Feb
1st

INDIA: Some Fiat AC not cold enough

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Reacting to consumer complaints of insufficient cooling, Fiat has been replacing air conditioners in petrol powered Grande Punto hatchback and Linea sedans sold in India. Full story...
Feb
1st

Mazda Takuya special editions for Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6

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Mazda announces top spec Takuya Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 models on sale from today.


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Feb
1st

10 Years After

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10 Years After
10 Years After - Automobile Magazine
With the death of Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR lost more than a superstar.

It looked like countless other crashes on countless other racetracks where countless other drivers bounded out of their cars with injuries no more severe than bruised egos. The wreck seemed so inconsequential that the TV cameras didn't even linger on it, choosing instead to follow the lead cars as they crossed the finish line of the Daytona 500. It wasn't until after the broadcast was over that the almost incomprehensible news was reported: Dale Earnhardt-NASCAR's biggest and baddest icon-had been killed in what appeared, at first glance, to be the motorsports version of a fender bender.


Photo Gallery: 10 Years After - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
1st

TURKEY: Tofas to hire 500-1,200

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Turkish automaker Tofas, a unit of Fiat SpA, said it would increase workers' shifts as it sees a pickup in demand and will hire intially 500 people. Full story...
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