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Up until now, all indications were pointing to a name of “Junior” or perhaps “Jeepster” for the new small SUV currently under development by Jeep. That may no longer be the case because according to the latest rumors on the web, it could be called Laredo. The Grand Cherokee Laredo …

World renowned vehicle tuner Saleen is known for its high-performance creations including Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, Dodge Challengers and other U.S. models. The company is now planning to sink its teeth into a vehicle with an electric motor. Steve Saleen, the owner of the company, recently declared that its electric …

Tata Motors Managing Director Karl Slym, 51, fell to his death from the 22nd floor of his Bankok hotel last week. His body was discovered on a fourth floor balcony by hotel staff and Police discovered a multiple-page suicide letter in his hotel room. Slym was in the Thai capital …

Yet another print publication in the automotive industry has shut its doors: Modified Magazine. Jalopnik is reporting that Source Interlink, the parent company of Motor Trend and Hot Rod magazines has decided to shut down the magazine amid dwindling ad revenue and reduced circulation. Modified mag features European and Japanese …

Well before creating the Volkswagen Beetle and his own brand, Ferdinand Porsche unveiled the P1 model powered entirely on electricity. The year was 1898 making him only 23 years old and living in Vienna. It was the first electric car to be built by Jacob Lohner. Despite appearances, she weighed …

The 2013 Alfa Romeo 4C was presented with the award of most beautiful car of the year during Paris’ Festival de l’automobile. The jury is composed of Rémi Depoix , the 29-year organizer of the festival and various designers, artists and marketing specialists. After the judges select the finalists, it’s …

The Quebec Transport Ministry announced today that it will allow the SAAQ to begin issuing personalized license plates in the province of Quebec within the next year and a half or so. The government will be choosing a private firm to create and issue the plates according to SAAQ standards.

As we reported a little while ago, Italian automaker Fiat is now 100% owner of Chrysler and the two have created a new entity that combines both manufacturers. To counter any susceptibility between fans of the Italian brand and those of the American one, the headquarters of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles …

The Mitsubishi G4 Concept was first unveiled in March 2013 at the Auto Show in Bangkok. It’s more of a prototype than a conventional sedan to join the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback. Thanks to the magic of the internet, it was a presentation that went around the world. In Montreal Last …

At a conference held at Automotive World Toyota came to talk about the fourth generation of the world's best-selling hybrid car. They signified that the next Prius will sport a more attractive shape and a more efficient hybrid technology. Hideki Lka, general manager for battery research, has confirmed that the …