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Tesla to produce upcoming Mercedes B-Class EV drivetrain

If you've been following the Tesla motors saga, you probably know by now that Elon Musk's company has a bit of a checkered past. No longer producing any vehicles, but eternally promising the Model S' debut at some point in the near future, the question of what precisely has been …July 8, 2012

Next Mazda MX-5 loses its smile, gains aggression

If you're a fan of Mazda's diminutive MX-5 roadster and its smiling countenance, you might want to act fast, because it's not long for this world... at least, it's smiling countenance isn't. Set to be heavily remodeled next year, Mazda has finally released pictures and press information of what changes …July 7, 2012

BMW ActiveHybrid3: Faster than a 335i!

If you've been desperately wanting that new BMW 335i sedan, but aren't willing to leave quite that large of a carbon footprint, you can finally rest easy because your car has arrived: the BMW ActiveHybrid3. Combining BMW's two-mode ActiveHybrid technology with the firm's now legendary 3.0 litre twin-turbo inline six, …July 6, 2012

Volkswagen and Porsche create integrated automotive group

- Accelerated integration model permits combination of automotive business with expected effect as from August 1, 2012 - Porsche’s automotive business will be contributed in full to the Volkswagen Group ahead of schedule for around €4.46 billion plus one Volkswagen ordinary share - Net synergies of approximately €320 million from …July 6, 2012

Leipzig plant builds 500,000th vehicle

Porsche ceremonially hands over anniversary Cayenne to municipal fire brigade STUTTGART/LEIPZIG – June 29, 2012 The 500,000th vehicle rolled off the production line in Porsche’s plant in Saxony. The milestone vehicle is a white Cayenne with a V8 engine and was converted into a command vehicle for the Leipzig fire …July 4, 2012

Italian Car designer Sergio Pininfarina dead

Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina, Honorary Chairman of the Pininfarina Group, passed away last night at his home in Turin. Until the last moment his wife Giorgia and sons Lorenza and Paolo were close to him. The Board of Directors and the Company gather around the family in the undying memory …July 4, 2012

Kia breaks ground on third China plant

Kia Motors Corp. and its Chinese subsidiary, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motor Co., Ltd., held the groundbreaking ceremony for its third plant in the Yancheng Economic Development Zone (Jiangsu Province) today, officially signaling the start of construction of the automaker’s newest state-of-the art manufacturing facility. The plant, which will boast an …July 3, 2012

All-New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains

When the all-new, North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new premium mid-size sedan achieve excellent fuel economy …July 2, 2012

Ford's Raptor gets more hard core

Although it might be alone in its niche market, Ford's not about to let their highly acclaimed Raptor pickup rest on its laurels. Having previously addressed the issues of power and space with the new crew cab configuration and a 6.2L V8, the 2013 Raptor will boast increased vision thanks …July 1, 2012

Need For Speed to hit the big screen

If you're a young person raised at the teat of Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog, chances are good that you know of the Need for Speed franchise. One of the longest running and most successful series of driving games extant, Need For Speed has remained popular due to …June 30, 2012

Lincoln wants Mustang of their own

Ford's Mustang is an already impressive feat of engineering. Using a platform that stretches back to 2005, a big old American V8, and a solid axle rear end, its already capable of besting the best Bavaria can throw at it... for tens of thousands of dollar less. So what will …June 29, 2012

Cadillac ATS Performance Tech Aids Safety, Comfort

Brembo brakes and Magnetic Ride Control Suspension aren’t just for race tracks The all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sport sedan will take race-ready technology tested on the world’s premier race tracks and proven on Cadillac CTS V-Series vehicles and bring it to the industry’s most-popular luxury segment. But it …June 29, 2012

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