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Fiat Project L-Zero Coming in 2013 <span>· Updated</span>
Fiat Project L-Zero Coming in 2013 · Updated

15 Feb 2011, 08:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The fact that Fiat is working hard to expand its US lineup is not a new thing anymore, especially since the Italians brought the tiny 500 in Chrysler's domestic market. And the next step in Fia...

 
Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV Revealed in the US
Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV Revealed in the US

15 Feb 2011, 07:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai's Tucson ix FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) has just made its official US debut at the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC and will remain on display until February...

 
Nissan-Built smart to Arrive This Summer
Nissan-Built smart to Arrive This Summer

14 Feb 2011, 10:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / smart will launch its new five-door model especially designed for the United States as soon as this summer, but the company remains tightlipped on the technical specifications of the car. A report b...

 
Saab Hopes to Rise from Its Own Ashes
Saab Hopes to Rise from Its Own Ashes

11 Feb 2011, 10:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / 2011 is likely to be the year when Saab will come back in the auto business with much better sales than in the previous years. At least, this is what the Swedish executives hope for the next 10 mont...

 
US High Speed Rail on Track
US High Speed Rail on Track

10 Feb 2011, 07:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Americans are renowned for the way in which they come together and push to fulfill a goal, especially when that goal ensures the success of the nation in the years to come. We've seen it in...

 
Ford Recalls 2011 Explorer for Seat Issues
Ford Recalls 2011 Explorer for Seat Issues

7 Feb 2011, 15:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford’s brand new 2011 Explorer is basically fresh off the assembly line. The Detroit company is pinning its hopes on the new SUV model that has been redesigned from bottom to top, inside and o...

 
Ford to Increase Production by 13% in the US
Ford to Increase Production by 13% in the US

7 Feb 2011, 08:52 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With all of the Detroit big three automakers reporting double digit gains in sales last month, it looks like the days of bankruptcy and government intervention might be behind us. Adding to the slew...

 
BMW Four Cylinder Engine Coming to the US
BMW Four Cylinder Engine Coming to the US

29 Jan 2011, 14:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It's now nearly 11 years since German manufacturer BMW had a four cylinder engine on offering in the US, but that will change this year, as the push for more fuel efficient models has prompted ...

 
European Jetta to Land in the US in 2014
European Jetta to Land in the US in 2014

27 Jan 2011, 15:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After Volkswagen rolled out the new Passat at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, company executives stepped in and announced that no new models should be expected for the ne...

 
US Delivery Schedule for smart fortwo  ED to Be Announced Soon
US Delivery Schedule for smart fortwo ED to Be Announced Soon

26 Jan 2011, 16:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year, smart revealed the second generation of the fortwo Electric Drive (ED) model. The manufacturer also announced at the time that 250 EDs will be heading for American soil, with the first de...

 
Alfa to Grow Bigger than Fiat, Boss Promises
Alfa to Grow Bigger than Fiat, Boss Promises

26 Jan 2011, 11:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that Fiat has arrived in the United States, everybody's curious to see how far the Italian group is planning to go there, as the 500 is often regarded as the beginning of the Italian takeov...

 
Toyota Remains World's Number One Carmaker
Toyota Remains World's Number One Carmaker

24 Jan 2011, 15:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that General Motors has released its sales results for calendar year 2010, it's clear enough that Toyota managed to remain the world's number one carmaker, despite the numerous problem...

 
Scion Delays iQ US Launch Until Summer
Scion Delays iQ US Launch Until Summer

24 Jan 2011, 10:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you were eager to buy a new 2011 Scion iQ, you might have to wait a little longer, as Scion's parent, Toyota, is delaying the American launch of the iQ, which was originally scheduled to hap...

 
Audi Develops Hybrids But Stays Away from EVs
Audi Develops Hybrids But Stays Away from EVs

24 Jan 2011, 09:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hybrids and electric vehicles are currently the main concern for a large part of the automotive industry and Audi makes no exception to this statement. The German manufacturer however says that it p...

 
BMW Lets Customers Watch Their X3s Being Built
BMW Lets Customers Watch Their X3s Being Built

22 Jan 2011, 09:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Buying a car can feel like an underwhelming experience sometimes. You specify what options you want, sign a few contracts, loan the money from the bank and you’re done. But BMW wants to transf...

 
Gas Price in Finland - $9 per Gallon and Going Up
Gas Price in Finland - $9 per Gallon and Going Up

21 Jan 2011, 12:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The automotive industry has recovered from the crisis or so claim big carmakers who have already started praising their models for the way they performed in the last few months. And yes, they'r...

 
Audi Q3 Could Make It to the States After All
Audi Q3 Could Make It to the States After All

21 Jan 2011, 11:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it's not yet released, Audi Q3 is the subject of some sort of debate within the German manufacturer. Executives are still wondering whether it should be or it should be not a good idea...

 
Nissan Leaf, Buy One Now and Get It in 2012
Nissan Leaf, Buy One Now and Get It in 2012

21 Jan 2011, 10:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan Leaf was one of the highlights of the 2010 year end and, together with Chevrolet's Volt, it created quite a frenzy around the green car industry. Months before the Japanese manufacturer ...

 
VW Working on Seven-Seat SUV for the States
VW Working on Seven-Seat SUV for the States

20 Jan 2011, 09:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is reportedly working on a brand new project that would be especially addressed to the United States and would come in the form of a new SUV. The guys over at AutoExpress claim that the G...

 
Kia Silently Kills Rondo, Borrego in the US
Kia Silently Kills Rondo, Borrego in the US

20 Jan 2011, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean carmaker Kia Motors decided to discontinue two of its models in the United States and, although the company hasn't released an official statement on the matter, it's probably ...