Ford Fiesta to Tackle Premium Small Car Market
24 Dec 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Ford will debut the Fiesta in the United States as its smallest vehicle in the country, the company is willing to use the same model in order to enter the premium small car sector as well. ...
Volkswagen Amarok, No US Version for the Time Being
22 Dec 2009, 07:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen Amarok, the recently-revealed pickup that will be launched in early 2010, won't go on sale in the United States as well. It appears the reason behind this decision is Volkswagen'...
Hyundai Partners with Baotou Bei Ben in China
21 Dec 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hyundai's move into China got a new boost over the weekend, after the South Korean carmaker announced plans to partner with Baotou Bei Ben Heavy-Duty Truck for the production of heavy-trucks. ...
Renault Considering Stateside Return
11 Dec 2009, 09:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French carmaker Renault will step back into the North American market in the next few years and introduce a low-budget range that is projected to return a significant market share in a struggling re...
Canada Imports 100,000 Cars from the US in 2009
11 Dec 2009, 08:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Canadian auto market is trying to fill in the gaps in its supply and demand chain by importing vehicles from the United States, with the numbers showing that 2009 is the fourth consecutive year ...
Official: Mercedes C-Klasse to be Built in the US
10 Dec 2009, 14:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the recent wave of speculation surrounding a possible expansion of the Mercedes C-Klasse production to the US, the news was confirmed today by the German carmaker. However, the move to...
Aston Martin Rapide US Pricing
9 Dec 2009, 10:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Earlier this week, Aston Martin rolled out UK pricing for the new Rapide, a model that is going to be released in 2010 with a starting price of £139,950. Today, the company revealed that the U...
The Painful Conclusion: US to Lose $30Bn on Auto Bailout
9 Dec 2009, 10:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The crazy year for the automotive sector will take its toll on US' finances, as the Obama administration is getting ready to admit to Congress a partial defeat and the lose of no less than $30 ...
Former Saab PR Manager Jan-Willem Vester Passes Away
8 Dec 2009, 11:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saab is far from experiencing a healthy period as the company fights for life and hopes that General Motors would find a new investor able to keep it alive. But one more sad news surfaced today as J...
Next-Gen VW Beetle to Get Clean Diesel in the US
8 Dec 2009, 11:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen will offer a clean diesel option in the United States for the next-generation Beetle as well as an electric version of the Up! hatchback, Volkswagen Group of America President Stefan Jaco...
Audi A7 Confirmed for the US
8 Dec 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Johan de Nysschen, Audi's executive vice president in North America, was able to shed some light on the future of the brand in an interview with autoblog.com. According to Mr de Nysschen, the r...
Nissan, San Francisco Join Forces on EV Infrastructure
8 Dec 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan continues its efforts around the world to create the needed infrastructure that could support the launch of its electric models, this time in San Francisco. The Japanese manufacturer signed a...
VW's New US Compact Sedan to Bear Jetta Nameplate
7 Dec 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen has really high expectations from the United States and, as a result, the company will introduce several new models in this particular side of the market. Besides plans to increase sales ...
US-Bound 2011 Ford Fiesta Pricing Unveiled
4 Dec 2009, 11:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford showcased the new Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is getting ready to debut the new model in its domestic market in 2010. The company is already accepting orders for the new Fiesta whic...
2011 Mazda2 Launched at LA Auto Show
3 Dec 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda finally unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show the Mazda2 model which is going to be sold in the United States starting 2010. The US-bound Mazda2 features the same smiling face we've seen ...
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing Revealed
3 Dec 2009, 09:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi is one of the guest stars at the Los Angeles Auto Show, mostly because the Japanese company is expected to show the face of some new projects that might go on sale in the upcoming years. ...
Lutz: GM Is Positioned to Be Profitable
3 Dec 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors, the US-based carmaker that entered and emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year, is still heading the right way, said Robert A. Lutz, Vice Chairman of Global Product Development, i...
2011 Audi A8 Released, Pictures Galore
1 Dec 2009, 11:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as “the brand with the four rings” promised, the new Audi A8 was introduced yesterday in Miami and is expected to arrive in US dealerships in late 2010. Obviously, there are plenty ...
US Panamera Buyers Get Free Porsche Luggage as Apology
25 Nov 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Porsche Panamera buyers from the US need to be a little more patient, as almost 200 cars are held in ports throughout the USA due to a problem with the vehicle’s keys and software. The cars wi...
Toyota Might Move Jobs from US HQ
25 Nov 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmaker Toyota might transfer some jobs from its headquarters in Torrance, California to other locations such as Kentucky and Michigan. In a report rolled out today and citing two sources ...