Category: Autoblog

In recent weeks, the idea that one or all three of Detroit's automakers could end up filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming weeks or months has gained a lot of momentum. In theory, the advantage of chapter 11 is that it provides…

BMW as brand has been conspicuous recently for ignoring corporate average fuel economy regulations. They have paid hefty fines for not meeting requirements in most recent model years. Since BMW owns the MINI brand, they have decided to emphasize the…

Henrik Fisker gives an update on the Karma – Click above for high-res image gallery
The American Business Awards gave out its “Stevie” awards earlier this week and Fisker Automotive walked away with a statue as “Most Innovative Company of the Year –…

Volkswagen and its premium Audi unit both have deals with Japan's Sanyo to supply lithium ion batteries for future hybrid and electric vehicles. Apparently that's not good enough for VW's Chinese operations. The German automaker is looking for a…

At September's Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW showed off a concept version of their new X6 crossover. The X6 is expected to launch in 2009 and will be built at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina assembly plant alongside the X5 and X3. Aside from the…

2010 Buick LaCrosse – Click above for high-res image gallery
During a recent online media event, Buick announced a new addition to the powertrain lineup for the 2010 LaCrosse. When we first heard about the LaCrosse in January, it was to be powered by…

With gasoline at record prices in the United States for the past several months and the economy in a downward spiral, many people who bought big SUVs and crossovers in recent years are finding it increasingly hard to afford a fill-up. As people…

2009 Dodge Viper ACR – Click above for high-res image gallery
At the Chrysler business plan meeting this morning, Ralph Gilles, CEO of the Dodge car brand, dropped big news on the Viper. After going back and forth for the past 18 months on what to do…

Late last Friday we got the news that General Motors had committed to the building the Volt at their Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant. The information came from a leaked summary of the new GM-UAW contract that local union leaders were reviewing. Over…

2011 BMW X3 prototype – Click above for high-res image gallery
Note To Self: Don't leave camouflaged prototypes parked with the engine running next to Central Park in Manhattan. Just a week after a failed car bomb attempt in Times Square, Manhattan…