Over at the BMW Blog, they have managed to get hold of a copy of what is believed to be BMW's 2009 product introduction roadmap. The Munich automaker will be introducing a wide array of new production vehicles next year including a new Z4 roadster…
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Jefferson North plant being prepared for next-gen unibody Durango/Grand Cherokee
Production of the next generation Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen will apparently be moving from New Jersey Delaware to Detroit alongside the Jeep Grand Cherokee at Chrysler's Jefferson North Assembly Plant. The new models are expected by the end of…
McLaren announces first six U.S. dealers for the MP4-12C
McLaren dealer rendering – Click above for high-res image gallery
Six weeks after announcing the first 35 cities that would get dealers to sell the MP4-12C, McLaren Automotive has now released the names of the first six North American retailers. The…
Ford's Jim Farley confident company can sell small cars at a profit
Over the next two years, Ford will have a whole lineup of new smaller cars coming the US market including the Fiesta and global Focus. At a Ford media event today, marketing VP Jim Farley talked to reporters about the plans for those cars.…
2010 Ford Mustang by Hot Wheels up close and personal
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT by Hot Wheels
Shortly after the LA Auto Show debut of the 2010 Ford Mustang, the automaker announced that Mattel would be releasing its own replica of the new model as part of its Hot…
Smart's problems mean sales will likely be under 100,000 units for 2010
Smart ED – Click above for high-res image gallery
The sad tale of Smart, especially in the U.S. market, is a prime example of the adage to “be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.” Smart has faced multiple problems, ranging from…
Chevron energy solutions prepares proposal for high-efficiency ethanol plants for Ethanex Energy
The big oil companies are continuing to expand their involvement in promoting and producing corn ethanol in the United States. Yesterday the Chevron Energy Solutions unit of Chevron revealed that it is going to begin working with Ethanex Energy, Inc.…
CEO Winterkorn: expect first VW electric vehicle in 2013
2007 Volkswagen Space up! Blue concept – click above for high res image gallery
Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn delivered a speech in Münich on Friday where he announced that the German giant would release its first electric car in 2013. Among…
Waiting for the diesel Accord? Check out the current Euro-spec Accord diesel
As a major supplier of diesel engine components, Bosch has a vested interest in promoting diesel adoption in the US market. As part of their campaign, the German supplier has a fleet of European diesel models that they use for promotional purposes at…
No early release of Chevy Volt, would potentially cause too many problems
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image gallery
Fans of the Chevrolet Volt hoping to snag an early Christmas present this year with a fall release of the extended-range electric vehicles appear likely to be disappointed. Back in…