It's now looking like Chrysler's hopes of getting a fuel efficient small car from China's Chery Motors are dead in the water. The company had agreed with Chery in late 2006 to collaborate on small car development and production. This had led to hopes…
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GMC Granite concept's production fate hinges on door feasibility
GMC Granite concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
The compact-sized Granite crossover concept shown by GMC at the Detroit Auto Show proved extremely popular with attendees, and the “Professional Grade” division at GM really wants to put it…
Rumormill: Saab to enter WRC with new 9-2
Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
Saab was quite successful in rally competition once upon a time, and it looks like the automaker's new management hopes to kick-start the brand's revival with a return its…
Chrysler and Chery officially pull the plug on small car venture
Any thoughts that Chrysler had of getting small cars through a joint venture with China's Chery Motors are now officially dead. The Detroit News has been told by Mike Manley, Chrysler EVP for international sales, that discussions between the two…
Renault introduces Twingo Gordini R.S. hot hatch
Renault Twingo Gordini R.S. – Click above for high-res image gallery
A few weeks back, Renault announced plans to revive the classic Gordini badge for its new high performance variants and now, the first model has been unveiled. Based on the…
POLL: Would you be willing to pay $25,000 for 60+ mpg Fiesta?
As the new Ford Fiesta goes on sale in Europe, on of the highlights of the lineup is the new ecoNetic model that gets a combined fuel efficiency rating of 63.5 mpg (U.S.) on the EU cycle. Yes, I know the European cycle is different and testing the…
Phoenix Motorcars cancels UQM Technologies motor order!
A friend who spends more time than I do perusing the financial statements of various companies alerted me to the latest release from UQM Technologies. UQM you might recall makes electric motors that have appeared in a variety of prototype and…
Autoworkers picket in Chicago in defense of their jobs
About 200 (or 275 depending on who you believe) UAW members from area Ford and Chrysler plants rallied at Federal Plaza in Chicago in support of the Hill-Terry fuel economy bill. That particular only calls for increases up to 32-35 mpg by 2022 rather…
Brits to sample the new VW Tiguan TDI
Volkswagen introduced their new compact crossover Tiguan last fall and now UK mag AutoExpress has a first test of the diesel version. The Tiguan is available with a choice of 2.0L four cylinder engines for its European launch. A 148hp 1.4L twin…
LA 2007: Honda unwraps the 2009 FCX Clarity!
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Two years after unveiling the fuel cell-powered FCX concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda today revealed the production version of the car that will be available next summer, along with a name and a…