Archive: April 2008
Ghosn: 'U.S. auto market is not going to be great again'
U.S. auto sales have been on the decline for the past 12 months and there’s no sign of a major upturn anytime soon. The market, which for years has been the world’s biggest in terms of auto sales, could soon be overtaken by Europe and possibly China and according to Renault-Nissan CEO...
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2009 California Special w/Glass Roof & White Stripe Spied
A member over at themustangsource.com forums posted up a few photos of a pre-production 2009 California Special GT/CS with the Glass Roof option and new White stripe option... April 30, 2008 by Matt Rigney
GM to invest €9 billion in Europe by 2012
Despite losing more than $3.3 billion this quarter, GM plans to invest up to €9 billion ($14 billion) by 2012 to increase the market share of its Opel brand. Of the... April 30, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volvo wants to eliminate injuries and deaths in its vehicles by 2020
Updated with new video. Volvo has a well-established reputation of building the safest passenger vehicles in the industry but the carmaker believes it can improve on its own... April 30, 2008 by Kenneth Hall 11
Mazdaspeed (MPS) Mazda6 and '2 on the way
Mazda’s new Mazdaspeed (MPS) range offer performance levels comparable with much more expensive cars and has quickly become the bang for your buck standard in many... April 30, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 5
Weber updates supercar concept with 'Faster One'
Back in May 2007, we brought you news of the Weber Sportscars 400km/h supercar concept. The odd-looking beast was an intriguing mix of carbon fiber, aluminum and horsepower -... April 30, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 9
Brabus releases ECO PowerXtra diesel tuning kit
Brabus, well known for its exercises in automotive excess, is now dabbling in the ecologically-aware arena of automotive accessories. The company's new ECO PowerXtra kit... April 30, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Saleen S5S Raptor 'has the potential for reality'
When it debuted at the New York Auto Shot in March, the S5S Raptor bowled over crowds and press alike with its stunning design. At the time, execs at Saleen hinted that the... April 30, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 5
Volkswagen brand posts $718 million Q1 profit
Despite the massive losses of early 2008 at GM and Chrysler, other firms, like Maserati and Ferrari are doing quite well - as is Volkswagen. The Volkswagen group's Volkswagen... April 30, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Next-gen NSX to compete directly with Ferrari on performance
Honda's NSX replacement has had several false starts, with the company scrapping the car's design after the public's largely negative response to its Acura Advanced Sports... April 30, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 14
Fiat to revive 'Topolino' nameplate for new low-cost car
Hoping to repeat the success of the revival of the 500 ‘Cinquecento’ minicar last year, Fiat will be brushing off another classic nameplate with new reports... April 30, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Study: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu stealing sales from foreign makes
If GM has any hope of regaining its title of world’s biggest carmaker from Toyota its vehicles must not only sell well but they should also regain market share lost to... April 30, 2008 by James Martinez 10
Jaguar XF by Loder1899
Although not as dramatic as the Arden and Galpin modified Jaguar XF saloons, Loder1899’s new kit for the car manages to preserve the svelte lines of the original while... April 30, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
California man generates electricity from passing trucks
A man in California has devised an innovative method of generating ‘green’ power from passing trucks that drive up and down busy highways the world over. Inventor... April 30, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 13
Chrysler's 2007 loss could top $6.8 billion
Since Chrysler is under private control it has no obligation to release financial results but according to its former parent company, Daimler AG, its result for the 2007... April 30, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
GM posts $3.3 billion first quarter loss
GM today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2008, revealing a $3.3 billion loss over the period – down from a modest loss of just $42 million one year... April 30, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
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