Archive: October 2008
Daimler values 19.9% stake in Chrysler down to zero
Both General Motors and Renault-Nissan are reportedly eying an acquisition of Chrysler, or at least some of its shares, but one carmaker that already owns a stake in the Auburn Hills-based firm has downgraded the value of its holding to zero. Daimler AG, which retained a 19.9% share in Chrysler...
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2010 Camaro Sales Start with a Bang!
During the first three days the order banks were open (October 13-15) for the 2010 Camaro some 3,000 people placed their order for the return of the Generals muscle car. ... October 24, 2008 by Matt Rigney
Tesla teases new Model S sedan
Despite receiving more than a thousand orders for its $100,000 all-electric Roadster, Tesla has been bit by the financial crisis bug and was recently forced to make several... October 24, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 1
Kovalainen unhappy with McLaren role - report
Oct.24 (GMM) Despite not airing his discontent publicly, Heikki Kovalainen is reportedly unhappy with his treatment by the McLaren team this year. The 27-year-old Finn has... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Modena court confirms Ferrari sabotaged
Oct.24 (GMM) A Modena court has confirmed that sabotage against Ferrari did take place prior to last year's Monaco grand prix. The development is the latest in the protracted... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Canada GP needs new promoter - official
Oct.24 (GMM) Officials of the axed Canadian grand prix are searching for a new race promoter, following their London meeting on Thursday with Bernie Ecclestone. Montreal... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Chandhok likely for F1 test role - newspaper
Oct.24 (GMM) A deal for Karun Chandhok to become a Force India test driver in 2009 is set to go through in "the coming days", according to an Indian newspaper. Chandhok, a... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Lewis has learned from 2007 defeat - Briatore
Oct.24 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has continued to back-paddle after recently slamming McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in an Italian newspaper interview. The Renault boss reportedly... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Brazil GP not F1 farewell - Barrichello
Oct.24 (GMM) Rubens Barrichello insists he is not approaching next weekend's Brazilian grand prix as his farewell to the sport. The Brazilian, who this year broke Riccardo... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Eddie Jordan set for F1 return with BBC
Oct.24 (GMM) Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant former formula one team owner, is tipped to return to the sport in 2009. The 60-year-old, who sold his Silverstone based team at the... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Di Grassi admits 2009 debut possible
Oct.24 (GMM) Lucas di Grassi has admitted there is a "good possibility" he will step up to make his formula one race debut with Renault next year. The 24-year-old Brazilian... October 23, 2008 by GMM
Brabus Smart ForTwo confirmed for U.S.
The Smart ForTwo has proven to be a runaway success for Mercedes Benz in the United States, with the official distributor Penske Automotive Group forced to boost sales... October 23, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 7
Luxury vehicles outclassed in latest reliability study
Japanese and South Korean firms have once again been voted the most reliable auto manufacturers, with Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand taking out top honors. While... October 23, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
Spy shots: Acura crossover caught testing at the ‘ring
Acura confirmed recently a number of plans to expand its lineup with several all-new models in an attempt to compete with more established tier 1 luxury brands such as its... October 23, 2008 by Ralph Hanson 5
Chrysler says Phoenix V6 project still underway
Chrysler’s future Phoenix V6 engine has been speculated on for the past several years and now as the company is the midst of merger talks there have been claims that... October 23, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Nissan to pilot pedestrian collision avoidance system
As the EU ramps up its Intelligent Car Initiative, more and more carmakers are coming forward with car-to-car communications systems and advanced collision avoidance systems... October 23, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
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