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Hummer H2 SUT

Report: GM may announce Hummer sale tomorrow

General Motors confirmed the sale of its Hummer brand last August and followed up the announcement with the release of an official document for potential buyers just one month later. Poor sales, growing public concern for the environment and the recession have all added up to weaken Hummer's sales...

May 31, 2009 by  5
 
Ford SYNC TDI

Ford launches new SYNC TDI with enhanced navigation features

Ford is enhancing the capabilities of its vehicles by introducing exclusive new SYNC features that add traffic, directions and information (TDI) in a simple download found on... May 30, 2009 by  3


 
2012 Volkswagen Passat test-mule spy shots

Spy shots: Next-gen VW Passat test-mule hits the ‘Ring

Volkswagen's next-generation Passat is expected to up the stakes against Germany’s luxury carmakers, with the car’s designers hoping it will be mentioned in the... May 29, 2009 by  6


 
Chevy Spark concept

GM reveals plan to build new small car at idled assembly plant in U.S.

In an atypically cryptic press release, General Motors today announced that it will be building a new small car at an unnamed idled UAW-staffed assembly plant here in the... May 29, 2009 by  2


 
1963 Harley Earl Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Harley Earl's personal 1963 Corvette for sale by Mecum Auctions

Harley Earl, the father of the Corvette and so many other seminal General Motors classics, was a pioneer in the field of automotive design. His personal 1963 Corvette... May 29, 2009 by  1


 
Audi R8 Spider spy shots

R8 Spyder convertible rumored for Frankfurt, electric R8 ruled out

Audi currently sells two versions of its R8 supercar, the original 4.2L V8 model and the recently revealed 5.2L V10 version, but there are two more versions in the works, one... May 29, 2009 by  1


 
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Preview: RS Spyder-based Porsche Carrera GT successor

Even five years after its final production, the Porsche Carerra GT lives on in the hearts and minds - and often garages - of Porsche loyalists, supercar enthusiasts and plain... May 29, 2009 by  4


 
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BMW unveils four new M3 Edition Models

BMW's M3 has undergone a huge evolution since its birth with the E30 3-series. Growing in size, power and cylinder count, the latest M3 hardly bears any resemblance to its... May 29, 2009 by  2


 
GM UAW workers on the Hummer assembly line in Shreveport

New UAW deal cuts GM's competitive gap on labor costs

Labor has taken a lot of the blame for the current state of the U.S. auto industry, and to a degree, rightfully so. But without the labor, no cars can be built, so General... May 29, 2009 by  1


 
2009 Opel Insignia

Fiat skips Opel talks, Chrysler deal to be finalized today

The future of General Motors’ European division Opel will soon be a lot clearer as a buyer for the brand is expected to be announced within the next week. Up until now... May 29, 2009 by  4


 
2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDI e and Gerhard Plattner

Audi A3 TDI to reach three continents in three days in new record attempt

Covering over 3,044 miles (4,900km) in three days, driving specialist Gerhard Plattner is gearing up for his next record-breaking attempt as the first driver to reach three... May 29, 2009 by  1


 
Mark Stielow LS9-powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

GM engineer drops Corvette ZR1 supercharged LS9 into '69 Chevrolet Camaro

For many auto enthusiasts, the golden age of automotive styling was during 1960s, when designers had virtual free reign on their designs and didn't have to worry about... May 29, 2009 by  3


 
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Bricklin proposes new plan to install ”hydrogen hybrid” drivetrains in GM and Chrysler cars

The collapse of GM and Chrysler in recent months has seen the manufacturing employees and the extensive dealer networks of both firms suffer heavily, but now there may be a... May 29, 2009 by 


 
Ferrari turbo patent diagram

Ferrari patent for turbocharged V8 surfaces online

Earlier this week we saw leaked Ferrari patents for a new AWD hybrid system that were filed with the European Patent Office. Today, a new patent diagram for a turbocharged... May 29, 2009 by  2


 
Aston Martin's LMP1 racer wears classic Gulf Oil colors

Report: Aston Martin partnering with Prodrive for 2012 F1 entry

With all the drama surrounding F1 these days, including Ferrari's threats to abandon the sport should new FIA-imposed budget caps go through, it’s about time F1 fans... May 29, 2009 by  1


 
Bob Lutz

Bob Lutz: GM won't abandon sports cars, pickups and SUVs

General Motors' vice-chairman Bob Lutz has revealed what the future holds for the struggling carmaker, reassuring the press that despite an impending bankruptcy the firm will... May 29, 2009 by  4


 

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