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BMW And Hyundai Partner On Next-Gen Vehicle Connectivity

Two major automakers competing in very different segments have partnered to help develop the next-generation of vehicle networking and connectivity technology. Those two automakers are BMW and Hyundai, which have joined global tech firms Broadcom, NXP, Freescale, and Harman to establish the Special...

November 21, 2011 by 
 
2012 Audi A6 live photos. Photo by Joe Nuxoll.

Audi A6? In China, It's Privilege, Status And A Hint Of Corruption

A local Chinese restaurant's name has always been puzzling: A8 China. It doesn't roll right off the tongue or follow the convention of having "garden," "kitchen" or "panda"... November 15, 2011 by 


 
The original Atalanta Sports-Tourer

British Sports Car Brand Atalanta Revived After 75 Years

Don’t feel too bad if you’ve never heard of sports car manufacturer Atalanta Motors. The boutique builder, originally located in Staines Middlesex, England... November 15, 2011 by 


 
2011 Saab 9-5

Saab's Agreement With Chinese Buyers Expires Today

There hasn’t been much of a change in Saab’s situation since we brought you news that GM will oppose a sale of the Swedish automaker to Chinese buyers Pang Da and... November 15, 2011 by  1


 
2012 Chevrolet Camaro scores perfect marks in latest round of NHTSA testing

Camaro Is First Car With Perfect Score In NHTSA’s Latest Tests

Following its latest round of testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro a perfect score in all of its tests... November 15, 2011 by 


 
A 1971 Opel Manta  Image: Charles01

Will A Management Change At GM Europe Lead To A New Opel Manta?

A butterfly in Malaysia flaps its wings, and ultimately a storm system develops in the Caribbean. That’s the rough premise behind chaos theory, which ultimately seeks... November 7, 2011 by 


 
2011 Saab 9-5

GM Won't Allow Saab's Sale To The Chinese

Just last Friday we told you that GM might object to Saab’s sale to Chinese companies Pang Da and Youngman, and now we have confirmation that the American auto giant... November 7, 2011 by  3


 
2011 Saab 9-4X

Will GM Shoot Down Saab's Deal With The Chinese?

Swedish automaker Saab has been knocking on heaven’s door since summer, with its imminent demise nearly occurring on several occasions. With last week’s... November 4, 2011 by  2


 
2009 Audi S8

Audi S8 Has Highest Theft Rate In The Country… But There’s A Catch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has come out with a new report showing the highest theft rates among new cars sold in the U.S., based on data... November 4, 2011 by 


 
2009 Saab 9-5 SportKombi

Saab Production Chief Quits After 30 Years On The Job

Saab’s shaky recovery has come up against another major hurdle, with the automaker’s head of manufacturing and purchasing, Gunnar Brunius, calling it quits after... November 4, 2011 by 


 
Chevy 100: An American Story, directed by Roger Sherman. Image: GM Corp.

Chevy Turns 100 Today, And Here's How It's Celebrating: Video

One hundred years ago today, the Chevrolet brand was created. Founded by an aspiring auto racer who trained himself in mechanical engineering, the Chevrolet brand now sells... November 3, 2011 by 


 
2011 Holden Commodore SSV

Could The Next Holden Commodore Be The Last?

New reports coming out of Australia suggest the country’s beloved Holden Commodore may be replaced by a front-wheel drive, globally engineered model after the... November 3, 2011 by  6


 
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version

Infiniti Establishing New Global Headquarters In Hong Kong

Infiniti, a Japanese luxury auto brand originally launched in 1989 to serve the North American market, has announced today that it is moving its global headquarters to Hong... November 2, 2011 by 


 
Rotary engine

Will The Rotary Engine Power Mazda's Future--With The Help Of Electricity?

To many purists, Mazda will forever be linked to the rotary engine that the company first launched in the 1968 Familia Rotary Coupe. Throughout the years, rotary engines have... November 1, 2011 by 


 
BMW factory

BMW Reducing Reliance On German Production

In the not too distant future BMW is very likely to build most of its cars outside of Germany. The automaker currently builds about 62 percent of its cars in Germany, down... November 1, 2011 by  1


 
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk with Tesla Roadster

Tesla Profitable In 2013, Model S Sold Out: Elon Musk

Despite sinking hundreds of millions of dollars in developing its upcoming 2013 Tesla Model S sedan, the second and soon-to-be only model in the Californian startup’s... November 1, 2011 by 


 
 
 

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