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Following this month’s earlier report that Lexus was looking at building more cars in North America, a top Infiniti exec has now revealed that the rival Japanese premium auto brand is also looking at moving more production outside Japan. The reason once again is the strengthening yen, which...

It’s official. Saab, along with its Saab Powertrain and Saab Tools subsidiaries, has filed for bankruptcy with a Swedish court this morning. Following previous owner GM’s recommitment over the weekend to block any deal for the purchase of Saab, Chinese firm Youngman has finally thrown...

Fisker Automotive has appointed automotive industry veteran and former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda to its Board of Directors

Through November, Porsche has sold 25 percent more vehicles than in the same time period last year.

Having just opened the doors of its brand new Production Center in Woking, England, McLaren is now geared for the launch of several new models and is on track to quadruple production from the 1,000 cars it's building now within the next couple of years. The only thing it needs now is a committed...

Saab miraculously managed to stave off bankruptcy yet again after receiving a last minute cash payment from Chinese investor Zhejian Youngman Lotus Automobile. The payment, believed to be around $5 million, will be used to cover immediate tax expenses, Swedish business daily Dagens Industri first...

The 2012 Fiat 500 has received a "Top Safety Pick" from the IIHS, but only a three star rating under new NHTSA crash-testing guidelines.

BMW has just announced that it will work more closely with Toyota to advance the development of lithium-ion battery technology for application in future cars. Now there’s word that BMW is also looking for a tie-up with General Motors in the area of hydrogen fuel cell technology. The word...

One of the most beneficial ways to improve the gas mileage of a car is to make it lighter, usually though the use of lighter construction materials. Not only will this save fuel but it has the potential to improve handling and braking performance as well. The only downside is that lighter materials...

In Germany, keeping your car on the road means it has to pass an exhaustive roadworthiness test conducted by the Technischer Überwachungsverein, or TÜV for short. The test is designed to spot defects or reliability issues in older cars, and is mandated on any vehicle three years or older...

With the yen continuing to strengthen automakers are finding it increasingly difficult to build cars at a profit in Japan. The situation is becoming so dire that Lexus is considering building more cars outside of Japan, a move it has so far resisted due mainly to pride. Note, the automaker...

Earlier this week it was revealed that a mystery Chinese bank had stepped forward and offered to purchase a 50 percent stake in Saab, potentially saving the automaker from certain bankruptcy if the deal is approved. To be approved, the deal would have to prove favorable to a number of different...

Californian green car startup Aptera promised a lot over the years but delivered nothing more than a handful of prototypes and a lot of broken dreams. Late last week the company announced that it was closing its doors for good, citing a lack of resources as the reason behind its decision. Aptera...

Porsche is in the process of launching its new 911, the seventh-generation of the iconic sports car, and in a few more months the convertible version will arrive. Reviews so far have been positive, so it comes as no surprise that the ‘991’ series Porsche 911 is a huge hit in European...

Just when it seemed all hope of saving Saab from bankruptcy has failed, news of yet another potential Chinese savior has surfaced. This time it’s an unnamed Chinese bank that's interested in buying up a stake in Saab, with fellow Chinese firm Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile also expected...

The latest Consumer Reports satisfaction survey shows that buyers of sporty cars are happiest overall with their purchase decisions.

Former Ferrari North America boss Maurizio Parlato has joined Lotus USA as it's new CEO.

As we reported just a few days ago, BMW and Toyota will be working more closely in the future over the development of green technology. This week at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show the two auto giants signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on...

GM's Gen-V small block V-8 will be launched in the near future, and the new engine will be more powerful and more fuel efficient than the one it replaces.

BMW and Toyota are in dialogue over sharing green technologies for the European market.