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Volkswagen won’t be dropping its SEAT unit anytime soon, despite the poor financial results from the Spanish car maker. Part of the reason is the difficult VW would endure in acquiring an actual buyer. CEO of VW, Bernd Pischetsrieder, was even quoted as stating that he doesn't believe that...

Legendary automobile designer Nuccio Bertone, who completed designs for the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo, has finally been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. A commemorative plate with his signature has been placed at the Detroit institute amongst other important auto...

Neiman Marcus’ 50 special edition BMW M6 coupes, which went on sale from 12.00pm yesterday, sold out in a mere one minute, thirty-two seconds. This latest car is just another "must-have" automobile in a long list of limited-edition cars from the retailer, whose previous models included the...

The recent decline in gas prices has seen resurgence in the popularity of large pickups and SUV models. Lest than two months ago, prices at the bowsers were hovering around the $3 per gallon mark and the effects were seen almost immediately in the number of trade-ins and slow sales of larger...

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is about to take delivery of a Volkswagen Phaeton for his next Pope Mobile. The model in particular will be a black long-wheelbase version complete with a 450-horsepower 6.0-liter W-12 engine, and it will be modified for comfort, privacy and security. This is just...

BMW cars are usually regarded as being overpriced, but despite the negative view the brand has been named as the leader in "Total Value," for the 2006 Strategic Vision Total Value study. Leading the charge was BMW’s prowess in the warranty category, but the brand also proved strong for total...

Despite earlier reports that TVR would remain in the UK township of Blackpool, the company is now planning to cease its operations in the UK and shed up to 250 jobs. TVR previously made an agreement with unions to remain at its current facility, but it now seems that the company will open a new...

Toyota has released a new large car on the Australian market in the form of the V-6-only Aurion sedan. The Aurion shares its body with the popular Camry sedan and is even sold as a Camry in other markets, but Toyota is already using another version of the Camry as a medium car in Australia. The car...

Made famous by television shows featuring footage caught on squad car’s onboard video camera, personal vehicle cameras may become a common feature in many cars. Fujitsu Ten is set to release its DREC1000 drive recorder that's aimed at the general public. The original version was developed for...

Rolling through the streets of Monaco in Jay-Z’s latest clip is none other than NASCAR stars Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Highlights of the clip include Patrick shifting gears and outrunning the guys in a Pagani Zonda S. There’s also a quick cameo of Jay-Z’s girl...

Honda has begun taking orders for its new jet aircraft that they claim will revolutionize the private jet industry. Production is slated for a 2010 start with an expected output of 70 jets per year. However, Honda will be evaluating the popularity of its new jet, and will adjust volume levels as...

The roadster version of the Audi TT has just been unveiled, and it now comes in just two flavors. The range topping model comes with a 3.2L V6 that develops 250hp and drives all four wheels via Audi’s quattro AWD system. The base model is equipped with the 2.0L TFSI motor producing 200hp and...

Crazy European tuner Geiger Cars has just unveiled its most hideous vehicle yet. The HUMMER GT is a modified H2 complete with gullwing doors, giant 30-inch wheels, and a 556hp (409kW) supercharged engine. The conversions include a custom light blue/orange paint job, engine upgrade with stainless...

Vehicle parts supplier Delphi will be working more closely with manufacturers to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies to feature in upcoming vehicles. The first automaker to outsource major hybrid components to Delphi will be Ford, who’ll use Delphi’s battery pack...

Spy photographers Automedia are claiming that Maserati is working on not one coupe as was previously reported, but three! According to their sources, Maserati will build a Quattroporte-based 2+2 Coupé, a soft-top Spyder, and a four-seater CC with rectractable hard top, which would be a first for...

Ford President of the Americas Mark Fields has confirmed that there have been no discussions between Ford and Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, despite news reports to the contrary. Ford intends to improve its North American business without the help of an outside party and especially one that is...

This Adventure concept car was developed for Fiat’s division in Brazil with the aim of being an off-road lifestyle vehicle for a younger generation. The images, sourced from Brazil's Best Cars website, reveal a vehicle with salient mudguards, a lift back rear hatch, and ultra-wide 18in...

A new V6 powered coupe and roadster from Chevrolet could be under development, possibly reviving the "Sting Ray" nameplate. According to an article from Motor Trend, the new model would likely be based on GM’s Kappa platform, which forms the basis of the three other models including the...

Skoda’s replacement for the Octavia, due for release by the end of the decade, will share a platform with the next generation Volkswagen Golf. These renderings sourced from CocheSpias, depict a car that features almost identical styling to the current model. However, for its next iteration of...

After showcasing the Anteros XTR Convertible at last year’s SEMA show, the company plans to display a new Coupe and Targa version of the same car alongside the original roadster. All three cars are built off the Corvette C6 platform with bodywork that’s reminiscent of the European...