Report: Volkswagen to s...
Volkswagen is planning to take over Germany’s coach building firm Karmann, brining the company back from the brink of bankruptcy. Karmann has undertaken many rolls from design to production for various automakers including Chrysler , Porsche and Volkswagen Group . “Talks...
Fiat to build 2 vehicle...
Fiat will use its recently acquired Bertone plant near Turin to produce up to 50,000 units annually of two Chrysler based vehicles for sale in Europe. Fiat Group’s head of business development Alfredo Altavilla, told the unions that the new vehicles will be based on...
Toyota’s Australian tea...
Toyota’s engineers in the land down under are hard at work on the new Australian-built hybrid Camry, which they say will be faster and sportier than its gasoline sibling. Even with more aggressiveness, the hybrid Camry will use less fuel than Toyota’s Yaris, says the man...
Get $42,083 off a Tesla...
If you’re looking to purchase a sporty electric-car and live in the state Colorado, you’re in luck. With a special state tax credit, those looking to purchase a 2009 Tesla Roadster will receive a $42,083 tax credit bringing the base price of $109,900 to $67,800. The tax...
Ghosn: Nissan will offe...
Nissan’s CEO Carlos Ghosn told Automotive News today that he has ruled out a stand-alone hybrid like the Toyota Prius. “We don’t have this in our plans,” Ghosn said. “We are not intending to play a leadership role in hybrids. “One company already assumed leadership in...
Lexus LFA to make U.S. ...
Lexus announced today that the new 2011 Lexus LFA Supercar will make its North American debut at the 2009 SEMA trade show in November and at the 2009 LA Auto Show in December. Following that, the Lexus supercar will make stops at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, 2010 Chicago Auto Show, the...
Missed out on the wonde...
Just because you missed out on Cash-for-Clunkers, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get any government cash of your car. tax credits and deductions can still be claimed on new cars purchased before December 31 according to the Associated Press . Though the cash reward is... Missed out on the wonde...
Just because you missed out on Cash-for-Clunkers, that doesn’t mean that you can’t get any government cash of your car. tax credits and deductions can still be claimed on new cars purchased before December 31 according to the Associated Press . Though the cash reward is...
Nissan Leaf Zero Emissi...
Nissan North America announced today that it will be going on a nationwide tour with its new 2010 Nissan Leaf electric-car. The car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov 13, the first time U.S. citizens will be able to see the five-passenger electric-car. “The...