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Ghosn pledges to 'restore trust' after Renault spy fiasco
Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn today pledged to "restore trust" in the French carmaker following the firing of three executives falsely accused of corporate spying.
2011-04-29 10:49:23 | Automotive NewsCan U.S. buyers find a good Ute for an Australian pickup?
Lighter, less capable pickups -- perhaps car-based -- are a real possibility for the United States. If proposed tougher CAFE regulations become law and fuel prices remain high, automakers likely will be forced to rethink their pickup lineups.
2011-04-29 10:32:32 | Automotive News
Report: Honda working on hybrid Goldwing?
Filed under: Hybrid, Etc., Technology, Motorcycle It looks as if Honda may be toying with the notion of bringing hybrid technology to the motorcycle world. According to Motorbiker, the Japanese manufacturer filed a patent for a hybrid bike complete with a detailed drawing of the machine. The interesting part is that the line sketch fits pretty well with the profile of the company's Goldwing; a bike that's built for sucking up mile after mile of (...)
2011-04-29 10:30:00 | AutoBlogFord to sell Mustang Boss 302 as a crate engine :
In an about-face from information given at the February launch of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford said on Friday that the high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 will be sold as a crate engine through Ford Racing Performance Parts.
2011-04-29 10:20:00 | AutoWeekChery J1 Now Australia's Most Affordable Car
Chery's diminutive J1 hatch is now Australia's most affordable car, thanks to a chunky cashback deal. At $11,990 drive-away, the Chinese car shares the same price point as the Proton S16... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
2011-04-29 10:14:00 | The Motor Report2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD - Four Seasons Introduction
2011 Kia Sportage EX AWD - Four Seasons IntroductionA sporty SUV? We'll find out.The current list of crossover offerings in the U.S. market is dizzying. It's the fastest growing segment, with and competitive offerings from nearly every automaker. For this reason, it takes a lot to turn our heads with a new crossover, but the 2011 Kia Sportage did just that. Its edgy styling and sporty driving dynamics -- for the category -- impressed (...)
2011-04-29 10:04:00 | Automobile Magazine
Daimler earns $3 billion in first quarter on strong China sales
Filed under: China, Mercedes-Benz, Earnings/Financials Daimler has announced a very strong pre-tax profit of $3 billion for the first quarter of 2011, up significantly compared to its Q1 2010 profit of $1.76 billion. The hefty earnings come as Mercedes-Benz sales shot up 13 percent, while revenue jumped by 17 percent to $37 billion on the quarter. Post-tax earnings came in at $1.75 billion, nearly doubling 2010 totals. A sales increase of 13 percent and with revenues (...)
2011-04-29 10:01:00 | AutoBlogAmerican Axle Q1 profits rise 131% to $38 million
Auto parts maker American Axle today said first quarter net income rose 131 percent to $37.7 million, or 50 cents a share, compared with $16.3 million, or 22 cents a share, in the year-earlier quarter.
2011-04-29 10:00:00 | Automotive News
The Top 10 Cars of The Fast & The Furious
Posted on 04.29.2011 10:00 by Kirby Filed under: | Dodge Charger | Celebrity Cars | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Volkswagen Jetta | Mazda RX7 | Toyota Supra | Acura Integra | Nissan Skyline | Top Ten | Cars | Car News Now that the (...)
2011-04-29 10:00:00 | Top Speed
Build your next Phantom with the Rolls-Royce iPhone app
Filed under: Sedan, Technology, Rolls-Royce, Toys/Games, Luxury Rolls Royce Phantom App - Click above for high-res image gallery Rolls Royce is letting owners and enthusiasts unleash their creative juices on the 2011 Phantom with a new app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The program lets would-be buyers and reams build their very own, fully-customized version of the hyper luxury sedan, complete with a frightening 44,000 exterior color options. If, somehow, you can't find a (...)
2011-04-29 09:33:00 | AutoBlog
Rolls-Royce Phantom App
Rolls-Royce has released a Rolls-Royce Phantom App exclusively on the Apple’s App Store. The new App is the second released by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars after the last year’s introduced Ghost App. It is compatible with all the latest i-branded gadgets – iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and is capable of customizing and creating unique, highly bespoke [...]
2011-04-29 09:29:09 | Automobiles ReviewMercedes-Benz to launch teen driving school in Los Angeles:
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch its first U.S.-based teen driving school in Los Angeles this October.
2011-04-29 09:24:17 | AutoWeekPandora now available for 2011 BMWs :
A free Pandora Internet radio iPhone app is now available for 2011 BMWs that use the BMW Apps feature.
2011-04-29 09:12:31 | AutoWeekPorsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Less Than 10 For Australia
The next-generation 911 is nearly upon us, but before we wave goodbye to the 997, Porsche has announced one last special edition: the GT3 RS 4.0. Packing the biggest engine Porsche has ever... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
2011-04-29 09:03:00 | The Motor Report