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Pennsylvania dealer loves Vanishing Point, creates Kowalski Edition Dodge Challenger

Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Chrysler, Dodge As if you needed any reminder, in the 1971 film Vanishing Point, a character by the name of Kowalski is tasked with making it from Colorado to San Francisco in a 1970 Dodge Challenger. Kowalski bets a friend that he can make the run in just 15 hours, but - Spoiler Alert - he doesn't make it... and neither does the muscle-bound coupe. The flick has been a (...)

SWEDEN: Debt Office private investigator clears Antonov to be Saab part-owner

Vladimir Antonov's holding company director Lars Carlstrom has warmly welcomed today's (28 April) Swedish National Debt Office (SNDO) decision to vindicate the Russian businessman's application to own up to 30% of struggling Saab.

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Still no answer to The Saab Question

Another week has slipped by with still no resolution of The Saab Question. And so our dossier continues to grow.

McDonald's hires 62,000 in national event, 24% more than planned

McDonald's Corp., the world's biggest restaurant chain, said it hired 24 percent more people than planned during an employment event this month.

Icona Fuselage

Posted on 04.28.2011 15:00 by Simona Filed under: Icona | coupe | concept cars | sports cars | electric cars | China | Asia | Icona Fuselage | Cars | Car Reviews | Icona The Shanghai Auto Show came and went with one star-studded concept slipping under the (...)

Automakers, let my wife use the nav

Filed under: Technology My wife and I have been shopping for a house in the Bay Area for the better part of a month (if you're selling in Oakland, hit me up) and, as you'd imagine, that means entering a lot of addresses into a lot of different navigation systems. Since I've got the directional ability of a brain-damaged opossum, the proliferation of in-car GPS (and mobile map apps) has moved beyond a convenience to (...)

A 7-year “Ferrari Geniune Maintenance” Programme

Ferrari is taking a huge risk with their special 7-year Genuine Maintenance programme. It covers all the scheduled maintenance for the first seven years, regardless of vehicle mileage. The programme offers services for all new Ferrari California, 458 Italia and FF models. Furthermore, the Ferrari Genuine Maintenance programme is transferable to a new client in the [...]

Levin, Stabenow urge Obama to act on China auto policy

Washington— Michigan's two U.S. senators urged the Obama administration to prevent China from requiring U.S. automakers to hand over advanced vehicle technology.

Have The Germans Finally Been Handed The Keys To The Luxury Segment?

Renault reaches settlement with wrongfully fired managers

Renault has reached a compensation agreement with three executives it wrongfully accused of spying and dismissed. Matthieu Tenenbaum, formerly deputy head of the group's electric vehicle program, will be joining Renault's strategy and planning unit.

Chevrolet Announces 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition Z06 And ZR1 Models

All-wheel drive finds favor with Lincoln buyers

Filed under: Car Buying, Lincoln Audi may be the king when it comes to premium vehicles fitted with all-wheel drive. Lincoln, however, must be taking notes because its customers prefer their luxified-Fords with the four-wheel motion as well. Every model in the automaker's current lineup is available with all-wheel drive, and lots of folks are checking that particular box on the order form. It seems 2011 will go down as Lincoln's assault on four powered wheels. (...)

Top-Down Fun: Newport Convertibles Subaru STI:

Just in time for summer, Newport Specialty Cars rolls out its latest dropped top, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI.

Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale

Zagata Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale is part of the company’s celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Italian manufacturer.  The car is based on a Dodge Viper ACR chassis and has a body, which is built entirely from carbon fiber for maximum strength and weight reduction. Furthermore, TZ3 Stradale will also feature a USA engine. The [...]

Vladimir Antonov gets green light for Saab stake