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Audi A5 S-line by JMS
Posted on 09.1.2010 11:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | coupe | sports cars | Audi A5 | car tuning | Cars | Car Reviews | Audi The Audi A5 S-line is not only classy, but sporty as well, and that type of combination is something that many consumers hunt for in the process (...)
2010-09-01 11:00:00 | Top Speed
Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf allowed to use California HOV lanes
Filed under: Government/Legal California commuters will either celebrate or curse SB 535, a new law that extends hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles' usage of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in the Golden State. Introduced by Sen. Leland Yee and signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new law expands the ability for hybrid, electric and natural-gas powered vehicles fitted with the ubiquitous yellow bumper stickers to drive solo in the carpool lanes during designated hours. Additionally, (...)
2010-09-01 10:59:00 | AutoBlogMitsubishi's Ill. plant doesn't get vehicle to build, so UAW wages rise
Mitsubishi Motors North America said today that it will not meet a contractual deadline to allocate a new vehicle for its assembly plant in Normal, Ill.
2010-09-01 10:54:00 | Automotive NewsGates says history will judge worth of Iraq war
Ramadi, Iraq -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that history will judge whether the war in Iraq was worth it.
2010-09-01 10:52:00 | DetNews.com2011 Volvo S60 And V60 Gain New 1.6 Litre GTDi Petrol Engines
Volvo is set to add a pair of new petrol engines to its upcoming S60 sedan and V60 wagon range, already powered by the company's 3.0 litre T6 and 2.0 litre GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) petrol engines and a pair of five-cylinder diesel engines. The latest additions to the line-up are the T3 and T4 engines, both 1.6 litre GTDi petrol units. Both engines offer (...)
2010-09-01 10:49:00 | The Motor Report
A used Ferrari is still a great Ferrari
Even faster, even easier to drive, even more dramatic and, to my eyes, even better looking. Those were my first thoughts after driving the new 458 Italia that turned up here on test – straight after a weekend blasting around in ‘our’ used F430.Does that make the F430 an inferior car to the 458? Yes, of course it does. Just as well, too, because who wants a new car without any progress? The 458’s (...)
2010-09-01 10:45:52 | Autocar.co.ukUS: Visteon sets Chapter 11 emerge date
Visteon last night said it expected to emerge from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by 1 October.
2010-09-01 10:40:00 | Just-AutoBotox-maker pays $600M to resolve investigation
Washington -- Allergan says it will pay $600 million to settle a years-long federal investigation into how it marketed its top-selling drug Botox.
2010-09-01 10:38:00 | DetNews.comConstruction activity declines 1 percent in July
Washington -- Construction spending tumbled in July to the lowest level in a decade, as the housing market struggles in the weak economy and without a popular home-buying tax credit.
2010-09-01 10:36:00 | DetNews.comCANADA: Magna eliminates dual-class share structure
Magna International last night announced that the plan of arrangement to eliminate its dual-class share structure had been completed.
2010-09-01 10:34:00 | Just-AutoNissan To Show Murano Convertible At LA Auto Show
Some may have hoped it remained just a rumour, and others might be excited by the idea. Wherever you stand, it's happening: Nissan is set to reveal a convertible version of the Murano at the LA Auto Show in November. Dubbed Murano CrossCabriolet, Nissan's convertible Murano will be available in limited numbers in the US early next year. While the Japanese carmaker has revealed little else of its quirky open-air SUV, it's (...)
2010-09-01 10:32:00 | The Motor Report
Nissan announced Ellure concept for LA debut
Posted on 09.1.2010 10:30 by Simona Filed under: Nissan | concept cars | Los Angeles Auto Show | 2010 | Cars | Car News The time is ticking by and, sooner rather than later, we should have a good list compiled as to who will be showcasing what at the Paris Auto Show. And while we (...)
2010-09-01 10:30:00 | Top Speed
Report: Jaguar sports car concept bound for Paris
Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Jaguar, Rumormill, LuxuryWith the Paris Motor Show a mere month away, automakers from around the globe are unleashing a barrage of teasers and rumors that hint to what will be on display. According to Auto Express, Jaguar is the latest company to let slip what it has planned. The murky report says the Leaping Cat will pull the covers off of an XK-sized sports car (...)
2010-09-01 10:29:00 | AutoBlogUS: Retail sales slowed in last week of August
US new vehicle retail sales in the last week of August slowed considerably, pulling down the August selling rate below 8.5m units, according to JD Power and Associates.
2010-09-01 10:28:00 | Just-Auto
Ford with new bold crime-fighter – Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle
Ford has pulled-off the curtain on its all-new pursuit-rated ride – the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. This is the second crime-fighter from the Blue Oval this year, and the first-ever specially created Police Interceptor utility built. Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas, shared: “We understand today’s police departments require adaptability. Ford is committed to [...]
2010-09-01 10:22:38 | Automobiles Review