Hot Stuff: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500!
February 8, 2012 – 8:10 am | No Comment

Latest Carroll Shelby offering makes its debut.
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was the venue chosen for the release of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, an update of this iconic special edition Mustang model. This …

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Teased: 2013 Dodge Dart
December 6, 2011 – 11:56 am | 3 Comments
Teased: 2013 Dodge Dart

Dodge revives a heritage name.

The all-new Dodge compact that will hit the market in 2012 will sport the Dart name. That news was released by the Chrysler Group today which also announced that the 2013 …

2012 Hyundai Accent Specs
December 5, 2011 – 8:15 am | One Comment
2012 Hyundai Accent Specs

Subcompact Accent offers value and fuel efficiency.

The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact model, available as a four-door sedan or as a five-door hatchback. This model is priced from $12,445 for the sedan and from $14,595 …

2012 Hyundai Veloster Specs
December 2, 2011 – 6:05 am | No Comment
2012 Hyundai Veloster Specs

Replacement for the Tiburon hits the market.

The Hyundai Veloster is a three-door coupe, an unusual vehicle designed to grab the attention of hip, urban, youthful drivers. As innovatively styled as it is sporty, well appointed …

Dodge Brand Outlook: Mostly Sunny
August 12, 2011 – 6:32 am | No Comment
Dodge Brand Outlook: Mostly Sunny

Chrysler’s best selling brand continues to set the pace.

One of the reasons why Dodge matters today is because of a decision made two decades ago to make this brand distinctive enough that people would consider …

Maserati Taps Chrysler For Product Expansion
July 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment
Maserati Taps Chrysler For Product Expansion

Italian automaker makes good on its Chrysler connections.
The exclusivity of Maserati doesn’t rival Ferrari, but if parent Fiat has its way, the Italian sports car brand will soon move mainstream. Certainly, selling 50,000 models annually …

More Michigan Money, Jobs From Ford
October 26, 2010 – 12:05 am | No Comment
More Michigan Money, Jobs From Ford

The state of Michigan will soon begin to enjoy a significant financial investment from one of its three automakers, as Dearborn-based Ford Motor Company announced $850 million in fresh investment yesterday. The Great Lakes State …

Paris Debut: All New Chevrolet Aveo
September 13, 2010 – 12:05 am | One Comment
Paris Debut: All New Chevrolet Aveo

General Motors believes that Chevrolet has what it takes to maintain its position as a top global brand, as it sells some 3.5 million models annually in more than 130 countries. The bow tied brand …

Gauntlet Thrown: 8-Speed Tranny For Chrysler
June 10, 2010 – 4:54 am | One Comment
Gauntlet Thrown: 8-Speed Tranny For Chrysler

The Chrysler Group has found a way to challenge its competition even though it operates in a much smaller capital environment than do General Motors and the Ford Motor Company. Both of its competitors are …

BorgWarner Expects Growth, Not Contraction In A Tight Market
November 7, 2008 – 3:05 am | 6 Comments
BorgWarner Expects Growth, Not Contraction In A Tight Market

Key parts suppliers to the auto industry have been battered all year as automakers cut back on their orders and seek to squeeze improved savings from makers of transmissions, turbos, and other components large and …

Mercedes, BMW Tie The Knot
October 30, 2008 – 3:05 am | 6 Comments
Mercedes, BMW Tie The Knot

A Little Bit Of Autobahn Collaboration!

Okay, the title of this article is a bit of an exaggeration – Germany’s two biggest luxury automakers are not merging operations. Instead, Daimler AG and Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) …