by Ken Zino | Dec 21, 2009
Volvo is recalling 2001-2005 S80 models, 2001-2004 V70, S60 and XC70 models; and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 21, 2009
Like a coach that has found a successful formula, Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally said he plans to keep the company focused on its basic plan of emphasizing steady and continuing improvement in the company’s products. “We’re going to maintain a laser like focus on the...
by Ken Zino | Dec 20, 2009
General Motors Company issue the following statement Sunday morning in response to ongoing media inquiries about interest in Saab AB, the bankrupt Swedish car maker that GM is in the process of shutting down. “Following Friday’s announcement that GM will...
by Ken Zino | Dec 19, 2009
Sales of Porsche AG fell 40% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009/2010 as only 11,385 vehicles were sold. The Panamera sedan during the first few months of introduction sold 2,973 vehicles, making it the second most popular vehicle in the line after the Cayenne...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2009
Though it officially remains the “agency of record,” Detroit ad agency Campbell-Ewald has just been dealt a devastating blow by Chevrolet, the huge automaker with which it has partnered for eight decades. The decision could cost the agency hundreds of millions of...
by Ken Zino | Dec 18, 2009
Debuting at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month will be an electric version of BMW’s small four-seat coupe, Concept ActiveE. The Bavarian company known for its performance sedans says the coupe is capable of acceleration from zero-to-100...
by Ken Zino | Dec 18, 2009
This morning in Indianapolis Chevrolet and Indianapolis Motor Speedway execs unveiled the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 pace car. The promotional event was held at the Speedway’s Hall of Fame Museum. It will be the sixth Camaro pace car at the brickyard...
by Ken Zino | Dec 18, 2009
A new “conventional wisdom” is arising at automakers as the result of the first serious attempts to increase fuel economy in the U.S. in decades. The new regulations – 35.5 mpg on average—by 2016, mean all vehicles will need to become lighter and engines smaller so...
by Ken Zino | Dec 18, 2009
General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB is dead. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in intense discussions the past two weeks with tiny Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. In a...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Dec 18, 2009
Facing pressure from consumers and regulators alike, Ford Motor Co. is putting a heavy emphasis on downsizing, alternative powertrains and advanced gasoline technology, but the company won’t abandon its traditional emphasis on performance products, such as the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Dec 18, 2009
Engines built in Michigan will be exported to Mexico for use in the North American version of the Fiat 500, starting in late 2011, according to Chrysler’s top executive. Chrysler plans to launch production of a 1.4-liter inline-four engine at the company’s Global...
