| Japan automakers team up to add EV charging stations |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
Japanese automakers led by Nissan Motor Co., the producer of the zero-emission Leaf car, said ...
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| Lucra teases future supercar |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
has released the first teaser images of an upcoming project car. While few details are known about the new Lucra model, reportedly codenamed the 2.2, the California-based company founded by Luke Richards is known for combining carbonfibre bodywork with large-capacity General Motors and AMG V8 engines. Whatever the specifics turn out to be, the new Lucra 2.2 is expected to follow the trend of ...
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| Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow of the Seas luxury yacht concept |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
The yacht is the result of Mercedes' partnership with Silver Arrow Marine. It forms part of a wider design program in which Mercedes aligns itself with leading designers of "mobility, lifestyle, sport and interior design" products. Previous partnerships have given rise to a helicopter, furniture range, and eyewear and luggage collections. Mercedes says the aim of the program is ...
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| Audi Australia launches first-ever local ad campaign |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
is set to launch its first ever made-in-Australia ad campaign this month, running the theme ‘Australia. Land of quattro.’ The $3 million campaign, which focuses on the suitability of Audi’s four-wheel-drive technology for Australia, is designed to assist the German marque in its goal of becoming Australia's top-selling premium car maker by 2020. As a sign of confidence in ...
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| Ssangyong Korando facelift spied here in 2014 |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
has been spied sans camouflage for the first time, revealing an updated front end and interior. First published by Korean automotive site Hankyung, the two images show a ...
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| Chryslers 2Q net income up 16 per cent |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
Chrysler is also adding more workers, like the second shift of 1100 people who will start making Cherokees next month and the 1250 people who will start making transmissions in Kokomo, Indiana, early next year.Chrysler isn't the only car maker who has had problems ramping up production.Ford Motor Co delayed the launch of the new Lincoln MKZ sedan in Spring because of production and quality ...
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| Judge says he cant end Chrysler stock fight yet |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
DETROIT (AP) A Delaware judge on Tuesday said he needs to hear more evidence before he can decide how much Fiat should pay to buy some outstanding shares of US automaker Chrysler. The ruling by Chancery Court Judge Donald Parsons is likely to delay Fiat's quest to buy all of the Chrysler stock that it doesn't own. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of both companies, now controls Chrysler and runs the ...
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| Chrysler post 16 pct net profit increase for Q2 |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
US giant auto maker Chrysler Group LLC posted a net profit of 507 million US dollars for the second quarter of 2013, up 16 percent from the 436 million dollars the company registered a year earlier, local media reported Tuesday.The strong performance, according to the Detroit News, helped boost its parent company Fiat SpA's second quarter net profit to about 577 million dollars, an 82 ...
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| Subaru WRX RS40 $44490 limited edition is the last of its kind |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
WRX RS40 adds more than $7000 in features that pay tribute to the brand's motorsport heritage. Priced from $44,490 ($4500 more than the standard WRX), the Subaru WRX RS40 features a front lip spoiler, rear spoiler, short shift gear assembly and flexible tower strut brace all developed by in-house performance division STI. The cabin scores Recaro sports seats with blue alcantara inserts and ...
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| Weather damages cars motel in Pinellas |
Jul 31st, 2013 |
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fl - Firefighters and electric crews are working to restore power tonight to businesses and residences near Gandy Boulevard NE and Snug Harbor Road after heavy storms whacked the area. "You heard all of a sudden a quiet and then you heard the big boom," said Rick Tibbetts, a motel guest. The wind was so ferocious it even whipped up an aluminum boat storage cover, blew ...
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