| Hertz Gets Green Light from FTC |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has reached an agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allowing Hertz to complete its acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.
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| Dealership Settles on Consumer Complaints |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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An Everett, Wash., dealership settled with the state Attorney General's Office in a suit over claims of deceptive advertising, along with other illegal business practices.
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| Private Firm Agrees to Buy White River |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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White River Capital Inc. and Parthenon Capital Partners, a Boston and San Francisco based private equity firm, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement.
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| 2012 Toyota Prius Four review notes: Screaming green |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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SENIOR ONLINE EDITOR RORY CARROLL: So, I'm first. I am not a huge Prius fan, but I did appreciate that the plastic surfaces in the Prius interior aren't meant to look like leather. Instead,
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| Video Find: Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa Preview 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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It was only a matter of time before Fiat gave us a glimpse of the upcoming 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio, and we were wondering if someone like Jennifer Lopez or Charlie Sheen would unveil it. Nope: Abarth gave that job to the dynamic duo of Formula 1 racecar drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, [...]
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| MT Poll: Would You Buy a Toyota Prius if it Had 60 MPG, e-4WD, or a Sleeker Design? |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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The next-generation Toyota Prius will be a hugely ambitious car, going by a secret interview we had with a Toyota engineer. Due in the spring of 2015, the new car is likely to expand its global reach thanks to an expected 60 mpg combined, noticeably updated styling, and even a new all-weather traction system called [...]
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| 2013 Honda CR-Z Gets More Powerful Battery, More Equipment |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Honda has confirmed that the 2013 CR-Z will receive a long list of upgrades, touching everything from the two-door hybrid’s mechanical components to its appearance. The changes give the 2013 Honda CR-Z more power, better fuel economy, and a slightly new style. If these revisions sound familiar, it’s because Honda previously announced the same upgrades [...]
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| GM opens new plant for Chinese budget brand Baojun |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture opened the factory on Sunday in southwestern Guangxi province. GM and its partners have invested 8 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) in the facility, which will be capable ...
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| For a European-wide struggle to defend auto jobs |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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The European auto industry faces total devastation. According to industry analysts, capacity must be reduced by at least 5 million units. This means the closure of up to 20 assembly plants, 10 engine ...
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| Volvo starts making the worlds first diesel plug-in hybrid |
Nov 19th, 2012 |
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Volvo has started making the V60 Plug-in Hybrid. The new car, which is the world's first production diesel plug-in hybrid, is being built on the same line as the standard V60 at the Volvo's ...
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