- Third-generation Cadillac CTS-V to put BMW, Mercedes-Benz on notice with 640 hp, V8 6.2 liter … – Customstoday: The third generation of Cadillac’s CTS-V should put BMW and Mercedes-Benz on notice. With a top speed of 200 mph, a 6.2-liter V-8 that can go from …
- VW expanding in Chattanooga, hiring workers ahead of SUV production – Autoblog: Hey, look! We’re writing about Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, TN factory and the focus isn’t on yet another unionization effort. That’s because the big …
- Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA): Market Darling to Investors Losing Interest? – Ashburndaily: Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been over a period of time been the favourite among investors who have a long term investment horizon.
- Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) Launching Tesla’s Hate Machine – Wallstreet: On the other hand, Tesla Motor Inc’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) battery powered electric vehicles are slowly attracting car shoppers with EV charging stations …
- Aston Martin Expands Lagonda Availability — A Little – Forbes: Originally slated just for the Middle East, Aston Martin will now offer its Lagonda Taraf super sedan in more markets around the world. But production will not exceed 200 cars, so don’t get hopes too high about owning one.
- Tesla Motors Inc Superchargers Hit 2000 Mark – Bidnessetc: Tesla Motors just keeps on reaching new highs as the Palo Alto-based car maker announced that it reached a milestone of 2,000 Superchargers …
- Millennials Increased Total Outstanding Auto-Loan Balances by 23 Percent – Autoworldnews: A new study by TransUnion shows that the Millennial generation is the fastest-growing segment of auto-loan customers, essentially ending all talk that younger customers aren’t buying cars.
- Apple Car: The biggest challenges Apple faces – Trustedreviews: Early generations of electric cars tended to have a short sub-100 mile range which, coupled with the requirement of an overnight charge, rendered …
- 2015 Aston Martin Lagonda to go on sale in the UK – Autocar: Powering the Lagonda is the same 5.9-litre V12 engine as used in the Rapide S
- Lexus LF-SA city car concept leaked ahead of Geneva debut – Autocar: The three-door Lexus LF-SA concept is understood to preview a new entry-level city car
- Nissan Sway concept (next-gen Micra) Teased again – Cartrade: Nissan, the Japanese carmaker, has recently announced that it will unveil the Sway concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. This concept will …
- Short Interest in Tesla Motors Drops By 5.0% (TSLA) – Lulegacy: Tesla Motors logo Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short …
- Renault targets huge rise in Middle East car sales by 2017 – Arabianbusiness: In 2014 Renault recorded a strong sales performance in the GCC and the Levant selling 23,650 vehicles; a 39 percent increase compared to 2013.
- Reasons behind successful hatchbacks – Tata Bolt and Volkswagen Polo – Cartrade: Among these models, two cars, which have been able to catch much attention, are Tata Bolt and Volkswagen Polo. Let us delve into the details of …
- Strike Ends At General Motors’ Plant In Brazil After Union Stands Ground – Gmauthority: The strike at General Motors’ Sao Jose dos Campos plant in Brazil came to an end on Thursday, February 26th. Production stood still for six days, …
- Female engineers are making inroads in automotive industry – Providencejournal: CHICAGO – In 2014, Mary Barra became chief executive of General Motors, making her the first female CEO of a major automobile company. Barra is …
- Nissan’s Z sport coupe remains an affordable performer – Detroit News: The Nissan Z sport coupe ranks as America’s two-seater with the most power for the lowest starting retail price.
- BMW, Porsche Charge Into Hybrid Luxury Market – Barrons: Dave Buchko, a BMW spokesman, says hybrid buyers must balance the car’s performance with its economy. More of one often means less of the other …
- Apple Watch Will Act As Your Car Key – Crazyengineers: Apple too, is making a digital smart watch and Tim Cook is busy educating all the potential consumers how unique and breakthrough product it is.
- Dodge dealers called out for ‘unscrupulous’ Hellcat sales practices by FCA exec – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler has taken the unusual step of warning some of its most enthusiastic customers — about some of its dealers.
- Brazil probe of dictatorship period not satisfied by Volkswagen testimony – Reuters: The leader of a truth commission investigating abuses during Brazil’s 1964-85 military dictatorship lambasted German automaker Volkswagen AG at a hearing on Friday for providing what he called “unsatisfactory” testimony regarding its alleged ties with the regime.
- California bill would reduce sales tax on green cars – Latimes: The reduction would apply to electric cars, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, plug-in hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. Ting’s original bill stalled …
- GM plans a clean slate with green cars – Thejakartapost: Following its factory shutdown, auto giant General Motors (GM) of the US may try its luck yet again in the Indonesian market by producing and selling …
- Brazil and Mexico still without auto pact, talks to continue – Reuters: While sources have told Reuters that Brazil wants to extend the quota for … While Mexico seeks to capitalize on its booming auto industry, Brazil is …
- Why Apple should fix Bluetooth issues on iPhone 5/5S/5c – 6/6+ iOS 8.2 or 8.3 with cars – Autoconnectedcar: applewatch The updates to iOS 8 have been very important to our readers who suffer great connectivity Bluetooth issues with their in-car infotainment …
- Volkswagen sales, profit soar – Investors: Europe’s biggest automaker saw record sales and earnings in ’14 but sounded a cautious note. Volkswagen’s (OTCPK:VLKAY) net profit rose 20% to …
- GM tells Ally that GM Financial will get all of Chevy’s subsidized leases – Automotive News: General Motors has notified Ally Financial that it will steer all of its lease subsidies for the Chevrolet brand to captive finance company GM Financial, …
- Telsa model S has a hidden James Bond Easter egg – CNBC:
- This Week in Car Buying: High times for high end cars; dearly departed models; GM production … – Kbb: According to Bloomberg, sales of the seven leading high-end car makers, which includes brands like Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Maserati and …
- First Nissan GT-R Nismo Delivered To UK – Topspeed: To commemorate this first delivery, Nissan sent Coombes to Thruxton Motorsport Centre, where GT Academy winner and current LMP1 racer Jann …
- Fiat Chrysler Recalls 467500 SUVs with Stalling Engines – Autoworldnews: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling around 467,500 sport-utility vehicles … Also this week, Fiat Chrysler issued a recall for 26,000 Chrysler 200 …
- GM Deals Another Blow to Ally Financial – WSJ:
- Afghanistan’s First Female Taxi Driver Encourages More Women to Drive – Autoworldnews: The first female taxi driver in Afghanistan is on a mission to encourage other females to become taxi drivers.
- California Energy Chief Calls Brown’s Fuel Target a ‘Moon Shot’ – Bloomberg: California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to cut the state’s use of … He said he saw benefits to both hydrogen-powered cars and electric …
- Apple Watch may open cars, says CEO Tim Cook – Cnet: Apple CEO Tim Cook tells The Telegraph he wants the Apple Watch to work with car locks, and the watch will also charge faster than the iPhone.