Archive for 'Chrysler'
Saab’s Swan Dive Puts Spyker At Risk
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
In a release today, Swedish Automobile N.V. ("Swan") announced the possible sale of Spyker Cars, the Dutch supercar brand that Victor Muller parlayed into a purchase of Saab in 2010 and Swan's sole remaining subsidiary. But a sale might not be possible, and Spyker could go down with the ship
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Erwin Dazelle Paints Long Beach Grand Prix Race Poster
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Here in Long Beach, CA we know that springtime is in the air when the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach announces the artist whose work will grace posters and programs for the upcoming April race that includes contests from the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights Championship, American Le Mans Series, Toyota Pro/Celebrity, SCCA World...
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2013 Porsche Boxster: Interior Gallery
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
The 2013 Boxster just made its way into the public eye a little over a week ago, but at the time, it came with just one shot of its interior. Today, we have a nice new selection of more detailed shots--and we have to admit, the new Boxster looks sharp inside as well as out. We were already pretty taken with the new drop-top's exterior, with its..
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Are Interactive Windows For Rear Seat Passengers In Your Future?
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
General Motors Research and Development challenged students and researchers at Israel’s Bezalel Academy of Art and Design to create new ways to enhance the driving experience for rear seat passengers, particularly children.
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Proton’s New Owners Ponder Lotus Sale
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
When Lotus’ parent company, Proton, was sold to manufacturing, transportation and power-generation conglomerate DRB-Hicom, critics said that a sale of Lotus would surely be pending. After all, the boutique sports car builder hasn’t turned a profit for Proton since its acquisition in 1996.
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Audi Shows Off 125-Unit S5 Special Edition
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
The Audi S5 is already one of our favorite sports coupes in terms of look and style, with the RS5 just edging it out, but a new S5 Special Edition is coming to say goodbye to the V-8-powered models, and it'll be limited to just 125 units.
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Ruf Super-Sizes The Porsche Panamera For China
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
The Chinese market is a significant one for Porsche, accounting for more than half its sales in Asia.
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ACO Reacts To Peugeot Endurance Racing Departure
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
With the announcement that Peugeot Sport Total is closing its endurance racing program for 2012, the sanctioning group of the 24 Heures du Mans, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) weighed in on this momentous sea-change in sports car racing.
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Want A 2012 Or 2013 Corvette? Beware Of Order Deadlines
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
If you’re looking to buy a new Corvette, there are dozens of Chevrolet dealerships from coast to coast who’d be happy to sell you a car (likely at a discounted price) from their inventory. For many buyers, however, purchasing a Corvette is a milestone achievement in their life, and an off-the-shelf model simply won’t do.
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Peugeot Cancels Endurance Racing Program, Cites Poor Euro Economy
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Peugeot’s endurance racing program managed to achieve the seemingly impossible by ending Audis long-term dominance of the sport. Taking a page from Audi’s playbook, the diesel-powered Peugeot 908 dominated the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, and won the overall ILMC championship in 2010 and 2011.
