Archive: august 3, 2008

VIDEO: World record Ferrari Challenge Stradale run in SoCal

VIDEO: World record Ferrari Challenge Stradale run in SoCal

Filed under: Sports/GTs, Videos, Ferrari, Lifestyle, Special/Limited Editions
Click above for more photos courtesy of SpeedAndMotion.comIf you've ever had the pleasure of hearing a Ferrari Challenge Stradale run, you'll know that there are few sounds like it in all of autodom. When revved towards it... Read more


Rest in Peace: TTAC's Glenn Swanson

Rest in Peace: TTAC's Glenn Swanson

Photo: bikertectThe community of auto writers and bloggers is a small one, and over time, chances are you'll run into just about everyone doing this thing we do at one point or another. We never had the good fortune to cross paths with The Truth About Cars' Glenn Swanson, and sadly, that opportunity... Read more


2010 Volkswagen Robust

2010 Volkswagen Robust

Its a first photo of upcoming Volkswagen Robust mid-sized pick-up, which will be launched at the end of 2009 as a 2010 year model. Volkswagen Robust truck will be available as a single cab and double cab combined with either rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive. VW make plan to produce the Robust truck... Read more


Harald J. Wester replaces Roberto Ronchi as Maserati CEO
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Maserati, FIAT
Turnover rates at the top of the chain at Maserati continue to rise as the Trident marque searches for stability and growth. Since taking over Maserati...
BMW prices will continue to rise through 2009
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, BMW
If you're in the market for a Bimmer, now is the time to buy. BMW is raising prices this year and next to help ease the burden of unfavorable exchange rates between...
The next sibling rivalry? Nakajima Jr climbs the formula racing ladder
Filed under: Motorsports, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Japan
The formula racing world is rife with the offspring of long-retired F1 drivers making a name for themselves: Rosberg and Piquet are already in F1...
Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Spy Photos, Coupes, Mercedes-Benz
A Quarter Pounder with cheese isn't exactly Schupfnudeln and Kölsch, but some Mercedes-Benz engineers decided to slum it while putting...
In lieu of leases, Chrysler wants you to "Shop 'til you Drive"
Filed under: Car Buying, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Jeep
Chrysler's departure from the leasing game certainly isn't going to help dealers move stale product off their lots, so the automaker has announced a...
Leases hurting luxury automakers, BMW wants you to buy
Filed under: Car Buying, BMW
The Detroit 3 aren't the only automakers feeling the hurt from lease vehicles coming back worth much less than expected. Leases account for 60% of BMW's sales in the U.S. compared...
GM loses $15.5B in Q2
Filed under: GM, Earnings/Financials
General Motors reported its second quarter earnings this morning, and the news was predictably grim. The General lost $15.5B in the quarter, as the Detroit Automaker...
No school for you! Chrysler cancels tuition assistance
Filed under: Chrysler, LLC., Earnings/Financials, Lifestyle
Following in the footsteps of cross-town rival Ford, which did the deed back in June of this year, Chrysler has just announced that it will no...
Australia may switch to bi-annual auto shows
Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Australia
The exorbitant amount of money required to participate in an Australian auto show has resulted in automakers demanding a cut to one show per year. The shows in Sydney...
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