Archive: august 11, 2008

Autoblog First Drive: 2009 Acura TL [w/VIDEO]

Autoblog First Drive: 2009 Acura TL [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Acura, First Drive
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Acura TLBeginning in February at the Chicago Auto Show, Acura began rolling out redesigned versions of its three sedans in the span of six months. Beginning with the RL in Chicago, Acura has rolled out its new... Read more


Audi reveals 2009 RS6 sedan, new A6 sedan and Avant

Audi reveals 2009 RS6 sedan, new A6 sedan and Avant

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Euro, Paris Motor Show, Audi
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Audi RS6 sedan.It looks like we won't have to wait for the Paris Motor Show to get our first glimpse of the 2009 Audi RS6 sedan and it's lesser A6 siblings. Audi has released all the... Read more


Saab 9-5 packing 1.6-liter turbo in Europe

Saab 9-5 packing 1.6-liter turbo in Europe

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Saab
Saab's rumored decision to downsize its engines gets some confirmation today, as reports indicate that the Swedish brand's next 9-5 will get just 1.6-liters of displacement for its base engine. However, power should still be up to par, as the mill will... Read more


Chrysler asks UAW for 10-hour, four-day workweek
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, LLC., Earnings/Financials
In an effort to cut down on travel and energy costs, Chrysler is said to be in negotiations with the United Auto Workers Union to switch...
U.S. Army declares Arizona car dealer a no-go zone
Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Government/Legal
If you believe the Johnston family, owners of Wildcat Mitsubishi in Tucson and Ideal Automotive in Sierra Vista, Arizona, they have a little communication...
Hug it out: SAAC and Carroll Shelby end legal battle
Back in November of 2007 Carroll Shelby canceled the licensing agreement with the 5,000 member SAAC car club. Regardless of who was to blame for the fallout, the end result was a law suit filed by Shelby...
Mexico confiscates trucks crossing border for cheap diesel
Filed under: Trends, Trucks/Pickups
Thinking with their wallets, and avoiding $4.59/gallon fuel prices, truck owners in the States have been sneaking across the Mexican border to fill up with low-cost diesel...
London congestion charge has failed to solve congestion
Filed under: Government/Legal, UK
London Congestion Charge: FAIL. According to the most recent reports, traffic in London is exactly as bad today as it was before the C-Charge was ever initiated. London...
Frank Stephenson to direct McLaren design
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Supercars
Based only on his work to date, history would remember Frank Stephenson as one of the most influential automotive designers of our time. He's credited with...
Toyota's Q1 profit drops 39%
Filed under: Toyota, Earnings/Financials
Toyota is not used to seeing its profit margins drop, as the Japanese auto giant has enjoyed increased profit for nine straight years. Expect that run to end thi...
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy
Filed under: Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Autoline on Autoblog
SIX QUARTERS TO DOOMSDAY 2010 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in the American auto industry. From a product standpoint there will be a lot...
Switzerland considers banning <strike>sportscars</strike> <strike>SUVs</strike> everything
Filed under: Government/Legal, Green
Switzerland is not the most car-friendly place on earth. (Odd, then, that after Monaco, the mountainous country is one of the most popular residence choices for F1 driver...
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