Autos: GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker
Written by: General Motors Date: Jan. 26, 2010 General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB. “Today’s announcement is great news for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, great news for millions of Saab customers and fans worldwide, and great news for GM,” said John Smith, GM vice president... Read More
Autos: Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO
Written by: General Motors Date: Jan. 25, 2010 Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., has agreed to continue as chairman and CEO of General Motors, it was announced today. Speaking at a press conference at GM’s headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board’s commitment that the company will pay back in full the U.S. Treasury and the Canadian and Ontario government loans by June. Whitacre’s... Read More
AUTOS: Buick Unveiling Regal GS Show Car
Written by: The Paddock Staff Date: Jan 7, 2010 A high-performance Buick Regal GS show car that harks back to the GM division’s Gran Sport past will be unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With an estimated 255 turbocharged horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced, adaptive all-wheel-drive system, the Buick Regal GS show car... Read More
AUTOS: Corvette American Flag Tribute 2010 Bigger, Better
Written by: Carlisle Events Date: December 16, 2009 Don’t miss the opportunity to have your Corvette be a part of the August 27-29, 2010 Corvettes At Carlisle’s spectacular patriotic display. The Corvette epitomizes the American Dream in the form of America’s Sports Car. In 2010, at Corvettes at Carlisle, we will once again create an American Flag made entirely... Read More
AUTOS: Tiny Urban Car Unveiled By Honda
Written by: Honda Date: December 7, 2009 Honda unveiled its tiny Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model this week at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, showing a concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe. Conceived around a small “footprint” for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the packaging concept integrates a center driving position... Read More
AUTOS: 70 MPG Hybrid Concept Unveiled By VW
Written by: The Paddock Staff Date: December 7, 2009 The Volkswagen Up! Lite concept hybrid car, which VW says is capable of 70 mpg on the highway, had its world premiere this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With its combination of a VW TDI clean-diesel engine, an advanced electric motor, and a seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox, the Up! Lite is an innovative hybrid that combines... Read More
AUTOS: Dodge Boasts With Viper ACR 1:33 Edition
Written by: Dodge Date: December 4, 2009 To celebrate the final production year of the current generation Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge plans to deliver a vehicle lineup like no other since the introduction of the iconic American sports car in 1992. Numerous special limited-edition models are planned for the 2010 model year, including the Dodge Viper ACR 1:33 Edition, which will pay... Read More
AUTOS: Infiniti’s Latest M Sedan Unveiled In LA
Written by: Infiniti Date: December 4, 2009 Infiniti unveiled the all-new 2011 Infiniti M sedan this week at a media event in Beverly Hills, Calif., prior to the Los Angeles Auto Show. Infiniti’s halo sedan, which is scheduled to go on sale in late March 2010, will be available in two model designations – the Infiniti M56 with an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter VVEL Direct... Read More
AUTOS: Volt Will Arrive Next Year
Written by: GM Date: December 4, 2009 Chevrolet announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that the Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be available late next year in California – the nation’s largest new-car market – with other lead markets to be named later. The Chevrolet Volt is designed to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without... Read More
AUTO: Fisker Picks Plant To Build New Hybrids
Written by: The Paddock Staff Date: October 25, 2009 Fisker Automotive, the maker of high-end electric cars, plans to refurbish a former General Motors plant in Delaware to produce plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Associated Press reports. Part of Fisker's governent loan will go toward finalizing the Karma plug-in hybrid, which is due in showrooms next summer. (Photo: Fisker Automotive) An... Read More
