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Ferrari Enzo Voted One of the Ugliest of All

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:05 CDT

November 4, 2009. BusinessWeek has cast the Enzo into the same bin as the Chevrolet El Camino, Pontiac Aztec and Chrysler PT Cruiser in naming it one of the 50 ugliest cars of the past 50 years.

Tom Tom for iPhone

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:00 CDT

November 2, 2009. Turn-by-turn car navigation for iPhone is here. YouTube sample.

Ford stock rises 6.9% as profit report provides glint of optimism

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:45:43 CDT

November 2, 2009. Everything just seems to be going right for Ford.

Billions more in taxpayer money for GMAC

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:52:43 CDT

October 29, 2009. The Treasury is considering injecting another $2.8 billion to $5.6 billion into the company.

Volkswagen profit dips 86%

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:44:00 CDT

October 29, 2009. Volkswagen AG said on Thursday net income for the third quarter plunged 86% as the global downturn affected demand for its cars and trucks.

2009 Annual Auto Reliability Survey: Best and worst models by car maker

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:40:44 CDT

October 29, 2009. The best and worst models in reliability by Consumer Reports.

Ford Confirms Geely Preferred Bidder for Volvo

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:44:42 CDT

October 28, 2009. Ford confirms a consortium led by China-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. is the preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of its Volvo Car Corp. division.

How Deutsch L.A. Snared Plum VW Account

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:28 CDT

October 26, 2009. Deutsch L.A. was far from the favorite when this review cranked into high gear. In fact, most observers would have given shorter odds to at least two of the other leading contenders.

Fisker eyes on GM plant

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:55:47 CDT

October 26, 2009. Fisker Automotive Inc. plans to manufacture plug-in electric cars in the former General Motors assembly plant at Delaware.

Ford Capri Mk.1 Illustration

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:41:00 CDT

October 26, 2009. An Illustration by Hand Drawn Creative of the perennial classic British Ford Capri in yellow featuring a detailed portrait of the front, rear and side elevation of this classic automobile.

GM's S Korea subsidiary raises $US412m

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:13:08 CDT

October 24, 2009. The struggling South Korean subsidiary of General Motors said it has secured more than $US400 million ($A433.8 million) in new funds.

Foose

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:05:57 CDT

October 23, 2009. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS by Chip Foose is just one of the amazing vehicles he creates.

Fancy Parking

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:49:34 CDT

October 22, 2009. Fancy Parkers take time to park their cars with dignity.

Car decals

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:01:38 CDT

October 22, 2009. Just four of countless decals you can get for your vehicle.

Recycled-metal belt buckles

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:49:59 CDT

October 22, 2009. All of the small pieces are cut from old, retired and vintage license plates creating a colorful mosaic-like silver belt buckle.

Opel workers in Spain to strike over jobs cuts

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:08:15 CDT

October 20, 2009. Spanish trade union confederation CCOO, which represents some Opel workers, said staff at the plant at Figueruelas near Zaragoza will down tools for a 48-hour period between October 28 and 30 and again between November 3 and 5.

CAW optimistic on Chrysler

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:01:10 CDT

October 17, 2009. Leaders of the Canadian Auto Workers union left a six-hour meeting with Chrysler Group LLC executives with substantially more optimism about the future of the automaker than they had going in.

GM Scores October Sales Gains

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:58:27 CDT

October 17, 2009. General Motors' market share has risen to 22.4% so far in October.

European Commission takes aim at Germany over Opel deal

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:55:18 CDT

October 17, 2009. The European Commission has warned that Germany's proposed 4.5 billion euros in state aid for Opel may breach EU competition rules.

Ford Hit by International Espionage

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:50:07 CDT

October 17, 2009. A former Ford product engineer was arrested Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport and has been charged with stealing trade secrets to give to a Chinese company.

Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles over fire hazard

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:53:28 CDT

October 14, 2009. This new recall is the eighth involving a total of approximately 16 million Ford vehicles equipped with a faulty cruise control deactivation switch manufactured by Texas Instruments.

Car Commercials

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:15:52 CDT

October 13, 2009. from the 1960s to 1970s.

IPhone app unlocks and starts car

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:22:29 CDT

October 13, 2009. A California company will announce an iPhone application and car receiver that will enable users to lock, unlock and remotely start their car with the phone rather than the car's key fob.

The nostalgic sound of a gas station bell

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:10:34 CDT

October 12, 2009. It�s perfect for garages, residential driveways or industrial locations.

Toyota's Reputation Takes a Pounding

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:03:28 CDT

October 12, 2009. The carmaker has been plagued by a variety of setbacks, including slumping sales, under-utilized assembly lines and multibillion-dollar losses.