VW Phaeton Returns to the States
18 Aug 2009, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is one of the brands which are targeting a larger market share in the United States and hopes the new midsize car to be produced in Tennessee will help it achieve this goal. But the most ...
Confirmed: Hyundai Equus in the US in 2010
15 Aug 2009, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speculation on whether Hyundai will launch the Equus in the United States finally comes to an end. The South Korean manufacturer yesterday confirmed it will indeed bring the premium luxury sedan in ...
Cash for Clunkers Out of Money Within a Month
14 Aug 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The $3 billion package approved by the United States government for the Car Allowance Rebate System might get spent in one month, Ford Motor Co.'s chief economist said when talking about the re...
2010 Nissan Maxima Pricing Unveiled
13 Aug 2009, 12:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Nissan today unveiled pricing for the 2010 Maxima which is already available at dealerships across the United States. Specifically, the 2010 Maxima comes in two versions, 3.5 S...
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Max Out Plant Capacity
13 Aug 2009, 06:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford's 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor appears to be a very popular high-performance off-road truck nowadays, in spite of all voices claiming that small-displacements vehicles are the most appropriate fo...
Henderson: We're Changing the Culture at GM
12 Aug 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM is now undergoing the biggest restructuring ever, not only at the product range level but also at the way the company sees customers and the market per se. Fritz Henderson, GM President and CEO, ...
Toyota Says No to US Government Funds
10 Aug 2009, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Toyota says it doesn't need support from the United States government to build electric vehicles or batteries in the country. The reason? The company doesn't intend t...
Americans Still Attracted by Gaz Guzzlers
7 Aug 2009, 12:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In spite of the economic recession that brought the United States auto industry on the verge of collapse, Americans are still attracted by high-displacement engines, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said. ...
GM, Profitability by 2011
6 Aug 2009, 14:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are getting better for former bankruptcy automaker General Motors who's experiencing high sales in the domestic market following the US government scrapping scheme. And the future sounds...
What CARS? Maybe Cash for Refrigerators...
6 Aug 2009, 10:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Senator John McCain is one of those who believe that approving an extra $2 billion package for the amazingly-popular Cash for Clunkers scheme is a bad, bad idea. He thinks that the Senate should rej...
Senate Agrees with $2B Cash for Clunkers Extension
6 Aug 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United States Senate finally reached a long-awaited deal on extending the Cash for Clunkers scheme late Wednesday. Democrats and Republicans will vote on the plan on Thursday which will bring an...
GM Pleased with US EV Grants
6 Aug 2009, 06:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported yesterday, the US government was on the verge of awarding $2.4 billion in grants for research on advanced batteries and vehicle components, as well as for the purchase of plug-in hybr...
US to Give $2.4Bn for Batteries, PHEV, EV
5 Aug 2009, 12:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US led offensive on the green vehicle front enters a new chapter today, as the country is getting ready to pump $2.4 billion in grants for research on advanced batteries and vehicle components, ...
Senate Likely to Pass the $2 Billion
5 Aug 2009, 09:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / At least this is what Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood hopes to happen this week, as voices claiming the program might run out of cash by this weekend are getting more support from officials clos...
Alfa Romeo Goes Back to the States with Giulia
4 Aug 2009, 12:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew this was going to happen, especially since Fiat announced a strategic alliance with Chrysler. So, Alfa Romeo will go back in the United States and the first model to be offered to Am...
Hyundai Goes for Sales Record in the US
4 Aug 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean manufacturer Hyundai managed to set a new record in the United States when it comes to its own sales in the country. Last month, the company sold a total of 8,629 in its Central Region,...
Ford Runs High in the US Thanks to CARS
4 Aug 2009, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is one of the companies that benefited the most from the US scrapping scheme nicknamed Cash for Clunkers. The American manufacturer revealed in its financial results for July 2009 that Ford, Li...
No More Double Cash from Chrysler
3 Aug 2009, 12:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As we told you in July, Chrysler had an interesting approach over the US Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), offering up to $4,500 to consumers who agree to trade-in an old car and purchase a new Ch...
Toyota Adds New Staff to Cope with US High Demand
3 Aug 2009, 08:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mission accomplished for the US scrapping scheme as it not only improved car and truck sales, but also convinced automakers to hire new staff in order to cope with high demand across the country. Su...
Mazda Applauds Cash for Clunkers Results
3 Aug 2009, 07:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) established by the US government and rolled out last Monday brought at least surprising results. At least from our point of view, the con...