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GM Canada Loses 1,500 Jobs to US Workers
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Mixing business and emotion is dangerous, as some 2,000 workers in Oshawa, Canada are learning today. The GM plant they work at, which manufactures the Chevrolet Impala and runs a flex line for the Equinox, will axe 2,000 jobs.
2014 Corolla Might Get Ventilated Seats for US: Chief Engineer Says
Still a decent distance away from U.S. production, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla is giving us a few hints of what we could expect through the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version.
Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster Catches 178 MPH Golf Ball
Some entries in the Guinness Book of World Records are stupid. In fact most of them are. They encourage people to do things like grow their fingernails to almost three feet long. The record in this story is stupid too, but at least its really cool.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition Available this Fall
Slated to go on sale in the U.S., Europe and other markets this fall, the special VW Beetle Fender Edition made the jump from concept to reality thanks to a warm reception after its debut in Frankfurt last year.
Man Killed by Airbag Two Weeks After Crash
Airbags can be dangerous in more ways than you might think: one man in Scotland died of bronchial pneumonia two weeks after inhaling fumes from one after it was cut on broken glass in a highway crash.
Toyota Prius c Fails to Get Consumer Reports’ Nod
Ravenous demand for the Toyota Prius c drove dealerships to jack prices up above the MSRP when it initially launched, but that isn’t helping it win any extra points with Consumer Reports which said it couldn’t recommend the vehicle.
Used Car Prices Expected to Dip in Coming Months
It’s been a strange year for the used car market so far. Prices were skewed higher than they normally would be after fewer used cars came in off lease than past years and demand for fuel efficient cars also rose with heightened gas prices.
GM Might Return to Facebook Advertising: Exec Says
GM’s about-face advertising policy raised a few eyebrows this month, but based on the latest from GM global chief marketing officer Joel Ewanick, the company might not be quite as far over the cuckoo’s nest as you might think.
Stolen $3.8 Million Mercedes Reclaimed by Original Owners Heir
A German family is reclaiming a Mercedes-Benz that recently sold at auction for $3.8 million which was stolen from them by a U.S. soldier during World War II.
Earthquakes in Italy Prompt Ferrari Charity Auction
Earthquakes that have rocked Italy since May 20 claimed at least 16 lives since they started, but Ferrari is trying to help ease the pain by holding a charity auction and directing the proceeds to the victims’ families.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Patriotic License Plates
Not long after 9/11, the California DMV started selling memorial license plates under the promise that the proceeds would go toward scholarships for children of the victims, or anti-terrorist initiatives, but the money isn’t making it home.
What a Formula 1 Car Looks Like Inside
If there’s one thing that probably beats being on the drug that is Charlie Sheen, it’s driving an F1 car. For better or worse, the average person has about as much of a shot at piloting one as they would at surviving Sheen’s devil-may-care cocaine habit.
Volkswagen Wants Small SUV: Exec Says
Keeping in line with its aggressive expansion plan, Volkswagen is considering adding another SUV to its lineup that would sell in both the North American and overseas market.
Carroll Shelby Memorial Live Stream Tonight
Anyone who can’t attend the memorial service for automotive legend Carroll Shelby tonight, and that’s most of us, can catch the event streaming live from 6 to 9 p.m. Pacific time tonight.
Ford Focus ST Performance Academy Offers Free Hot Lap Training
Driving enthusiasts in select cities across the U.S. will have the chance to drive Ford Focus ST with professional race instruction this summer.
Manchester United and Chevrolet Forge Advertising Partnership
General Motors’ advertising strategy made headlines several times already this year, but the latest revelation just might be the strangest yet.
Sergio Marchionne Spied Driving SRT Viper on Memorial Day
Update: Chrysler called us to clarify that it wasn’t Marchionne, but instead Roy Peters, the project’s lead electrical engineer. Coasting along with traffic, eastbound on Interstate 69 through Michigan, we were road testing a 2012 Jeep Compass when several car lengths in the distance a ragtag convoy of cars swarmed around a single sports coupe.
Turbocharged Engines Expected to Increase by 1 Million this Year
It’s no secret that automakers and consumers alike are favoring forced induction engines to keep fuel economy and performance intact amid fuel prices that choke up on budgets more every year.
Fiat Won’t Acquire Mazda Stake: Chairman Says
When Mazda and Fiat announced plans to co-develop the next MX-5 Miata and Alpha Romeo Spyder the auto news industry quickly went abuzz with speculation.
Ford Explorer Interceptor Chosen by California Highway Patrol
Until recently the traditional choice for police cars was very simple: almost always a Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor, but with the legendary cop cruiser out of production, forces across the country have had to turn elsewhere, diversifying the pack.
2012 Lexus GX 460 SportDesign Package Released
Lexus USA just released the “SportDesign” package for the GS 460 SUV, offering customers the chance to differentiate their SUV with a more updated look that steps slightly toward next year’s styling.
Aston Martin One 77 Wrecked in China, May be Irreparable
News that one of the Aston Martin One 77 supercars bit a curb and suffered severe damage has surfaced, narrowing the already tiny number of units that exist.
BYD Burning Car Concerns Addressed by Automaker
A wicked crash between a Nissan GT-R and a BYD E6 electric taxi in China last Sunday is lighting concern about EV fires anew.
Toyota Racing Announces Final LMP1 Driver
Despite setbacks, Toyota Racing has finally filled the seats of its TS030 hybrid race cars, which will debut next month at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
