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Alfa Romeo 4C Spyder to Drop its Top in Geneva
Like a dog staring lustily at his master eating a steak dinner we’ve been drooling buckets of slobber, pining for the Alfa Romeo 4C. Upping this car’s sexiness, the Italian Automaker will supposedly reveal a Spyder version of it at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.
Volkswagen Polo Range Updated for 2014
Volkswagen will reveal a quartet of subcompact Polos at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Naturally fuel efficiency is a top priority with these models but the company hasn’t forgotten about performance.
Saab 9-3 to Start Trickling from Trollhattan on Monday
Saab will resume production of the 9-3 on Monday at its Trollhattan, Sweden facility.
Hyundai Tucson Hydrogen Car Delivery Begins in Europe
Hyundai delivered its first line-produced hydrogen-powered car today in Europe.
Nissan Hatchback to Target VW Golf, Ford Focus
Nissan is taking aim at Europe’s five-door hatchback segment next year to take on the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.
GM Investing 4B Euros in Opel, Keeping Brand Alive
Should General Motors’ German subsidiary be scrapped? Not according to its American parent, which plans to pour four billion Euros into it through 2016.
2013 Mercedes A45 AMG Teased in Photos
Teaser photos and a rough release date for Mercedes‘ new hot hatch, the A45 AMG, are bringing the car ticklishly close to reality.
Lancia Will Live on, Models to be Built in America
Earlier reports of Lancia getting axed have been debunked by Chrysler spokesman Scott Brown, stating that those rumors are indeed false and that Lancia will continue on in Europe.
Fiat to Axe Lancia Brand of Rebadged Chryslers
Fiat–Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne made a series of significant announcements in a teleconference earlier today, not the least of which is the termination of the Lancia brand.
Jeep Mulls Moving Manufacturing to China
Jeep is considering shipping its manufacturing to China in a cost-saving measure on the heels of weak European demand.
Nissan Juke NISMO, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
Tweaked from its original version, the Nissan Juke NISMO is more of an appearance package than a serious performance variant.
Ford Mustang Confirmed for Europe – Video
It’s official, an American automotive icon is headed to Europe: the Ford Mustang.
F1 Needs to Reduce Costs: Ferrari Boss Says
Ferrari’s President, Luca di Montezemolo, recently affirmed his support for the need to cut costs in Formula 1, inline with the FIA which has said essentially that drastic measures are required if the sport is to remain viable over the longer term.
Tom Tom App Warns of Speed Traps, Encourages Reckless Driving
Tom Tom is a company known for building aftermarket GPS devices. But now, with the new Tom Tom speed camera app, users in Europe can beat the speed traps and save some money.
2013 Audi Q5 Winter Testing Spy Photos
Our spies caught the new Audi Q5 out for winter testing without the usual camo clothing you might expect from such spy photos. We’ve got to laugh a little at the German automaker for deciding to intentionally offer less-than-optimal fuel efficiency in the Q5s headed to North America. Their 2.0-liter TDI is actually more efficient than…
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Pictures Emerge Ahead of Geneva
Ever wondered what a Cruze would look like if it had some more trunk space? Today, Chevrolet has revealed its Cruze station wagon before its official appearance next month at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. These pictures show the wagon with the same clean looks that the Cruze sedan and hatchback have, and sporting a…
2013 Audi Q5 Getting Not-So-Efficient Diesel
Efficiency is important these days. The government is cracking down on gas guzzlers and imposing strict regulations that force automakers into saving more fuel than ever before. That’s why it might come as a surprise that Audi of America is opting not to offer their most efficient diesel engine in the upcoming 2013 Q5. That’s…
Pagani Zonda Crashed in Hong Kong
If you had twelve children every year, would you love them all the same? It might be hard to keep track, but as is true with any parent, seeing one of your babies hurt would be tragic. While it’s a bit much to think of cars as children, and some people do, the Pagani Zonda…
Volkswagen Golf Remains European Best-Seller in 2011
The Volkswagen Golf will remain the best-selling car in Europe, but here’s the real news: it keeps the crown with a whopping 484,547 units sold. Numbers might not mean much to most people, but this will put things into perspective: at 1.6 million units worldwide, BMW stood fast as the world’s largest luxury car brand. Those…
Mercedes A-Class Teaser Released Ahead of Geneva [Video]
Mercedes-Benz is going guerilla with its marketing tactics for the new A-Class by placing camouflaged cars around Germany stamped with QR (Quick Response) codes to give those lucky enough to scan them a chance at some prizes. While that’s good news for a bunch of lucky Germans, the rest of us will have to settle for a…
Audi North American Plant Coming In The Future, No Date Set
Cutting costs these days seems to be all about building factories in the country meant to buy your products. Audi is following that mantra by announcing designs to build a plant in North America. Doing so would help the brand avoid the pitfalls of the European economy and make the actual act of bringing vehicles…
GM Says Opel Not For Sale Despite Discussions With Fiat
When there’s blood in the water, sharks start to bite. If the automotive industry does nothing else, it fosters ruthless competition and a winner-takes-all mentality akin to professional sports. That’s exactly why reporters were peppering Chrysler–Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne with questions about his company wanting to buy GM’s struggling German subsidiary, Opel. Outside scheduled announcements,…
European Union Toughens CO2 Regulations For 2012
Car companies that sell their vehicles in Europe have to deal with the toughest emission standards in the world, and they are about to get tougher still. The European Union has just announced that it wants to improve emissions by 20% in 2015, and to achieve that goal, it is tightening emission regulations starting from…
BMW and Audi Turn To China For Growth
German luxury titans Audi and BMW are migrating to a new battlefield in hopes of growing their brands despite domestic debt worries. According to Jenny Gu, a Shanghai- based analyst at research firm LMC Automotive, the number of luxury cars sold in China for 2011 may increase by 39 percent to 939,000, overtaking Germany by 25,000. That…
