Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Toyota TheDetroitBureau.com is reporting that Toyota is currently in discussions with other world governments and safety agencies about expanding its latest recall involving defective accelerator pedal mechanisms that...
Henry Ford’s great-grandson arrived at the shuttered auto plant to brag about a plan to revive the vast empty space: Investors would transform it into a modern factory. The rest is here: Despite dreams, idle auto plants stay that way Read More →
Ever have one of those “WTF” kinda days? Well, that would be me today after I get the announcement for one of the winners of 2010 North American Car & Truck of the Year. Enough about me, the winners are the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010...
All other car companies admire what BMW has done with the 3 Series by Making it an “affordable,” sport-luxury model that brings in huge profits and is well followed by many ( I go with my friend in is his 2004 330i for lunch every chance...
‘THE ULTIMATE DRIVNG MACHINE FOR ALL SEASONS’ This new BMW Z4 is the brand’s first retractable hardtop convertible and is the successor to both the Z4 roadster and Z4 coupe. At the touch of a button, and in less than 20 seconds, the new...
There is no reason to doubt the fact that Porsche has been one of the most prominent staples in the automotive world. It was almost an instant classic when the Porsche 356 and 911 were first introduced. From the 911 to the VW Beetle, Ferdinand “Ferry”...
Filed under: Economy , Hybrids/Alternative , Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Tech , Ford , Nissan Ford Focus EV Mule – Click above for high-res gallery The U.S. Department of Energy has finally announced the first recipient of...
General Motors Corp. workers across the nation were beginning to deal with the automaker’s historic bankruptcy filing Monday and the effect on their plants and lives. View original post here: GM workers feel powerless amid huge changes Read More →
We all knew this was coming as it was only a matter of time unfortunately. General Motors or GM, has filed for bankruptcy today. The chapter 11 filing comes about as economic conditions continue to effect corporations not only in the United States,...
It is a gloomy day for many Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships around the U.S. today! DETROIT — Chrysler LLC notified its U.S. retailers today about its plans to shut down 789 dealerships, or 25 percent of its total, by June 9th. Update: Want to...
GM will temporarily close all or portions of 23 engine, transmission and parts factories across the U.S. for several weeks because vehicle-making plants also will be idled. View original post here: GM plans to temporarily shut parts plants Read More →
Are you wondering what will happen to Chrysler after Chapter 11 Bankruptcy? If you have not heard already or you live under a rock, Chrysler has filed for bankruptcy and announced a deal with Fiat S.p.A. We have compiled a list of points briefly describing...
General Motors, once the colossus of American capitalism, will become a leaner, government-owned company if the Obama administration goes along with the automaker’s plan to slash jobs, close plants and eliminate the legendary Pontiac brand. Read...
The manager of GM’s employee stock fund has sold off all remaining shares of the troubled auto maker, which is closing plants and slashing costs in a bid to avoid bankruptcy. See the rest here: GM fund dumps all of company’s shares Read More →
At this point, there is no doubt in my mind; GM will be filing for bankruptcy soon. Confirmed by various sources, GM cannot file until after sometime in June of this year. General Motors is looking to conserve every last bit of the money that they have....
