Earlier we brought you a screen shot of Citroen’s website that features a countdown meter until the French automaker unveils its latest vehicle. Although we’ll have to wait another couple of days to know for certain, the replacement for the Berlingo utility minivan is shaping up as a strong contender for the slot, with an [...]
More news from the advancing front of European carmakers expanding eastwards: PSA, Europe’s second largest automaker and the French parent company of Peugeot and Citroën, is considering opening its new plant in Russia to partnerships with rival carmakers.
The new factory is located in Kaluga, some 180 km outside of the capital, Moscow. Russia is considered [...]
Good news all you power-hungry Spyker fans. Rumors are flying that the newly revived Dutch company is re-thinking the powerplants in its new C12 Zagato and D12 SUV. Instead of using VW’s 6.0-liter W12, Spyker may be looking to U.S. manufacturers for its engines.
Three reasons could be driving the company to go American. One is [...]
When Roush pulled the wraps off its new P-51A Mustang, we ventured a guess that it wouldn’t take too long to sell out the 100 being produced for 2008. After all, it’s the most powerful Mustang ever produced by Roush at 510 horsepower, and the car’s personal connection with Jack Roush’s love of both planes [...]
Roewe, SAIC’s renamed Rover, has an SUV in the works. Details are scant, though it’s reportedly based on a Ssangyong model. We think the Ssangyong Kyron is hiding under the Roewe’s handsome sheetmetal. The Kyron carries its Mercedes-esque styling atop a ladder frame and off-road capable 4WD componentry, so Roewe’s new SUV should be able [...]
Has Porsche’s declined invitation spurred the lodge members behind the Detroit Auto Show to showcase their appeal to luxury brands? So that might not be the reason, but the NAIAS brain trust has put together a private soiree that will highlight the other exclusive marques, like Bentley, Ferrari, and Maybach.
NAIAS Senior Co-Chairman Carl Galeana said, [...]