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When the credit crunch hit the United States and extended to Europe beginning with the fall of Lehman Brothers Investment Bank in 2008, automakers knew almost immediately that the ability for most consumers (particularly in loan and lease-heavy Ameri...

Chrysler Group LLC has reported that it has turned a first quarter 2011 net income of $116 million; the first time the company has achieved a profit since its re-organization in June 2009. The company has attributed is success to the positive rece...

After showing-off the MINAGI concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Mazda has revealed that a production model called the CX-5 is to be derived from it. Details are very limited presently; all that has been revealed by the manufacturer is tha...

Kia has unveiled the K2 at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show; a B-segment sedan based off the all-new Rio that will developed specifically for the Chinese market. The K2 continues to demonstrate Kia’s strategy of developing vehicles that cater to ...

Dodge has shown-off the new Avenger R/T model at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Rounding out the Dodge line-up of R/T (Road & Track) performance vehicles, the 2012 Avenger model receives a revised design and stiffened suspension. ...

As the current generation of the 911 enters its final laps, Porsche continues to unveil new limited editions of the model. This time, the German brand presents the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 which combines in a road car all the racing attributes that have made t...

Subaru has introduced the four-and-five door models of the all-new 2012 Impreza at the New York International Auto Show. In addition to a revised look, the new Impreza also receives Subaru’s new third generation Boxer engine and a CVT gearbox. ...

The fully-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF has been named 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show. The prestigious award is the latest of many for the battery-powered hatchback, which beat out the BMW 5-Series and the Au...

When one thinks of “compact tuner cars” most enthusiasts think, “lowered Honda Civic with a massive tail pipe.”  Asian imports are cheap to own and inexpensive to modify. General Motors has never really been a player in t...

Buick has revealed its all new SUV concept, the Envision, at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. With a plethora of new technology from the manufacturer, as well as a plug-in hybrid system, the Envision is planned to influence forthcoming Buick SUV's. Th...