Posts Tagged ‘crown victorias’

Rendered Speculation: 2011 Ford Focus

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
When we see things like this, we feel like Bruce Banner... having to contain our anger... at not getting... the Euro Focus. But hopefully tomorrow our fortunes will change, and if they do, here' s a look at the Focus we could get in 2011.We were happy enough about the second-gen Focus, and this is e......

Chrysler and Great Wall to share technology, distribution

Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Above: Great Wall PeriMost automakers are struggling with horrible US market conditions right now, but unlike competitors such as Toyota and Ford, Chrysler doesn't have sales in other areas of the world to fall back on. The Pentastar is looking to improve its fortunes overseas while also benefiting......

Gumpert Apollo Hybrid begins testing at Nurburgring

Monday, May 19th, 2008
Gumpert is entering a hybrid version of its supercar, the Apollo, in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race. Instead of the normal car's Audi 4.2-liter twin-turbo with 650 HP, the racer gets a 3.3-liter V8 with something like 630-HP, in addition to a 100kW electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.......

Chrysler workers none too happy about “mandatory” vacation

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
The recent decision by Chrysler to give employees a mandatory, unpaid two week vacation has workers peeved, and it's tough to blame them. Many long-time workers have already planned and paid for vacations that land outside of July 7-21, so those employees will have to cancel their plans or risk goin......

Yamaha to revamp its indian operation

Saturday, December 29th, 2007
Restructuring…Yamaha’s massive restructuring plan begins when Ishikawa who was appointed as the head of Yamaha’s indian operation will get a leap at the expo. Yamaha Motor Co global president Takashi Kajikawa who is visiting india for the expo is likely to announce the final investments sancti......

All-Wheel Driven (to Succeed): Audi A4 2.0T Quattro

Monday, October 10th, 2005
Every brand has one–the staple seller; the for-the-masses car on which a corporation’s fortunes rest. Audi’s bread-and-butter line, the A4 comes in sedan, two-door convertible and wagon variants. Of course, with the falling value of the dollar eating profits and ever-encroaching competition fr......

Possible Crown Vic scandal brews in Benton

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005
According to The Benton Courier, the Arkansas Attorney General's office is investigating the possibility that The Blue Oval sold the state civilian specification Crown Victorias as "Police Interceptors". While AG Mike Beebe conducts his inquiry, Ford has refused to deliver 249 '05 Interceptors, incl......