Posts Tagged ‘those guys’

GM announces $370 million investment in Flint, MI to build 1.4L engines

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
2011 Chevy Cruze and its new 1.4L Turbo engineThe local and state political and union glitterati, along with top GM executives like Rick Wagoner, John Buttermore and Tom Stephens, are gathered here in Flint, MI today for the official announcement of General Motors' newest engine plant. GM is spendin......

Stephen Odell appointed Volvo CEO and President

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
The last time we heard the name Stephen Odell, it was in connection to a list of possible replacements for current CEO Alan Mulally. While we aren't here to report on the top executive position at Ford, Odell has been tapped as Fredrik Arp's replacement as CEO of Volvo. Arp, who is leaving the autom......

Aston Martin to revive Lagonda with new concept at Geneva ‘09

Monday, September 1st, 2008
Lagonda is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. But while enthusiasts are bound to celebrate by recalling Lagondas of yore, Aston Martin plans to give us all something more tangible to commemorate by reviving the long-dormant marque. (Truth be told, having been founded in 1906, Lagonda ......

Aston Martin to revive Lagonda with new concept in Geneva ‘09

Monday, September 1st, 2008
Lagonda is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. But while enthusiasts are bound to celebrate by recalling Lagondas of yore, Aston Martin plans to give us all something more tangible to commemorate by reviving the long-dormant marque. (Truth be told, having been founded in 1906, Lagonda ......

Hero to launch electric car

Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Hero Electric part of larger Hero group plans to introduce a e-car or electric car in India by 2013. Tata has already said it would launch Indica electric in 2009 and Mahindra is planning to introduce a similar car in 2010. Pininfarina has also said that it will launch an electric car in 2014.“Her......

GM announces $350 million for Lordstown plant to bulid Chevy Cruze

Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2011 Chevy CruzeThe 2011 Chevy Cruze is a big deal. It's not Tom Cruise big, but when was the last time GM offered a truly competitive small car? The Cobalt has been around since 2005, and the Cavalier dates back to 1982. So it's been at least 26 years of Chev......

What do a giant tape measure, a V8 Vantage and Stephen Hawking have in common?

Monday, August 18th, 2008
click above to view a hi-res gallery of Beijing 008China, that's what. Artist Qin Yufen has just unveiled Beijing 008 with the help of Aston Martin chieftains Ulrich Bez and Kenny Chen. The art installation brings together a ginormous tape measure, a quote about disorder, a statuary tribute to Steph......

Harley-Davidson and MV Agusta sign acquisition deal

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Last month we brought you confirmation of Harley-Davidson's impending take-over of the MV Agusta Group in a deal valued at $109 million. The two parties have now signed the deal, leaving only regulatory approval to proceed with the acquisition.Although MV Agusta built nearly 6,000 motorcycles in 200......

Chris Theodore named as new CEO of Saleen, Inc.

Friday, August 8th, 2008
We haven't received an official announcement from Saleen, but we're here to report that Chris Theodore has been named the new CEO of Saleen, Inc. His previous title at the company was Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, and he has helped drive the development of Saleen's latest vehicles inclu......

Lotus gives hybrids a V8 soundtrack

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Click above for gallery of Lotus' Safe and Sound HybridHybrid vehicles have the potential to save a few bucks at the pump, but advocates for the blind have continued to warn about their potential to harm to the hearing impaired. Lotus' automotive consultancy arm is trying to avert the risk of hybrid......