Posts Tagged ‘volkswagen theme’

Venturi to set up shop at Le Mans

Monday, September 22nd, 2008
The reborn Venturi Automobiles may have changed the historic automaker's focus from performance cars to green technology, but back in the day – conceived, as it was, as a French rival to Ferrari – Venturi pulled off some noteworthy performances at Le Mans. Following that tradition, Venturi has n......

Doh! All plans for return of MG to U.S. dead

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Blame gas prices. Blame the housing market. Blame the dollar for being worth much less than it was in 2005. But ultimately, you'll probably need to blame the Chinese for the total lack of MGs being sold in the U.S.Despite initial plans by MG's new owner, Nanjing Automobile Group Corp., to sell a U.S......

More shots of Chevy Cruze from Lordstown

Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Click above for more new live shots of the 2011 Chevy CruzeYesterday's announcement by General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner that his company would invest $500 million in the U.S. to build the 2011 Chevy Cruze was perhaps most welcomed by the workers at GM's assembly plant in Lordstown, OH where the car w......

First Drive: 2009 Corvette ZR1 [w/VIDEO]

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Last week, General Motors' Bowling Green, KY assembly plant began manufacturing the fastest, most powerful production Corvette in its 55-year history. We got our first official look at the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the Detroit Auto Show......

First Drive: 2009 Corvette ZR1

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Last week, General Motors' Bowling Green, KY assembly plant began manufacturing the fastest, most powerful production Corvette in its 55-year history. We got our first official look at the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the Detroit Auto Show......

Chrysler expanding Detroit plant for car-based Grand Cherokee

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Click above for big gallery of the current Jeep Grand CherokeeJeep has a long and illustrious history with the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, and that lineage will continue on, albeit with some modifications to remain relevant to the times. Unlike many of its closest rivals that used a body-on-frame ......

Buick Enclave gets passport for sale in China

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Buick Enclave.In addition to getting the coolest Buicks which are not available in America, individuals in China are about to get the best vehicle that Buick has to offer in the States. In a deal which was initially inked ten months ago, the attractive ......

VIDEO: First Corvette ZR1 delivered to proud papa

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Corvette ZR1 at Barrett-JacksonThe very first Corvette ZR1 has rolled off the assembly line at General Motors' assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the proud owner of the 638-horsepower hellraiser was there in person to claim his prize. Chevy dealer ......

London 2008: Lotus unveils the Evora

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Lotus EvoraProject Eagle has finally been unveiled today at the 2008 British Motor Show as the Evora, and Lotus is beaming over its little eaglet. The Evora will be the most grown up and accessible Lotus in the British manufacturer's lineup. To illustrate, the......

Chevy Cruze to be built in Lordstown

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
click above for high-res gallery of next-gen Chevy Cobalt spy shotsWorkers at GM's Lordstown, OH plant just got another shot of good news from the General: the next-gen compact car from Chevrolet will be built there. The Chevy Cruze will replace the Cobalt, which recently had a third shift added to ......