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Cadillac CT5 Debuts at New York International Auto Show
The all-new compact sedan is the latest attempt – after spending billions of dollars on decent product – to resuscitate the brand’s once award-winning glory days in segments it once dominated as well as segments undreamed of in Detroit during the Ike and Mamie good years and the swinging sixties. Continue reading
Nissan Moves China Design Center to Shanghai
Nissan Design China, previously based in Beijing, will continue creating products for global customers including those in China, and presumably (pay no attention Trump) Japan, the Americas and Africa and Europe. Continue reading
Global Light Vehicle Sales Drop -5% in March
The slight nudge up came from an easing in YoY losses in China, and an improved selling rate in the USA. Consultancy LMC notes that Western Europe had a “disappointing month, while the Japanese, Korean and South American markets all continued to struggle in YoY terms.” Continue reading
World Piece or Pieces? SAE Joins International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization
IAMTS is founded “to develop and grow an international portfolio of advanced mobility testbeds that meet the highest quality implementation and operational standards.” Continue reading
Renault Nissan Establish Joint Innovation Hub in China
he Alliance Automotive Research and Development (Shanghai), Ltd., dubbed as Alliance Innovation Lab Shanghai (AIL-SH) has Renault and Nissan each hold 50% of this new entity. It conducts research and development on autonomous drive, connected vehicles and electric vehicles. Technologies pioneered by the innovation hub will be potentially applied to Renault and Nissan vehicles sold in China and around the world. Continue reading
New 2020 Mustang High Performance 330-hp Four Banger
This appears to be – subject to Dodge and Chevrolet responses – the most powerful four-cylinder sports car offered by an American automaker. This comes from an, ahem, EcoBoost engine via Ford Performance and upgraded handling components from the Mustang GT Performance Package. Continue reading
New 2020 Jeep Gladiator Begins Shipping to U.S. Dealers
Revealed in November 2018, the Gladiator Sport starts at $33,545 and ranges to $43,545 for the Rubicon and that’s before all the Mopar goodies available are added on. Continue reading
GMC CarbonPro Has – what else – a Carbon Fiber Bed
The GMC Sierra CarbonPro Editions will begin appearing at some dealerships this summer with a carbon fiber bed on the Sierra Denali 1500 and the Sierra AT4 1500. The purpose-built CarbonPro bed is the first application of its kind for … Continue reading
Chinese Driver Ye Yifei Joins Renault Sport Academy
The 18-year-old, who hails from Xian, China is claimed to be one of the most promising stars of the junior categories. In 2019 Yifei will race for Hi-tech GP in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Yifei started karting aged ten, taking two national titles. At 14, he made the move to Europe and single-seaters. In 2016 Yifei became the first Chinese driver to win an international title winning the French F4 championship with 14 wins, 17 fastest laps and 10 pole positions. Continue reading
Mopar Debuts Six Concepts for Moab Easter Jeep Safari
“Customization is one of the highest priorities for Jeep brand enthusiasts. This is why we have proactively developed a portfolio of more than 200 exclusive parts and accessories for the all-new Jeep Gladiator,” said Steve Beahm. Continue reading
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Ghosn – Muzzled – Bites Back After Nissan Board Ouster
“This is not about greed or dictatorship, this is about a plot, this is about a conspiracy, this is about a backstabbing,” Ghosn said. “I am innocent of all the charges that have been brought against me,” he said. Continue reading
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Ford Motor Company Declares Q2 Dividend of $0.15
Stockholders and Wall Street are skeptical of Ford investor relations “happy talk.” Shares of common are currently trading at $9.30, well below the five-year high of $17.40. Continue reading
Porsche Recalls Panamera Models for Bad Control Units
Porsche has known about the potentially deadly problem since last September. Continue reading
Cayenne Coupé Marks Asian Premiere
Porsche delivered more than 31,000 units of the Cayenne in China in 2018, representing an increase of 19% compared with the previous year in the slowing Chinese market. With more than 80,000 shipped vehicles, China was once again the biggest individual market for Porsche in 2018. Continue reading →