FARO, Portugal For pure driving enthusiasts in Europe the new Opel Speedster presents a conundrum: to drive or not to drive. The vehicle begs to be driven fast, but since it is built in limited quantity, it may just as quickly be shelved in...
LISBON, Portugal One solid burst in the Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG leads you to believe the initials for Mercedes' in-house tuner should be OMG Oh My God! rather than AMG (the initials of the company's founders). is the oath you're bound to shout as...
Revamp the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard don't freeze it, says Jim Press, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers chairman and Toyota North America chief operating officer. Mr. Press says the AAM may try to strike a deal with the...
So I say hybrids will save less fuel than expected, tow less and cost more. Some will be built, but I say fewer than predicted today. People won't buy them if they don't make sense, and they don't make sense. I've spent my life taking noise and...
For nearly a decade, General Motors Corp. has embraced tubular hydroforming as an alternative to the tried-and-true stamping and welding of structural components such as vehicle frames. With the launch of its new GMT 360 midsize sport/utility...
A Burlington, Ont., Canada, dealership is the first in Ford’s North American chain to achieve ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. Discovery Ford is being recognized after more than a year of work to identify chemicals and...
Consumers may soon receive tax credits for buying vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. In an attempt to promote cleaner vehicles and reduced fuel consumption, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., along with the Union...
Consumers may soon receive tax credits for buying vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. In an attempt to promote cleaner vehicles and reduced fuel consumption, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., along with the Union...
Honda reached produced its 10 millionth vehicle in North American last week. The company began local production in 1982 in Marysville, OH, and will open its 11th North American plant, in Lincoln, AL, this fall. Each year, Honda assembles more than...