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NewsVolkswagen Group to invest more than 62 billion up to 2016
Largest-ever investment package in the Group’s history for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities CEO Winterkorn: “Volkswagen Group is continuing to extend its innovation and technology leadership.” The Volkswagen Group will invest around €62.4 billion in its Automotive Division in the coming five years. This is the result …
NewsFord Killing of E-Series Van; Ushering in Transit
Although the Ford E-Series van may never have garnered the respect and recognition of its similarly practical sibling, the F-series pickup, there's many a plumber, electrician, and contractor that would lament the big van's passing... unless it was replaced with the full-size Ford Transit. As the big brother to the …
NewsFerrari Enzo Crashes Into Ocean at Targa Newfoundland
Targa is the single most amazing automotive even in Canada, and possibly North America. Unique in its position as a timed, open-road race past bungalows and cabins, it's one of the last bastions of the purest form of motorsport, alongside the Isle of Mann TT. There's no prepared track surface, …
New ModelsMercedes Making Baby SL
Believe it or not, Mercedes has recently revealed that they'll be launching a two-seat sports car based upon their tiny B-class platform. Tentatively named the Mercedes Benz SLA and looking (so far) like a scaled-down Mercedes McLaren SLR, the tiny little front-wheel drive roadster will feature a 1.6L turbocharged four …
NewsPorsche Dishes on New 7 Speed Manual
Although the majority of Porsche's may be leaving the factory with the manu-matic PDK gearbox installed, there's still a very strong market for cars with a third pedal. They're called purists, and out of all the sports car manufacturers, none may understand that particular market better than Porsche. They have, …
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