2012 Porsche Cayenne S Review: A Suburbanite?s Dream From Germany?s Best, But Dissatisfaction Persists
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne S may be the perfect small SUV for America's stereotypical suburbanite. This is not meant as a slur - in many regards the Porsche Cayenne S stands out. It can be fun to drive, is exceedingly comfortable, looks great and offers a ruggedness and utilitarianism not necessarily available from most German sports cars. However, the Cayenne's attempts to check every box also lead to its downfall in some key areas; the Porsche Cayenne S is the perfect car for a very specif...
Porsche and Volkswagen Finally Complete Merger, Will Pay ?100M in Taxes
Volkswagen AG (Frankfurt: VOW) will complete its long-sought purchase of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Frankfurt: PAH3), following years of on-again, off-again courtship between the two companies.
Tesla Will Provide Drivetrain, Batteries for Electric Mercedes-Benz B-Class Car
Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) will provide drivetrain, batter and electric motor technology for an electric vehicle (EV) version of the Mercedes-Benz B-class beginning in 2014, according to Auto Week.
June US Car Sales Rev-Up On Contractor Demand For Trucks And SUVs
U.S. car sales revved up again in June after lackluster May sales numbers as consumers continued to flock to dealer lots to replace aging vehicles and buy new trucks and crossover SUVs.
Subaru June US Sales Surged 40 Percent
Subaru, the automotive manufacturing arm of Japanese industrial company Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Tokyo: 7270), reported June U.S. car sales rose 40 percent over the year before.
Nissan US Car Sales Soar In June
Nissan Motor Co. (Tokyo: 7201) June U.S. car sales rose 28.2 percent on gains for almost every model in the Nissan lineup.
June US Car Sales: Recovery Continues As GM, Ford, Chrysler And Toyota Report Massive Gains
June U.S. car sales rose across the board, surging above the 14 million unit seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of sales after a lackluster May, indicating a continued recovery for the industry that will likely carry through the second half.
General Motors June US Car Sales Rocket 16%
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) reported 15.5 percent year-over-year U.S. sales growth in June and the best sales month for the company since September 2008.
Ford June US Car Sales Gain On Demand For SUVs
Ford reported Tuesday that June sales rose 7 percent over the year before driven by strong sales of trucks and SUVs.
June US Car Sales - Ford, GM, Chrysler Report Big Gains
Detroit?s carmakers saw strong June U.S. car sales with Chrysler Group LLC, a subsidiary of Italian Fiat SpA (Milan: F), reporting 20 percent year-over-year sales growth and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) reporting more modest 7 percent sales gains.
Chrysler Reports Best June Sales Since 2007
Chrysler Group LLC, a subsidiary of Italian Fiat SpA (Milan: F), reported June sales rose 20 percent compared to the year before, making it the best June sales month in five years.
Time Warner, CNN Brand May Gain From Anderson Cooper's Gay Announcement
Time Warner Inc.'s (NYSE: TWX) share price and advertising spending on CNN are unlikely to be impacted by Anderson Cooper's announcement that he's gay. The news may have a long-term positive impact on his brand and cable news show, Anderson Cooper 360.
'Bath Salts' Drug May Have Fueled Nude Carjacking in Arizona
The now notorious zombie drug bath salts may be to blame in the case of a nude carjacking in Scottsdale, Ariz., that left seven injured, including a pregnant woman who broke both of her legs, media reports said.
Bird T---s And Your Car: Beware The Emu Poop
Smart USA employed zoology, statistics, engineering, and some cheeky graphic design to put an obnoxious Twitter follower in the right about the effects of bird doo-doo on cars. Here's the dirt on how much damage bird poop can cause to cars, and which color cars are most subject to aerial bombardment.
Toyota May Face Govt Investigation For New Floor Mat Recall
Toyota just can't seem to get the floor mats right on its cars. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) is recalling approximately 154,000 model-year 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450 H cars for potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal, the same problem which afflicted millions of the company's cars in 2009 and 2010. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering launching an investigation of Toyota regarding delays in notifying the agency about the...
Losses in Europe, Growth in US - Time For Ford To Leave Europe?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) must be asking itself when the European automotive market becomes too toxic as sales in the region slump, the euro zone teeters on the brink of disaster and carmaker predicts European losses of close to $600 million in the second quarter.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 Preview: Moving Motor Show, Jenson Button and the McLaren MP4-12C [PHOTOS]
The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 kicked off Thursday with the annual Moving Motor Show. The Festival of Speed hillclimb will be the big draw during the weekend at Britain's largest auto show.
Iran Oil Sanctions: China Gets Exemption From White House; U.S. Will Boost Monitoring Of Banks
Following an extended game of chicken, the Obama administration granted China and Singapore an exception to the Iranian oil sanctions, senior White House officials said Thursday.
Microsoft's Athens Headquarters Firebombed
Microsoft Corporation's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Athens, Greece headquarters was firebombed on Wednesday by gunmen who drove a van loaded with gasoline through the doors of the four story building, Reuters reported.
Apple Facing Justice Dept. Discrimination Accusations
Applesauce might be on the menu if Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) doesn't take swift actions to ameliorate members of a coalition representing Iranian-Americans and speakers of Farsi who were allegedly denied sale of iPads and other merchandise by Apple store employees in recent weeks.
Last Chance To Buy 'New' Gasoline-Powered Saab - Cars Languishing in Ports To Be Auctioned
The collection of new Saab Automobile AB 9-3, 9-4 and 9-5 cars that have been languishing in U.S. ports following the company's bankruptcy will be liquidated at auction beginning on June 28 with a lot in Newark, N.J.
US Car Sales June 2012 Preview: Plateauing Sales A New Equilibrium
U.S. car sales are expected to have remained strong in June, maintaining a total seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of around 14 million vehicles, however sales are beginning to slow at the beginning of summer and a return to pre-recession sales levels is not foreseen anytime soon, according to early predictions by analysts at LMC Automotive and Kelley Blue Book.
Ghosn-zilla! Brazilian CEO Is Biggest Earner In Japan
Nissan Motor Company (Tokyo: 7201) CEO Carlos Ghosn was the highest-paid CEO in Japan in the last fiscal year with a salary and bonus totaling 987 million yen ($12.5 million), according to Reuters.
Apple's Export Compliance Policy Ambiguous, Leaves Room To Deny Sale To Farsi Speakers
Apple Inc. has become embroiled in controversy after reports that Atlanta-area Apple Store employees refused sale of iPads and other merchandise to Farsi speakers and people of Iranian descent. At the center of the accusations of racial profiling is how the company is interpreting the U.S. embargo on Iran.
Tesla Shares Gain On Model S Anticipation, Goldman Sachs 'Buy', and Wells Fargo Backing
Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) will begin deliveries of test-drivable, production versions of its long-awaited successor to the Roadster electric car, the Model S sedan on Friday.
Apple Responds To Anti-Farsi Bias Charge, More Cases Emerging: NIAC
After allegations of racial profiling by Apple Inc. employees against Farsi-speaking customers at Apple stores, the company issued a statement Friday saying it doesn't discriminate against anyone, but it failed to address accusations of specific incidents at Atlanta-area stores.
Is Apple Rotten Without Jobs? Alleged Discrimination Against Farsi Speakers Adds To Company's Image Problems
Apple's shining white façade is picking up grime in the year after the death of genius CEO Steve Jobs. Recent weeks have brought a marketing gaffe at the World Wide Developers Conference and accusations of racial profiling against Iranian-Americans and Farsi speakers by Apple Store employees.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn May Step Down In Mid-Term
Nissan Motor Company (Tokyo: 7201) CEO Carlos Ghosn may step down before the start of the company's next mid-term business plan begins in five years, according to Bloomberg News Thursday.
Apple Workers 'Engaging In Racial Profiling' By Refusing Sale To Farsi Speakers: NIAC
The National Iranian American Council joined the Council of American-Islamic Relations in denouncing Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and asserted that Apple Store employees who have refused to sell iPads and other products to customers speaking Farsi, the language of Iran, have been clearly engaging in racial profiling.
Apple Silent On Workers Refusing Sale To Farsi Speakers, Talking To CAIR
The Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says it's talking to Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) about an official response to reports employees have been refusing to sell iPads and products to customers speaking Farsi, the Iranian national language.
