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A report from Washington State television station KXLY claims that BMW is looking to build another manufacturing facility in North America, but it doesn't appear to be a vehicle assembly plant. The TV station claims BMW and partner SGL Group will announce plans to build a carbon fiber plant in...

Last weeks announcement that BMW is planning to launch a new entry-level model with a front-wheel drive powertrain would certainly have had some brand purists spewing, but for the large majority of new car buyers it would appear that it doesnt matter which wheels are doing the driving because...

You didn't think the 2011 Ford Fiesta was going to be stuck with a wimpy 120-horsepower, four-cylinder forever did you? Well, maybe you did, but our latest spy photos prove there's a hotter version of the Fiesta hatchback in the works. As you can see, this Fiesta prototype not only looks a...

General Motors is mulling a radical re-engineering for the Chevrolet Corvette, centered on a more fuel-efficient, mid-engined V6 powertrain, a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint. The idea is to re-energize GM's ambition for the Corvette, with fundamental changes that will make...

Canadian firm Horchaus has begun importing several Audi vehicles into North America. The company is focusing on models not available in that region, including the Audi RS6 Avant, RS6 Sedan, as well as the discontinued B7 RS4 Avant. Pricing on the Audi RS6 Avant is set at about C$115,000, or...

What’s faster? A Mazda MX-5 Miata or a Bentley Continental Supersports? Crazy question? Maybe. One features a normally aspirated inline-4, the other, a twin-turbo W-12. On the surface, this is brutally unfair. There’s no question the Bentley is faster and infinitely more civilized on the open...

While Toyota works on getting its FT-86 rear-wheel-drive coupe on the road and as Nissan plans a rival, another Japanese automaker is going to throw its two cents into the segment as well. Sources close to Mazda say that RX-7 should see a revival sometime in early 2011 and will mark the end of...

At its monthly meeting in Detroit today, the General Motors board of directors accepted the resignation of Fritz Henderson as director, president and CEO of the company. Replacing him temporarily until a successor can be found will be Ed Whitacre, the current chairman of the board. Henderson...

When we polled you yesterday afternoon about whether Honda was right in choosing to build the insurrectionary 2010 Accord Crosstour instead of picking the Accord Touring from its overseas showrooms, we didn't know that Acura was going to announce that it was doing just that today. Honest. In...

Chryslers Overhaul: Chrysler to become more luxury, Dodge to become more sport Fiat SpA and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, plans to release a new 5 year business plan outlining Chrysler Groups product overhaul in November. According to some early interviews with Chrysler executives, Automotive...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, is expected to take a stake in Japan's Suzuki Motor Co. by the end of 2009, according to Automotive New Europe sister publication Automobilwoche, which cited an unnamed Suzuki executive in a story due to be published Monday. "We...

Former Ontario, Canada Attorney General Michael Bryant made a name for himself as a tough-nosed lawmaker that took a hard line against street racing. Among Bryant's hard stance anti-racer policies was a law that gave the police the right to crush any car that was modified for racing even if the...

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 went on display in the Middle East and some stealthy soul caught a couple of close-up pics from the front and rear three-quarter. It's a much smoother vehicle than the one it replaces, ditching the arcs for hard angles. It also sheds finicky styling cues like the current...

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Audi of America president de Nysschen calls Chevy Volt "a car for idiots," slams electric vehicles Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen is a big fan of diesels (no surprise), and during a recent chat with veteran auto journo Lawrence Ulrich, de Nysschen imparted a few choice morsels on...

The second new diesel from Audi this year, the 2010 A3 TDI offers hatchback practicality and clean-diesel frugality in a relatively affordable package. Starting from $29,950 before an $825 delivery fee, the hatch technically just squeaks under the $30,000 mark. But you get a good deal of value...

Ford has sold the 5-passenger C-Max and 7-passenger S-Max in Europe for several years. They're small minivans based on the European Ford Focus and they're closely related to the Mazda 5. But unlike the Mazda, they've never had sliding rear doors. However, Ford is readying its next-generation...

Apart from its extensive North American distribution network and production base, Chrysler doesnt have much to offer its new strategic partner Fiat--especially when it comes to actual product. There is the new Pentastar V-6 engine as well as the Chrysler 300s LX rear-wheel drive platform, though...

Many cars have been killed because of the Carpocalypse. But we don't think the bloodbath should be over. With the help of Jalopnik readers we've identified nine on death row and one that should be read its last rights. Click "next" to go through our list of ten cars potentially deserving of...

Super cars don't come much more dedicated than the Ariel Atom 3, a car that's fast becoming a legend. And if you're a dedicated driver they don't come much faster, as we found out at rainy Lime Rock last weekend. Yes, super cars certainly come prettier in the conventional sense, but...