Marc Carter
2010 Kia Forte Hits the Road at $13,695
Kia has announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Kia Forte. The base Forte LX starts at $13,695 plus destination charges. The Forte EX begins at $15,795 and the top of the line SX trim begins at $17,195. The base Forte LX and EX models are powered by 156 hp 2.0L four-cylinder that can be paired to either a 5-speed...
Toyota Has No Plans to Restart Camry Solara Production
Last summer Toyota decided to kill the slow-selling Camry Solara Coupe, but continued production of the drop-top version. Production of the drop-top Solara stopped in December, but Toyota had hoped to restart production. "I think there was some hope that eventually during the spring/summer months the market would bear a need," says TEMA spokesman Rick Hesterberg. "We kept the tooling,...
Koenigsegg and Norwegian Investors to Buy Saab According to Swedish Television
Luxury car maker Koenigsegg and a group of Norwegian investors have signed a letter of intent with GM to take over Saab according to Swedish television. Final details of the deal have not been finalized. Full Story: Reuters
GM Discontinues Mild Hybrid Versions of the Malibu, Aura and Vue for 2010
Citing increased inventory levels, GM has announced that production of the 2010 Chevy Malibu hybrid have been suspended. Apparently inventory levels are high enough of the 2009 Malibu hybrid, that GM doesn't need to produce any more at the vehicle's current selling rate. GM's hybrid spokesman Brian Corbett recently told AutoblogGreen that there are no plans to produce any...
Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide Undisguised and Caught
A CAR Online reader (Simon Gregg) spotted the upcoming Aston Martin Rapide testing in the UK sans camouflage. The production version of the Rapide is expected to be unveiled this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show and go on sale in early 2010. The Rapide is expected to be powered by the automaker's 6.0L V12 with approximately with 470 hp...
Fiat Officially Closes Deal With Chrysler
Fiat has officially closed the deal and taken over Chrysler this morning. The takeover now means that Fiat's Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne will become CEO of Chrysler. Fiat is now going to start transferring Fiat's technology, platforms and powertrains to Chrysler plants. Chrysler's plants are also going to resume production soon, since they were idled during the bankruptcy process...
Supreme Court Removes Delay for Chrysler/ Fiat Deal
The U.S. Supreme Court has removed the temporary stay that was issued yesterday clearing the way for the completion of the Fiat/ Chrysler deal. The high court rejected arguments from three Indiana pension and construction funds who are against the sale. Chrysler and Fiat are now free to complete their deal. Full Story: Yahoo Related Stories: Fiat Won't Cancel Chrysler Deal Despite Court...
Fiat Won't Cancel Chrysler Deal Despite Court Delay
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court delayed the Fiat/ Chrysler deal to listen to arguments from three Indiana pension and construction funds who are against the sale. The funds have been fighting the sale since since they feel that it unfairly favors Chrysler's unsecured stakeholders ahead of secured debtholders like themselves. Under the terms of the agreement with Fiat, Fiat has...
Former AT&T CEO Edward Whitacre, Jr. to Become Chairman of New GM
GM has announced this morning that the former AT&T CEO, Edward Whitacre, Jr. will become chairman of the "new" GM when the company is launched this summer. GM's interim Chairman Kent Kresa will continue to serve as interim chairman until the launch. "The appointment of Ed Whitacre as chairman represents a very auspicious beginning for the New GM," said Kresa....
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Has Delayed the Sale of Chrysler
The upcoming sale of Chrysler LLC to Fiat has been temporarily delayed by a by a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg acted right before the 4pm deadline from a U.S. appeals court in New York. Indiana pension funds and consumer groups asked the Supreme Court over the weekend to stop the sale of Chrysler so that they...
