Bentley SUV In The Works (2012 Detroit Auto Show)

Bentley’s chaiman and CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer had some interesting details to share with reporters earlier this week at the 2012 North American International Auto show in Detroit: “In China, we were the first time ever in a situation that we could sell more than a thousand cars… We ended it up last year at 1,839 … Read more

2014 Renault Twingo Gets A “Unisex” Facelift

In hopes to give dwindling Twingo sales a boost, Renault has given the compact car a facelift for its 2014 iteration. Brief: The next-generation Renault Twingo will launch in Q1 2014 and boast both a more unisex front fascia as well as a new 1.5-litre diesel engine. Pricing will start at 7,990 euros in France. … Read more

Porsche & Volkswagen Compensation Claims Hit $2.3 Billion

Claims against Porsche and Volkswagen which were filed in a German court late last year have reached a staggering 1.8 billion euros ($2.3 billion). The massive claims pileup were filed against the two automakers for allegedly holding back crucial information from shareholders. Brief: Porsche and VW compensation claims reach 1.8 billion euros in German court … Read more

GM Produces Fix For Fiery Chevrolet Volt Battery Packs

General Motors executives had announced late yesterday that they have developed a fix to a design flaw which caused several Chevrolet Volt battery packs to catch fire sometime after government safety tests. Brief: GM announces fix for Chevrolet Volt battery packs which will provide extra safety from catching fire in the event of a collision. … Read more

Chrysler Confirms Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee In The Works

As surprising as it may seem given Chrysler’s European connections, the Jeep Grand Cherokee isn’t offered in a diesel variant Stateside. Brief: Chrysler to offer diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2013 as well as employ an additional 1,300 workers in its Jefferson North assembly plant in order to introduce a third shift. 2013 Chrysler Jeep … Read more

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