Cars Articles

Saab elevates 48% quarterly profit - Posted by Michelle Crimson.

Saab AB (SAAB-B.SK), Swedish defense and aerospace company, said last Friday that its net profit rose 48% in the second quarter. Accordingly, the increase is driven by robust results from its defense and security solutions, and systems and product divisions.

The right auto body shop - Posted by Michelle Crimson.

Choosing the right body shop is necessary. We may have different standards, requirements and definitions of what quality work is. But this can probably help in choosing the right one.

BMW's 5-Series has New Names, Much Better Performance - Posted by Hailey Kerr.

BMW has changed the name of its six-cylinder powered midsize, luxury 5-Series cars for 2008 to emphasize its larger and more powerful engines. The old 525i would be change to 528i with 230hp while the 530i becomes the 535i with 300 hp included on the twin-turbocharged, six-cylinder 535xi Sports Wagon.

BMW Serious about Getting Green - Posted by Hailey Kerr.

BMW has already produced a series of 100 models of its Hydrogen 7 which is the first top-end saloon in the world to be equipped with a hydrogen-powered combustion engine with bivalent drive.

Super Fuel Efficient Autos For The Carolinas - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

The Plug-In Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas is expecting the delivery of its first PHEV. The said vehicle is a prototype with 100 mpg rating and 60 percent less greenhouse emission than conventional vehicles.

Volkswagen Expects Sales Increase Due To Skoda - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

Shanghai Volkswagen, the venture between Chinese SAIC Motor Corp and German Volkswagen AG are looking to increase sales in China with the introduction of Skoda auto models. The first Skoda units built in China by the venture were launched last month.

Atkinson Confident Of Subaru’s Resurgence - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

Subaru’s Chris Atkinson is confident that they are moving in the right direction in catching up with Ford and Citroen in the current season of the World Rally Championship. Subaru is currently third in the manufacturers’ championship standings behind second place Ford and leader Citroen.

Ford Eyes Small Car For Indian Market - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

Ford India recently announced that they will be manufacturing small cars for the Indian auto market in the near future. The company though announced that they will not be marketing it in the $3,000 price range.

McLaren Prepared For Mercedes-Benz Home Race - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

McLaren will be going into the European Grand Prix as the leader in the constructors’ championship standings. The Euro Grand Prix will be the home race of the team’s partner Mercedes-Benz.

Saturn Helps Build Homes - Posted by Anthony Fontanelle.

Saturn dealers helped in building four environmentally-conscious homes in Colorado Springs in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The said event is part of Saturn's National Retailer Business Meeting.