Jaguar Reportedly Looking into the SUV Segment

.fullpost{display:inline;} According to UK magazine Autocar, Jaguar is considering the development of a crossover / SUV model, presumably to boost sales in Europe and the North America. While creating internal competition for Land Rover models, such as the Evoque, doesn’t sound like a good idea, the project has the backing of Jaguar boss Adrian Hallmark. “We

Report: Lancia's Chrysler 300-Based Thema and Ypsilon Replacement with 5-doors on their Way

.fullpost{display:inline;} Rumors about a possible successor for the Lancia Thesis, based on the Chrysler’s 300C, have been making the internet rounds for quite some time now, without coming to fruition. Nevertheless, Automotive News is reporting that Fiat is determined to go ahead and reveal the car. Inside sources told the news site that the car will most

GM Brings Cadillac Back to Racing with CTS-V Coupe

.fullpost{display:inline;} It's been three years since GM pulled the plug on Cadillac's racing aspirations, but the luxury carmaker is set for a comeback as it was announced today that Cadillac will return to racing in 2011 with the CTS-V Coupe, which will compete in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge [SCCA]. The move also marks Cadillac's return

Toyota Issues Voluntary Recall on 94,000 2011MY Sienna Minivans

.fullpost{display:inline;} Toyota said on Monday it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 94,000 units of its new 2011MY Sienna minivan (built before early November 2010) because of a potential problem with the brake light switch bracket. According to the Japanese automaker, due to the proximity with the parking brake, the stop lamp switch bracket

Nissan and Mitsubishi Plan Deeper Ties, Expand OEM Projects

.fullpost{display:inline;} Japan's Nissan Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors today announced that they plan to deepen their business ties by establishing a new minicar joint venture in Japan and further expanding their OEM projects, to save costs and increase their competitiveness in the global car industry. Under the new agreement, the automakers will build

Saab Announces 9-5 Specification Upgrades for the UK Market

.fullpost{display:inline;} Saab UK has announced some specification upgrades for its new 9-5 saloon series and more specifically, the Vector SE models. To sweeten the deal for buyers, the Swedish automaker has equipped the Vector SE with full leather upholstery, instead of a leather and textile mix, and larger 18-inch Carve wheels, which replace the 17-inch

Chrysler and Volkswagen Issue Massive Recalls on Separate Issues

.fullpost{display:inline;} Chrysler and Volkswagen have issued massive recalls, affecting a combined total of almost 600,000 vehicles. The American automaker is recalling 367,350-2008MY Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Caravan MPVs, while Wolfsburg’s finest will notify 228,236 owners of Golf, Jetta sedan, Jetta Sportwagen, New Beetle and Rabbit models,