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Mercedes-Benz introducing compact B-Class to attract younger drivers

Mercedes-Benz is moving towards a future of manufacturing some smaller, compact cars in Germany and bringing them to the United States. This will be the first time the luxury car maker has thought small – in size of car that is – not in quality or luxury.
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By: KC Kelly

Toyota's interactive online Camry Effect unites Camry owners

The Toyota Camry Effect, brought to light by Toyota, is a brand new initiative to give Toyota Camry drivers in the United States an innovative and interactive online experience. The Camry Effect is a way that approximately seven million Camry drivers in the United States can share their best memories.
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By: KC Kelly

The Beautiful Hostesses of the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Auto shows are not only about cars, but also about the beautiful hostesses and models that present them during the show. France Soir has complied a very interesting slideshow of the most beautiful hostesses of the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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By: Armen Hareyan

Saab to face first bankruptcy hearing on September 26th

After being denied protection by the Swedish government, Saab and parent company Swedish Automobile are open to bankruptcy claims with the first such court hearing scheduled for September 26th, 2011 – the day that could very well see the struggling automaker officially forced into bankruptcy.
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By: Patrick Rall

The Chrysler 200 makes its Lancia Flavia debut in Frankfurt

The newest joint venture between the American Chrysler Group and Fiat was introduced at this week’s 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as the Chrysler 200 Convertible turned Lancia Flavia Cabriolet was introduced in production form as expected – although the sedan version of the 200 will not be making the trip across the pond as a Lancia model.
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By: Patrick Rall

UAW posts strike pay policy for Chicago Explorer, Taurus plant workers

The end of the current Ford-UAW contract expires at 11:59pm tonight and although there has been no official word of a coming strike, the UAW Local in charge of the Chicago Assembly Plant where the Ford Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKS are built has posted the strike-time pay policies on their website – showing that a strike could be nearing as Ford’s labor contract expires.
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By: Patrick Rall

New Infiniti to be built on Mercedes-Benz Architecture on 2014

Infiniti is getting a second breath as Daimler and Nissan will cooperate to build a new model by 2014, it was announced at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show by Renault-Nissan CEO.
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By: Armen Hareyan

GM needs more IC engine tech than BMW rumor has to offer for Volt propulsion

Despite an unconfirmed rumor set off by Der Spiegel Online that General Motors and the German automaker BMW are seeking some sort of cooperative arrangement with IC engine and electric propulsion, probability seems high, logical on the surface, but less of a win-win, at least for GM.
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By: Frank Sherosky

Volvo, Mercedes-Benz Fully Present at Comtrans Auto Show in Moscow

While the attention of the car industry is on the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show a special auto show, called Comtrans, kicked off in Russian capital Moscow yesterday displaying commercial vehicles. Major truck and commercial vehicle makers of the worlds are at COMTRANS displaying their entire lines and here is why it makes perfect sense.
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By: Don Bain

Surprises contained in KBB's Top 10 Chevys of All Time

Chevrolet is celebrating their 100th Anniversary, so kbb.com looked back through time to select the most significant design and product advancements during the long history of THE most successful segment of General Motors.
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By: Don Bain