On the same day company declares it will file for bankruptcy, Chrysler confirms its alliance deal with Fiat. The Turin-based Italian automaker will provide Chrysler with models, platforms and technology in exchange for equity in the company.
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Smokescreen: Obama’s announcement of a Fiat tie-up glosses over the time and risk inherent in bankruptcy. BY MIKE SUTTON In a first for a Detroit-based automaker, Chrysler’s U.S. operations have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a strategic alliance with Italy’s Fiat. Chrysler says the tie-up will allow the two… Read the rest
The return of the boss wagon: How a simple engine swap transformed a Mazda 5 into a “Mazdaspeed 5,” and whether that was a good idea to begin with. BY K.C. COLWELL Sometimes conversations in our office can get bizarre
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Future cars: 2010 and beyond. BY TONY QUIROGA What it is: An updated F430 with a larger, more powerful engine (hence the name change), a restyled body with larger air intakes in front and aft of the B-pillars, and a new dashboard that can now house a navigation system. Platform: The aluminum structure of the F430 remains, as does… Read the rest
Is your 401k taking a dump? Are your stocks falling fast? Maybe now is the time to look at another investment opportunity.
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German tuners G-Power, who built the fastest sedan ever made, now lay claim to the fastest BMW Coupe ever built. Details inside.
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Taking a trip down memory lane, I remember the very first car I truly enjoyed and that was the Pontiac Grand LeMans. With the news of Pontiac’s end drawing near, I can’t help but think about the car that stirred my imagination as a kid. A 1981 Pontiac Grand Le Mans. When I was little, I was given a… Read the rest
Future cars: 2010 and beyond. BY TONY QUIROGA WHAT: Audi’s aluminum flagship sedan is restyled for the first time since 2003. A 350-hp V-8 carries over, while a 420-hp twin-turbo V-8 will debut later
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Here is our last video of the Memphis 2009 Super Chevy Drags. Also check out our other videos from the Monster Mopar Weekend and Good Guys Nostalgia Nationals . Click here to view the embedded video. Technorati Tags: Drag races , racers , Super Chevy Show By rfleener
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For the 12th time in 20 years, we discover the deep meaning of the long-run family hauler. BY CAROLYN PAVIA-RAUCHMAN Perhaps you’ve noticed the absence of a minivan entry in our annual Lightning Lap caterwaul. That’s because—no surprise here—the everyday people mover is not exactly an enthusiast-mobile
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