GM is cautiously looking to return Corvette and Cadillac brands back to European Showrooms following last year's bankruptcy of its previous importer, Dutch-based Kroymans, who went belly up during the Summer of 2009. GM had its own financial issues at the time of the Kroyman bankruptcy but a GM spokesperson speaking with Das Autohaus says the automaker is currently in contract negotiations with up to 30 dealers in Germany.
First, Volkswagen unleashed its wacky \223GTI Fast\224 commercials with a demonic doll that encourages its owner to drive faster and ignore all other concerns. Later, the automaker touted its German engineering with the Un-Pimp My Ride. Now, VW is going for the all-out shock factor with its new \223Jetta Friends\224/\224Crash\224 commercials.
Everything new out of Mercedes-Benz doesn\222t always reach our radar\205 that is until the acronym AMG enters the picture. Such is the case with the new generation E-Class. Announced at the New York Auto Show, we weren\222t too taken aback by the new E-Class on account of its evolutionary upgrades, including a subtle restyle that begs not to be noticed.
The second iteration of the Tesla Roadster EV will get much more powerful electric motor and faster transmission ensuring much better acceleration time.
The European Parliament is discussing a possible ban on performance cars by the year 2013. The goal is top reduce carbon-dioxide emissions. The ban proposal came from the British Liberal Democrat Chris Davies.