Stellantis
Class struggle – Alfa 159 v Peugeot 407 v Renault Laguna v VW Passat
Jostling beneath the lofty rung occupied by the premium Germans is a second tier of Euro wannabes. Question is, do any of them deliver a case persuasive enough to tempt you out of an Audi, Benz or BMW?
Fiat gets Chrysler, while Opel goes to pieces
Much of the spotlight has been on the GM restructuring but meanwhile Fiat has dipped out on Opel. Large chunks have gone to parts supplier Magna and to a Russian company, while Fiat focuses on Chrysler.
Ford left out in the cold?
Ford fears it may be forgotten in the US government’s grand plans to resurrect its car industry
The General’s last stand
Angry bondholders may have finally fired GM straight into Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy book, as the Obama administration and GM boss Fritz Henderson prepare to address the media tomorrow.
He’s no kidder …
Chrysler has appointed C. Robert Kidder as the new chair of Chrysler Group.
US Mail: The beginning of the end?
Wheels US correspondent John Lamm sits on the sidelines as Chrysler’s fight reaches its final minutes …
Bleeding dealerships and death threats
The latest update in the Chrysler bankruptcy saga.
This week’s Wheels – Mazda 6 Diesel Sports hatch
The 6 fills a Japanese-branded gap in the diesel passenger market.
Chrysler poised for imminent bankruptcy filing
US Treasury pushing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for troubled Detroit car maker, but Fiat – itself operating in the red – is happy to complete planned alliance.
Badgeology – Pontiac
GM’s big chief.
Spiders in downtown Tokyo
Alfa Romeo’s gorgeous 8C Spider has landed in Tokyo and already the order book is starting to fill up.
BUZZ: GM in ‘intense’ preparations for bankruptcy
A source close to GM says the carmaker is preparing to file for the big B.
More good news from Ford: debt down by US$9.9 Billion
There’s still a long way to go for the Blue Oval, but restructuring initiatives will reduce its overall debt by 28 percent.
Brabham wins ALMS race on the streets of St Petersburg
Acura posts its first LMP1 victory with an Aussie behind the wheel …
Aussie Brabham drives toward Sebring victory
Sebring reeks of history, but the books may be rewritten this year if David Brabham and Acura continue their current course.
US MAIL: Detroit’s dramas continue …
Days of our Lives – eat your heart out. Wheels US correspondent John Lamm is on the edge of his seat as the drama unfolds in front of a damning global audience.
Not good enough: US Government rejects GM and Chrysler viability plans
UPDATED: Wagoner walks away with US$20 million while his company is left with another 60 days of conditional life support; Chrysler told to band with Fiat, or fail.
BUZZ: Wagoner steps down
GM’s Chariman and CEO is the latest victim of the Motown meltdown, as the US President demands his resignation before more money is lent.
Porsche breaks a two-decade drought at Sebring
A Penske RS Spyder has taken line honours at the Sebring 12-hour, breaking a 20 year drought for Porsche, and an eight-year winning streak for Audi.
Opel Corsa OPC
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but probably not for the Holden faithful. Even the dumb kid in class could’ve predicted that re-tuning and re-branding cheap, crappy Daewoos was a stupid idea. Replacing a soundly-engineered car (the XC Barina) with a blatantly inferior product (the current heap parading under the same name) was a brave move – especially when the logical follow-up, Opel’s Mk4 Corsa, is such a quality effort.
Maserati Quattroporte S
New V8, ZF auto and clever engineering make this Maser a winner.
HSV Astra VXR review
Limited-run NURBURGRING edition reminds us why we like HSV’s VXR.
HSV Senator SV08 review
Limited-run senator more than just a sticker special.
Maserati Quattroporte S
Maserati Quattroporte S