Ferrari F149: The easiest achievable Ferrari, ever … (to be made)

Ferraris were always the sign of the millionaires, especially the Enzo, and the magnificent P 4/5. Porsches like the 911 seem to be on the wish lists of many aspiring enthusiasts who don’t have that much money as the Ferrari owners, but the Maranello based company is just about to smash those budget line options of Porsches and Mercedes …. Read more

Think Global, drive on sodium batteries: European “Think City” e-cars come to U.S.

This isn’t a rumor anymore: a Norwegian automaker is planning to sell electric cars in the U.S. before the end of this year. Think Global is currently being funded by two big venture capital firms, in hope that they’d be able sell up to 50,000 units within the next two to three years in the U.S. Read more

Suzuki: GPS Navigation by Garmin standard in 2009 Suzuki SX4

GPS pioneer Garmin just announced that the comoany will provide an integrated GPS navigation system for the all new 2009 Suzuki SX4 as standard equipment. Read more

MotorMediaWatch April 27

Porsche or Ferrari? Car clubs let you try them on
By Ken Bensinger
Supercar Life leads the all-access drive for dream machines at almost $5,000 a spin. For exotic car fans, it’s a chance to switch from one high speed to another.(LAT)+++

Nine million Mustangs and counting
When the Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964 (at the New York World’s Fair), it was an immediate hit. It started life being highly desirable, became a little suspect over the years, then — with this incarnation — made an impressive comeback into the kingdom of cool. And recently, on April 23, Ford built its nine millionth Mustang.(LAT)+++

Sunny Saab up
Normally, whenever we see something yellow in the snow, it’s not a good thing. (LAT)+++

Dealers see glut of used SUVs as drivers trade in gas guzzlers
MIAMI - For used car dealer Ivan Hoyos, accepting a sport utility vehicle as a trade-in is no longer good business. (WSJ)+++

Gas prices just one factor in the decline of SUV sales
Scott Piechocinski roamed the rows of a CarMax dealership in Charlotte, N.C., on a recent afternoon, searching for something small to replace his son’s 2001 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle. (WSJ)+++

GM avoids strike in Michigan; faces one in Kansas
A United Auto Workers local at a General Motors Corp. plant near Grand Rapids says it will work past a strike deadline and keep negotiating on a local contract.(WSJ)+++

Axle fight costing the state
Will the real Detroit automobile industry please rise? Is it the industry of the born-again Ford Motor Co., which shocked Wall Street by posting a $100-million first-quarter profit Thursday, making stock traders so giddy they drove Ford shares up 12% to $8. (DFP)+++

Condensing Chrysler
They call it Project Genesis. (DFP)+++

The future of performance
A picture is forming of how automakers will build vehicles with power and performance in the face of upcoming tough fuel economy rules.(DFP)+++

Wagoner’s pay up 18%
General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner’s compensation rose 18% in 2007 to $6.6 million, and the company said Friday it was raising the salaries of Wagoner and other top executives this year.(DFP)+++

Ford stock pulls back after getting ahead of itself
Hold your horses. That seemed to be the message Friday on Wall Street, after shares of Ford Motor Co. surged Thursday when it disclosed a surprise $100-million profit. Shares gained from a low of $4.95 in mid-March to close Thursday at $8.40.(DFP)+++

Honda profit plunges 86% on tax
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co.’s net profit in the January-March quarter plunged 86% compared with the same period a year ago because of a one-time corporate tax levied on its Chinese joint venture, the Japanese carmaker said Friday. (DFP)+++

Fuzzy logic has Cadillac CTS-V producing 567 horsepower
When the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR1 were introduced in Detroit, they both had nice, round horsepower figures that look good in a press release. (AUTOBLOG)+++

What will Volkswagen build at a new US factory? The Scirocco?
With Volkswagen due to make a decision about the location of its first US factory in more than two decades, the next obvious question is what to build there?(AUTOBLOG)+++

GM considering all-electric Volt to meet Cali requirements? How about no battery?
The hopes and dreams of electric car aficionados for a purely battery powered successor to the late, lamented EV1 may soon be satisfied.(AUTOBLOG)+++

Modern Retro: BMW M1 Hommage officially revealed
BMW’s supercar icon, the M1, blew out the candles at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este this weekend.(AUTOBLOG)+++

GM increases exec salaries to “normal” levels
GM has seen plenty of tough times over the past few years, and even the company’s top executives have felt the pinch.(AUTOBLOG)+++

7-year-old heeds Dodge marketers, “grabs life”…and grandma’s Durango
Dodge’s marketing slogan is “grab life.” Apparently, the message has resonated with the youth demo in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where a 7-year-old swiped grandma’s car keys and commandeered her Durango while she was unawares.(AUTOBLOG)+++

Party’s Over: Chrysler to stop theatrical debuts at auto shows
The folks at Chrysler have proven that they know how to make a BIG splash when debuting a new production vehicle or concept car.(AUTOBLOG)+++

First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Sonata - Korean bred, redesigned in America
In recent months, Hyundai has made a big splash with the introductions of the Genesis sedan and coupe.(AUTOBLOG)+++

Ferrari and Maserati report record quarter
The auto industry may be mired in tough times at the moment, but the sales downturn here in the States doesn’t seem to be bothering Ferrari and Maserati.(AUTOBLOG)+++

GM wants gay community to drive Equinox fuel cell vehicle
When automakers reach out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) community, there’s always a risk involved. (AUTOBLOG)+++

Jaguar’s XKR-S: The gentleman’s GT

Jaguar is picking up its pace to maintain its image in the overly competitive European car market with the new Jaguar’s XKR-S. No question, the latests Jag’s, the new XK and the XF, are beautiful DeLuxe automobiles. But what about the track… ? Read more

BMW Hydrogen 7, H2O for emissions (take that, EPA)

So what if we tell you that you can forget about CO2 and have H2O? Well, that’s excatly what BMW has come up with in its new internal combustion engines. Read more

Ford reports $100 Mio net income

Ford Motor Company today reported net income of $100 million, or 5 cents per share,
for the first quarter of 2008. This compares with a net loss of $282 million, or 15 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2007.

$180K Porsche Cayenne Turbo-S: Exceptional power and style in ‘Lava Gray’

The fast SUV is back with a bang, to be revealed at the Beijing 2008. This Swollen sports car will have more power, torque and new features. Read more

Darth Vader on wheels: Custom Corvette by Geiger cars

Custom cars definitely give a personal touch for the luxury of the owner, but this one is actually for scaring the owner … Read more

Oullim Motors: New Spirra unveiled at Auto China 2008

No matter how many display stations you wade through at an Auto Expo, there’s always something that catches your attention and surpises you at the next counter. The going never gets done with when you know there are several cars on display. The Auto Expo 2008 was no different. Read more

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