Filed under: Tech, Supercars, Ferrari
Ferrari turbocharged V8 engine patent drawing – Click above to enlarge
Last week, we learned that Ferrari was taking a long, hard look at hybrid drivetrains as a way to improve the performance of its line of supercars when a less-than-ideal amount of traction is present. While Ferrari’s patent documents didn’t mention [...]
Filed under: Car Buying, GM, Pontiac, Earnings/Financials, Rumormill
On top of the 1,124 General Motors dealers that will be closed next year, the ailing automaker is reportedly going to announce another round of dealer closings on Monday when its bankruptcy declaration is expected. According to two Automotive News sources, 450 dealers will not see their dealer [...]
Filed under: Motorsports, Auction Action, Misc. Auto Shows, Event Alert
As we approach the half-way point of 2009, the automotive industry is still in turmoil and the economy is just barely showing signs of recovery, but we still have plenty to be happy about. Dozens of concours events, cruise nights, and local shows are being held [...]
Filed under: GM, Saturn, Earnings/Financials
The General Motors appendage known as Saturn is scheduled to be scalpeled off sooner rather than later. What happens to the mass once it has been removed from its host is still uncertain, though there are apparently groups interested in the shiny metal entrails. GM has reportedly whittled the roster of [...]
Filed under: Celebrities
Automotive aficionado and all-around cool dude Jay Leno – today celebrating his last night has host of The Tonight Show – is set to receive the “La Bella Macchina” award this August at the 24th Annual Concorso Italiano. One of the highest honors in automotive circles, the award signifies outstanding contributions and a [...]
