REPORT: Federal bankruptcy court expected to rule on “New GM”

Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, Earnings/Financials

According to Reuters, General Motors is on its way into bankruptcy court today in an effort to win approval and access to additional federal funding under its asset-split plan. The automaker filed for Chapter 11 protection just 30 days ago, but it will now go before Judge Robert Gerber to sell [...]

Novitec unveils twin-supercharged Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Convertibles, Supercars, Ferrari
Novitec Rosso Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M – Click above for a high-res image gallery
We’re unsure about the logic behind messing with one of Ferrari’s amazing creations, let alone a limited edition model like the Scuderia Spider 16M. But German tuning company Novitec Rosso has no qualms about putting their [...]

2010 Lexus LS600hL and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Blue Hybrid

2010 Lexus LS600hL and 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Blue HybridThe sumo wrestlers of the auto world, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, flex their engineering muscles and flaunt their advanced technology every chance they get. Each wages battle in the hybrid luxury sedan category in a distinctive manner.
The sumo wrestlers of the auto world, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, flex their [...]

GM: Volt to be sportier alternative to Prius and Insight

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Chevrolet, GM

2011 Chevy Volt – Click above for a high res image gallery
Now that the Chevrolet Volt has progressed to the point where vehicles with near-production bodywork are running around, the time has come for the crew to begin ironing out details like the ride height and spring rates that [...]

Consumer Reports lambasts Honda Insight, ranks it 21 out of 22 vehicles tested

Filed under: Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda, Carsumer Advocacy

2009 Honda Insight – Click above for high-res image gallery
var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/autos/Consumer_Reports_savages_Honda_Insight_ranks_it_21_of_22′; Calling it “the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time,” America’s most influential product testing magazine has given extremely poor marks to the Japanese automaker’s new Insight [...]