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Wooden Splinter Supercar - New Photos Updated
Graduate students still at work on project to build supercar made out of wood
GMAC gives up exclusive GM financing rights
GMAC no longer has exclusive rights to finance GM car sales
Chrysler gets first $4 billion of federal loan
The troubled Detroit automaker gets its first bailout cash transfer, more is expected in the coming weeks
2010 Cadillac SRX Officially Revealed
January 4, 2009 7:42:05 PM
The new 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover might not be the most powerful or economical SUV crossover, but much more importance has been placed on comfort and safety.
Geiger Present Supercharged Hummer H3 V8
January 4, 2009 12:45:26 AM
German tuner Geiger slaps a Kompressor on the Hummer H3 V8 to the tune of 423 hp and 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) of pure power.
GM gets First $4Billion of Aid Package While Chysler Has to Wait
January 2, 2009 8:11:20 PM
GM finally gets first bailout installment, Chrysler still waiting. GM has received the first 4 billion US dollars of a total of 9.4 billion that it will be getting from the US government. Chrysler is ...
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Revealed
January 1, 2009 7:52:29 PM
Detroit will witness the most powerful Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang ever when the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 is revealed there in a couple of weeks.
Chrysler Thank You Ads Make America Cringe with Anger
December 31, 2008 5:14:11 PM
Americans don't seem to be appreciating Chrysler's expensive splash-out ads thanking the nation for their role in securing the automaker its bailout money.
GM Receives 10,000 Advance Orders for 2010 Camaro
December 31, 2008 1:13:58 PM
10,000 people have put in orders for the new Chevrolet Camaro, with a majority choosing the V6 model. But issues with suppliers may rain on the parade.
Fisker Karma S 'Sunset' Convertible Concept Teaser for Detroit Premiere
December 31, 2008 11:56:15 AM
Fisker has announced plans to debut their new Karma S 'Sunset' Convertible concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.
GMAC Quickly Offers Car Loan Incentives in Wake of $5B Fed Bailout
December 30, 2008 9:04:50 PM
Car loan incentives are coming out thick and fast from General Motors after its $6 billion bailout by the US Treasury. Some of these are interest rates as low as zero percent.
Ford Taurus SHO to make a comeback - dash badges spied
December 30, 2008 6:41:59 PM
Could Ford be bringing back the SHO performance badge on the new 2010 Taurus? It appears that way, from a picture of the new car planted with the SHO moniker.
Billionaire Kerkorian Sells Remaining Ford Shares
December 30, 2008 5:11:59 PM
Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's third attempt to influence the U.S. auto industry has apparently failed. Pulling out of Ford completely, Kerkorian may have lost up to $700 million on his investment in t...
Ford Self Parking System Announced for Lincoln MKS and MKT
December 30, 2008 4:11:59 PM
Lincoln has announced that starting in mid-2009 the company will offer a new active parking system on the MKS sedan and the upcoming MKT crossover.
GMAC gets $6 billion from Fed
December 30, 2008 3:41:59 PM
GMAC, now officially a bank in the eyes of the US Treasury, will receive $6 billion in emergency loans from the government. The money is meant to keep the financial firm out of bankruptcy, while givi...
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Commerical to Air During Super Bowl
December 30, 2008 12:03:13 AM
Hyundai to air first TV ads for Genesis Coupe during Super Bowl. The two ads will also run during the Academy Awards later in February. The Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports car...
WCF's Top Production Cars of 2008
December 29, 2008 5:58:23 PM
From super cars to compacts, we take a look back at the best production car news for 2008 in the end-of-the-year roundup.
Revenge Designs GTM-R supercar to debut in Detroit
December 26, 2008 6:33:57 PM
Revenge Designs, noted for its tuning work on the Pontiac Solstice and GTO, will debut its first original vehicle, the GTM-R, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January.
GMAC bank approved by Fed - elligible for TARP bailout funds
December 26, 2008 4:03:57 PM
US Federal Reserve allows GMAC to become a bank holding company, making it likely to receive federal aid. The move gives GM more breathing room, providing liquidity in its finance arm and allowing mor...
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