Diesel Porsche Cayenne begins production in Leipzig

Porsche has stated in the past it would not fit any diesel powerplants to its cars but with toughening fuel economy and emissions regulations looming in both the U.S. and Europe the sports carmaker has been left with no choice. Production of Porsche’s first-ever diesel-engine vehicle, the Cayenne SUV, has begun in Leipzig.
The new engine [...]

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Photos Leaked

The first photos without camouflage of the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class have hit the Web today, leaked just ahead of its debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show.
Between the leaked photos, as well as Mercedes’ Fascination concept which made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, it’s safe to say that the latest E-Class [...]

GM Holden confirms plans to produce new compact sedan and hatch

Despite General Motors’ financial troubles both here and abroad, the carmaker today announced future expansion plans for its Australian subsidiary Holden. The maker of cars like the Pontiac G8 and the main development team for the upcoming Camaro has confirmed that a new compact sedan and hatch will be built alongside the current Commodore range [...]

Bentley Developing Ethanol-Powered Versions of Its Large-Engined Sedans

Bentley Motors is developing ethanol-powered versions of its large-engined models and plans to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions from its range by 40 percent within three years, according to an English newspaper.
The Telegraph reported that Bentley will unveil its first ethanol-powered model at the Geneva Auto Show next spring and that [...]

GM, Chrysler Insist They Are Proceeding With Green Plans Despite Product Delays

By Scott Doggett and John O'Dell
During weeks leading up to today's bailout decision, Detroit's automakers insisted that short of a complete collapse they were continuing with their major green initiatives because they finally understand that increased fuel efficiency, clean emissions and sustainability are critical to their long-term survival.
However, General Motors and Chrysler — both of [...]

Monaco’s Prince Albert Gives Mitsubishi’s EV a Royal ‘Thumbs Up’

If his majesty gets what his majesty wants, Mitsubishi may have made a sale.
The Japanese automaker took a preproduction model of its battery-electric car, the i-MiEV, to Monaco recently to show it off to various government agencies, utility companies and what not.

Among those who took the tiny car for a spin [...]

Sales of Ford’s New Fiesta Global Small Car Are Off to Strong Start in Europe

Ford must be delighted with this news: Sales of its 2009 Fiesta — the first of a generation of new global fuel-efficient cars from the American automaker — are off to a strong start and gaining market share in Europe.
As you'll no doubt recall, mass production of the Fiesta began at [...]

Honda to Postpone Introduction of Clean Diesel Engines Into U.S., Focus on Hybrids

Honda Motor Co. won't be bringing its mid- and large-size clean diesel engines to the U.S. in 2009 as planned due to rising material costs, slumping economic conditions and the significant disparity between diesel fuel and gasoline prices, a company spokesman told us today.
———-Honda displayed its 4-cylinder clean diesel [...]

European Parliament agrees to looser CO2 rules

In September, a committee in the European Parliament proposed easing the carbon dioxide emissions rules previously set to phase in over the next several years, and today the proposal was approved. The modifications require only 65% of manufacturer fleets to meet the strict 130g/km targets in 2012, raising that figure to 100% by 2015.
When the [...]

Preview: Next-generation Audi A2

Most of Europe’s carmakers are working on a new generation of ultra compact vehicles to help meet tough new emissions standards set to roll in over the next couple of years, and one of the most active in the industry is Audi, which is reportedly working on a handful of new models all positioned below [...]

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