RSS RSS Twitter Twitter
Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry
 
 

Cadillac News

Lexus takes top spot in latest initial quality study

Read More  Discuss (64)E-Mail

After dethroning Porsche for the first time in three years, Lexus is once again atop the J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study. The latest study also revealed that quality at Ford and Chevrolet is now virtually on par with that at Toyota.

New car price quote

Zero obligation price quote from a trusted local dealer.

Coupe

Toyota to debut new Supra by year’s end?

Read More  Discuss (38)E-Mail

The last chapter on Toyota’s Supra sports car may not have been written yet as a new report indicates the program is still alive and well within Toyota. It was believed that Toyota killed its new-age Supra program last year, but the sleek two-could emerge by the end of this year.

Convertible

Fiat 500C coming to America?

Read More  Discuss (22)E-Mail

The Fiat 500 is slated to be the only Fiat-badged model to be sold in America under the recently inked Chrysler-Fiat alliance, but that doesn’t mean the Italian automaker will limit the MINI competitor to just one model. Fiat today released a new series of 500C convertible images, and with it came a flurry of new reports suggesting the drop-top will soon be available in the U.S.

Industry/General

Study: Foreign automakers to outbuild Detroit on U.S. soil by 2012

Read More  Discuss (34)E-Mail

Based on assumptions that Chrysler, Ford and General Motors will only further reduce the number of cars they build over the next three years, a study released today suggests that by 2012, foreign automakers might build more cars in the United States than Detroit’s Big Three combined.

Mini News

Mini to grow dealership network to 100 by 2011

Read More  Discuss (11)E-Mail

While Chrysler and General Motors are reducing their dealership count, BMW-owned small car manufacturer Mini says it is going to increase the size of its retail outlet count from 83 to 100 within the next 18 months. The automaker says that the majority of its new stores will be in markets new to the brand.

Save big on aftermarket Mustang parts from AmericanMuscle.com. Check out the great deals on 2007 Mustang parts for your new ride and save big while creating a unique look for your Ford Mustang.

Buick

Buick LaCrosse to offer 2.4-liter four-cylinder

Read More  Discuss (56)E-Mail

Buick announced today that its upcoming 2010 LaCrosse four-door sedan will offer a fuel-efficient, direct-injection 182-horsepower 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine. Capable of 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, General Motors says that the four-banger LaCrosse will be among the most efficient in the segment.

Stop by Corvette Guys for all of your Corvette parts and Corvette accessories. Free Shipping on all orders means great deals on heavier items like Corvette wheels and Corvette tires.

Chrysler News

Chrysler considering rear-wheel drive for next-gen mid-size sedan

Read More  Discuss (31)E-Mail

Chrysler’s mid-size sedan offerings – the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger – haven’t exactly set the sales charts on fire, which has the Michigan automaker considering a whole new direction. While front-wheel drive has been the standard in the segment for years, Chrysler is considering moving its mid-size offerings to a rear-wheel drive platform.

Unique holiday gift only $12.95. Brilliant new book on our President-elect. Democracy and Self-Organization: The Change of Which Barack Obama Speaks. Concise, In-depth, Extraordinary. What a gift! Click here for more..

Diesel

Spied: GM’s next-gen Duramax diesel

Read More  Discuss (18)E-Mail

Diesel may be in the dumps when it comes to light-duty pickup trucks but things are starting to get hot in the heavy-duty segment. New federal emissions rules set to take effect in 2010 have sent Ford and General Motors back to the drawing boards. Dodge, with its 6.7L Cummins engine, already meets 2010 emissions standards.

Ford

First Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus [Review]

Read More  Discuss (66)E-Mail

A long time coming, but it’s finally here: The 2010 Ford Taurus. The one that Ford’s Alan Mulally said should have been built in the first place. Gone is the J Mays-influenced Passat-on-’roids cum Ford Five Hundred with enough headroom for a stovepipe hat worn by none other than honest Abe himself.

General Motors News

Bondholders file objections to GM asset sale

Read More  Discuss (5)E-Mail

Chrysler’s bankruptcy was supposed to serve as a blueprint for General Motors’ Chapter 11 filing and its turning out to be just that. Just as several Chrysler bondholders threw up objections to the automaker’s quick sale to Fiat, several vested parties are protesting GM’s asset sale.

Industry/General

New Jersery moves to ban GPS use while driving

Read More  Discuss (25)E-Mail

The state of New Jersey has already banned the use of cell phones without a hands free device and texting while behind the wheel, and using a GPS device could soon join the list. One New Jersey legislator has introduced a new bill that would make it illegal to use a non-voice operated GPS device while driving.

Volkswagen News

VW to idle part of Mexican plant

Read More  Discuss (5)E-Mail

Despite relatively strong sales during the current economic downturn, Volkswagen says it needs to trim production to keep pace with weaker-than-normal demand. The German automaker will temporarily idle portions of its Puebla, Mexico, assembly plant beginning this week through early August.

Sedan

Subaru Legacy rated at up to 31 mpg

Read More  Discuss (17)E-Mail

Subaru and the EPA say that the 2010 Legacy 2.5i sedan is capable of 31 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg in the city with its base engine and CVT. Manual transmission drivers will find that the six-speed 2.5i is rated at 19/27, while the turbocharged 2.5GT and naturally aspirated 3.6R six-cylinder are rated at 18/25 – improvements across the board compared to the outgoing model despite increases in power.

Porsche News

Porsche CEO scorns board members for speaking badly of company finances

Read More  Discuss (22)E-Mail

In a move to help sweep its dire financial situation under the rug, Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking has scolded two company board members for speaking negatively about the company’s financial standing. Porsche is trying to keep its poor financial condition quiet as it seeks more than $2.4 billion in government loans.

General Motors News

Auto task force sets GM’s bankruptcy ad budget

Read More  Discuss (17)E-Mail

General Motors has received more than $47 billion from the federal government over the last few months, but the Detroit automaker will be limited to a $40 million to $50 million monthly advertising budget while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Alfa Romeo News

Future Chrysler, Fiat and Alfa Romeo models revealed

Read More  Discuss (30)E-Mail

Now that Chrysler has officially inked a strategic alliance with Fiat, the Michigan automaker’s future lineup is starting to come into focus. We were already privy to the fact that vehicles like the Fiat 500 and Panda were headed our way, but a new report seems to outline all the new vehicles Chrysler-Fiat has planned.

Ford News

Ford begins shipping Transit Connects

Read More  Discuss (17)E-Mail

Ford’s new smaller commercial van, the Transit Connect, will begin arriving in dealers almost immediately, the automaker says. The Turkey-built van, which was initially designed for European users, is aimed at commercial users seeking something a little smaller and more efficient than traditional options available in North America.

Convertible

Mercedes-Benz planning true C-Class Coupe?

Read More  Discuss (20)E-Mail

Mercedes-Benz’ mid-size coupe offerings have been a bit confusing over the years – with the lines between the E- and C-Class being a blur — but the German automaker could finally sort things out by 2011. Mercedes recently launched the new E-Class Coupe – replacing the CLK-Class – and a new report indicates a C-Class Coupe could also be on the way.

BMW

Road Trip: Seeking Alpine tranquility in a 1968 BMW 2500

Read More  Discuss (14)E-Mail

Drive between two of the world’s best-known playgrounds of the rich and famous, Lake Como, Italy, and St. Moritz, Switzerland, and you will undoubtedly come across countless BMW 5-Series sedans. Ubiquitous icons of the upper and upper-middle classes, these four-doors boast a history of sophistication unknown to almost all of their owners.

Convertible

Lamborghini considering ditching Russian partner over poor sales

Read More  Discuss (9)E-Mail

Russia has not historically been one of Lamborghini’s biggest markets, but the Italian automaker is threatening to pull its partnership with Mercury – Lamborghini’s Russian distributor – if sales do not improve in the coming months.

 
 
 
  • Login
  • About
  • Contact
Please note that you need to log in with your user name and password before you can leave comments.
  

login
cancel
Forgot your Password?
Don't have a user name yet? Click here to register now.

Simply fill in the form below and click the link provided in the confirmation email. You must supply a valid email address to complete the registration process.

  
submit
cancel
Leftlane is the leading source for automotive industry and vehicle news, new car research, future vehicle information, and reviews. Read by car shoppers, driving enthusiasts, autoworkers, executives, and investors, the website is updated throughout the day with the very latest auto news - as it happens.

Leftlane also provides consumers with accurate and media-rich information on every car currently on the market. In-market shoppers can review specs, read overviews, view high-resolution images, watch videos, and estimate pricing. No other automotive publication brings together the same degree of timeliness, thoroughness and accuracy as Leftlane.
 
submit
cancel