Build Your Dreams (BYD) plans a worldwide expansion for its cars as it wants to become the world’s biggest car producer by 2025. The Chinese car firm has big ambitions, one of which is selling 800,000 cars globally in 2010.
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Saab mess-up continues
The Saab saga continues as reports suggest that Genii and Spyker have united their bids in order to save the Swedish brand from GM. The whole story is far from over and it is said to keep on going until February.
Lincoln's new MKX at the Detroit Auto Show
Lincoln brought their new MKX mid-size luxury crossover at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2011 model gets a new engine and promises to be a step above the old model.
Mercedes teases next CLS through sculpture
Strangely, the most important exhibit at the Mercedes-Benz stand at this year’s Detroit Motor Show wasn’t the new E-Class Cabriolet, or any other car in fact. It was this sculpture, which is said to present style hints of the next-gen CLS.
Buick Regal GS: the US-bound Opel Insignia OPC
Buick’s Regal GS, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, is a car based on the Opel Insignia OPC for the United States. It’s the first sport-oriented Buick in quite some time, and a successor to the company’s Gran Sport heritage.
Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept – the teaser unveiled
After releasing this teaser in December last year, Cadillac has finally presented the car behind the image at the Detroit Auto Show. The hybrid XTS Platinum Concept is a hint of future STS and DTS replacements.
Camaro gets limited Synergy Special Edition
Chevrolet has released a new limited, special edition of the 2010 Camaro. The now “green” muscle car gets what is basically a style package, one that commemorates Chevy Camaro history.
Toyota launches FT-CH, a supposedly cheaper Prius
Toyota has launched its FT-CH Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, a hybrid car which is set to expand their current hybrid model range. You can call it a smaller, cheaper version of the Prius. It is also part of Toyota’s strategy to launch more plug-in hybrids and EVs. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will follow in 2015.
Family Car of the Year: Winner
After failing to post another category winner yesterday due to lack of time, we reveal our Family Car of the Year today. Lots of space and a clever interior is what we’re searching for, but good looks and proper handling are the really big pluses. And our Family Car of the Year is:
Video: The 2009 Targa Molise
Another brilliant movie from one of our prefered YouTube channels: the Clashproduction masters. It’s about the first edition of the Targa Molise rally in 2009. It raised money for a good cause.