Ford has shown us the new, third-generation Ford Focus, ahead of its planned unveiling a bit later today at the Detroit Auto Show. It has been presented in two body configurations: as a hatchback and as a saloon.
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The 2010 New Delhi Auto Expo in pictures
This year’s Auto Expo motor show, held in New Delhi, India, was a major event for car manufacturers. As India is a developing market, car firms have turned up with reasonably priced cars, some of them specifically designed for the market. Let’s recap the most important launches at this year’s Auto Expo by reviewing it in pictures.
Another bidder on Saab appears, Saab board votes to shutdown brand
Another party besides Spyker has placed a bid on Saab. This is Genii Capital, the same private-equity group which purchased Renault’s Formula 1 team.
Peugeot aims for growth, launches new logo
This will be Peugeot’s new logo from now on, the French manufacturer announced, as it aims to become the seventh largest car maker by 2015. In an effort to refresh the brand, they have also launched a new slogan, and it plans to launch several new models in the future.
Swedish government meeting with GM and Ford to discuss Saab and Volvo
The Swedish government will be holding a meeting with officials from General Motors, and later Ford, to discuss the situation with Saab and Volvo respectively. The meetings will take place sometime next week.
Shelby being sued by carbon fibre component provider
Shelby’s provider of carbon fibre components, Plasan Carbon Composites, is suing Shelby for unpaid components for the GT500KR.
Peugeot unveils SR1 hybrid roadster concept
The French guys from Peugeot recently revealed pictures of their newest concept – the SR1 roadster. This fine-looking sports car will be officially unwrapped this March at the Geneva Motor Show and it is a new direction in the design of future Peugeot models.
Spyker tries to purchase Saab once more
Spyker is having another stab at purchasing Saab, making General Motors yet another offer.
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Saab will continue production
After a long saga on Saab’s future, GM has made a surprise announcement as the American company is set to keep producing the Saab 9-5 and 9-3 Cabrio.
Saab of Milford sends out letter possibly indicating that Spyker will indeed buy Saab
Saab of Milford sent out the above letter to its customers, notifying them that the sale of Saab to Spyker will not affect their customer service. But wait a second, since when has Saab been sold to Spyker?