Category Archives: General Talk

record Audi, Porsche sales drive VW Q3 profit higher

Martin Winterkorn -  record Audi, Porsche sales drive VW Q3 profit higher

Volkswagen Group posted higher-than-expected operating profit in the third quarter, boosted by strong demand for Audi and Porsche models in Europe and China.

improving demand in Europe lifts Renault sales

2014 Dacia Logan - improving demand in Europe lifts Renault sales

Renault reported a 7 percent increase in revenue in the third quarter, boosted by higher demand for budget Dacia models in its home region.

Maserati beats Ferrari in Q3 profit on Montezemolo exit

Maserati beats Ferrari in Q3 profit on Montezemolo exit

Maserati’s quarterly profit topped Ferrari’s for the first time since the Modena-based automaker became part of Fiat Group more than 25 years ago. The main reason was that Ferrari took a big financial hit to part ways with former Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo.

5 more ‘Blasts From The Past’ That deserve another shot

Lamborghini Countach

Here are 5 more discontinued cars or “blasts from the past” that deserve another shot. Perhaps the car makers need to look in their history to find the cars that should be building, instead of some of the ones they keep trying to sell us.

Anyway you look at it these 5 cars deserve another shot.

Discovery Sport will lead JLR’s Brazilian output

The Land Rover Discovery Sport will be the first model Jaguar Land Rover produces at its new plant in Brazil, the automaker said today.