Monthly Archives: September 2013

Ford Mondeo moves upmarket with Vignale concept

Next Ford Mondeo moves upmarket with Vignale concept

Ford has premiered the Mondeo Vignale concept, which shows off how the top-of-the-range models in the next generation Mondeo range will look. The Vignale trim level will be introduced across several models in the Ford range, and as well as a luxury equipment level, will also be backed up by special dealer and customer services.

Vehicle Production Group acquired by AM General

Vehicle Production Group acquired by AM General

AM General reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to acquire Michigan-based Vehicle Production Group, the troubled developer and manufacturer of the MV-1, a vehicle designed for passengers in wheelchairs.

Renault’s EV sales fall short – Ghosn pushes budget cars

Renault's EV sales fall short - Ghosn pushes budget cars

Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn is pinning growth efforts on rising demand for budget cars as his push into higher-priced electric vehicles comes up short.

Automotive field of dreams sown with American steel

Chevrolets are lined up in a field near the Lambrecht Chevrolet dealership in Pierce, Neb. Later this month, bidders will attend a two-day auction that will feature about 500 old cars and trucks, many with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer.

Chevrolets are lined up in a field near the Lambrecht Chevrolet dealership in Pierce, Neb. Later this month, bidders will attend a two-day auction that will feature about 500 old cars and trucks, many with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer.

new Volkswagen Golf has interior water leakage problems

new Volkswagen Golf has interior water leakage problems

Volkswagen Group is looking into the causes of water leakage in its new Golf and played down a German magazine report that described the problem as large-scale.