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Pischetsrieder’s retirement gig: The (high-end) used-car lot

Pischetsrieder's retirement gig: The (high-end) used-car lot

Bernd Pischetsrieder, former chief of BMW and Volkswagen, on right, at his vintage car store with partner Michael Mandat has a lot of experience selling new cars. Now he’s focusing on old ones.

Saab’s U.S. liquidation plan earns court approval

Saab's U.S. liquidation plan earns court approval

The bankrupt U.S. arm of Swedish automaker Saab Automobile AB has gained court approval of a plan to liquidate and pay back creditors, effectively ending its bankruptcy.

Honda Mean Mower fastest lawn mower with 0-60mph in just four seconds

Honda UK recently teamed up with their title winning British Touring Car Championship partner, Team Dynamics, to create what is believed to be the world’s fastest lawn mower, that looks suitable for the Stig.

Sunday Morning Headline News wk of 15 July

BAIC seeks to acquire Fisker assets, report says

BAIC seeks to acquire Fisker assets, report says

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp., a state-owned Chinese automaker, is interested in acquiring assets of troubled U.S. plug-in hybrid vehicle maker Fisker Automotive Inc., according to Chinese media. A team of delegates from BAIC visited Fisker in Anaheim, Calif., last week, reported Shanghai Securities News.

Honda recalls 2013 Accord LEV over fuel tank issue

Honda recalls 2013 Accord LEV over fuel tank issue

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured Jan. 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013.