Category Archives: General Talk

Manual transmissions getting rarer in the US

Manual transmissions getting rarer in the US

By DEE-ANN DURBIN

When Marlo Dewing went shopping for a car last year, she only had one requirement: a manual transmission.

“Any car that was only available as an automatic was a deal breaker,” said Dewing, 44. “I love to drive. I want to know that I am actually driving, that I am in control of the machine.”

Fiat’s Marchionne criticizes remarks from head of Ferrari

Fiat's Marchionne criticizes remarks from head of Ferrari

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne criticized remarks made by Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo about his future.

Mercedes targets Porsche fans with €100,000 GT sports car

Mercedes, targets Porsche fans,€100,000 GT sports car

Mercedes-Benz is targeting potential Porsche buyers with a new top-of-the-line sports car that costs about half the price of its predecessor.

Bugatti Veyron successor reportedly named Chiron, coming in 2015

Bugatti Veyron successor reportedly named Chiron, coming in 2015

Bugatti Veyron production run of 450 units is coming to an end very soon and the long-waited successor is expected to debut as a concept already next March at the Geneva Motor Show.

Jaguar XE will attract women, young buyers, JLR CEO Speth says

Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover’s Chief Executive - Jaguar XE will attract women, young buyers

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth at the XE unveiling in London. The XE will face tough competition from cars such as the BMW 3 series but Speth says forecast growth in the premium compact segment means “there is space enough for everybody.”