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The greenness of transport is subject to debate. Public transport might be better, unless the bus is empty which in peak hours could be half the time. Train can be worse for climate than plane - www.newscientist.com True or false: taking the commuter train across Boston results in
I love cars but, I must admit, not any GM made. I don't always agree with Michael Moore but think his plan for GM's revival knocks anything the tired GM Executive presented to Obama for six. General M...
Chrysler get Fiat power train & small car technology, Fiat get Chrysler's US distribution network and maybe US plants which I can see the sense of having. You have to wonder if any more deals are in the offer to replace the lost Opel bid and give Fiat
After 13 years 3 months & 9 days the mighty Uno 45s has gone. It has travelled 247,000km, 192,000 in my hands, but is unlikely to do many more. A recent WOF signalled rust that was un-economic to repair so the time had come to part. However, it
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This AP article has a really good summary of Sergio Marchionne's rise to the top and how he turned around Fiat Auto. Recommended reading, I didn't realise he pushed the new Bravo, especially for Chrysler management... Fiat CEO willing to take the wheel at Chrysler While
The baby Alfa Romeo MiTo is heading to New Zealand in, Mini fighting, high power Turbo form. It will be interesting to see how those lines, sometimes rather strange in photos, look in the metal. MiTo - It's Mighty Near! Alfa Romeo has confirmed that its all-new MiTo
If you did one of those brand word association tests about "Chrysler" would you think of the world luxury? Car dealers take it on the chin - Stuff.co.nz "Pity the luxury car dealer. While for some buyers, money's still no object, the recession
The car that defined FWD
Is Mr Marchionne going to pull off the auto merger of the decade, create a mega-mix mess or fail? According to The Economist he may stitch together a deal that merges Fiat, Chrysler and Opel, largely funded by US and German Govt subsidies. You have to admire his nerve, taking
MultiAir brings hydraulic control of valve timing to improve internal combustion engine efficiency. Improved power and torque enables smaller engines, less weight, which leads to improved economy. Int...
I went past Andrew Simms European on the way home tonight. "The new home of passion" looks good Andrew Simms European - Auckland, New Zealand PS: The old Continental Cars Fiat/Alfa showroom looks a bit sad. It's stripped of all branding and currently houses a
Chrysler's fate is in the hands of the US Government and a brilliant Canadian who heads a, formerly itself ailing, Italian industrial giant. How bizarre is that! I suspect Chrysler is beyond saving...