Both vehicles carve out a new space in the automotive world, a difficult task when there are more than 300 nameplates parked around the country. But both of these vehicles offer versatility, efficient engines and affordable prices.
Jan-Willem Vester lived and breathed cars, moving to Detroit 12 years ago from the Netherlands to become PR manager for Saab. Vester died this week of brain cancer.
The management shakeup at General Motors Co. continued late Wednesday with the surprise retirement of Chevrolet Vice President Brent Dewar, who had been appointed to lead the automaker's largest and most important brand five months ago.
Germany's Volkswagen AG, still in the process of taking over iconic sports car maker Porsche, has lined up a new partner to help it reach customers at the opposite end of the market.
Washington -- The Obama administration's decision to extend the life of the $700 billion Wall Street and auto bailout fund until October means auto finance company GMAC has more time to negotiate for additional aid.
So, you want a classic car -- and you want it to be powerful, capable of the occasional tire-smoking burnout. But you also want it to have an environmental conscious, to be clean and fuel-efficient. Ford and General Motors have created show cars they think will help you as you plan your own vehicle.
