Monthly Archives: May 2010
Honda Delays Next-Generation Civic
Many auto-industry watchers have been wondering the fate of several new models that never made public auto-show debuts in production form (or in some cases, in any form), in spite...
Report Says China May Force Auto Industry Consolidation
By Chris Haak In the early days of the US auto industry, a century ago, there were scores of auto manufacturers in this country. Over time, those small players - the likes of...
Hyundai Denies Intention of Launching Full-Size Pickups
By Chris Haak There were numerous stories circulating earlier this week that Hyundai was considering an entry into the high-volume US full-size pickup market. Adding fuel to...
Saab to Return to Canada for 2011 Model Year
By Chris Haak Swedish automaker Saab, just months from staving off death, is returning to Canada after being out of that market for the past few years. According to a report in...
GM May Return to Captive Finance
By Chris Haak Back in 2006 when GM sold a 51 percent controlling stake in GMAC to a consortium led by Cerberus Capital Management, many saw it as a sign that the company was...
Review: 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
By Chris Haak Rarely does my wife get excited about new cars coming to the Full Metal Autos Garage for week-long reviews. She's just not a car person. I also would not...
Mahindra Distributor Says Pickups Passed Tests; Parent Company Silent
By Chris Haak John Perez, CEO of Global Vehicles of Alpharetta, Georgia - and Indian manufacturer Mahindra's US distributor - told Automotive News that the manufacturer has...
Ford Plans Hybrid C-MAX Van in Europe
Ford announced today that it will offer a hybrid version of its C-Max mini-minivan when the next-generation model bows in 2013. Ford is investing $410 million in the company's...
Mini Will Get 3-Cylinder Engines
By Chris Haak Cars sold under BMW's small-car brand, Mini, will roll with three-bangers under their little hoods with their next-generation models, according to a report in...
Review: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4×4
By Chris Haak I'm going to begin by mentioning how disappointed I was during my time with the all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Not in the vehicle itself, really - more in the...