At a time when the top United States automakers are seeking aid for survival, buying an American car that benefits the country's economy has become a challenge.   It may be noted that fewer than half of the parts on some big three vehicles are made in the United States. Ford Fusion is assembled in Mexico. The Chrysler 300C gets assembled in Canada but its transmission is from Indiana. Their V8 engine is manufactured in Mexico. Chevrolet's Equinox SUV's engines are from China. Most of Toyota vehicles' parts are made in the United States and 56 per cent of Toyota vehicles are sold here. That…  

CNET Reviews covers current trends in the automotive industry, with news and reviews throughout the year. As 2008 draws to a close, CNET gets retrospective and takes a good look at all the cars reviewed during the year, to choose the Tech Car of the Year.

 

CNET invites you to vote for your favorite car and discuss your opinion about your nominee for Tech Car of the Year, from among the cars short listed below.

 

The selected cars are: 2008 BMW M3 Convertible DCT, 2008…  

Chrysler downs the shutters of its North American factories for a month as sales figures and cash levels plummet. At the end of production on Friday, December 19th, Chrysler LLC announced that the ongoing credit impasse and decreasing sales left it with no choice, but to shut down all its factories for a month, extending its yearly holiday shutdown.

 

Mike Accavitti, director of Chrysler's Dodge brand and head of motorsports, said that Chrysler expects to cut spending…  

Auto manufacturers are toning down the Adspeak in an effort to present "real fact-based reasons" for purchasing a new vehicle under present economic circumstances. According to Mr. Austin, former communications general manager for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in North America, “People are being very careful with their money and they want real value."

 

American Honda Motor Co. and Subaru of America, are both offering buyers a unique way of giving back to those in need in the community. Customers…  

For 25 years, Toyota’s North American Engineering and Research and Development activities have been carried out at the Toyota Technical Center (TTC).The Tech Center is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and oversees Toyota’s engineering and technical research, prototype development, vehicle assessment, design of parts, and emissions certification.

 

TTC is renowned as Toyota’s leading technical center outside Japan, and the new 530,000-square-foot Tech Center complex which was built at a cost of $187 million, employs about 1,000 workers at both complexes. Toyota has been in the process of doing research…  

BMW’s ActiveHybrid concept is at the core of its hybrid technologies and determines energy flows within the vehicle, playing a vital role in BMW’s EfficientDynamics design philosophy. As a brand, all BMW cars embody state-of-the-art technology and well-honed metal surfaces, offset by bold curves and striking lines in their entire lineup.

 

Conceived with the goal of reducing fuel consumption and emission levels by up to twenty percent, BMW ActiveHybrid will deliver an edge over others and demonstrate…  

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The 2009 Jaguar XF is a luxury sport sedan with contemporary exterior styling and a generous feature list that would entice anyone looking for a luxury midsize sedan, in a segment dominated by Lexus and Mercedes.

 

The 2009 Jaguar XF Luxury model is now available with exclusive financing options to buyers at 0% financing up to 60 months, for a limited period only. This offer on 2009…  

America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years, the Ford Mustang still goes by the same recognizable sheet metal as did its earlier generations. For 2010, Ford designers have given the car a more muscular, sculpted profile with improved aerodynamics and a curvy beltline.

 

Pricing information for the new standard V6-powered 2010 Ford Mustang offers excellent value with Base price reportedly starting at $21,845 (including delivery). By comparison, the Camaro, its closest rival, starts at $22,995 and the Dodge Challenger, Base SE stickers at $22,545. Both, the Dodge Challenger and the Camaro feature a standard V6 engine; the Challenger gets only a four-speed…  

Speculations were rife that BMW would unveil its redesigned 2009 BMW Z4 in the LA Auto Show. But it did not happen. Following this, there were a lot of rumors about the Z4 much awaited arrival like when it would be out, where etc. However, if BMW insiders were to be believed now, this restyled coupe and convertible would see the light of the day sometime next month.

 

The 2009 BMW…