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"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.
17 Mar 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota today announced that it will temporary suspend operations at its Russian production facility between March 30 and April 6, citing the over-discussed economic recession and the falling demand as the reason. According to Autonews, Toyota said ...
17 Mar 2009, 13:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda UK recently announced a new measure aimed at counteracting the economic turmoil, this time directly targeting its product lineup. The Japanese manufacturer said that prices of the new Mazda5 and Mazda6 models will be 2 percent more expensive ...
17 Mar 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although they are often referred to as two of the most powerful automakers in Europe, it may seem like BMW and Fiat plan to join forces for designing a new small car model perfectly matching the collapsing market's demands: low fuel consumptio...
17 Mar 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Californian tuning company Vorsteiner Race Technologies has just rolled out a brand new bodykit for the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo. Included in the same V-GT range similar to other Porsche 911 aftermarket packages, the new upgrade is especially aimed at...
17 Mar 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French automaker Peugeot today announced that it will launch a special edition 308 CC in the United Kingdom that will precede the main 308 CC range in this country. The 100-unit limited edition GT100s will be powered by an 1.6-liter turbocharged en...
17 Mar 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda's Japanese production returns to normal following the cuts announced last months, the car manufacturer announced in a press statement today. The Hofu Plant No. 1 and the Hofu Plant No. 2 will resume production on Fridays while the Hirosh...
17 Mar 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The ambitious concept displayed by Volkswagen in 2007 and codenamed Golf GTI W12 is now available in production form (sort of...). Exclusive Tuning Worldwide created a new bodykit for Volkswagen Golf V which perfectly resembles the appearance of th...
17 Mar 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / According to a study conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, tire shipments are expected to drop more than 7 percent in 2009 compared to a decrease of 9 percent recorded in 2008. More specifically, tire shipments might fall to 261 millio...
16 Mar 2009, 16:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After recording the second-best year in the company's 95-year history when it comes to new car sales, Aston Martin is expecting lower sales this year, citing the economic recession and the slumping demand as the main reasons. Aston Martin deli...
16 Mar 2009, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Last December, Daimler and German company Evonik joined forces to develop advanced batteries for cars that were initially supposed to be used on electric vehicles produced under the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands. According to a report by Autonews ...
16 Mar 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is again fighting against the economic turmoil in Europe, announcing a series of new anti-crisis measures supposed to help align production with the market demand. To be more specific, the automaker will eliminate one of the three shifts at it...
16 Mar 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Germany's economy minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg will meet with representatives of the United States to discuss the possibilities to help General Motors' brand Opel. According to The Detroit News, zu Guttenberg will meet with banking...
16 Mar 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The safety recall saga started by Hummer H3T and several other General Motors models continues with the 2009 Mercedes M-Klasse. In a notification published on its official website, NHTSA warns that approximately 16,130 model year 2009 M-Klasse W164...
16 Mar 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Fiesta is one of the most attractive models in the company's product lineup when it comes to European cars. At least this is what Ford claims, pointing to its February 2009 sales figures. Ford of Europe sold a total of 91,100 vehicles ...
16 Mar 2009, 13:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Earlier this day, it was only the Hummer H3T which had a problem with the fuel tank that could lead to severe accidents. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed that General Motors is recalling no less than 276,729 ...
16 Mar 2009, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AMG today announced the new Driving Academy programme for the 2009/2010 season that allows interested people to drive at high speeds, improve active handling safety and increase their racing skills with professional instructors. And because we'...
16 Mar 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Displayed last week at the CeBIT, the high-end gaming tower prototype released by BMW Group DesignworksUSA quickly gained everyone's attention. For those of you who missed the news, the gaming case, codenamed "Level 10", is a design ...
16 Mar 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As if the economic turmoil which slashed its sales and put its future in doubt wasn't enough, General Motors is now recalling 1,798 2009 Hummer H3T models to install a new fuel tank front strap support. A notification issued by the National Hi...
16 Mar 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Andrea Dovizioso, who is now an official factory rider for Honda MotoGP team, reckoned at a Repsol launch event in Palacio de Deportes in Madrid that helping develop the bike and testing the configuration is an "incredible challenge". Mor...
16 Mar 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Daewoo Matiz, the model designed by the Korean division of General Motors, has been named the number one small car in the domestic market, a study conducted by the Korean Management Association Consulting (KMAC) revealed. The Korean Brand Power Ind...