Designer Spawns Electric Tron Car Concept
31 May 2011, 14:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Disney’s latest 3D movie has made many companies turn their attention to the development of related merchandise, including riding suits, helmets, street ready bikes, and even some film-related...
Dana Readies New Heavy Vehicle Transmission for Russia
31 May 2011, 14:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Present at the CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011 construction equipment show, automotive supplier Dana presented its new Spicer TZL Series powershift transmission, tweaked to fit the needs of the Russian a...
KBR Motorsport Targets the Volkswagen Passat CC
31 May 2011, 14:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Volkswagen has been offering those who seek a Passat with more soul the alternative to buy the Comfort Coupe (CC), with the automaker being present at the entry-level of the four-door coupe segment....
Spyshots: Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse Shows a Little More
31 May 2011, 13:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The test models of Mercedes Benz’s new B-Klasse are stripping more and more off these days in an effort to get some attention for the otherwise unremarkable body shape. There are no more heavy...
Renault Kicks Off ZE European Tour
31 May 2011, 13:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Little time is left before the first electric models of French manufacturer Renault will begin selling in most of the European markets, and the models are in need of some serious advertising. Or, sh...
Continental Unveils ContiEcoContact 5 Tire
31 May 2011, 13:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Developed with Europe’s leading car manufacturers, the new ContiEcoContact 5 looks to set new standards in terms of the environment and safety. A specially developed compound and optimized tre...
Ducati Stars in National Geographic's New Megafactories Series
31 May 2011, 13:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The National Geographic Megafactories aims to reveal the world’s greatest factories, and has so far impressed us with manufacturing stories behind iconic vehicles and products. Courtesy of a n...
Volvo Flywheel KERS Explained on Film
31 May 2011, 13:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Last week, Swedish manufacturer Volvo announced that it plans to revolutionize the world with the introduction of a technology called flywheel KERS. In the simplest of words, a flywheel that capture...
Chinese Carmakers Displayed Qi in Shanghai, Qi Just Found Out
31 May 2011, 12:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Most likely guided by the “better late than never” expression, the guys at Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced only today the fact that their universal wireless charging standard Q...
BMW Goes Cultural in 2011
31 May 2011, 12:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This year, German manufacturer BMW is celebrating 40 years since it began showing interest in the cultural manifestations of the world around it. A series of events are planned to mark the anniversa...
New Audi A2 Expected in Frankfurt, Could Spawn Sub-brand
31 May 2011, 12:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There’s a lot of sportscars coming to this year’s edition of the Frankfurt Auto Show - the M5, the 911, maybe even the new SL - but there’s also a bit of sensibleness and eco-minde...
Autoliv Expands Airbag Cushion Plant in Thailand
31 May 2011, 12:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Expansion is at the center of the business plan for supplier Autoliv, who is making a move to support the rapid growth in vehicle production and airbag fitment rates in Asia. The company has just an...
Shuttle Atlantis Heads for the Launch Pad
31 May 2011, 12:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As its sister space shuttle Endeavour is circling the Earth in preparation for its final landing (which will take place on Wednesday), the last of the breed of shuttles, the Atlantis, is taking a ve...
Suzuki Motorcycles Promotion Awards Final Prize: Arai RX7 GP Helmet
31 May 2011, 12:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Suzuki has finally concluded its ‘Snap Up Experience’, which has been running for 12 weeks, having elected its 12 lucky winners. As part of this prize promotion, ...
Fiat Will Bring Bravo Successor to the US
31 May 2011, 12:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Cinquecento has established a small bridgehead for the Italian invasion of the United States market. However, it looks like the automaker wants to follow up with a slightly bigger but still dimi...
Torotrak to Supply Parts for Volvo's Flywheel KERS
31 May 2011, 11:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Announced as a game changing technology by Swedish manufacturer Volvo last week, the so-called flywheel KERS will be the result of a collaborative effort with some of the big names in the automotive...
Ricardo Partners With Lifan China to Develop New Downsized Engines
31 May 2011, 11:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Considered to be an efficient method for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency, engine downsizing is becoming the little black dress in any automaker’s closet. So is the case with C...
Opel Plans Market Share Hike with New Hungarian Plant
31 May 2011, 11:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Planning its expansion in both the existing markets and new ones ever since the financial difficulties ended, German automaker Opel is paying an increased attention to Central and Eastern Europe, to...
Iconic Golf GTI Turns 35 at Worthersee Tour 2011
31 May 2011, 11:29 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We’ve already shown you the stunning A1 clubsport quattro today, and a bit of nostalgia for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 Concept began to set itself into our hearts, so we deliberately...
Renault Launches Huge Solar Power Project
31 May 2011, 11:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Getting ready to launch what will become the most comprehensive fleet of electric vehicles of any automaker, Renault is about to take on another first in the industry, this time when it comes to the...