How Google Books Helped Remake a 1906 Oldsmobile
27 May 2011, 08:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Despite the immense success of the services offered by Internet giant Google, there are still those who believe that a search engine or a virtual library are just passing moods. For the rest of us, ...
DS3 Racing, 500C Abarth and Clio RS Coming to Top Gear
27 May 2011, 08:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Top Gear usually tests Lambos, Ferrari, Zonda, Porsches and a whole lot of other super monsters that we mere mortals usually can’t afford. While that provides great entertainment value, especi...
Little Darth Vader Uses The Force to Open VW Chattanooga Plant
27 May 2011, 08:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volkswagen started this whole “Star Wars” mania with the Super Bowl XLV spot back in January, when the all-new 2012 Passat ad featured a a pint-sized Darth Vader, who uses the Force when...
Renault Jump Starts EV Advertising Campaign
27 May 2011, 08:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although on the market for some time now, the world's first mass-produced electric vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf, have lacked a well-planned, coordinated advertising campaign...
BMW Junior Welt Campus Reopens
27 May 2011, 07:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The relaunch of the learning and experience space, located directly at BMW Welt, took place yesterday, May 26, the German automaker announced. The Junior Campus at BMW Welt aims to give children age...
Scuderia Ferrari World Time Watch Launched
27 May 2011, 07:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There’s nothing subtly or understated about the way that Ferrari tries to convert its supercar-maker image into sales of perfume, shirts and silly trainers with carbon fiber inserts.However, t...
Porsche 911 Turbo S 10 Year Anniversary Edition Unveiled
27 May 2011, 07:33 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Celebrating a decade of presence in China, Porsche China has just launched a special Porsche 911 10 Year Anniversary Edition, which strictly limited to ten units.Based on the 911 Turbo S Coupe, the ...
Lexus Highest Ranked in 2011 J.D. Power Safety Study
27 May 2011, 07:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Luxury automaker Lexus has announced that, for the 11th consecutive year, it has achieved the highest ranking in the annual J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction study. Announced by What C...
2012 Ford Focus, Star of American Idol Season 10
27 May 2011, 06:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ford is marking its 10th season as a sponsor of the American Idol TV Show, which has recently been in the process of deciding between Scotty McCreery or Lauren Alaina. It was McCreery who eventually...
Nissan Offers Below-Invoice Pricing to US Military Members
27 May 2011, 06:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automakers in the States have always been supportive of military members, and Nissan makes no exception. The company’s North American division has recently announced it will extend its Vehicle...
Ford UK Celebrates Centenary, to Award 100 New Scholarships
27 May 2011, 06:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Marking its 100th anniversary in the UK, Ford announced the launch of a new £1 million UK university scholarship programme in technical and innovation fields. Under this scheme Ford will provi...
Setra, from Beer Hauler to People Mover
30 May 2011, 09:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In the years that have passed since the invention of the self propelled machines, public transportation has evolved to become one of the most defining traits of the cities, countries and even the wo...
Lexus CT 200h Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
27 May 2011, 03:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One by one, the models tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its most recent series of crash tests are beginning to show their face, nearly all adorned with a Top Safety Pic...
US Buys Think EVs
27 May 2011, 03:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid certainly stole the show this week, after it managed to become the first vehicle of its kind to be officially purchased by the US government as a result of presiden...
2012 Honda Civic Named Top Safety Pick by the IIHS
27 May 2011, 03:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Coming as no surprise, the Top Safety Pick designation stamped by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on the hood of the new Civic arrived just in time to boost the morale of the Japanese automa...
Buick to Donate a Meal for Each Buick LaCrosse Challenge Participant
27 May 2011, 03:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Cadillac has golf, Buick is more of a lacrosse brand. GM's star badge of the moment is taking its involvement in this strange sport to a whole new level, announcing an initiative we don't ...
GM Confirms Arlington Investment, New Jobs
27 May 2011, 03:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer GM announced today that its expansion plans are to continue, this time with a major investment in another of its most important production sites. Following the confirmation of ...
Honda US Back at Full Throttle in August, Civic Output Still Affected
27 May 2011, 03:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following one of the worst natural disasters in Japanese history, local auto makers and parts suppliers have been fighting to get back on their feet and resume production at the pre-March 11 levels....
Zipcar Preps Cheaper Rides for 2011 Graduates
27 May 2011, 02:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / So, your kid is about to graduate this year, entering the next phase of his life. Since the economic crisis of 2009 and beyond has put a serious dent in your budget, you no longer possess the dough ...
2011 Hyundai Elantra Awarded Top Safety Pick by IIHS
26 May 2011, 17:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it has awarded its most coveted award, the Top Safety Pick, to the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, as the vehicle managed to obtain a rating of &quo...