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Audi Presents A1 e-tron With Extended Range [Gallery]

19 May 2011, 06:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As part of its participation in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum’s rally races and test drives, German automaker has come up with five different vehicles with alternative drivetrains, including...

Renault Wind Gordini to Sell from EUR19,700

19 May 2011, 06:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / During the Geneva Auto Show this March, French manufacturer Renault presented yet another Gordini-flavored model, the Wind. After managing to capture enough attention during the event to make the ma...

Chevrolet Volt Zooms into Japan

19 May 2011, 06:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / And now, the fight has reached Japan... After years of utter Toyota Prius domination on the hybrid vehicles sector in the US, the Americans fight back, throwing into the electric and plug-in electri...

Gas-powered Audi A3 TCNG Unveiled [Gallery]

19 May 2011, 06:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German automaker Audi has taken the wraps off the A3 TCNG at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum that is to be held in Berlin until May 22. The vehicle, part of the company’s balanced mobili...

Audi A6 Avant Full Details and Photos

19 May 2011, 06:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Just as promised for over a week now, German manufacturer Audi unwrapped on Wednesday the new A6 Avant, the station wagon model of one of the car maker's best-selling models. Hoping to be more ...

GM Plant Shuts Down for 4 Weeks to Upgrade for Volt Production Boost

19 May 2011, 05:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American auto giant General Motors announced today it will close the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant for four weeks beginning in June in order to boost the Volt production, along with assembly of t...

Pedrosa Undergoes Surgery at Right Collarbone

19 May 2011, 05:31 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Dani Pedrosa's participation in the Catalunya GP next month continues to be in doubt, especially after it has now been confirmed that the Spaniard has undergone surgery at his right collarbone ...

Mercedes Renntransporter - The Fastest Racing Car Hauler in the World

19 May 2011, 05:11 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / As far as 1930s European motorsport goes, the Grand Prix scene was pretty much "owned" by Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union, as most wins were split between the two German giants. Overall succe...

Renault Launches Energy dCi 130 1.6L Engine on Scenic

18 May 2011, 18:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Renault is expanding the engine range of the Scenic MPV with the addition of a new 1.6-liter Energy dCi 130 plant which, according to them, is the most powerful engine of its size available on the m...

Mazda2 Donated to Devon Air Ambulance Trust Charity

18 May 2011, 18:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Vospers Mazda Exeter and Mazda UK have donated towards the cost of the first prize of a Mazda2 1.3 petrol TS2, worth £11,900, to Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) in support of the charity&rsqu...

Baltimore Gears Up for Its First Ever Grand Prix

18 May 2011, 15:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Labor Day weekend will find Baltimore residents attending a three-day "festival of speed", as the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix street circuit race will take place. The two-mile temporary...

Mazda SKYACTIV-G 1.3L Engine Does 70 MPG

18 May 2011, 14:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mazda has a really big dream, and that is to reduce its fuel economy by 30 percent over the next handful of years. A brand new engine 1.3-liter gasoline direct injection will play a big part there, ...

First US-made Yamaha ATV Models Enter Production

18 May 2011, 14:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Back in early 2010, Japanese manufacturer Yamaha was announcing plans to transfer its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) production from Japan to the United States. Today, the company confirmed its first mod...

Maharajah of Indore's 1937 Mercedes 540K Cabriolet A Up for Auction

18 May 2011, 14:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The forthcoming Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on May 21st is to include the sale of a vehicle that was specifically built for the 14th Maharajah of Indore, RM Auctions announced. The ...

MV Agusta Expands Dealer Network in France

18 May 2011, 14:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following Canada and Australia, France is the next country to get an extensive MV Agusta official distributor network, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer announced today. The company decided France...

Fiat's Two-cylinder MultiAir Marvel Is 2011 Engine of the Year

18 May 2011, 14:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The results of the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards are in, and the global jury has voted Fiat’s innovative and diminutive 875cc two-cylinder TwinAir the greatest automotive engine...

Volvo Trucks Awarded for One More Pile Project Success

18 May 2011, 14:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish manufacturer Volvo Trucks has been working to optimize timber haulage, as part of its involvement in the One More Pile project, and its efforts have recently paid off. The company has won th...

Ferrari 458 Italia's V8 Takes Home Best Performance Engine Award

18 May 2011, 13:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / During the prestigious 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards, Ferrari managed to scoop up the Best Performance Engine award for the 4499 cc V8 lump of perfection in the Ferrari 458 Italia. Th...

Nissan 370Z GT Edition UK Pricing Announced

18 May 2011, 13:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Nissan has just added the GT Edition to its product portfolio, a 370Z sporting special body colours, unique GT stripes, darkened 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels and a number ...

Pirelli Will Debut New Hard Tire in Barcelona

18 May 2011, 13:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Pirelli will debut a new compound tire in the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, to be held on Circuit de Catalunya this weekend. After having thoroughly tested a new hard tire in the Friday practice sess...