Verizon Buys 576 Chevrolet Silverado Two-Mode Hybrids
6 Jun 2010, 10:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The efforts made by big US fleet operators to make their car fleet more efficient in terms of fuel consumption and more eco-friendly when it comes to emission levels got a boost this weekend, after ...
Two New Porsche Panamera Models Arrive at US Dealers
5 Jun 2010, 16:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division Porsche announced two new Panamera models will begin arriving at nationwide dealerships today. The 2011 Panamera and Panamera 4 featuring the fuel efficient 300-horsepowe...
Luxgen7 SUV Unveiled
5 Jun 2010, 15:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Taiwanese auto brand, Luxgen has just unveiled its second model after the successful MPV, namely the Luxgen7 SUV. According to the manufacturer, the model “represents a milestone in vehicle d...
2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X Ready for On-Track Debut
5 Jun 2010, 15:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The non-street legal Viper SRT10 ACR-X, priced at $110,000, is getting closer to its competition debut on July 9-10, 2010, in the Dodge Viper Cup. The car is powered by a 8.4-liter V-10 engine, equ...
California Yellow Cab Chooses the Transit Connect
5 Jun 2010, 15:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ford’s Transit Connect Taxi package – which goes into production and arrives in dealerships later this year, is on its way to become a success in the taxi service. For example, the Calif...
Vettel Admits He Was Under Pressure in Turkey
5 Jun 2010, 05:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While Sebastian Vettel is still staying by his initial comments following his incident with teammate Mark Webber – that he wasn't guilty of anything and that it was the 33-year old Austra...
Alonso Admits Worst Race with Ferrari in Turkey
5 Jun 2010, 05:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso admitted that his and Ferrari's latest performance in the Turkish Grand Prix has been by far the worst from the first seven rounds this season. While pleased with how his Ferrar...
GM Establishes Venture Capital Subsidiary
4 Jun 2010, 14:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As the automotive world is evolving, the number of technologies involved in this field is following an increasing trend, determining automotive producers to pay more attention to the research and de...
Peugeot 308 Millesim Special Edition Launched
4 Jun 2010, 14:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As it did with the 207 a couple of days ago, the British division of Peugeot announced today it will expand its 308 range by adding a special edition to the lineup that celebrates Peugeot’s 20...
Fiat Panda Natural Power Travels 724 Km with €30
4 Jun 2010, 14:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A recent test conducted by the German Automobilclub (ADAC) concluded with a methane-driven Fiat car taking first place among 241 cars. The Fiat Panda Natural Power covered 724 kilometres, a distance...
Honda Launches Mode Art CR-Z Facebook Application
4 Jun 2010, 13:51 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Honda UK has debuted an innovative facebook application that uses information from the user’s profile pages to create a personal piece of digital artwork. The campaign was created to support t...
Vauxhall Introduces GM's dexos2 Engine Oil
4 Jun 2010, 13:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Vauxhall has announced the launch of dexos2, General Motors’ own engine oil brand. The new product will be used for servicing all Vauxhall vehicles produced from the 2010 model year onwards in...
Death of the Big M
4 Jun 2010, 13:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / On June 3, 2010, American manufacturer Ford announced it will stop manufacturing Mercury vehicles due to the decreased demand and tiny market share. It would appear that, during its 71-years, the im...
Fiat 500C Sculpture Project Arrives in Paris
4 Jun 2010, 12:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Twelve full-scale fiberglass Fiat 500C sculptures made by designer and architect Fabio Novembre, have arrived today at Place Vendome in Paris. Dubbed "L’Arbre de L’Espoir" (&ld...
Daihatsu Materia ICECUBE Released by Inden
4 Jun 2010, 12:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A tuned vehicle is special by definition, but when the car that the project is based on comes with an original design as a standard feature, the effect of a modification package is amplified.This is...
Audi is Prepared for Le Mans
4 Jun 2010, 11:56 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Audi is prepared to take the win at this year’s edition of the 24 h of Le Mans race, with the automotive producer having learned from last year’s situation, when crashing preventedit fro...
Audi R15 TDI plus Le Mans Racer Details Revealed
4 Jun 2010, 11:43 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Audi has had a special eco-relationship with the 24h Le Mans race, ever since 2006, when the German carmaker registered the first victory of a diesel-powered vehicle in the famous event.For this yea...
Maxi Haulage Pleased with Volvo Trucks FMS
4 Jun 2010, 11:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Following an extensive trial of Volvo’s Fuel Management Service (FMS), Maxi Haulage stated they are ‘quite optimistic’ with the results. Designed to improve fleet fuel economy, FMS...
Hyundai to Deliver 600 i30s to UK Driving School
4 Jun 2010, 10:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Hyundai’s UK division has signed an important fleet sales contract which will see the automaker provide 600 i30 vehicles to Plant, a British driving school.The deal will see the 600 diesel i30...
Volvo Supports Use of Bicycle Helmets in Netherlands
4 Jun 2010, 10:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo’s division in Netherlands announced today it has become actively involved in promoting helmet usage for children bicyclists. A team from Volvo held a presentation last week at a primary ...