GM to Develop Roadmap for Sustainable Mobility
13 May 2010, 14:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer GM will take advantage of the World Expo 2010 Shanghai to present its "Drive to 2030": Sustainable Urban Mobility Forum series and, at the same time, launch the Roadm...
Runaway Truck Ramps - The Speed Killers
13 May 2010, 14:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / When people think of weapons and destruction, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a bullet, because, despite its neglectable mass, it has such a high kinetic energy (thanks to its travelin...
Subaru Recalls 30,000 Outback, Legacy
13 May 2010, 14:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced it has initiated a recall campaign for 2010 model year Outback and Legacy models. The fault which prompted the carmaker into taking this decision is a fault in...
EnerDel to Unveil EV Grid Integration in Japan
13 May 2010, 13:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel the launch of what it calls "a groundbreaking new project" in the field of eal-world integration of the smart grid, electric vehicles and ...
Aston Martin Revs Up for 24Hr Nurburgring Race
13 May 2010, 13:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aston Martin’s Rapide and a V12 Vantage with aerodynamic enhancements will be taken to the race track this weekend to participate in the the first qualifying sessions ahead of the Nürburg...
Wheel Nuts' Designs Blamed for Hamilton's and Vettel's Problems in Spain
13 May 2010, 13:58 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / 2010 wheel nut and hub designs are to blame for recent failures in Formula 1 cars, according to German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. The journalists claim that technical solutions adopted in order ...
Toyota Hilux, a Super Mower Mover
13 May 2010, 13:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Some of you may remember our report from last November, which referred to a new lawn mower land speed record attempt scheduled to take place this summer. The Project Runningblade team is determined ...
2010 Acura TL A-Spec Launches in Canada
13 May 2010, 13:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Canadian Acura customers now have another trim level to choose from when buying a TL: the new A-spec upgrade package, which comes as a limited edition option, the full car wearing a price tag of C$5...
ART Grand Prix Has Submitted F1 Entry Bid for 2011
13 May 2010, 12:30 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / French GP2 team ART Grand Prix has revealed it applied to enter Formula 1 in 2011, becoming the thirteenth outfit. "Yes, we have applied to join the world championship in 2011," Freder...
Luxgen Unveils 2.2L MEFI Turbo Engine
13 May 2010, 12:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Taiwanese carmaker Luxgen recently revealed it has developed the 2.2L MEFI (Multi-Electronic-Fuel-Injection) Turbo engine in collaboration with LMM (Le Moteur Moderne). The new powerplant is capable...
Mumsnet Tests Ford S-Max and Galaxy
13 May 2010, 12:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new seven-seater Ford S-MAX and Galaxy range were recently tested by Mumsnet parenting forum users, who got familiarized with the technologies incorporated in the MPVs. They drove both petrol an...
2011 Kia Sportage to Feature Heated and Ventilated Seat System
13 May 2010, 12:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the innovative applications used by the the new 2011 Kia Sportage will be a heated and ventilated seat system, which will be offered as an option on the vehicle’s front seats. The he...
MINI Driver Training Launches at Goodwood
13 May 2010, 12:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / An innovative pre-learner driver programme was launched today at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, aimed at drivers under 17 years of age. The new ‘Mini Drivers @ Goodwood’ youth driver train...
James Buescher Leaves Phoenix Racing
13 May 2010, 10:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It took 20-year old James Buescher seven months to figure out "things didn't mesh as smoothly as we had hoped," with his involvement in the Nationwide series. Yesterday, Buescher and ...
Team Bosses Accused of Wanting "Controversy" at the Monaco Grand Prix
13 May 2010, 10:59 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Michael Schumacher and Martin Whitmarsh have accused some team bosses of wanting "chaos" and "controversy" on the streets of Monaco this weekend. At a meeting held last week in B...
Toyota Auris Hybrid Entering Production
13 May 2010, 10:38 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This month, Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) will debut the production of the Auris Hybrid, the first mass-produced hybrid car to be built in Europe. The new hybrid hatchback, which has carbon dio...
Alonso Fastest in Monaco GP First Practice Session
13 May 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Fernando Alonso edged Sebastian Vettel by just 0.073 seconds in the first practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Spaniard and the German were closely followed by Renault’s Robert Kubic...
Chris Perry Becomes Hyundai VP of Marketing
13 May 2010, 10:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The American division of South Korean manufacturer Hyundai announced today it has appointed Chris Perry to the position of vice president of Marketing. Perry, who has been the Director of Marketing ...
Vorsteiner Releases V6E Aero Package for the Mercedes E63 AMG
13 May 2010, 09:52 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the newest soldiers to have entered the German Power Was is the Mercedes E63 AMG. The German blitz-mobile packs a lot of heat but doesn’t like to show this, as it comes with a discreet ...
2010 Toyota RAV4 Facelift UK Pricing Announced
13 May 2010, 10:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Toyota announced today the 2010 RAV4 facelift is now available in nationwide showrooms, with pricing starting at £22,410 OTR. The revised range not only has new styling...