FCAI Calls for Govt. to Support EVs
7 May 2010, 14:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After being appointed president of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries(FCAI) in Australia yesterday, Holden's chairman, Mike Devereux, went to work and call for the local government t...
Holden's Devereux to Lead FCAI
7 May 2010, 13:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mike Devereux, the chairman of GM's Holden unit in Australia, was named president of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) in Australia. When accepting the position, Devereux pled...
BMW Won’t Extend Its Cooperation with PSA, Magazine Says
7 May 2010, 13:44 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / BMW AG is not planning to extend its joint projects with PSA Peugeot Citroen beyond the current engine partnership, according to a report from Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport magazine, quoted b...
JCB to Use BorgWarner Turbocharging Technology
7 May 2010, 13:41 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / BorgWarner has been selected to supply wastegate and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the off-highway vehicle maker JCB. The components will be used for the new versions of the J...
Lexus GX 460 Passes Consumer Reports Retest
7 May 2010, 13:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After Toyota froze sales and recalled the Lexus GX 460 due to a Consumer Reports (CR) magazine announcement saying the car is prone to rollover, the luxury SUV is now back in business. At least from...
Aston Martin Rapide Ready for Delivery
7 May 2010, 13:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Aston Martin has announced that the following weeks will see the first Rapides being delivered to customers. The company has held a “warm reception” for both customers and members of ...
Renault Modernizes Its Cordoba Plant in Argentina
7 May 2010, 12:57 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / On March 15, 2010 Renault opened a new production line at its Santa Isabel plant located in Cordoba, Argentina. The new, flexible production line was completed in five weeks and is able to produce f...
Lancia Delta Hard Black Edition Pricing Released
7 May 2010, 13:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Lancia has announced the pricing for the Delta Hardblack special edition, with the model now being available for order across Europe. The bespoke edition comes dressed in a black matte paint and ...
Shelby Prepares Normally Aspirated, Automatic GT350
7 May 2010, 10:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After reviving the GT350 45 years later in a supercharged version, in early 2010, Shelby American announced it plans to offer a normally aspirated version aimed at competing in Sports Car Club of Am...
UK New-Car Market Up 11.5 Percent in April
7 May 2010, 10:37 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / New-car sales in the United Kingdom rose 11.5 percent in April 2010 compared to April 2009. The market continued to grow for a 10th consecutive month fueled by cheaper credit and an improved economy...
Stronach Exits Magna, Shares Skyrocket
7 May 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In what is one of the most exciting news of the day for the financial markets, Frank Stronach, founder of Magna International, the largest North American supplier, is giving up his control over the ...
Best British Rider to Win a Yamaha Bike
7 May 2010, 10:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering a new Yamaha motorcycle for the rider who can beat the rest in a series of tests of riding skill. The IAM is using the competition to promote it...
Hamilton Fastest in Barcelona First Practice
7 May 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the first practice session for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Hamilton’s team mate, Jenson Button, set the second-fastest time of ...
Scania to Rehire 500 Employees in Europe
7 May 2010, 10:10 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Scania has announced that it expects to rehire around 500 employees at its European production units. Until June 30, Scania will rehire 25 percent of the fixed term temporary employees whose contrac...
Subaru Legacy is Japan’s Safest Car
7 May 2010, 09:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After receiving the Grand Prix 09/10 award in Japan’s New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP), the 2010 Subaru Legacy has been officially named ‘Japan’s safest car’, the manufac...
Mercedes-Benz Establishes Bus Joint-Venture in Uzbekistan
7 May 2010, 09:25 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Daimler AG has expanded its bus business by signing an agreement for establishing a 51:49 bus joint venture with Uzavtosanoat in Uzbekistan. The JV sill assemble and sell coaches, intercity busse...
Solberg Leads Rally New Zealand at the Start of Day Two
7 May 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Petter Solberg will start day two of Rally New Zealand in the lead, after a dramatic debut of round five of the World Rally Championship on the stages north of host city Auckland. Sebastien Loeb,...
Mercedes Benz Autopilot Test... Pilot
7 May 2010, 09:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the technologies incorporated into vehicles become more and more advanced, it is only natural that at one time humans will be overwhelmed. Apparently, that time is already here, at least in the c...
2010 Vauxhall Car Art Boot Fair Lineup Announced
7 May 2010, 09:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Now in its sixth year, the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair announces its full line up of artists, fashion designers and performers, who will get together on June 6 at The Old Truman Brewery. This year&rs...
Opel Releases Corsa Dedicated to Germany's National Football Team
7 May 2010, 08:49 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Opel has released a limited edition version of its Corsa supermini dedicated to the German national soccer team. Germany has qualified for the final tournament of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Af...