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2011 Jaguar XJ Campaign Launched in the US
2011 Jaguar XJ Campaign Launched in the US

6 May 2010, 08:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British manufacturer Jaguar will begin selling the new XJ in the US this month and, as a means to celebrate the moment, the car was introduced at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood, together with...

 
Sauber Not Benefiting from Ferrari's New Engines
Sauber Not Benefiting from Ferrari's New Engines

6 May 2010, 08:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari might have solved their engine-related problems ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the new units will immediately be available for the Scuderia'...

 
Mercedes-Benz to Introduce New V6 and V8 Petrol Engines
Mercedes-Benz to Introduce New V6 and V8 Petrol Engines

6 May 2010, 08:55 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new range of more powerful and more efficient V6 and V8 petrol engines across their model lineups starting this autumn. For the V6, the main changes are a new narro...

 
Multiple U.S. States Sue Extended Car Warranty Companies
Multiple U.S. States Sue Extended Car Warranty Companies

6 May 2010, 08:51 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Marketing can be an extremely difficult terrain if you are trying (too hard) to push boundaries in the pursuit of new customers. The latest example that comes to support this is the fact that eight ...

 
Dollar Thrifty Considering Avis Offer
Dollar Thrifty Considering Avis Offer

6 May 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The recent developments on the US car-rental market has stalled the deal between Dollar Thrifty Auto Group and Hertz Global Holdings, as the former has taken note of the offer made by Hertz's r...

 
Mercedes-Benz Opens New VPC in the US
Mercedes-Benz Opens New VPC in the US

6 May 2010, 08:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A recent ceremony marked the opening of the fifth Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC), located in Brunswick, Georgia. The event was attended by Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, Gover...

 
HRT F1 to Develop Own Car in 2011
HRT F1 to Develop Own Car in 2011

6 May 2010, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only 4 races have been completed in this year's Formula One championship and the guys at Hispania Racing F1 Team are already thinking of switching focus on their 2011 single-seater. Although th...

 
Japan Loves Toyota, 50% More Cars Sold in April
Japan Loves Toyota, 50% More Cars Sold in April

6 May 2010, 08:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The millions of cars recalled worldwide by Japanese carmaker Toyota seems to have done little in shacking the decades of consumer loyalty towards the brand. Apparently, more and more people go for a...

 
Ducati UK Gets R&G Racing Protection
Ducati UK Gets R&G Racing Protection

6 May 2010, 08:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ducati’s demo bike fleet is to have R&G Racing crash protection, the British division of the motorcycle manufacturer announced recently. The fleet forms part of the Ducati Roadshow, which ...

 
Latvala Scores Fastest Time in Rally New Zealand Shakedown
Latvala Scores Fastest Time in Rally New Zealand Shakedown

6 May 2010, 08:20 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala topped the WRC field in the Rally New Zealand pre-event shakedown, posting a time 0.2 seconds faster than second placed Sebastien Loeb. The reigning world champion was...

 
UK Increased Full-Year Auto Sales Forecasts
UK Increased Full-Year Auto Sales Forecasts

6 May 2010, 08:12 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has increased the country’s car and van sales forecasts for the current year, as a result of the fact that the first quarter st...

 
Audi Adjusts 2011 MY Range Pricing in the UK
Audi Adjusts 2011 MY Range Pricing in the UK

6 May 2010, 08:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Audi decided to make a couple of adjustments to the retail pricing levels for most models within the UK range due to the currency exchange rates. Starting May 25, prices will...

 
Alonso Urges Ferrari to Start Winning
Alonso Urges Ferrari to Start Winning

6 May 2010, 07:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Shortly after the Chinese Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso told the media that the real championship fight will take off in Europe. So here we are, less than 24 hours before the official start of the Spa...

 
US Toughens Auto Safety Standards
US Toughens Auto Safety Standards

6 May 2010, 07:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As a result of Toyota's mishandling of the huge recall it was forced to do earlier this year, several US senators are now planning a bill which will toughen auto safety standards and give the N...

 
Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Deal Extended
Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Deal Extended

6 May 2010, 07:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mercedes-Benz is showing its commitment to the fashion world by announcing the renewal of its title sponsorship for FashionWeek over the next three years, with the deal including two New York Merced...

 
Alonso Tips Ferrari for 2010 F1 Title
Alonso Tips Ferrari for 2010 F1 Title

6 May 2010, 07:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After labeling his Ferrari F10 as the best car he has ever driven in his Formula One career – which is a big thing, considering that the guy has already won two championships with Renault &nda...

 
PSA Forms JV with China Changan Automotive
PSA Forms JV with China Changan Automotive

6 May 2010, 07:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As hinted since the beginning of the week, French group PSA Peugeot Citroen announced the creation of a joint venture in China with China Changan Automotive Group. The new joint venture will be manu...

 
Volkswagen Releases Exclusive Package for the Eos
Volkswagen Releases Exclusive Package for the Eos

6 May 2010, 07:34 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The summer is closing in and drop-top manufacturers are trying to appeal to customers with special offers. Volkswagen makes no exception and will be offering a new special edition for its Eos coupe-...

 
Massa Insists Ferrari Should Push to Improve Qualifying
Massa Insists Ferrari Should Push to Improve Qualifying

6 May 2010, 07:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari will come to Spain with a hugely-revised package, as the F10 model will debut at least 3 new major “features” this weekend. Inboard mirrors, an own-developed version of the F-duc...

 
2011 Ford Fiesta on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
2011 Ford Fiesta on ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

6 May 2010, 07:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ford’s top-selling model, the 2011 Fiesta, has joined the cast of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last night to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. In the segment, Guillermo is about to have some major fu...