Reinventing the Wheel: a Guide to Michelin’s Airless Tire
1 May 2010, 06:57 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Ever since John Boyd Dunlop patented the pneumatic tire, in 1888, the evolution of this vital item for the auto industry and for many other industries has seen many improvements, but none such revol...
China GP Expects F1 Extension in October
30 Apr 2010, 14:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the way China is progressing in the automotive industry – having become the biggest car market in the world after it surpassed the US last year – it's quite clear that Formula ...
Tesla Electric CUV Coming in 2013
30 Apr 2010, 14:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The success electric vehicle manufacturer has had with the Roadster, as well as the projected market hit the Model S will be made the American manufacturer consider a CUV to join the range of highwa...
BMW Might Build an X4
30 Apr 2010, 14:14 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / BMW is currently considering the development of an X4 model, as autocar reports. The German company’s decision to analyze this new development comes as a response to the huge success regist...
Skoda Fabia Enters Full-Cycle Production in Russia
30 Apr 2010, 14:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The second model in the Skoda range to be produced in full-cycle at the company's Kaluga factory in Russia is the new Fabia. The manufacturing process includes welding, painting and assembly of...
Stoner Tops First Practice in Spain, Crashes Afterwards
30 Apr 2010, 13:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Prior to this weekend's Spanish GP, Casey Stoner said that he's not at all concerned with the 25-point deficit to championship leader Valentino Rossi after the first round of the season. A...
Michigan Bans Texting While Driving, Live on Oprah
30 Apr 2010, 13:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As Oprah's No Phone Zone Day rally is getting ready to kick off in Washington DC, Detroit, Los Angeles, Boston, and Atlanta, the state of Michigan is gearing up to ban texting while driving. ...
Ford Expands Recycle Your Ride Program in Canada
30 Apr 2010, 13:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford Canada has expanded its “Recycle Your Ride” program, with approximately 60 percent of the vehicles currently on Canadian roads now being eligible for retirement within the Ford prog...
Evel Knievel, True Evel at the H-D Museum
30 Apr 2010, 13:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In order to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel’s famous Wembley Stadium jump in London on May 26, 1975, the Harley-Davidson Museum announced it will host 'True Evel: The Amazi...
Six-millionth Ford Transit Produced
30 Apr 2010, 13:04 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Ford Transit has reached a major milestone today, as the six-millionth unit of the van rolled off the production line today at the Ford-Otosan plant in Kocaeli, Turkey. The magic number vehic...
Today is No Phone Zone Day
30 Apr 2010, 13:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The fight for phone-free driving habits will be on prime time today in Washington DC, as Oprah Winfrey's No Phone Zone Day rally is scheduled in the capital. Similar events are to take place at...
Luxgen Signs First International Distribution Agreement
30 Apr 2010, 13:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Shortly after it debuted at the Dubai International Motor show, Taiwan’s first passenger automobile brand Luxgen managed to sign its first international distributorship agreement with Oman&rsq...
Schumacher Plays Down Mercedes Upgrades for Barcelona
30 Apr 2010, 12:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher will use a new chassis in Barcelona, as confirmed by Mercedes GP's Ross Brawn a few days ago. The new W01 will sport a longer wheelbase and will allegedly help the 7-time wor...
Kumho Tires Well Seen in the UK
30 Apr 2010, 12:49 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Kumho Tires is enjoying an excellent reputation in the UK, as the company’s products are the first brand recommendation of Britain’s local independent tire specialists, as shown in a stu...
Auto Merger And Acquisition Market Growing
30 Apr 2010, 12:22 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The automotive merger and acquisition (M&A) sector will continue to power the automotive industry’s transformation, supporting the changes necessary for the short-term restructuring and lo...
Naked Aprilia Shiver 750 Gets More Aggressive for 2010
30 Apr 2010, 12:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Fans of the Italian brand will be glad to find out that motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia upgraded the Shiver 750 naked streetbike for 2010, giving it a more aggressive look and sportier rider ergonom...
Rebadged Buick La Crosse Introduced as GM Daewoo Alpheon in Korea
30 Apr 2010, 12:06 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / General Motors used the Busan International Motor Show in Korea to introduce the Daewoo Alpheon to the country, with the vehicle being a rebadged Buick LaCrosse. The Alpheon uses a custom badge...
Buick New Regal Gets Five Star Safety Rating in China
30 Apr 2010, 10:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Buick New Regal from Shanghai General Motors has managed to achieve a maximum five-star safety rating at the recently introduced China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP). China Automotive Te...
Rossi Still Feels Pain in Injured Shoulder
30 Apr 2010, 10:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Valentino Rossi admitted that he is not fully fit for this weekend's race at Jerez, following the motocross accident he had earlier this month. The Italian picked up a shoulder injury in the pr...
Skoda Posts Succesful Q1 Results
30 Apr 2010, 10:39 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Skoda, the Czech brand in the Volkswagen Group’s portfolio, has registered a successful first quarter, as the company has seen its deliveries increase by 25 percent (year to year) to 178,900 u...