Mazda's i-stop System Received Japanese Industrial Award
26 Apr 2010, 15:07 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mazda announced that it has received the Ichimura Industrial Award for the development of the combustion technology used for the i-stop, the carmaker’s stop-start, fuel saving application. ...
VW Launches “App My Ride” Contest
27 Apr 2010, 06:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German carmaker Volkswagen recently announced it will kick-off an open innovation contest on May 3, for the further development of its products. Dubbed “App My Ride,” interested users ar...
Alonso Insures Life, Thumbs for EUR10 Million
26 Apr 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has just insured his thumbs for 10 million euros, as confirmed by the Scuderia via an official statement on their website. The Spaniard was present in a media event wi...
Spyshots: Opel Astra GSI
26 Apr 2010, 14:49 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The sporty GSI variant of the Opel Astra range is currently undergoing testing, preparing for the commercial launch which will probably take place this autumn, at the Paris Auto Show. The GSI will b...
First Pre-production Opel Ampera Rolls Off the Line
26 Apr 2010, 14:18 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A new child was born in the hybrid vehicles world, as the first pre-production Model Year 2012 Opel Ampera rolled off the production line at General Motor's Warren, Michigan assembly plant. ...
2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Winners Announced
26 Apr 2010, 14:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este highlights included concept models of the future, the “100 Years of Alfa Romeo” special exhibition and the world premiere o...
Fisker Gets $529 Million Loan from U.S. Government
26 Apr 2010, 14:06 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a deal to provide Fisker Automotive with a $529 million loan (EUR396 million) to develop plug-in hybrids and to retool a former General Motors assembly pl...
Honda Reveals Hybrid Development Plans and Unveils Everus Concept in Beijing
26 Apr 2010, 13:53 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Honda used the Beijing Auto Show to present its future new energy vehicle development plans for China and to introduce a new sub-brand, LI NIAN. The Japanese automotive producer announced that it wi...
Hyundai i800 Taxi Clocks £4,600 Fare During Volcanic Ash Flight Ban
26 Apr 2010, 14:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A group of stranded British tourists was collected from Spain in a Hyundai i800 and brought back to the UK last week, during the volcanic ash flights ban. After the 2,500 mile trip cab’s mete...
GE and Nissan to Integrate EVs Into Everyday Living
26 Apr 2010, 13:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Nissan and GE Global Research announced today the creation of a new partnership, aimed at researching new technologies for EVs. The three years Memorandum of Understanding (MOU...
Jaguar Received Environmental Certification for XJ Model
26 Apr 2010, 13:04 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Jaguar has received environmental certification from the UK’s VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) for a comprehensive study that analyzes the environmental impact of its new flagship sedan, the...
Bentley Continental Supersports Turns Ultrasports
26 Apr 2010, 13:01 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / German tuner Wheelsandmore, specialized in sports and supersports cars, has come up with a stunning tuning package for the already impressive Bentley Continental Supersports. With 630 horsepower, th...
Bill Davidson Joins H-D Museum Management
26 Apr 2010, 13:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson recently announced it has named Bill Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing and William A. Davidson (great-grandson of Company co-founder), as Vic...
Alonso Hits Out at Untrue Media Reports on Engine Problems
26 Apr 2010, 12:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Earlier this month, some media reports suggested that Ferrari will be asking the FIA for an exemption from the current engine freeze rules in Formula One in order to address their powerplant issues ...
Alonso: Title Fight Will Start in Barcelona
26 Apr 2010, 12:25 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso insisted that the true title race in this year's Formula One championship starts two weeks from now, in Spain. Although 4 rounds of the ongoing F1 campaign have already found th...
CNG Adoption Expected to Rise in the U.S. and Europe
26 Apr 2010, 12:22 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The natural gas vehicles offer multiple economic and environmental advantages as compared to regular gasoline vehicles, but they have only registered a modest spread in the majority of developed cou...
2010 Saab Festival Dates Announced
26 Apr 2010, 12:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first Saab fans meeting since the company became independent is scheduled to take place in Sweden between July 15 -18, the carmaker announced today. The 2010 Saab Festival is set to attract visi...
Ford Fiesta S1600 Special Edition Released
26 Apr 2010, 12:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford has released a new special edition for the Fiesta: dubbed the S1600 and destined for the UK market, the version is based on the Zetec S equipment level and comes with multiple unique features. ...
Win a Honda Insight in the Green Music Group Challenge
26 Apr 2010, 12:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American Honda recently announced it is the prize sponsor in the first-ever Green Music Group Challenge, and will be awarding a 2010 Honda Insight hybrid as the Grand Prize at the conclusion of the...
Ford Expected to Announce Q1 Income of $1Billion
26 Apr 2010, 11:57 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Ford Motor Company is expected to announce on Tuesday a first-quarter income of almost $1 billion, according to economic analysts surveyed by the Detroit Free Press. The analysts excluded “spe...