BAIC to Begin Saab Production, Plans 300,000/Year
23 Apr 2010, 08:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chinese manufacturer BAIC is determined to make the $200 million it paid last year for the platforms it has bought last year from GM worth every penny, as it is gearing up to start production of veh...
Confirmed! American TopGear on the Way
23 Apr 2010, 08:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / For the most skeptical of you, the History channel and BBC Worldwide recently announced it has begun preparing an American version of TopGear, with US presenters for when the new series launch. The...
Deutsche Post Confirms Support for David Coulthard in the DTM
23 Apr 2010, 08:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In his first ever season inside the DTM series, Scottish driver David Coulthard will benefit from some strong backing with Mercedes-Benz, as the very partner of the German championship “Deutsc...
The First Panasonic Lithium-Ion Battery for Tesla
23 Apr 2010, 08:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Tesla announced yesterday it has been presented with the first production Lithium-ion cells manufactured by Panasonic. The partnership between the two will translate into Panas...
The London Cab Receives a Superchips Upgrade
23 Apr 2010, 08:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The famous London Cab is going through some changes which would have been unimaginable in the past, as LTI, the company that produces it, is now owned by the Chinese carmaker Geely. Another unexp...
Audi Confirms DTM on iPhone
23 Apr 2010, 08:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / One day before the official start of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), German carmaker Audi confirmed that it will make all the racing series in which it contests this season available on the ...
Auto Union Silver Arrows Lineup in Monte Carlo
23 Apr 2010, 08:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first weekend of May will see a number of motorsport legends lining up on the starting grid in Monte Carlo, as Auto Union racing cars from the 1930s will be again put on the renown race track fo...
Chrysler Vehicles to Be Sold in Europe as Lancias
23 Apr 2010, 07:52 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Fiat Group's plans for the Lancia brand are closely related to Chrysler. The Italian brand is virtually absent outside its homeland, so Fiat wants to justify its existence by making it a Europe...
GM Repaid the US with US' Own Money, Senator Says
23 Apr 2010, 07:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The five-year-ahead-of-schedule repayment of the federal loans received by GM last year has stirred, aside from the official "we're very pleased" position adopted by government offici...
Lamborghini Debuts Murcielago SuperVeloce China Edition
23 Apr 2010, 07:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Italian sportscar manufacturer Lamborghini took the wraps off an exclusive edition of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce at this year’s auto show in Beijing. A limited edition, the Chi...
Michelin Extends Sponsorship for MPG Marathon
23 Apr 2010, 07:32 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The automotive industry is making some great efforts to protect the environment by developing new technologies that increase the vehicles’ efficiency. However, the driving style also remains ...
Hamilton Asks McLaren to Improve Qualifying Pace
23 Apr 2010, 07:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he didn't win a single race with his much-praised McLaren MP4-25 so far – in the first 4 rounds of the season – Lewis Hamilton seems to be very happy with his achievements ...
Future Chrysler Sebring to Be Built by Fiat in Italy
23 Apr 2010, 07:17 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Fiat will build two Chrysler models in Italy, including the next-generation Sebring mid-size sedan, sources within the company told Automotive News. Fiat’s five year plan include more vehic...
2011 Infiniti QX56 Makes Debut in Beijing
23 Apr 2010, 07:19 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Nissan will present the 2011 luxury full-size SUV coming from its luxury division Infiniti, on April 23, at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Alongside the QX56, Infiniti will also pre...
Chevrolet Unveils the Volt MPV5 Concept in Beijing
23 Apr 2010, 07:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Those of you who like the Chevy Volt but wish it would come in a bigger package now have a reason to celebrate, as Chevrolet has unveiled the Volt MPV5 concept at the Beijing Auto Show, a vehicle th...
Air Travel Gets a BMW Touch
23 Apr 2010, 07:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As many of you know, BMW’s first activities were strongly tied to the aviation industry, also hinted by the company logo that points to a white propeller on a blue sky (controversial, we know)...
Wilson Seeks Maiden Points in Rally New Zealand
23 Apr 2010, 06:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Stobart Ford's Matthew Wilson did not have a great weekend in Turkey, as the 23-year old Brit experienced a handful of problems to eventually score a lucky 7th place overall. Wilson had some st...
Sepang Seeks £36.5M for Circuit Updates
23 Apr 2010, 06:13 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Sepang International Circuit is set to suffer a major overhaul in a few years time, as confirmed by the Malaysian Grand Prix CEO Razlan Razali. According to the Malaysian official, the changes t...
German Fans Believe Schumacher's F1 Return Was a Mistake
23 Apr 2010, 05:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher's decision to return to Formula One racing was a wrong one, if we are to look at the results of an opinion poll done in Germany in recent days. According to the survey, more ...
Ferrari to Ask FIA Permission for Engine Changes?
23 Apr 2010, 05:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari have the biggest engine-related problems than any other team in the F1 roster this season, including the ones using the new Cosworth units. While the initial problems experienced by Felipe M...