Ecclestone Confirms 20 Races for 2011, Working on 25
16 Apr 2010, 07:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that the 2011 season of the series will have 20 races, as initially projected prior to the start of this season. Amid rumors that China and Turkey mig...
Renault Fluence ZE, Kangoo Express Production Versions Unveiled
16 Apr 2010, 07:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As its efforts to implement an infrastructure which will support electric vehicles in the near future continue, French carmaker Renault pulled the wraps of the production versions of its two upcomin...
US Army CERV on Display at the 2010 SAE World Congress
16 Apr 2010, 06:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year’s SAE World Congress is not all about engineering innovations and finding solutions on meeting environmental and fuel economy requirements, and fuel economy claims for PHEV and hybri...
Peugeot UK Now on Facebook
16 Apr 2010, 06:43 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / In today’s marketing flooded world, automotive manufacturers must not only use all the communications channels available but also fully exploit each one’s potential in order to climb the...
2011 Audi A8 L Official Details and Photos
16 Apr 2010, 06:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Audi released today full details and photos of the L version of the new A8. Coming with a body 130 millimeters (0.43 ft) longer than the standard-wheelbase version, the model wil...
MyFord Touch Adds Eco-Route Feature
16 Apr 2010, 06:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford announced yesterday that its new MyFord Touch in-vehicle system will be able to show drivers how they can go for more miles with the same quantity of fuel, thereby saving ...
Iceland Volcano Eruption Affects F1
16 Apr 2010, 06:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The recently erupted volcano in Iceland has affected the world of Formula One during the Chinese Grand Prix. Although the two countries are separated by a couple of continents, the dark cloud of smo...
Buemi's Wheels Flew Off the STR5 Due to Upright Failure
16 Apr 2010, 05:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The first practice session in Shanghai witnessed a quite spectacular crash – although technically, the car didn't actually hit anything, but stopped in the gravel – starring Scuderi...
Jenson Button Tops Bizzare First Practice in China
16 Apr 2010, 05:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button topped the first practice session on the Shanghai circuit this weekend, but somehow we hardly consider that the main news of this morning's action in China. Probably the most stra...
Renault-Nissan Alliance Signs MoU with Sao Paulo
16 Apr 2010, 06:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Renault-Nissan Alliance's efforts to pave the way for the introduction of mass-production are increasing in intensity these days, as the release date for the Nissan Leaf is approaching. After e...
DTNA Reaches UAW Tentative Agreement
16 Apr 2010, 06:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today it has reached a tentative agreement with the UAW, representing workers from Mount Holly, Gastonia and Cleveland plants, on the new employee contr...
2010 Volvo China Open Kicked-Off In Style
16 Apr 2010, 06:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year's Volvo China Open tournament debuted with an intriguing day, as Thai star Thongchai Jaidee and Korean youngster Kim Do-hoon are now leading the field by two, both shooting an 8-under...
Volkswagen Touran Pricing Released
15 Apr 2010, 14:56 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Volkswagen has released the German market pricing for the recently-introduced Touran MPV. The less fuel-thirsty version of the Touran is also the less expensive one: the Trendline model equipped ...
Ford Stands Against Opel and Vauxhall State Aid
15 Apr 2010, 15:00 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Ford Motor Company announced it is against state aids for General Motors’ European brands Opel and Vauxhall. "We believe companies should pay for restructuring themselves," said Wolf...
New MotoGP iPhone / iPod App Available
15 Apr 2010, 16:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MotoGP fans are able to enjoy track action on their iPhone and iPod Touch thanks to the new Official Live Timing Application by Soft Pauer. The new app was already experienced by many throughout the...
Sauber, Williams, Ferrari, Mercedes to Debut F-Duct System in China
15 Apr 2010, 14:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although it was initially believed that only BMW Sauber-Ferrari will use an own-developed F-duct system during the Chinese Grand Prix, a trick that would bring them some extra speed on straight line...
Rhys Millen Prepares New Race Car for Pikes Peak
15 Apr 2010, 14:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After he managed to snatch world record at Pikes Peak in 2009 for the Time Attack 2WD challenge, Hyundai, Red Bull and Rhys Millen Racing will attempt to set a new one this year, in an all-new, neve...
Daimler Shareholders Approve Board Remuneration
15 Apr 2010, 14:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After yesterday Daimler's chairman of the board Dieter Zetsche announced that due to the struggles of 2009 there will be no dividend, the shareholders approved, during the Annual General Meetin...
Ford to Introduce Smart Terrain Management System
15 Apr 2010, 14:18 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The new Ford Explorer SUV, which will enter production later this year, will feature a high-tech terrain management system that manages the powertrain’s behavior, adapting it to various drivin...
Ford Upgrades Geelong Casting Plant, Hires
15 Apr 2010, 14:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford announced today the expansion of the Geelong Casting Plant, as well as the increase in personnel by at least 50 percent. The AU$20 million investment in the facility will ...