Ford, Best Selling Brand in Europe in March 2010
15 Apr 2010, 13:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford announced today it managed to be the top selling brand in Europe last month, with sales of 192,500 vehicles, a 16.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year....
VW to Showcase Eco Technologies at the 2010 Hannover Messe
15 Apr 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Volkswagen will showcase at the Hannover Messe, beginning on Monday, over 30 exhibits under the “Think Blue” slogan, representing the systematic implementation of its sustainability stra...
BorgWarner to Supply VTG Turbo to Hyundai/Kia
15 Apr 2010, 13:53 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / BorgWarner announced that its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers will equip the new 2.0 liter diesel engine featured in the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage. This is the...
GPDA to Discuss Hamilton's Weaving
15 Apr 2010, 13:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton's weaving in front of Renault's rookie driver Vitaly Petrov during the Malaysian Grand Prix two Sundays ago is now becoming a topic of discussion within the Grand Prix Drive...
Ram Truck Brings Text-to-Vote to Entertainer of the Year
15 Apr 2010, 13:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / For the first time, the Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will benefit from text-to-vote for the Entertainer of the Year fan-voted category, as a result of the partnership between the Ram Truck...
Enter the Peugeot eBipper and ePartner Vans
15 Apr 2010, 13:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Glasgow based Allied Vehicles presented today the electric versions of the Bipper and Partner vans, dubbed eBipper and ePartner. Both have been officially introduced at the Commercial Vehicle Operat...
UK: Axon Teams-up with E-on
15 Apr 2010, 13:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The UK electric vehicle maker Axon is preparing the market entry of its plug-in hybrid vehicle, which is scheduled for the beginning of 2012. The carmaker will be part of the signing ceremony to ...
Updated Carminat TomTom Standard on Several UK Renault Versions
15 Apr 2010, 12:58 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Renault's affordable fully integrated satellite navigation system, the Carminat TomTom, is being included as standard on Dynamique, Dynamique S, Privilege and Initiale trim levels of the Clio, ...
Mercedes Confirms DTM Lineup for 2010
15 Apr 2010, 12:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Some couple of months after Audi, Mercedes-Benz has today confirmed its full drivers' lineup for the 2010 season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). As expected, it has now become offici...
Paramore Honda Civic Si Coupe Details Revealed
15 Apr 2010, 13:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda offers you the chance to win a Civic Si Coupe customized and autographed by Paramore, as part of the nationwide Honda Civic Tour, which kicks off July 23. Starting today, fans can enter to win...
Saab UK Preparing Fleet Market Revolution
15 Apr 2010, 12:17 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Saab’s UK arm has appointed Paul Alder as the Head of Fleet Sales, a move that becomes effective on May 1st and is part of the company’s plan to gain market share in the fleet segment. ...
New Lithium-Ion Battery Plant to Be Built in Japan
15 Apr 2010, 12:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A new factory that will build lithium battery cells for the new Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle will be built in Ritto City, Japan. The announcement was made by Lithium Energy Japan (LEJ), the...
Prodrive Focused on WRC Return, Not F1
15 Apr 2010, 10:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Given the fact that the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has reopened the selection process for a 13th entry for the 2010 Formula One Championship, one of the major players expected to forw...
Mercedes-Benz Buses Now Available in EEV Versions
15 Apr 2010, 12:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aside from the BlueTec 5 diesel technology, the Mercedes-Benz buses are now being made available in EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) versions, the manufacturer announced today. The EE...
SAIC Included in GM India Management Board
15 Apr 2010, 10:49 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), the Chinese joint business partner of General Motors is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. company, as it has been offered a management role i...
Hendrick Signs Kasey Kahne for 2012
15 Apr 2010, 12:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As hinted in the rumors which hit the web yesterday, 30-year old Kasey Kahne will move to drive the No. 5 Chevrolets of Hendrick Motorsports starting with the 2012 season, after the current veteran,...
Kubica Not Influenced by Ferrari Links
15 Apr 2010, 10:39 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Amid rumors that he has already signed a preliminary deal with Ferrari for the 2011 Formula One championship, Polish driver Robert Kubica insisted that he is not at all distracted by those kind of a...
Aussie GL-Klasse Gets Standard Enhancements
15 Apr 2010, 10:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz announced today it has added a the GL-Klasse SUV to its 2010 value-enhancement program in Australia. With more than 1,500 units sold since 2006 the GL-Class is ther...
EMC to Launch Three Dacia-Based EVs This June in the U.S.
15 Apr 2010, 10:46 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Envision Motor Company (EMC) plans to start selling a complete Dacia-based range of all-electric vehicles this June at a number of dealerships around the country. EMC's three EVs are a seven-pa...
Fiat 500C by Diesel Makes European Debut
15 Apr 2010, 10:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After introducing the model on the Japanese market some three days ago, Italian manufacturer Fiat also debuted the 500C by Diesel in Milan today, marking the car’s European debut. The cabriole...