Holden Posts Worst Loss in History
2 Apr 2010, 11:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Bad as it was for the automotive industry, 2009 proved to be disastrous for GM's Australian arm, Holden. The local carmaker in the end of March a net loss of $210.6 million, the worst in the co...
Alonso Undisturbed with Ferrari's Pace in Malaysia Practice
2 Apr 2010, 10:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso ruled out Ferrari's struggling pace on Friday, insisting that the difference in lap times after the first couple of practice sessions is not at all important when one looks at &...
Shhh! Ford Fiesta Proves to Be a Quiet Ride
2 Apr 2010, 10:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford found yet another thing to praise about, and announced its 2011 Fiesta meets the same noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) standards as larger Ford cars, therefore deliver...
Ford Edge, Pet Safe Vehicle of the Year
2 Apr 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Animal lovers and Ford Edge owners will be glad to hear their vehicle has been awarded the Pet Safe Choice Vehicle Awards "TOP DOG" this year at the NYIAS show. Participating vehicles have...
Bridgestone Explains Tire Behavior in Malaysia
2 Apr 2010, 10:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following the understeering claims issued by the majority of the drivers after the second practice session on the Sepang International Circuit – when they tried on the optional soft tire from ...
Jeep Tiki Hunt Is On
2 Apr 2010, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / During the 2010 New York International Auto Show, American manufacturer Jeep announced it debuted the "Jeep Wrangler Islander Tiki Hunt" contest, a quest at the end of which three lucky pa...
Button Not Happy with McLaren's Balance in Sepang
2 Apr 2010, 09:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following an enthusiastic performance in Melbourne, Jenson Button really struggled during the first couple of practice sessions of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday, despite setting some decent lap...
Audi US Sets New Sales Record in March
2 Apr 2010, 10:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Audi cars seem to be selling by themselves across the Unites States, as the German carmaker did nothing in particular to boost sales for quite some time. However, Audi’s March US sales set a r...
Volvo Hopes to Grow Under Geely Ownership
2 Apr 2010, 09:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that the Volvo-Geely deal has been approved, the Swedish manufacturer is free to focus on its future and decide the best ways to continue its growth. Volvo's North American CEO expressed hi...
Outboard Mirrors Ban Delayed Until Spanish GP
2 Apr 2010, 09:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yesterday, we had reported to you that the FIA decided to ban the outboard mirrors from Formula One starting the Chinese Grand Prix, in mid-April. The change was made following several safety-relate...
Kia Sets Q1 Record in the US
2 Apr 2010, 09:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new approach South Korean manufacturer Kia is taking in all fields of its activity proves to be working, after the carmaker posted yesterday record sales figures for the first quarter of the yea...
Honda March Sales Up 17.8 Percent in the US
2 Apr 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s North American division seems to be doing well as far as sales go, after it recently posted another sales increase, to complete last month's increase of 12.7 percent when compared...
Reliability Problems Hit Red Bull Again in Malaysia Practice
2 Apr 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Red Bull Racing don't seem to get a break – in terms of reliability problems – with their 2010 challenger. After some catastrophic issues in both Bahrain and Australia, this week�...
Mitsubishi Confirms Plans for New Small Car
2 Apr 2010, 08:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although we're now living in a slightly more stable economic environment, automakers across the globe continue their efforts to focus on small cars and more fuel efficient models. Mitsubishi fo...
BMW Launches Baby Racer II Motorsport
2 Apr 2010, 08:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Most motorsport fans who become parents would like their kid to become the next Hamilton, Button or Vettel, and what would be the best way to do it, than train the kid from his/hers infant days? Th...
Nissan Sales Jumps 43 Percent in March
2 Apr 2010, 08:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The growth reported by most of the carmakers present on the US market expanded to Japanese manufacturer as well. Keeping in line with the average growth reported by others, Nissan posted a 43.3 perc...
First Chevrolet Volt Rolls Off Production Line
2 Apr 2010, 08:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / March 31 was the historic day when the first Chevrolet Volt was brought to life at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant. General Motors confirmed the completion of the first pre-production Volt that...
Hamilton Sets Fastest Time in Malaysia, on Friday
2 Apr 2010, 08:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton completed the Friday action on Sepang International Circuit on top of the field, scoring yet another fastest lap during P2 of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver set the pace...
2010 Harley-Davidson Super Ride Kicks Off
2 Apr 2010, 08:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson kicked-off the Super Ride 2010 yesterday, giving all motorcycle riders the chance to twist throttle of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle out on the op...
Toyota Grows in March Compared to Same Month 2009
2 Apr 2010, 07:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Despite the scandal caused by the unintended acceleration recall, Japanese carmaker Toyota announced today it managed to sell 35.3 percent more vehicle than in the same month of last year. The 186,8...