2011 Kia Optima/Magentis Makes Official Debut at NYIAS 2010
1 Apr 2010, 16:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The much anticipated saloon from Kia has been globally unveiled today at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The future generation 2011 Kia Optima/Magentis is also introducing three new power...
9ff GT9-R Totalled in the UK
1 Apr 2010, 14:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Today is also not a good day for science: the fastest car in the world, the 257 mph (413.6 km/h) 9ff GT9-R, was totalled during a high speed UK testing session. This comes after the Pagani C9 te...
VW Polo Clinches 2010 World Car of the Year Award
1 Apr 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show today, the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year. The VW Polo was chosen from an initial entry list of thir...
Fiat 500C Sassicaia by Aznom Released
1 Apr 2010, 14:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat 500C just got pimped once again, this time by Aznom who chose to create a new special edition called Sassicaia. This is the second time we're seeing a Fiat 500 customized by Aznom, as the ...
Acura Partners with World TeamTennis
1 Apr 2010, 14:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s luxury brand Acura today became the official automobile of the World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League, co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King. Acura will therefore be present at all 7...
How BMW's Narrow Passage Assistant Works
2 Apr 2010, 06:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The range of useful, high-tech gadgets for automobiles to be made available in the near future expands at an exponential rate, with more and more "toys for boys" being made available for t...
Hamilton Apologizes to McLaren for Outburst in Australia
1 Apr 2010, 14:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following a frustrating weekend in Australia, Lewis Hamilton admitted his confidence over the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix, but not before apologizing to his entire team for his outburst at the end...
Teen Takes a Dump in Honda Civic. The Wrong Honda Civic
1 Apr 2010, 14:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Crappy revenge, old champ... Love stricken, or maybe jealousy blinded 18-year-old Austin Horries Purifoy (cool name) managed to get the title of Stupid Person of the Day on the Socialitelife website...
Volvo Trucks Testing Methane Gas on Diesel Engines
1 Apr 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish truck maker Volvo revealed today it is currently working on a solution that may form a bridge between fossil and renewable fuels, namely diesel engines running on methane gas. The specialist...
Lexus CT 200h to Feature First-in-Segment Safety Systems
1 Apr 2010, 14:04 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Lexus’ upcoming premium hybrid compact car, the CT 200h promises to rewrite the laws of the segment it belongs to. As the vehicle makes its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Sho...
Airbag Recall: 2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra
1 Apr 2010, 13:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now that Toyota's safety problems are no longer in the spotlight, there's enough room for other carmakers to make the headlines with similar topics. Nissan is just an example, as the Japan...
Latvala Leads Rally Jordan After SS5
1 Apr 2010, 13:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jari-Matti Latvala has taken the lead in Rally Jordan after the first leg on Thursday, as he topped the first 4 special stages of the event less than half of second ahead of Citroen's Dani Sord...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Unveiled
1 Apr 2010, 13:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Another highlight in Hyundai’s 2010 NYIAS booth next to the Sonata Turbo is the 2011 Sonata Hybrid model, the carmaker's first hybrid in the U.S. market. The car is equipped with a full p...
400 hp, All Wheel Drive Volvo C30 Prototype in the Works
1 Apr 2010, 13:13 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The ultimate hot hatch is a... Volvo. At least that’s what the guys at Polestar Performance seem to state. The company, who is behind Volvo’s championship-wining Swedish Touring Car t...
Sepang Greets F1 Field with Monsoonal Thunderstorm on Thursday
1 Apr 2010, 12:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The weather forecast for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix is anything but optimistic, and the F1 paddock's first encounter with the Sepang International Circuit happened under the a mon...
Renault Wind UK Pricing Announced
1 Apr 2010, 12:36 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Now that Spring is here, it is definitely time for the rain to start... the open top vehicle rain that is. One of the convertible clouds comes from Renault UK, who has just announced the pricing for...
Half of Truck Drivers Don’t Use A Safety Belt, Study Says
1 Apr 2010, 12:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / There is no secret that most drivers still avoid using the safety belt, which is also the most common causes of death in traffic accidents in Europe today. Moreover, a recent study commissioned by V...
Chevrolet Cruze RS Showcased at NYIAS
1 Apr 2010, 12:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Chevrolet has created an RS sporty appearance package for the Cruze and is showcasing it at the New York International Auto Show. The Cruze’s front end has received a new fascia, featuring ...
Renault to Challenge Mercedes for Top 4 Spot
1 Apr 2010, 11:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite his impressive podium appearance at the end of last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, Polish driver Robert Kubica insisted that his Renault R30 still lacks the necessary pace to fight th...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Debuts at NYIAS 2010
1 Apr 2010, 10:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Hyundai introduced its 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine in the 2011 Sonata at the NYIAS event today, revealing the new powerplant is capable of delivering an es...