Kia Reports February Global Sales
11 Mar 2010, 08:02 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The Koreans are doing quite well, as Kia has just reported its global sales figures for passenger cars recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles for February 2010. The automaker managed to sell ...
TRW Reaches Electrically Assisted Steering Units Milestone
11 Mar 2010, 07:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Safety systems manufacturer TRW Automotive Holdings has announced the production of its 15 millionth Electrically Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) unit and its 10 millionth Electrically Powered Ste...
Unions Reticent on Antwerp Live-Saving Plan
11 Mar 2010, 07:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yesterday it has emerged that Belgian unions are working on a life-saving plan that could keep the Antwerp plant open, despite GM's intentions to shut down the facility. And although some rumor...
Schumacher Uncomfortable with Understeering W01
11 Mar 2010, 07:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher is yet to get comfortable with the Mercedes W01, despite the 7 or 8 days of testing during the month of February. According to both the team's boss Ross Brawn and Schumacher&...
Kicherer E 50 Coupe Revealed
10 Mar 2010, 17:29 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Kicherer has developed a tuning program for the Mercedes E-Klasse Coupe 500, offering a decent power increase and a discreet styling tweak. The car’s naturally aspirated 5.5 liter V8 engine...
Cash for Clunkers Program Exceeded Forecasts
10 Mar 2010, 17:26 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Last year’s Cash for Clunkers program determined a greater boom on the U.S. car market than it was previously estimated, even surpassing governmental forecasts, as CNNMoney reports, citing dat...
2010 Infiniti G Anniversary Edition Released
10 Mar 2010, 16:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In order to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary, Infiniti has introduced four new G limited edition models. According to the manufacturer, there will be 350 G Sedans and 200 each for the G ...
Mercedes Showcased the Attention Assist in the U.S.
10 Mar 2010, 15:48 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mercedes-Benz showcased its Attention Assist safety system during the U.S. National Sleep Awareness Week. Recent studies show that drowsy driving represents a greater hazard than drunk driving, a...
Toyota TAPESTRY Program Celebrates 20 Years
10 Mar 2010, 15:47 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / For the past 20 years, Toyota Motor Sale USA and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have been promoting education through the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program. Just ...
Daimler Trucks Sales Down 45 Percent in 2009
10 Mar 2010, 15:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The global economic slump strongly affected the truck sales, as well as it did with passenger cars. So is the case with Daimler Trucks, who saw a decrease of 45 percent in worldwide sales during the...
London Taxi Brought to Ukraine
10 Mar 2010, 15:09 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / It seems that the word “London” should be removed from the famous “London Taxi” brand, as the iconic cars have spread far beyond English borders. Last year, the Chinese autom...
Volvo Ocean Race Final Port Announced
10 Mar 2010, 14:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The upcoming Volvo Ocean Race, due to start from Alicante in Spain in the autumn of 2011, will make its last stop in Galway, Ireland, Volvo announced today. The decision was taken due to the success...
1990 Daihatsu Rocky Recalled in the US
10 Mar 2010, 15:06 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Toyota managed to create a complete recall madness. Nowadays, whoever hears about a recall gets instantly scared, as problems seem all related to painful, fiery deaths. But that’s not always t...
Yamaha Super Tenere Online Reservation Now Available
10 Mar 2010, 14:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Shortly after its official unveiling, the latest product in Yamaha’s range is now available through the online reservation system. The manufacturer announced the bike will make its debut on th...
UK Has New Road Works Safety Rules
10 Mar 2010, 14:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a new set of safety rules that regulate the country’s roadworks. The specialized firms that carry out road works already have to p...
Survey Shows Parents Lack Knowledge in Child Safety Laws
10 Mar 2010, 14:28 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / According to an Australian survey, one in three parents are confused about child restraint laws. The survey, which was conducted by the familycar.com.au website, came in response to the large number...
Brake Override Systems Explained
10 Mar 2010, 15:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Brake overriding is a thing since 1988, when BMW introduced this technology, yet it came to prominence in the 2010s after Toyota's sticky throttle pedal saga
Toyota Tops Some Sales Rankings
10 Mar 2010, 14:01 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Do you wonder how Toyota's doing after the recent trust issues regarding the brand? Despite the recent image problems Toyota had to face since its massive recalls, the Japanese car manufacturer...
Chinese February Commercial Vehicles Sales Up 21.5 Percent
10 Mar 2010, 13:37 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Chinese commercial vehicles market expanded by 21.5 percent in February, as compared to the same month of 2009, managing to reach 268,600 units. However, the sales can be translated into a 22.87...
BMW 7 Series Becomes Vornsteiner VR7
10 Mar 2010, 13:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Vornsteiner has chosen the BMW 7 Series F01 and F02 (the normal and the long wheelbase verions of the luxury saloon) as its latest targets, as the tuner has released a modification pack for the cars...