EU: No State Funds to Save Opel Factories
9 Feb 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since General Motors has already confirmed its decision to close the Antwerp plant and rumors are claiming that other facilities might have the same fate, countries hosting Opel plants are willing t...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Tops ALG Residual Value Index
9 Feb 2010, 09:21 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Things have been really going well for Hyundai in America. The Korean car manufacturer managed to finish 2009 with bigger sales than in 2008, it launched a lot of new models and will continue to do ...
Nissan's Q3 Net Income Reaches $480M
9 Feb 2010, 09:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Nissan released today information regarding its financial performance in the third quarter of the 2009 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2010), with number showing a 45 billion yen ($4...
Yamaha Launches 2010 Access Initiative GRANT Schedule
9 Feb 2010, 09:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Yamaha announced it has GRANTed (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails) more than $80,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 through its OHV (of...
Jean Todt Doesn't Agree with Budget Caps in F1
9 Feb 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he was backed by Max Mosley for the presidential seat of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Jean Todt doesn't seem to have the same visions about the future of the sport as...
European Commission Approves Saab Loan Guarantee
9 Feb 2010, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The European Commission finally approved the Swedish state loan guarantees for Saab, which basically means that Spyker, the new owner of the Swedish brand, can now continue work on the restructuring...
2011 Volvo S60 Official Details and Photos Released
9 Feb 2010, 09:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the 2010 Geneva Auto Show less than a month away, Swedish carmaker Volvo pulled the wraps off the long awaited Volvo S60, marking the carmaker's entry in the CD Premium car segment. The ca...
Ford Unveils the All-Electric Transit Connect
9 Feb 2010, 09:05 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / It’s no longer a secret that electric cars are here to stay. This green technology might save us the trouble of going to the gas station, but it has a range problem at the moment. But as long ...
Todt Insists Briatore Is Still Guilty
9 Feb 2010, 08:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While Flavio Briatore insisted that he holds nothing against the FIA or its new president Jean Todt for the penalty he received after the crash-gate, the former Ferrari boss that now runs business w...
Renault Setting Up Plant for Own Dealer Network in India
9 Feb 2010, 08:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Indian market is seen as a great opportunity for most automakers who are looking to boost their revenues. After announcing that it will debut several new cars within 18-24 months and a full rang...
Scion Announces tC RS 6.0 Prices
9 Feb 2010, 08:37 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Toyota’s recall seems to be getting larger by the day, as the company announced it will have to change the ABS software for the Prius and the Lexus HS 250h. Ironically, the only brand owned by...
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Unveiled
9 Feb 2010, 08:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford revealed yesterday the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 (available in both convertible and coupe versions), powered by a new and more powerful aluminum engine, which makes it lighte...
Todt Will Leave FIA Presidency after One Mandate
9 Feb 2010, 08:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jean Todt may have been the one chosen by Max Mosley to succeed him at the helm of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), but the Frenchman has no plans to stay in that position longer than ...
2011 Ford Mustang's New Engines: 1,267 Total Power
9 Feb 2010, 08:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Three new powerplants will find their way under the hood of the 2011 Ford Mustang, with the promise of a total output of 1,267 horsepower. Taken one by one, the 2011 Mustang coupe and convertible wi...
Hollywood Producers Start Work for F1 Documentary
9 Feb 2010, 08:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Hollywood seems to plan the launch of a big production focused on the world of Formula One. While there were some movies in the past that followed the lives of some former champions of the sport &nd...
Opel CEO to Announce Revival Plan Today
9 Feb 2010, 08:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly will hold a press conference today at 11 o'clock CET to announce his new plans for the German brand and its British sister Vauxhall. Entitled "Plan for the Fu...
VW and Maxim Auction Off a GTI Hood for Haiti Relief
9 Feb 2010, 08:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German carmaker Volkswagen recently partnered with Maxim magazine in order to bring their contribution to the Haiti relief efforts, by auctioning off a celebrity autographed 2010 GTI hood on eBay. D...
Piquet Jr. Confirmed for Daytona Opener
9 Feb 2010, 07:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his NASCAR debut this weekend, during the season opening round of the Camping World Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway. Following his preparation round last w...
Toyota Prius, Camry, Lexus HS Recall Official
9 Feb 2010, 07:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As it usually happens, all the rumors an voices claiming Japanese carmaker Toyota will recall both the Prius and Lexus HS hybrids turned out to be true, following yesterday's official announcem...
Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic Alyum Limited Edition
9 Feb 2010, 07:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has just announced the introduction of two new limited edition in France, new Scenic Alyum and new Grand Scenic Alyum, both of which are based on the existing Dynamique trim level but also c...