Top Automotive Players Are Big in...China
11 Jan 2010, 16:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Last year, China became the world’s greatest automotive market and the effects are starting to show. Top automakers’ 2009 sales reports for the world’s most populous country reveal...
BMW Grows 10 Percent in December, Drops Just as Much in 2009
11 Jan 2010, 15:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The last month of 2009 proved to be much better than the entire year for most carmakers, as nearly all posted increased sales over the rest of the year. Even if this growth can be easily explained b...
2011 Toyota Sienna Auto Access Seat Debuts at NAIAS
11 Jan 2010, 15:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / At this years NAIAS, Toyota is debuting their new Auto Access Seat, designed for the 2011 Sienna minivan. This will make Toyota the first carmaker in North America to offer a factory-installed, rota...
Audi Surpasses 2009 Sales Target
11 Jan 2010, 15:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In a type of announcement we don't get to see every day, German carmaker Audi stepped in and told the world that it has exceeded the sales forecast for 2009 (after it upgraded it in mid year) a...
RWR Confirms Gaughan, Names New Crew Chief
11 Jan 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) had a busy weekend, not only confirming Brendan Gaughan as the team's No. 62 Toyota Camry driver for the 2010 season, but also naming Scott McDougall crew chief for ...
Rossi Visits India for the First Time
11 Jan 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MotoGP World Champion and Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi made a guest star appearance at the Auto Expo in New Delhi the past weekend, marking the Italian’s first visit to India. During the first...
NAIAS: Nissan Mixim EV Concept
11 Jan 2010, 14:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Nissan took to Detroit this week yet another crazy concept with EV capabilities, called Mixim. The concept is part of the Michelin Challenge Design display, which can be viewed at ...
FIA Launches Appeal to Briatore Verdict
11 Jan 2010, 14:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Flavio Briatore's lawyers told the media in recent days that there would be no point in the International Automobile Federation (FIA) launching an appeal to the verdict issued by the P...
2011 Michelin Design Competition Theme Announced
11 Jan 2010, 14:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new design challenge is revving up, Michelin announced today at NAIAS. The 2011 Michelin Challenge Design (MCD) theme has been revealed, giving entrants a chance to share their transportation conc...
Ricardo Unveils New PEP Charging Station at NAIAS
11 Jan 2010, 14:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As you know by now, the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) features its own, dedicated electric avenue, with manufacturers of both cars and EV technologies being able to display at ...
US F1 Gets 2 Extra Testing Days Prior to 2010 Season
11 Jan 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We've already reported to you that US F1 team has received dispensation from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to debut their 2010 challenger in the United States. Due to geographic...
NA Car and Truck of the Year: Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Transit Connect
11 Jan 2010, 13:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford saw its exciting, yet troubled 2009 end as it should have, with the recognition of both its models and efforts made to survive without tapping too much into the taxpayers&...
VW Golf VI GTI RZR Body Kit Released
11 Jan 2010, 13:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The tuners at RevoZport Racing recently revealed the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI RZR body kit which will hit the shop starting from next month, but is already available for ordering. “We have c...
Maserati on Display at the London Boat Show
11 Jan 2010, 12:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though the only connection between Maserati cars and boats is that they embody a luxurious lifestyle, Maserati GB is displaying two of its latest models at the London Boat Show until January 17, 201...
2010 Mercedes Benz E-Klasse Cabrio Price List Released
11 Jan 2010, 11:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the official release of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Klasse Cabrio in mid-December, German carmaker Mercedes Benz announced today pricing and availability for the last member of the E-Klasse f...
Geely - Volvo Deal Terms Revealed
11 Jan 2010, 11:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Up until now, lots of media sources talked about the Volvo - Geely deal but nobody knew for sure which exactly are the terms of the agreement and what is going to happen to the Swedish unit after th...
Stefano D'Aste Returns to Proteam for 2010
11 Jan 2010, 11:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian world touring car driver Stefano D'Aste confirmed his return to Proteam Motorsport for the 2010 edition of the FIA World Touring Car Championship. The former winner of the 2007 independ...
FIA Announces Entry List for P-WRC, J-WRC and S2000 Cup
11 Jan 2010, 11:31 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) today unveiled the entries for three of the World Rally Championship's support series throughout the 2010 season. Having already announced the manu...
Zipcar / Zimride Expand Sharing Application
11 Jan 2010, 11:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Car sharing provider Zipcar and social online ride sharing community Zimride launched an integrated car and ride sharing application on five new campuses at last week’s CES event. The new cam...
NAIAS: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Hybrid Official Photos and Details
11 Jan 2010, 11:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following a 2009 when the German carmaker flooded the market with countless releases, 2010 promises to be even more action-packed for the Wolfsburg manufacturer. The year-opener for the carmaker was...