Toyota to Fight Back at NAIAS
7 Jan 2010, 13:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After in 2009 Japanese carmaker Toyota went through one of its worst years in the US, the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) may prove to be the perfect ground for the manufacturer ...
Audi Design Chief to Address Students in Detroit
7 Jan 2010, 11:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German carmaker Audi announced yesterday their Head of Design Stefan Sielaff will address students at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit on January 10, before the 2010 NAIAS event kic...
Subaru Impreza STI R205 Launched
7 Jan 2010, 11:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru Tecnica International (STI) today revealed the Subaru Impreza R205, a special performance version that will go on sale in Japanese dealerships today. The car is based on the Impreza WRX STI b...
Devon GTX Miscarriage
7 Jan 2010, 10:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most anticipated arrivals in the supercar world this year, the Devon GTX, has been scrapped due to several reasons, most of them out of the control of Devon. According to Piston Heads, th...
Nissan Baptizes Its UK Built Crossover
7 Jan 2010, 11:04 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / It seems that the Japanese continue to try and draw attention towards the Nissan brand, as they’re are preparing the launch of their new crossover at the Geneva Auto Show. The car i...
Mark Miller Wins Stage 5 of Dakar, Sainz Moves into Overall Lead
7 Jan 2010, 10:53 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The fifth stage of the 2010 Dakar Rally competition saw Carlos Sainz move into first place overall. The stage from Copiapo to Antofagasta was won by Volkswagen’s Mark Miller, after Stephane Pe...
GMC Urban Utility Concept Teasers Released
7 Jan 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Voices familiar with GM's efforts to develop new products hinted a few days ago that the US-based manufacturer will showcase at the 2010 North American International Auto Show the new GMC Urban...
LTE Connected Car, Prius-Based
7 Jan 2010, 10:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / GameStreamer and Alcatel-Lucent will demonstrate the first streaming delivery of a video game to an in-vehicle entertainment system over a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network at the Consumer Electroni...
Tesla European Operations to Be Led by Cristiano Carlutti
7 Jan 2010, 10:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla announced it has hired former Fiat executive Cristiano Carlutti to head the company's European operations. Carlutti already began working for Tesla...
Lotus to Patent Dual Clutch Transmission
7 Jan 2010, 10:29 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Lotus made a true philosophy out of making light cars and they are not stopping now. Following its quest for lightweight, the British car manufacturer has submitted a patent application for a lighte...
Ford in China: 44 Percent Increase in 2009
7 Jan 2010, 10:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already knew that China is a top market for all carmakers out there and sales figures that have been emerging since January 1 come to confirm this. Ford for instance performed at least impressive...
Polaris EV LSV, Speed is Over Rated
7 Jan 2010, 09:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Off road military vehicles manufacturer Polaris announced today it is ready to unleash onto the public roads their first electric low speed vehicle (EV LSV), to be used by the military, civilians an...
Heidfeld Still Hopeful of F1 Drive
7 Jan 2010, 09:43 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Nick Heidfeld has accepted the fact that Michael Schumacher’s unexpected comeback diminished his own chances of driving in Formula 1 for 2010, but holds no grudge against his fellow countryman...
Maruti Suzuki Eeco Sees Daylight in New Delhi
7 Jan 2010, 09:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Indian manufacturer Maruti Suzuki released at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi one of its latest contraptions, the Eeco family car that will take Versa's place. Specifically designed for India, ...
China Builds High Efficiency Linear Motor Propulsion
7 Jan 2010, 09:38 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / As everybody is encouraged to drive less and use public transportation more, breakthroughs in this department can only make our lives easier. One of the most important achievement of recent times is...
TomTom Prepares Entry-Level EASE in North America
7 Jan 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Navigation solution provider TomTom announced today it will debut the new entry-level car navigation solution in North America. Called EASE, the new nav system is meant to be as simple, cheap and, w...
2009-2010 Lexus Eco Challenge Winners Announced
7 Jan 2010, 09:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Winners of the first round of the annual Lexus Eco Challenge launched on September 28, 2009 were announced yesterday. They comprise sixteen middle and high schools from 12 states, to which Lexus Nor...
Suzuki SX4 Hybrid Released in India
7 Jan 2010, 09:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Suzuki rolled out at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi the long-awaited SX4 Hybrid concept, a model based on the previous fuel-cell concepts showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009. However, as comp...
Honda FCX Clarity Delivered to Scott Niedermayer
7 Jan 2010, 08:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Four-time Stanley Cup champion, Anaheim Ducks captain and 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team captain Scott Niedermayer became the first professional athlete to lease Honda's zero-emissions vehic...
2010 Lexus HS 250h Gets 5-Star NHTSA Rating
7 Jan 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the 2010 Lexus HS 250h a 5-star rating after subjecting what Toyota calls the "world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid&qu...