Button Beaten by Hamilton in Top Gear Test
23 Dec 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jenson Button has lost his first head-to-head confrontation with his new teammate and future rival Lewis Hamilton since he joined McLaren Mercedes team. Although the two were not put one alongside a...
2010 Fiat 500 Gets 900cc Two-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine
23 Dec 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / In an official presentation, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed that the company’s long anticipated Small GasolineEngine (SGE) will make its way to the market next year in the form of a 0...
Michael Self to Race in the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Series West
23 Dec 2009, 08:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Taking the jump straight from karting to the big boys league, 19-year old Michael Self announced his decision to enter the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Series West, under the Mike Naake/Motorway Motors...
Holiday Shopping Options by Ford
23 Dec 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American carmaker Ford compiled a list of gift items that can be the perfect option for the last-minute holiday shopper, and that can easily fit every budget. Ranging form a pool table to children&#...
Spyker's Viability Plan for Saab Replicates Koenigsegg's
23 Dec 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spyker is now seen as Saab's only hope to stay alive and it appears the Dutch manufacturer has already established a detailed viability plan for the Swedish unit. Spyker representatives have al...
Ferrari Debuts New Simulator at Maranello
23 Dec 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari recently launched their brand new simulator at their headquarters in Maranello, making yet another step into creating a good development base for their 2010 challenger (and its successors). ...
BAIC Paid $200 Million for Saab Technologies
23 Dec 2009, 08:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most controversial deals made this year in the automotive sector, the one through which American manufacturer GM sold intellectual property for Saab's 9-5 and 9-3 sedans and addition...
Fiat's Italian Plans Revealed
23 Dec 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Fiat is currently involved in the US expansion, together with its new ally Chrysler, the Italian manufacturer is also very focused on its domestic operations and recently presented its futu...
US F1, Campos Hit Back at Ecclestone Comments
23 Dec 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following Bernie Ecclestone's comments the other day about the prospect of seeing a couple of teams dropping out of the 2010 Formula One Championship because of financial difficulties – a...
Avatar Tech Helps Ford Improve Vehicle Design
23 Dec 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Trying to capitalize on the huge success of James Cameron's blockbuster movie Avatar, American manufacturer Ford announced yesterday it too uses similar technologies as those used for the movie...
VW Group Makes Changes to Management Team
23 Dec 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Volkswagen recently announced it has appointed two new vice presidents for the group and brand communications as well as for government relations. Anna-Maria Schneider...
Renault Introduces "Extra" Van Special Editions
23 Dec 2009, 07:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United Kingdom seems to be Renault's favorite market when it comes to special edition models as the French manufacturer recently debuted several limited series in the country. Recently, Ren...
Schumacher Comeback to Be Confirmed Today
23 Dec 2009, 07:52 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / No, this is not official, but according to many authoritative sources, Christmas came earlier for Mercedes-Benz, as Michael Schumacher seems to have already signed a one-year deal with the German ma...
Sweden: Autoliv Closes Four Plants- Over 800 Job Cuts
22 Dec 2009, 16:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The world’s biggest airbag and seat belt manufacturer, Swedish company Autoliv, has decided to shut down four of its foreign factories in France, Germany, Mexico and Tunisia. As a result, 820 ...
Toyota May Close Altona Engine Plant
22 Dec 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese carmaker Toyota, one of the most battered (on several fronts) carmakers of 2009 is reportedly considering two options for its Australian Altona engine plant: either retool it and get it rea...
Hyundai i10, i20 and i30, Special Editions for the UK
22 Dec 2009, 15:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / To celebrate the New Year, South Korean manufacturer Hyundai announced the release of three special edition versions for the i10, i20 and i30 models. All three will arrive in dealerships in January...
F1 Drops $200 Million in Profits in 2009
22 Dec 2009, 15:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The economic crisis that also affected the sport of Formula One was confirmed these days by a report issued by Formula Money, and cited by ESPN F1. In it, it appears that the organization bossed by ...
Audi Included in ALG Top 3 Luxury Brands
22 Dec 2009, 15:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automotive data and consulting services provider ALG recently announced the top 3 luxury brands at its 11th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2010 model year, and Audi was included on the list...
Vermeulen Makes Progress in Almeria Testing
22 Dec 2009, 14:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Having been signed by Kawasaki for the 2010 World Superbike Championship season, Chris Vermeulen recently completed two days of testing at the Almeria circuit in Spain. The tests were reportedly fru...
Protoscar LAMPO2 to Star at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show
22 Dec 2009, 14:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The first big European auto show of 2010 in Geneva next March will be the perfect place for electric car manufacturers to showcase the advancements they've made during this past year. We will a...