CORRECTION: FOTA Welcomes Manor, Lotus!
27 Nov 2009, 08:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although it's yet to become official, it seems that all the newly entrant teams have been granted an entry into the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA). According to a report from British maga...
ENCO Exclusive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
27 Nov 2009, 08:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The tuners at Enco Exclusive have tweaked a 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 by creating a customized carbon fiber shell for the car’s body. The GT3 design front bumper is 100 percent carbon...
Fiat Starts Building Car Plant in China
27 Nov 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fiat yesterday made the first major step towards the brand's comeback in China - it started construction of a production facility that will support the company's expansion in the country t...
Lotus Did Not Sign Trulli, Still on the Lookout
27 Nov 2009, 08:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A couple of weeks ago, Lotus F1 Team announced that one driver has already been signed for their 2010 Formula One campaign. Everybody believed it's Jarno Trulli, as the move made more sense tha...
GM Doesn't Qualify for German State Aid
27 Nov 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors is not eligible to receive state aid under the Germany Fund programme that provides financial backing to companies trying to deal with the crisis. At least, this is that a German gove...
Eastern Europe Sales, Still No Recovery
27 Nov 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Despite the apparent signs of recovery coming from most of the world, at least as far as the automotive industry is concerned, parts of the Old Continent are still to see the light at the end of the...
BMW Sauber to Be Rescued by American Investor?
27 Nov 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Peter Sauber's rescue when talking about his Formula One team could come from an American investor. At least that's what Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reported yesterday, suggesting ...
2010 FIM e-Power Race Series Calendar Announced
27 Nov 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) announced the launch of its new electric bike series: the FIM e-Power International Championship. The events will be held during the...
GM Infuriates Belgium Officials Over Antwerp Case
27 Nov 2009, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We finally got the first glimpse into GM's Opel restructuring plan yesterday but the US manufacturer's problems are far from being over. The fate of the Belgian plant in Antwerp is one of ...
Fleetwood RV Legacy Product Launch at 2009 RVIA
27 Nov 2009, 07:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Class A and Class C recreational vehicles producer Fleetwood RV announced new several innovations to be presented during its "The Legacy Rolls On" product launch event at RVIA's 47th ...
Scania and Brazil Partner for Alternative Fuel Industrial Engines
27 Nov 2009, 07:50 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The quest for greener solutions does not stop with vehicle engines, as Scania and Vale Solucoes em Energia S.A. have signed an agreement to work together on the development of new technology for eth...
Alonso Makes Second Visit to Maranello
27 Nov 2009, 07:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso made his second semi-official visit at the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, as reported by the Scuderia's official site on Thursday. The Spaniard looks set to gain the confide...
German Official: GM's Job Cuts Are "Completely Unacceptable"
27 Nov 2009, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors held talks with German officials and labor leaders over the proposed job cuts, revealing that Germany would be the most affected if its restructuring plan gets the final approval. But...
Toyota Takes Another Financial Hit Due to Dollar Drop
26 Nov 2009, 16:38 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Unfortunately for Toyota Motors Co, which used to be the world’s biggest automaker, the company is free falling as it's looking at yet another financial disaster. The car manufacturer is ...
How to Do a Motorcycle Burnout
26 Nov 2009, 15:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / There are a few things that most beginners want to try, and these are wheelies, stoppies, and burnouts, with the latter being one of the most spectacular
Audi Announced Share Purchase in FC Bayern Munchen
26 Nov 2009, 16:12 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Audi announced that, despite the recession, it has bought a stake in FC Bayern Munchen, the German football team. This is meant to tighten the relationship between the two, as Audi has sponsored the...
Small Business Tax Ends in Five Weeks
26 Nov 2009, 16:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Small Business tax break stimulus package set in place by the Victoria government will come to an end in less than five weeks. As a consequence, the lead Automotive Industry body in the state, V...
Fiat 500 Gets 95 HP Multijet II Diesel
26 Nov 2009, 15:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Italian carmaker Fiat will introduce to its 500 line a new Multijet II diesel engine, turbocharged into developing 95 hp, while at the same time meeting the Euro5 emission standards. The engine will...
Bentley Presented World’s Most Luxurious Charity Bus
26 Nov 2009, 15:20 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Bentley just presented the world’s most luxurious charity bus, a former London Routemaster which has been restored and handed over to the St Luke’s hospice. After buying the old bus, St...
Mika Salo, One Step Closer to NASCAR
26 Nov 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After completing, successfully, a first test with Michael Waltrip Racing, former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo is now seriously considering a full 2010 season in the Nationwide Series. After completing...