Hyundai to Launch New Engine with the 2011 Sonata
23 Nov 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / South-Korean carmaker Hyundai announced that it will launch a new four-cylinder engine with its 2011 Sonata model. The new engine is built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama. The 2.4-liter...
Infiniti Gets All-Electric Vehicle to Fit its Range
23 Nov 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / All-electric vehicles have become a real trend, especially for Japanese automakers. And as Nissan is developing the “Leaf” project, it was only natural that Infiniti would get an all-ele...
Brawn: Schumacher Will Not Return to F1
23 Nov 2009, 07:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ross Brawn dismissed rumors that Michael Schumacher is thinking of returning for Formula One racing for the 2010 season. Having worked with the 7-time world champion both at Benetton and Ferrari, th...
Jimmie Johnson Makes History, Wins 4th Consecutive Sprint Cup Series
23 Nov 2009, 07:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In what is a Sprint Cup Series first, Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson managed to win his fourth series championship after Sunday's Homestead-Miami Speedway race. Although he only cr...
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Launched
23 Nov 2009, 07:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Cadillac released the 2011 CTS Coupe, a new model that is projected to go on sale in dealerships across the United States as soon as next spring. The car is based on a concept model showcased at the...
Honda Texas Dealership to Use Save-a-Deal 2010
23 Nov 2009, 07:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Allen Honda dealership in central Texas has selected Save-a-Deal 2010 as its customer relationship management (CRM) software, Automotive Software Designers announced. in a release. Save-a-Deal is a ...
Yvan Muller Signs 2010 Deal with Chevrolet
22 Nov 2009, 14:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yvan Muller’s failure to defend his world title in the FIA World Touring Car Championship had an immediate effect on his contractual commitments with SEAT Sport. Meaning the French driver will...
Tarquini Becomes Oldest WTCC Champion in Macau
22 Nov 2009, 12:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian driver Gabriele Tarquini became the oldest world champion in the FIA World Touring Car Championship on Sunday, after securing his first crown in the aforementioned series. Although he didn&r...
VW Prepares 25.8bn EUR Three-Year Investment Plan
22 Nov 2009, 09:40 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / While others are trying to survive the current economic situation, German automaker VW announced it is preparing a huge 25.8bn euro ($38.3 bn) investment. In a time of uncertainty and chaotic financ...
Rolls Royce to Offer HD Radio Standard on All MY 2010 Cars
21 Nov 2009, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rolls Royce has just decided to make its cars a bit more entertaining by starting offering HD radio as standard on all 2010 models. This means the luxury car manufacturer is the second company in th...
426HP Camaro for 101-Year-Old
22 Nov 2009, 08:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Virgil Coffman is the name of the man who bought a bright yellow, 426 horsepower Camaro SS in September. Nothing unusual with that, but wait until you hear this: Coffman is eight months older than G...
Magny-Cours Wins 2009 WSBK Organizer Award
22 Nov 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The circuit of Magny Course, France, has been presented with the 2009 World Superbike Organiser Award by Infront Motor Sports today, as “from a promotional, logistical and sporting point of vi...
Jimmie Johnson Takes Pole for the Season Finale
21 Nov 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Indeed looking strong for winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Lowe’s / Hendrick Motorsports #48 claimed pole position for the season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway...
VW Confirms Buying Karmann Assets
20 Nov 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Volkswagen officially announced it is going to buy assets of German contract carbuilder Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, in order to create a new manufacturing subsidiary that will eventually build a new car m...
Sound of Tesla Roadster Captured by Microsoft
20 Nov 2009, 15:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A team of sound engineers from Microsoft Game Studios (some working on Forza, some on Project Gotham Racing) asked Microsoft executive Tom Burt if he was willing to take his Tesla Roadster to a trac...
2010 Nissan cube US Pricing Released
20 Nov 2009, 15:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese carmaker Nissan had just released pricing for its 2010 cube model which is now also available in the United States. Customers can choose from three variants: cube 1.8, cube 1.8 S and cube 1...
THINK Gets "Company to Watch" Award at Cleantech Connect Awards 2009
20 Nov 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Cleantech Connect Awards is an annual event whose purpose is to get together Europe’s leading companies in green technology as this side of the industry is encouraged to grow each year. At...
2010 Pirelli Calendar Premiered in London
20 Nov 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini gave a helping hand to Pirelli at the global premiere of the Pirelli Calendar. A Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and two Gallardos - an LP 560-4 Spyder and ...
Route 66, the Legend Road
20 Nov 2009, 15:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We are sure those with a passion for the automotive world can tell us, by heart and at a moment's notice, at least five people who in time have become somewhat of road legends. If, however, we ...
Porsche Family Watch Collection to Be Auctioned
20 Nov 2009, 14:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Watch aficionados, beware! Some rare timepieces that belonged to the Porsche family will soon be up for grabs, Bonhams auction house announced. The watches from the Private Collection of the Porsche...