Proton to Form Indian JV in 2010
3 Nov 2009, 11:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Malaysian group Proton Holding announced today it plans to create a joint venture operation in India as soon as 2011 and is now in search of both a local partner and sites for the construction of fu...
No Need for More Govt Money, Says GM CEO
3 Nov 2009, 11:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM's CEO Fritz Henderson says the US-based manufacturer doesn't need more money from the government of the United States as the initial loan packages are sufficient for restructuring. In a...
Fisichella Sad for Disappointing Ferrari Stint
3 Nov 2009, 11:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As he hasn't yet secured a racing spot next year, some of us may very well consider that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the last time we'd get to see Giancarlo Fisichella in a Formula One ou...
Susan Solomon Arrives for Her Volvo Environment Prize
3 Nov 2009, 11:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Some four months ago we were reporting on 2009 Volvo Environment Prize, which was awarded to one of the most appreciated atmospheric scientists for important findings on the ozone layer depletion an...
2011 FR Raptor XT Confirmed, SVT 6.2l V8 Engine Details Released
3 Nov 2009, 11:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After announcing the introduction of the monster 6.2l V8 engine on the F-150 SVT Raptor back in August, American carmaker Ford released today the performance figures for the new powerplant. The &quo...
Chevrolet Volt Engineer Joins Opel
3 Nov 2009, 10:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Frank Weber, one of the key engineers in Chevrolet Volt's development process, will leave General Motors to join Opel. Up until now, GM hasn't released the new role within Opel but spokesm...
Williams Set Teaching Role for Barrichello in 2010
3 Nov 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Williams F1 have been one of the few teams that preferred to get the 2010 lineup problems out of the way as soon as possible, in order to focus entirely on their next year challenger. The 2010 seaso...
Autodelta to Premiere Two New Alfa Romeos at MPH 2009
3 Nov 2009, 11:17 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aftermarket Alfa Romeo design and tuning house Autodelta announced that it will be showcasing two new additions to its range at the upcoming MPH Motor Show featuring Top Gear Live in London. The new...
2010 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Nominees
3 Nov 2009, 10:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the winners of their 2010 Canadian Car of the Year awards, after three days of intense deliberation and testing. The winners of the ...
Chrysler Recalls 2010 300, Dodge Challenger
3 Nov 2009, 10:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a recall for several models belonging to the brands owned by the US-based manufacturer. The recall concerns 2009-...
Rossi Set to Enjoy Valencia GP, Eyes First Win in 5 Years
3 Nov 2009, 10:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We've been through the exact same situation in Formula One a weekend ago, when the racers all tackled the season finale at Abu Dhabi with both titles already secured by Jenson Button and Brawn ...
Ford Successful Even Without Cash for Clunkers
3 Nov 2009, 10:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / When the government officially closed the Cash for Clunkers programme, most of the US automakers registered massive drops in their local sales, with consumers less interested in buying new cars with...
Suzuka Signs 3-Year Deal with Formula 1
3 Nov 2009, 10:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone scored yet another victory in Formula One after today announcing that Suzuka just inked a 3-year deal with the series, from 2010 onwards. Following a successful return in Formula O...
BMW Posts 126 Million Euro Profit for Q3
3 Nov 2009, 10:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German carmaker BMW announce yesterday its financial results for the third quarter of the year, with numbers showing Q3 revenues of 11,759 million and a profit before tax of 126 million euros. These...
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Forza Motorsport 3
3 Nov 2009, 09:58 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The American division of Hyundai announced that gamers will get to experience driving the 300 hp Genesis Coupe in the digital world, as the car is featured in "Forza Motorsport 3," exclusi...
Toyota Forecasts 11M Units Sold in the US Next Year
3 Nov 2009, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota is one of the companies that are hoping to see a massive recovery from the US market in 2010 and said it expects its local sales to top 11 million units next year. Bob Carter, Toyota US chief...
Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid, Presented at SEMA
3 Nov 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As you already seen by now, Japanese carmaker Toyota is set to storm the SEMA floor with a big number of custom made vehicles. The latest news coming from Las Vegas is the Toyota Surfrider Camry Hyb...
Toyota to Decide on F1 Future on November 8
3 Nov 2009, 09:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although constantly denying the rumors suggesting that they may quit their Formula One operations in Cologne at the end of the 2009 season, Toyota will presumably decide over the course of this week...
Mercedes SLS AMG Panamericana Unveiled
3 Nov 2009, 09:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Gullwing-America team had just revealed their latest contraption, the work of Texas tuner Arturo Alonso, the company’s chief engineer. According to the company, the design of the 2010 Merc...
Toyota Billabong Ultimate Venza, the Mean Presence at SEMA
3 Nov 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is determined to make a lasting impression at this year's SEMA show. After earlier today we presented you the Tundra hot rod and the Prius Aerius/Aemulus, the carma...