Reports Say Barrichello Inked One-Year Deal with Williams
13 Oct 2009, 10:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite the recent denial made by Rubens Barrichello's manager regarding the possibility of his client joining Williams F1 Team in 2010, several media reports in Brazil today reported that thei...
Increased Taxes, More Speed Cameras for UK Motorists
13 Oct 2009, 11:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Driving a car may become very expensive in the not so distant future, and we are not talking fuel (or electricity, for that matter) prices alone. The UK government's climate change committee is...
Jay Leno’s VMAX Sold for $120K
13 Oct 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Jay Leno’s own custom made Yamaha Star VMAX motorcycle went under the hammer the past weekend at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction and sold for $120,000, with all the proceeds going to...
GM to Get Rid of Opel on Thursday
13 Oct 2009, 10:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It appears this is the last week when we're talking about Opel as a General Motors company as the US-based manufacturer will most likely sell its German brand these days. Furthermore, sources c...
Kimi Wants to Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Podium in Brazil
13 Oct 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite the fact that he'll leave Ferrari at the end of the season, Kimi Raikkonen wants nothing more for his 30th anniversary than to score at least a podium in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The F...
Navteq Transport, Point Addressing Available on Oracle Platform
13 Oct 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Navigation solution provider Navteq announced today that its Transport application is now available for Oracle Database as well. Transport, a system used by trucks and other large vehicles, will be ...
Bugatti Opens Official Showroom in Beijing
13 Oct 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if some people might think that Bugatti isn't exactly a car model to be purchased during economic recession times, it appears the French manufacturer's sales are growing. The first si...
Ecclestone Denies New Deadline for Donington
13 Oct 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Simon Gillett has just got on Bernie Ecclestone's bad side apparently, after announcing that the Formula One supremo extended the Donington Park's deadline with an extra 2 weeks. The 78-ye...
Ford Transit Connect Blossoms in the US
13 Oct 2009, 09:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Well, not literally... The van, however, seems to be the choice of the American florists, especially since Sweetest Day is approaching fast, and they prepare to deliver. According to some florists, ...
Schwarzenegger Vetoes Low Income Auto Insurance
13 Oct 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opposed yesterday the Low Cost Auto Insurance program for low-income families, using his veto right, against the full support of the State Assembly. The bil...
2013 Volkswagen Beetle to Offer More Spacious Interior
13 Oct 2009, 09:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The future Volkswagen Beetle, which is expected to be released sometime in 2012 to be sold as model year 2013, will boast more room in the back seat. Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volkswagen G...
Saudi Arabia Confirm Vote for Vatanen in FIA Elections
13 Oct 2009, 09:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It seems that Ari Vatanen's strategy of trying to develop motor racing activities in the Middle East – if or when he'll become president of the International Automobile Federation &n...
Gemballa GT 750 Aero 3 Kit, Cayenne's Red Entrails
13 Oct 2009, 09:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are somewhat used to the way Gemballa bulks up Porsche vehicles in general and Cayennes in particular, then you may enjoy their latest release, the GT 750 Aero 3 Sport Exclusive package. Unti...
New Toyota Prius in China in 2010
13 Oct 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota will bring its flagship Prius model in China in 2010 and, curiously, the company is looking to maintain the same price level as for the current generation. The car could be priced at around 2...
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR Touring Pricing Released
13 Oct 2009, 09:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi has just released pricing on its top of the range 2010 Lancer Evolution MR Touring model, which, though to some might sound hefty, it starts at no less than $40,990....
Renault to Change Livery Dramatically in 2009
13 Oct 2009, 08:41 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault is set to experience a complete change of livery for the remaining two rounds of the 2009 season, as the team's title sponsor has already announced its withdrawal from the sport at the ...
Hummer-Tengzhong Deal Still Raises Eyebrows
13 Oct 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The recently announced definitive agreement between American manufacturer GM and non-automotive Chinese company Tengzhong has reignited the dispute over whether this is the best solution possible fo...
2010 Mazda CX-7 UK Prices Revealed
13 Oct 2009, 08:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda will debut the upgraded CX-7 crossover next month, with prices to start at 25,785 British pounds ($40,725). The car will be initially offered with a single engine configuration, a 2.2-liter di...
Neukirchner Ends Deal with Alstare
13 Oct 2009, 08:15 UTC · By: Marian Bucataru / Team Suzuki Alstare confirmed it will not be automatically renewing its contract with Max Neukirchner after being unable to clarify when he will be able to race again. Max Neukirchner's season ...
Spain Struggles to Keep Opel Plant Untouched
13 Oct 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magna has already announced that it will cut around 1,350 jobs in Spain but the local government is willing to continue negotiations with the new Opel owner to ensure the stable and long term future...