Chrysler Accelerates New Models Launches
24 Sep 2009, 14:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Former bankrupt US automaker Chrysler will bring new models on the market sooner than initially planned. Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler's new CEO, was surprised by the slow developments within the...
China Investigates GM's Delphi Bid
24 Sep 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Chinese commerce ministry announced it will look into General Motor's bid to take over parts supplier Delphi, in an attempt to stale monopoly accusation made by local carmaker and parts sup...
2010 Toyota 4Runner Revealed
24 Sep 2009, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota has just unveiled the 2010 4Runner at the Texas State Fair, bringing with it a fresh face and upgraded interiors. The new 4Runner range doesn't include the optional V8 engine anymore ...
Jaguar Land Rover to Close One Plant
24 Sep 2009, 13:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After several months of uncertainty, British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced it has decided to terminate one of its facilities sometimes in 2014. There are two plants eyed for closure...
Montezemolo, Ecclestone: Briatore's Ban Excessive
24 Sep 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari's CEO Luca di Montezemolo expressed his regret over the lifetime ban handed by the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) to Flavio Briatore as a result his involvement in the crash-gate. The...
GM Expects Steady Sales in China
24 Sep 2009, 13:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors, who recently opened the China Science Lab, is expecting the sales volume in China remain constant throughout the year or, in case the market will post a drop, {ad at least it won...
Mercedes Introduces "Fixed Price Repairs"
24 Sep 2009, 13:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Daimler announced the introduction of the "Fixed Price Repairs" programs in the UK, allowing for fixed price replacement parts and fitting service for most of its range...
Mandelson Says Opel Takeover Is Driven by Political Intervention
24 Sep 2009, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Similar to other European officials, Business secretary Peter Mandelson is still reserved when it comes to the Opel acquisition by Canadian - Austrian partsmaker Magna. He has already submitted a le...
US Treasury to Audit Dealership Closures
24 Sep 2009, 12:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The lack of progress in reaching an agreement between the two former bankrupt American manufacturers, GM and Chrysler, and the dealerships they chose to terminate has not only caused the House to re...
Aston Martin BeoSound Rapide Detailed
24 Sep 2009, 12:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Every Aston Martin model in the market is now available with a Bang & Olufsen sound system, custom made and sound tuned for each model, thanks to the introduction of the BeoSound Rapide system, ...
Audi R8 Spyder BeoSound System Details Released
24 Sep 2009, 12:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German carmaker Audi in partnership with Bang & Olufsen Automotive have come up with another custom made sound system especially designed for the R8 Spyder model. According to the two companies,...
Simoncelli to Ride for Aprilia at Imola
24 Sep 2009, 12:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aprilia confirmed the current 250cc World Champion Marco Simoncelli as part of its lineup at the Imola Superbike round this weekend. The Italian rider will compete alongside Max Biaggi on the RSV4 u...
Kubica Slams Piquet's Immunity as Unfair
24 Sep 2009, 11:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Nico Rosberg, another driver admitted his astonishment over the immunity handed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to Nelson Piquet Jr. in a scandal where Flavio Briatore receive...
2010 Hurst Mustang Pace Car Enters Production
24 Sep 2009, 10:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you ever wanted to own a pace car of your own and didn't know where to turn to, then here's the answer. Hurst Performance announced yesterday that its Mustang Pace Car, built in coopera...
Mazda Launches MX-5 Revamped Website
24 Sep 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese carmaker Mazda has just announced that the fans of its two-seater sports car can now share their opinions and experiences on a revamped version of the MX-5 social networking website. The...
Saab Closer to Chinese Production
24 Sep 2009, 10:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It was only a rumor last week but companies involved in the talks recently confirmed that a potential start of production of Saab cars in China is very likely. Still, there are a number of issues to...
Betting Activity in Singapore Still High, Despite Crash-Gate
24 Sep 2009, 10:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / When the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) confirmed, via their verdict in the crash-gate, that the last year's Singapore Grand Prix was the scene of Formula One's worst cheating scandal in...
AvtoVAZ to Kill 27,600 Jobs
24 Sep 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The largest Russian car manufacturer, AvtoVAZ, announced today it plans to cut about a quarter of its workforce in an effort to compensate for the severe drop in sales it is experiencing with its L...
Record Aston Martins Parade in Antwerp
24 Sep 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / One of the company’s two dealerships in Belgium celebrated 25 years of business this week with a record parade of some 215 Aston Martins at the famous Spa Francorchamp circuit in Belgium. ...
Pasini Enjoys Fun Test with Ducati at Mugello
24 Sep 2009, 10:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Mattia Pasini concluded a successful first day of testing for Ducati's works team, at Mugello circuit in Italy. The 24-year old rider was asked by the Italian manufacturer to do a 3-day testing...