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Prost Would Be Honored to Take Renault Job
Prost Would Be Honored to Take Renault Job

18 Sep 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Renault are yet to unveil their successor for the team principal job in Formula One – while probably waiting for the FIA verdict on the crash-gate – several names have been rumo...

 
2011 Ford Fiesta Gets Two New Colors
2011 Ford Fiesta Gets Two New Colors

18 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The American carmaker finally confirmed the two new bright colors for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, namely Bright Magenta and Lime Squeeze. The decision came after Ford experienced a high demand in vivid co...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are in the mood for yet another hybrid concept, the Toyota stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the place to be. The Japanese manufacturer is displaying what may very well be the precurso...

 
Hulkenberg Signs Williams for F1 Debut - Report
Hulkenberg Signs Williams for F1 Debut - Report

18 Sep 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Nico Hulkenberg will make his Formula One debut next year, for Williams F1 Team. The news is not official, but was reported by Germany's Bild-Zeitung – whose predictions in terms of F1 co...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Lexus LF-Ch <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Lexus LF-Ch · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like the rest of the automotive world, Lexus is directing its new car development efforts towards greener models and the newly announced LF-Ch concept is the company's first model in this ...

 
Toyota to Use "Prius" Name for Hybrid Range
Toyota to Use "Prius" Name for Hybrid Range

18 Sep 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Call it lack of inspiration, or just an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Prius...Japanese manufacturer Toyota said at a dealer meeting in Las Vegas that it will use the Prius badge for mo...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota iQ Sports <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota iQ Sports · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 09:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Next to the 2010 Prius Plug-In Hybrid and the Auris HSD Full Hybrid concept models, Toyota is also displaying a customized iQ show car, dubbed iQ Sports. In fact, the model is a rebadged Scion iQ Co...

 
Singapore Play Down Crash-Gate Link
Singapore Play Down Crash-Gate Link

18 Sep 2009, 09:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A Singapore official yesterday played down the link between the Marina Bay Circuit and arguably the worst cheating scandal in the history of Formula One. Of course, nothing is yet official, but from...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Rolls Royce Ghost <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Rolls Royce Ghost · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 08:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rolls Royce Ghost is currently on the display at the Frankfurt Auto Show, with the car expected to find its first owners in the upcoming months. The car is obviously a very luxurious model, with hig...

 
Piquet to Launch Legal Case against Briatore
Piquet to Launch Legal Case against Briatore

18 Sep 2009, 08:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Renault and Flavio Briatore have begun legal proceedings against the Piquets for their presumable attempt to blackmail them into keeping Nelson Piquet Jr. at Enstone, the triple Formula One...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Opel Astra <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Opel Astra · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 08:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the battle for its control almost over, Opel is taking full advantage of the Frankfurt Auto Show to remind us there is more to the German manufacturer than a bitter battle between Magna, RHJ an...

 
Frankfurt Auto Show: Opel Ampera <span>· Live Photos</span>
Frankfurt Auto Show: Opel Ampera · Live Photos

18 Sep 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The "new" Opel showcased the Ampera at the Frankfurt Auto Show while, at the same time, the model undergoes heavy testing under the close observation of Opel's engineers. The Ampera, ...

 
VW Launches Scirocco R iPhone Game App
VW Launches Scirocco R iPhone Game App

18 Sep 2009, 08:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Featured at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, the Scirocco R is also the star of Volkswagen’s new racing game for the iPhone users. And the good news is that you can download the game for...

 
Felipe Massa to Make Kart Racing Return in December
Felipe Massa to Make Kart Racing Return in December

18 Sep 2009, 08:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Felipe Massa's return to the track might happen in December, during the famous Brazilian Granja Viana endurance kart race in Sao Paulo. The event is scheduled in early December this year, which...

 
Klaus Maier Leaves Daimler, Joachim Schmidt to Replace Him
Klaus Maier Leaves Daimler, Joachim Schmidt to Replace Him

18 Sep 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Daimler's head of sales and marketing for Mercedes Benz cars has decided to step down, due to personal reasons as of October 1. He will be replaced by Joachim Schmidt, at the moment head of sal...

 
GM CEO Confirms: Antwerp Plant at Risk
GM CEO Confirms: Antwerp Plant at Risk

18 Sep 2009, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magna has been chosen to be Opel's new owner and, under its umbrella, the German brand is expected to cut thousands of jobs at several plants around the world, including those in Germany. But t...

 
2010 Roush Mustang Stage 3, 540RH Released [New Gallery]
2010 Roush Mustang Stage 3, 540RH Released [New Gallery]

21 Sep 2009, 06:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American builder Roush announced today the release of two new in-house bred Mustangs, in the form of the famous Stage 3 and the 540RH. The special Stage 3 Mustang will be built in a limited edition...

 
Mazda2 in the US by 2010
Mazda2 in the US by 2010

18 Sep 2009, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmaker Mazda will bring its new five-door hatchback Mazda2 in the United States in fall 2010 and will compete with Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Chevrolet Aveo. Currently avail...

 
Peter Sauber to Become Sauber-Ferrari Manager?
Peter Sauber to Become Sauber-Ferrari Manager?

18 Sep 2009, 07:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Peter Sauber may become team manager once again in Formula One. Following the reported buyout of the BMW Sauber F1 Team by Swiss foundation Qadbak earlier this week, it seems that 65-year old Sauber...

 
Focus BEV Debuts Today On Jay Leno’s Show
Focus BEV Debuts Today On Jay Leno’s Show

18 Sep 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A battery electric Ford Focus is about to make its television debut tonight on Jay Leno’s Show in the so called “Green Car Challenge.” The specially tuned Focus BEV will be used du...