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First US Built Nissan Engine Goes to Japan
First US Built Nissan Engine Goes to Japan

18 Sep 2009, 07:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Nissan North America announced yesterday it has finished building the first engine to be shipped to Japan for assembly, making Decherd, Tennessee, the first Nissan plant to export an engine to Japan...

 
Rare 1965 Shelby Cobra To Be Auctioned
Rare 1965 Shelby Cobra To Be Auctioned

17 Sep 2009, 15:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / An extremely rare Shelby Cobra is set to be sold without reserve by the Barrett-Jackson Company. The car, the only 687 built from 1962-1965, is part of the "The World's Greatest Collector ...

 
New Hyundai Sonata Released
New Hyundai Sonata Released

17 Sep 2009, 15:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean manufacturer Hyundai today unveiled the new Sonata in the domestic market, a launch that will go on sale in Europe in 2010. The car will be sold on the Old Continent as i40, with the es...

 
Ener1 to Supply Batteries for Volvo C30 BEV
Ener1 to Supply Batteries for Volvo C30 BEV

17 Sep 2009, 15:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volvo today presented the C30 BEV at the Frankfurt Auto Show, an all-electric concept that is supposed to preview the company's future range which, according to Volvo officials, is going to rel...

 
Triumph Signed Chaz Davies for WSS
Triumph Signed Chaz Davies for WSS

17 Sep 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / ParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing has signed an agreement with British rider Chaz Davies for the remainder of the World Supersport season. This means the Briton will compete in the last three races of the...

 
GM Could Make Commodore Police Cars for the US
GM Could Make Commodore Police Cars for the US

17 Sep 2009, 14:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors is aiming to sign a contract with the US authorities to supply cars to the local police departments. The US-based manufacturer will build the vehicles based on the Holden Commodore, w...

 
Suppliers Overtake Carmakers, Says GM Europe President
Suppliers Overtake Carmakers, Says GM Europe President

17 Sep 2009, 13:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Carmakers have lost their power in the automotive sector in the last few years, after the economic crisis forced most of them to reduce costs to minimum and cut workforce by even a half in most case...

 
Mission One Electric Bike Topped 150 mph
Mission One Electric Bike Topped 150 mph

17 Sep 2009, 13:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Electric motorcycle manufacturer Mission Motor went testing one of its zero emissions machines in early September at Bonneville Speedway, managing to set a record 150 mph, which was higher than 70 p...

 
Five New Renaults for China in 2010
Five New Renaults for China in 2010

17 Sep 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French car manufacturer Renault is looking to expand its presence in China so it will launch 5 new models in the country in 2010. According to a report by gasgoo.com, the five models to be launched ...

 
Motorcycle Crash Tech Documentary Premieres Today
Motorcycle Crash Tech Documentary Premieres Today

17 Sep 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new motorcycle documentary is set to premiere today on the National Geographic Channel, from the same man who was behind the Twist the Throttle series. The documentary shows how the progress in th...

 
Harley Davidson Elvis Comeback Limited Edition
Harley Davidson Elvis Comeback Limited Edition

17 Sep 2009, 12:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Graceland Harley-Davidson in collaboration with Elvis Presley Enterprises have just announced the availability of a limited run of bikes, destined to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Elvis Presle...

 
Ford Fusion Hybrid Livery Sedan, Built by Royale
Ford Fusion Hybrid Livery Sedan, Built by Royale

17 Sep 2009, 12:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the avalanche of electric vehicles gaining strength, there was only a matter of time until this segment of the automotive industry got more diversified. This time, American manufacturer Royale ...

 
BYD, World's No. 1 Carmaker by 2025
BYD, World's No. 1 Carmaker by 2025

17 Sep 2009, 11:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already know that Chinese carmakers are extremely ambitious and no matter what, they are aiming to fight head to head with global companies. But BYD Co, also known as China's largest recharg...

 
John Mayer Drives an Audi R8
John Mayer Drives an Audi R8

17 Sep 2009, 12:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / We don’t know if his name rings a bell thanks to his vocal qualities, being a musician and all, but frankly, there’s definitely more information about John Mayer thanks to his relations...

 
Brawn GP Team Up with Canon for Singapore GP
Brawn GP Team Up with Canon for Singapore GP

17 Sep 2009, 10:46 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Not getting the proper sponsorship in order to further develop the BGP001 this season doesn't seem to be that big of a problem lately, as Brawn GP are all alone on top of the Formula One classi...

 
CVG to Build MRAP Prototype for Afghanistan
CVG to Build MRAP Prototype for Afghanistan

17 Sep 2009, 11:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Commercial Vehicle Group, an American supplier of integrated solutions for the automotive industry was put in charge of the development of the new series of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP...

 
Geely, Magna Discussed Opel Stake Sale
Geely, Magna Discussed Opel Stake Sale

17 Sep 2009, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Geely, the Chinese carmaker who's apparently the only bidder for Volvo, recently held talks with Magna International over a potential sale of a stake in Opel. The news was revealed by a source ...

 
BMW S1000RR UK Pricing Announced
BMW S1000RR UK Pricing Announced

17 Sep 2009, 10:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Heading to the British market, the BMW S1000RR finally got its price tag, which was set at £10,950 for the standard model. A Sport version will also be available for purchasing starting from &...

 
Toyota Extend Engine Deal with Red Bull Racing
Toyota Extend Engine Deal with Red Bull Racing

17 Sep 2009, 10:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota's partnership with Red Bull will continue for at least one more season, as announced by Red Bull Racing via a press release yesterday. The two companies will once again join forces in 20...

 
$39,000 Fisker PHEV, in the Making
$39,000 Fisker PHEV, in the Making

17 Sep 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Hybrid manufacturer Fisker Automotive announced it plans to build a new hybrid which will be half the price of the soon to be launched Karma. The $39,000 model is likely to be built in the US, not E...