Volvo Demo Fleet to be Powered by Ener1 Batteries
14 Jul 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / We were telling you last month about the partnership between Volvo and the Swedish energy company Vattenfall in developing the carmaker’s first plug-in hybrid set to be launched in 2010. Since...
Nissan, Honda Boost Chinese Output
14 Jul 2009, 10:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Facing the same increase in demand as most automotive manufacturers who operate in China, Japanese companies Nissan and Honda plan to increase production capacity in the Asian country in order to me...
Kilen to Secure F1 Return with BMW, in 2010
14 Jul 2009, 10:11 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / BMW's test driver, Christian Klien could make his return to Formula One with the start of next year's season. The 26-year-old Austrian left the Red Bull seat in 2006 and went to Honda as a...
Renault Confirm Podium Goal for Hungary
14 Jul 2009, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the battle between the Red Bulls and the Brawns on top of the Formula One standings, nobody seems to have noticed that Renault have recorded a major performance at the Nurburgring last weekend....
Spyshots: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
14 Jul 2009, 10:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After in mid-June we gave you the first CGIs with the next generation Volkswagen Touareg, it's now time to give you the real deal, caught by spies' eyes testing somewhere in the United Sta...
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction
14 Jul 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It is known in every industry that consumer satisfaction is one of the key points in keeping your business at a competitive level. The same is true for the automotive industry. Mercedes-Benz has ...
Lauda Dismisses Dirty Fight between Red Bull Drivers
14 Jul 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Part of the reason why Jenson Button was not out-of-this-world worried about his 5th place in Germany was because Red Bull's Mark Webber won the race. In Button's view, that meant good new...
Spyshots: 2010 MINI Crossman
14 Jul 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the BMW X1 out of the way, it is time to focus our attention onto the next goodie to source from the German Group: the MINI Crossman. We already shown you both spyshots and CGIs of the first MI...
Alonso's Manager Confirms Ferrari "Possibility"
14 Jul 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso's manager Luis Garcia Abad had a busy day yesterday, as he had to give further clarifications to the media regarding the two latest media reports concerning his client. The firs...
In-car Pizza Oven...
14 Jul 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / ... could be just what you always dreamed of having with you while you commute. What? Isn’t this what you always wished for Christmas when you were a kid? To grow up and cook breakfast in your...
Bosch Invests $8 Million in Michigan Facility
14 Jul 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Good news for the people of Flat Rock, Michigan, USA, as Bosch invested $8 million in renovating the vehicle test track it has there. Bosch started a collaboration with other local companies to upgr...
Alberto Contador Keeps Quiet about Alonso's Team Rumors
14 Jul 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / 2007 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and Fernando Alonso's manager Luis Garcia Abad need to have a drink and put their stories together, as the two don't seem to agree on the latest...
Ford Objects Visteon Employee Incentive
14 Jul 2009, 09:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Bankrupt American part supplier Visteon has setup an employee incentive program which, in Ford's opinion, is “entirely too rich, given current market and economic conditions.” The c...
Toro Rosso Debut Revised STR4 in Hungary
14 Jul 2009, 08:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While still uncertain, at least officially, about their drivers lineup for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Toro Rosso have at least one good news for the Hungaroring weekend. As announced by team boss Fra...
BMW Rider Wins German Stunt Riding Contest
14 Jul 2009, 08:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The ‘German Open’ stunt riding contest held this past weekend at Hockenheimring ended with a success for BMW’s rider Chris Pfeiffer, who shocked the audience and finished first ove...
GM Changes Advertising Strategy
14 Jul 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the new GM vice chairman in charge with marketing at GM, veteran Bob Lutz plans a drastic turn in both "tone and content" of GM's advertising, adding that if no change can be seen,...
Avon Tires Look to Break Record at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
14 Jul 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / British tire manufacturer Avon Rubber p.l.c. is looking to be the first tire producer to break the 10-minute barrier at the renown Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The event opening on July ...
Lutz: No Camaro Z28
14 Jul 2009, 08:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The newly re-appointed GM vice chairman Bob Lutz keeps on giving us a taste of what GM will or will not produce over the following years. After yesterday he said that the Pontiac G8 may live on as a...
Button Worried about Red Bull Surge
14 Jul 2009, 08:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he didn't lost too many points to his rivals in the last couple of races, as he is still more than 20 points ahead of Sebastian Vettel with half of season to go, championship leader Je...
2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Pricing Revealed
14 Jul 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Nissan announced pricing for the new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, a new model that will hit the dealerships across the United States in September, and is based on the 370Z Coupe, released in January ...