No Toyota-Isuzu Diesel for Europe
7 Jul 2009, 07:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As part of the policy imposed by the new management of the world's biggest manufacturer, Toyota has decided not to go ahead and with the development of a diesel engine together with Isuzu Motor...
New Astra - Cooler Interior Than Insignia
7 Jul 2009, 07:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Opel Astra is going to boast a higher quality interior compared to Insignia's, despite the fact that the new generation is actually using some design cues from this particular model. Fo...
Ecclestone: I Was an Idiot, I'm Sorry
7 Jul 2009, 06:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone finally realized that this is a war he couldn't possible win and apologized for his pro-Hitler remarks in an interview with the Jewish Chronicle. Although he initially insiste...
Porsche Panamera Goes to Monterey Classic Car Week
7 Jul 2009, 07:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The long-awaited, long-debated Porsche Panamera will make its official North American debut on August 9, during the Monterey Peninsula's Classic Car Week (August 9-16), German manufacturer Pors...
Vettel Boosts Ticket Sales at Nurburgring
7 Jul 2009, 06:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After a 2-year draught, the German fans finally have someone to rule for during their annual German Grand Prix. The Nurburgring crowd was left without a driver to give their unconditional support ba...
GMAC Responds to GM's Sale Approval
7 Jul 2009, 06:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Finance company GMAC has issued a somewhat ironic statement yesterday, in response to the bankruptcy's court approval of the GM asset sale. The bank holding commends the approval and explains w...
2010 Hennessey Z700 Corvette ZR1 Limited Edition
7 Jul 2009, 06:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has just announced an upgrade for the popular ZR1 sports car that brings styling, aerodynamic and engineering upgrades. Before rushing into details, find out ...
Lear Enters Bankruptcy, Secures Creditor Support
7 Jul 2009, 06:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After last week they announced the debut of a voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 protection (read bankruptcy), automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic produ...
Walking Instead of Driving
7 Jul 2009, 06:36 UTC · By: Emanuelle Vandelay / A person uses about 2 Kcal per minute by seating on a chair. That person will double that consumption just by sitting up and taking a few steps. By speeding up the metabolism it he/she will use abou...
Accident Litigants Challenge GM's Sale
6 Jul 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The four day window granted by Judge Robert Gerber to complete the sale of GM's assets over to the new company has left a group of accident litigants involving GM vehicles room to file a notice...
Yamaha Won't Fight for Lorenzo
6 Jul 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yamaha is not going to fight for the signature of Jorge Lorenzo, in spite of rumors claiming the team is looking to secure the Spanish rider for the 2010 season. Lorenzo's contract is going to ...
Women are More into Hybrids, Study Shows
6 Jul 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / According to a survey conducted by the International automotive supplier Continental among approximately 1,000 German motorists, car buyers are highly influenced by the current economic situation, ...
German Politicians Cancel Meeting with Ecclestone Due to Pro-Hitler Comments
6 Jul 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As apologetic as Bernie Ecclestone was towards the Jewish community after his misinterpreted pro-Adolf Hitler comments the other weekend – expressed via an interview with London's Times n...
1.5 Million New MINIs Produced
6 Jul 2009, 14:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Another reason for MINI to celebrate was announced today by BMW, as the brand reached the 1.5 million unit mark, just few weeks after its 50th birthday. The milestone car rolled off Plant Oxford&rsq...
Mugen Confirms Civic Type R 'Mugen' Prototype
6 Jul 2009, 14:33 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Honda's tuning arm Mugen has confirmed our initial reports that the Japanese manufacturer is currently developing the Honda Civic Type R 'Mugen' concept prototype road car, which w...
UK Scrappage Scheme Working Well
6 Jul 2009, 14:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The UK scrappage scheme is really useful for local automakers and for the automotive sector in the country as it represented no less than 9.7 percent of June's UK new car registrations. In part...
Prince William Arrives at Polo Match Riding a Ducati Superbike
6 Jul 2009, 13:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Hiding his royal face behind the blacked-out visor, Prince William was recently spotted arriving at Coworth Park club in Ascot, Berkshire, on a black Ducati 1198s. The Prince was there to attend the...
World's Cheapest Indian Car
6 Jul 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Charles Darveight / Do you guys remember the 2500 dollar car from Tata? It was called the Nano, and in theory it was supposed to offer – especially to Indians – the chance to own a bike with a roof and four...
JMS Kit for VW Bora IV
6 Jul 2009, 13:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Here are some good news for those of you who still have a good old Bora in their garages and can't help but feeling that it looks a bit outdated. The guys over at JMS thought to bring a refresh...
Lightning Working on Three New Electric Cars
6 Jul 2009, 13:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After presenting the 120,000 pound Lightning GT, the manufacturers of the electric sports car are working on three more models powered by similar electric powertrains. The GT sports car was official...