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2010 Lexus RX Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick
2010 Lexus RX Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick

17 Jun 2009, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2010 Lexus RX has just received the top safety pick in the latest IIHS crash test, getting good performance in front, side and rear tests. In order to be be eligible for the top rating, a vehicl...

 
GM Warns Exec Shake-Ups to Follow
GM Warns Exec Shake-Ups to Follow

17 Jun 2009, 09:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Whereas in Chrysler's case the bankruptcy process was mostly designed on the reorganization of production and dealership network, in GM's case it is more of a battle for survival for the c...

 
Ferrari Confirm Lighter KERS for Silverstone
Ferrari Confirm Lighter KERS for Silverstone

17 Jun 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari have announced the introduction of a new version of its Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) during the upcoming British Grand Prix. According to a press release from the Italian team, it s...

 
Ex-GM Employee Joins Russia's GAZ as Chairman
Ex-GM Employee Joins Russia's GAZ as Chairman

17 Jun 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bo Anderson, who recently announced his departed from General Motors, will join the Russian automaker GAZ and will serve as chairman, Reuters revealed today. What's interesting is that Anderson...

 
Di Montezemolo Negative on F1 Solution
Di Montezemolo Negative on F1 Solution

17 Jun 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / You're probably bored already with all these reports about the FIA saying this and the FOTA saying that and the FIA accusing the FOTA and the FOTA accusing the FIA, but we have no option but to...

 
Minnesota Team Wins Auto Skills Competition
Minnesota Team Wins Auto Skills Competition

17 Jun 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals, a competition intended for auto tech students, came to a conclusion on Monday, as the Minnesota Team, comprised of Justin Dwyer and Matthew Ludwig,...

 
Lexus Supercar Ready for Tokyo Motor Show
Lexus Supercar Ready for Tokyo Motor Show

17 Jun 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Lexus has finally approved a production version of the LF-A supercar which is going to be released at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show in October. According to a report by drive.com.au, the company wil...

 
‘Volvo - The Game’ Competition Continues
‘Volvo - The Game’ Competition Continues

17 Jun 2009, 09:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As you know, any free product increases user interest. Three weeks after its launching, ‘Volvo - The Game’ was downloaded by 220,000 people, of which nearly 10,000 people entered the gam...

 
McLaren Won't Debut New Package at Silverstone
McLaren Won't Debut New Package at Silverstone

17 Jun 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Lewis Hamilton will race before his home fans during this weekend's British Grand Prix – returning to Silverstone after his magnificent win last season – McLaren Mercedes a...

 
2011 Ford Mustang Powered by 3.7-liter DOHC V6
2011 Ford Mustang Powered by 3.7-liter DOHC V6

17 Jun 2009, 08:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is preparing to upgrade - or downgrade, depending on your point of view on the matter - the 2011 Mustang with a new engine: it will replace the 4.0-liter SOHC V6 unit we all heard about with a ...

 
Mercedes Benz C-Klasse Special Edition
Mercedes Benz C-Klasse Special Edition

17 Jun 2009, 08:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Mercedes Benz announced the release of a Special Edition for the C-Klasse range, "set to draw admiring glances with its sporty, elegant design features". In words we ca...

 
Abt Audi Q7 V12 TDI 560 Horsepower
Abt Audi Q7 V12 TDI 560 Horsepower

17 Jun 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Abt Sportline has just presented its latest creation, an upgraded version of Audi Q7 V12 TDI whose engine now generates a maximum power of 560 hp. But before stepping to technical details, let'...

 
No Charges for Ronaldo in Ferrari Crash
No Charges for Ronaldo in Ferrari Crash

17 Jun 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A few months ago, international football player Cristiano Ronaldo crashed his new £200,000 ($328,700) Ferrari 599 GTB, but the police announced yesterday that he would not be charged over the ...

 
Audi A5 Sportback Details and Teaser Photos
Audi A5 Sportback Details and Teaser Photos

17 Jun 2009, 07:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Fans of the brand with four rings will have yet another vehicle to dream of, as Audi has released details and photos of the new A5 Sportback, a car which "combines the best of different automot...

 
FIA Sets the Record Straight on FOTA Dispute
FIA Sets the Record Straight on FOTA Dispute

17 Jun 2009, 08:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The International Automobile Federation (FIA) made it very clear that they will not back down in the ongoing dispute with the Formula One manufacturers. According to a latest press release from the ...

 
How Multi-Link Suspension Works
How Multi-Link Suspension Works

17 Jun 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Most cars today use MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear ends, while double-wishbone suspension is usually reserved for hi-po automobiles

 
2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z Pricing Revealed
2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z Pricing Revealed

17 Jun 2009, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan today announced pricing for the all-new 2009 NISMO 370Z, mostly known as the sport version of the 370Z, which arrived in authorized dealerships across the United States yesterday. The second-...

 
BMW M Concept: Surf's Up, R8!
BMW M Concept: Surf's Up, R8!

17 Jun 2009, 07:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ...or not quite. What you can see in the adjacent photos is not actually an official BMW project, but the handy work of designer Idries Noah. Noah, who in his professional past worked for GM Austral...

 
F1 Drivers In Favor of Breakaway Series
F1 Drivers In Favor of Breakaway Series

17 Jun 2009, 07:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The group of Formula One drivers who are now seriously considering driving for their teams in a potential breakaway series is getting bigger and bigger. After 2-time world champion Fernando Alonso s...

 
Force India Unlikely to Use KERS in 2009
Force India Unlikely to Use KERS in 2009

17 Jun 2009, 06:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Force India are likely to scrap the Mercedes-built Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) in 2009, according to Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug. The German official revealed that he was not con...