F1 Controversy Ahead of Aussie GP
25 Mar 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Austrialian Grand Prix will not be controversy free for sure. Several “unfortunate situations” have arisen ahead of the season opener at Albert Park that are expected to influence th...
Melkus RS2000 Official Photos
25 Mar 2009, 10:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Melkus has just unveiled a couple of new details regarding its latest creation, the so-called RS2000 expected to go on sale in November this year. Although details regarding the upcoming model are f...
Fisichella Admits Crucial Year in F1
25 Mar 2009, 09:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Giancarlo Fisichella admitted this is an all-or-nothing season for him in Formula 1, as he reckoned he'll probably not get another chance of extending his F1 stay if he doesn't deliver som...
Kia Forte LPI Hybrid Comes in August
25 Mar 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Korean market will be the first one to witness a Kia made hybrid, as the manufacturer will release its LPI in August. In addition, the manufacturer plans to introduce a mid-sized full hybrid veh...
Audi A2 Supermini Confirmed, First Model to Come in 2011
25 Mar 2009, 09:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The over-discussed Audi A2 supermini is again making the headlines as the German car manufacturer confirmed the first concept is ready for the public unveiling. However, the company hasn't rele...
David Coulthard - Reserve Driver for Red Bull Racing
25 Mar 2009, 09:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / David Coulthard could make a surprise return to Formula 1 racing in 2009. The Scottish driver who announced his retirement from the sport at the end of last year is about to become Red Bull Racing&#...
BMW Snug Concept, a Glimpse of Things to Come
25 Mar 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The void created by Chris Bangle's departure from BMW (even if it has been filled by Adrian van Hooydonk) created a sudden rush of adrenaline in wannabe designers, as their skills no longer hav...
Tesla Roadster-Based Liv Invizio EV Runs with 150 MPH
25 Mar 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With electric cars expected to play a very important role in today's automotive industry, it shouldn't surprise anybody that new automakers become interested in this kind of vehicles. EV I...
GM Job Cuts Begin, 47,000 to Be Laid Off
25 Mar 2009, 08:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / GM began yesterday its feared job cutback program, aimed at scaling back its workforce in an attempt to get back on track, as agreed with the US government. The manufacturer told yesterday morning s...
All-Electric Vehicles, Placebo for the Industry...
24 Mar 2009, 20:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ... or the cars of the future? This is yet to be determined, but in the last couple of months we have been subject to an all out offensive of the environment friendly all-electric vehicle. It would ...
Nissan's Electric Vehicles to Arrive in the US in 2010
24 Mar 2009, 16:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no doubt that the economic recession changed plans of most automakers and Nissan is only the living proof. It may seem like the Japanese automaker will launch electric models in the Uni...
Renault Reduces Paycheck to F1 Drivers
24 Mar 2009, 16:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Cutting costs in Formula One doesn't refer only to the teams' spending in terms of technical operations or development work but also to the drivers' paycheck. It was only natural the ...
Lindsay Lohan in Maserati Minor Crash
24 Mar 2009, 16:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Even if she's not driving, it seems that Lindsay Lohan simply can not avoid car crashes. According to buzznet.com, the 22-year-old actress was quietly sitting in the passenger seat of her Maser...
Red Bull to Protest Brawn GP Rear Diffuser Design
24 Mar 2009, 15:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Brawn GP's 001 incredible pace during the last couple of testing sessions certainly raised some eyebrows within the technical departments of all F1 teams. Being that the Brackley-based team man...
Timo Glock's Family Threatened by Racist Fans
24 Mar 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It took Timo Glock more than 5 months to reveal the hard times he and his family had to go through following the Brazilian Grand Prix last season. Blamed by many F1 fans for deliberately losing his ...
France Willing to Give Heuliez 10mn Euros in State Funds
24 Mar 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / France continues its plan to push domestic automakers towards green cars and, after approving a 3 billion euro funding package for local companies, it is now willing to direct an additional 10 milli...
Women Like Men in Expensive Cars, Study Shows
24 Mar 2009, 14:56 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / "Don't judge a book by its cover" says an old proverb but apparently, this saying has become quite old-fashioned nowadays. A study conducted by psychologists has shown that women feel...
Zero Motorcycles to Set World Record with 24 Hour All-Electric Race
24 Mar 2009, 16:21 UTC · By: Andrei Toma / On April 4, 2009, the world's first all-electric off-road event is going to take place at the 408MX Motocross track in San Jose, California. The event that goes by the name of “Electricro...
Fiat's First Dual-Clutch Transmission Comes on MiTo
24 Mar 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Alfa Romeo MiTo is somehow special for Italian automaker Fiat as this particular model marks multiple firsts when it comes to technologies or systems designed by the parent company. The last in this...
Motoring Journalist Peter Wherrett Loses Battles with Cancer
24 Mar 2009, 14:49 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Australia automotive media has recently lost pioneering motoring journalist and racing driver Peter Wherrett, age 72, who lost battle with cancer on Monday, this week, drive.com.au reported. His ...