Bentley Confirms Price Increase in the UK
27 Feb 2009, 13:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though Bentleys aren't quite the cheapest models in the world, the English car manufacturer today announced that it will increase prices in the UK by 5 percent following the depreciation o...
Luis Razia to Make GP2 Debut for FMS International
27 Feb 2009, 11:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fisichella Motor Sport International have secured the services of Luis Razia for the upcoming season of the GP2 Main Series. The 20-year old Brazilian driver, currently competing for Trust Team Arde...
Magna Steyr Will Build G-Klasse Until 2015
27 Feb 2009, 11:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mercedes Benz's G-Klasse model, Carlsson's and RENNtech's favorite car to mess around with, will continue to see production until the end of 2015, Reuters reported. The Austrian contr...
Toyota iQ 1.3-liter to Debut at Geneva
27 Feb 2009, 11:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In addition to the numerous high-performance, the less-polluting or fuel-efficient models to be launched at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the event will also witness the public unveiling of a new Toyot...
Frank Williams Hits Back at BBC Coverage of RBS Quit
27 Feb 2009, 11:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Frank Williams accused new Formula 1 broadcaster in the UK, BBC, for detrimental media coverage (for his team) concerning the withdrawal of major Williams F1 sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland from the ...
Arden Brings Four Tuned Rovers and Jaguars to Geneva
27 Feb 2009, 11:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Not much time is left until the debut of the long awaited 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Even if we grow more and more inpatient as we anticipate the event, every car manufacturer or tuner who will attend t...
Dealers Willing to Buy a Stake in Opel
27 Feb 2009, 11:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As sales in both domestic and overseas markets decreased massively, Opel has already applied for state funds, saying that a 3.3 billion euro loan is absolutely necessary to finance a liquidity gap t...
Bridgestone Announce GREEN Compound for 2009
27 Feb 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bridgestone tire manufacturer announced earlier this week that they will introduce a brand new painting scheme on their soft compound tires this year, to differentiate it from the hard ones. The sof...
Holden Volt Revealed in Australia
27 Feb 2009, 10:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has just unveiled the Holden Volt, a rebadged version of Chevrolet Volt but exclusively addressed to the Australian market. Just as expected, the "new" Holden Volt is regard...
Williams Expect Half of Teams to Copy Diffuser Design
27 Feb 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Due to their intelligent approach on the 2009 rear diffuser design, both the Williams F1 and Toyota teams have had to pass a thorough investigation from the FIA to be able to actually use the revise...
Citroen C5 with Snow Motion Intelligent Anti-Skid System
27 Feb 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Driving a car on a snow-covered road might really test your skills in case the vehicle isn't equipped with proper tires and/or chains. But even so, Citroen promises that its new Snow Motion tec...
Holden Cruze Debuts in Melbourne
27 Feb 2009, 10:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new Holden Cruze debuted today at the Melbourne International Motor Show, bringing a new competitor on the small car segment of the Australian market, the "largest growing segment" in ...
MotoGP Commit to Bulgaria Race in 2012
27 Feb 2009, 09:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Bulgarian Motorcycle Federation were very pleased to announce an all-new partnership with MotoGP promoter Dorna for the hosting of a Bulgarian event starting 2012. According to the head of the B...
Virginia Driver Licenses Turn Laser Black
27 Feb 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In the spring of 2009, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing newly designed driver licenses made of laser engraved polycarbonate. The measure will be implemented in order to make ...
Opel Reportedly Planning to Sell Corsa Production Facility
27 Feb 2009, 09:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As part of a broader attempt to save costs in the domestic market, Opel is apparently planning to sell its Eisenach plant that manufactures the Corsa small car. The German automaker contacted Merced...
Australian Government Deny Alternative Track
27 Feb 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Australian officials have played down rumors that they are considering a change in location for hosting the Aussie GP in the years to come. Although admitting the feasibility study revealed by t...
Fioravanti LF1 and TRIS Go to Geneva
27 Feb 2009, 08:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Formula One racing cars and your everyday street vehicle will seem to get a little closer to each other after you get to see the new LF1 from the Italian design firm Fioravanti. The Moncalieri-based...
2010 Ford Territory Crossover Launched in Melbourne
27 Feb 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the 2009 Geneva Auto Show due to open its doors next week is regarded as one of the most important auto shows of the year, the Melbourne Motor Show is also a main attraction for both aut...
F1 Drivers to Sign 2009 Superlicense Agreements
27 Feb 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / F1 drivers are likely to pay their Superlicense fees for 2009 after all, according to a late report coming from British magazine Autosport's official website. Although the Grand Prix Drivers As...
Mercedes Benz Brings Vehicle Leasing Into China
26 Feb 2009, 16:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mercedes Benz Auto Finance (MBAC) will become the first finance company to offer vehicle leasing on the Chinese market after receiving the approval of the Chinese Banking Regulatory Commission. Star...